FEATURES
‘Tis the season for pumpkins and cider
Many people dread the end of summer because it means the end of lazy days lounging in the sun, pool parties and icy cold treats.
MSU
MSU cafeterias feature Michigan-grown apples
Claire Gaut and Jamie Crist were sharing a casual lunch in Shaw Hall on Monday, unaware that a part of their meal was grown just a few miles down the road.
COMMENTARY
Students should find own faith
Reports such as “Religion & Rebellion” (SN 9/29) dismay me but are not surprising. College years are for students to find themselves, and they certainly could find engaging new aspects of their own spirituality while learning other important things, enjoying new social scenes and exploring enticing possibilities for their futures.
COMMENTARY
Use college freedom to explore religion
The stereotypical view of a college student is they are either out downing shots all the time or they are clinging to their religion, rattling off Bible passages at the mention of sin.
MSU
MSU Crew Club hosts Rent-A-Rower event
The MSU Crew Club will start its annual Rent-A-Rower fundraiser on Oct. 22 and 23.
MICHIGAN
Workshop set to discuss state economy
For students and community members with questions about Michigan’s economy, there might be answers during a free workshop next Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Flyer makes Ann Arbor trip
The Michigan Flyer will make a special 11 p.m. trip from East Lansing to Ann Arbor after the Spartans’ football game against U-M Oct. 15. The later departure time will allow U-M students to spend time in East Lansing after the game.
MICHIGAN
O'Neil's closes after chain competition
Locally owned restaurant O’Neil’s has closed its doors in the wake of customer loss and pressure from surrounding businesses.
MSU
Religious studies major sees growth in enrollment
For religious studies senior Sara Lone, studying religion at MSU is a way to separate the truth from what television and other mainstream media might portray it to be.
COMMENTARY
Political parties lack substance
The need for civility in politics has been widely discussed in the media. It is an important topic that is relevant to people across the political spectrum. But although tone and civility are important in civil discourse, I would argue both parties have failed to provide an element that is just as important to our public debates: substance specific to our times.
SOCCER
Men's soccer hopes to rebound in midweek game
Coming off yet another close loss, the MSU men’s soccer team hopes to forget its frustrations and surge to a strong finish starting against Milwaukee at 4 p.m.
FOOTBALL
Defense, special teams bring out most positives
There it was — the Spartans had just given up a touchdown and the Buckeyes kickoff team prepared to make a last-ditch effort to recover the onside kick and score. Some will say there was no way the Buckeyes could have reached the end zone, but for senior safety Trenton Robinson, the memories of the last-second 29-27 loss to Central Michigan in 2009 were just too cruel. MSU needed to get this kick.
Michelle Martinelli
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FOOTBALL
Breakthrough in Columbus
Three drives into the game — two for Ohio State and one for MSU — both teams had yet to make an opening statement against the other.
FOOTBALL
Column: Defensive line uses ‘dominant’ play toward win over OSU
Walking into Ohio Stadium, you could sense it was going to be a defensive game. There were overcast skies, rain was drizzling down and it was just cold enough to see your breath.
NEWS
Local casino negotiations move ahead, gain support
Within a year, 300 new slot machines might illuminate the banks of the Grand River in downtown Lansing if the city’s mayor, Virg Bernero, has his way. The Sault Ste.
NEWS
MSU conference promotes community-university partnerships
Hundreds of researchers and scholars from across the world flooded into Kellogg Center this past weekend, calling for closer ties between university administrators, students and communities during the first two days of a national education conference hosted by MSU.
NEWS
Police Brief 10/03/11
A 24-year-old male student reported his bike was stolen between 10 p.m. Sept. 23 and 9 a.m. Sept. 26, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MSU
Tacos in line to win world record
Beating the previous world record by a landslide, MSU hospitality business seniors Nate Redner and Luke Magnini joined forces with MSU Culinary Services to create a 490-foot taco line with 853 tacos Friday at Demonstration Hall.
MSU
SlutWalk speaks out against abuse
Despite chilly temperatures, strong winds and rain, about 100 women dressed in their most revealing attire Friday and marched down Grand River Avenue as part of a SlutWalk.
MICHIGAN
International students welcomed by event
Halls of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center were filled with voices in dozens of different languages as students, residents and other community members gathered for the second annual Welcomes the World event Sunday afternoon.