MICHIGAN
Foer presents at Wharton
After nearly a month of waiting, MSU students and East Lansing residents finally were able to see author Jonathan Safran Foer in person.
MICHIGAN
MSU Beyond Coal, Greenpeace pedal for Moving Planet event
While most MSU students were celebrating a Spartan football win Saturday afternoon, numerous students were busy fighting for a victory of their own.
Britteny Dee
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FEATURES
Fashion show held to benefit local charity
Madison Mohr walked the runway to do more than just show off an ensemble — she used her modeling talents to help benefit those less fortunate than herself.
MICHIGAN
Event aids local homeless, at-risk residents
More than 150 students made the bus ride from campus into the heart of Lansing to volunteer at the Lansing Community Connect event Friday at the South Washington Office Complex, 2500 S. Washington, Ave.
FEATURES
Student’s acting in renaissance festival delights visiting children
As she laces up her glittering bodice, steps into her bright, multicolored skirt and attaches her fairy wings, Kaitlin Gustafson transforms from an elementary education senior into Princess Moonbeam, leader of the Michigan Renaissance Festival troupe of fairies.
NEWS
Event aids local homeless, at-risk residents
More than 150 students made the bus ride from campus into the heart of Lansing to volunteer at the Lansing Community Connect event Friday at the South Washington Office Complex, 2500 S. Washington, Ave.
MICHIGAN
Event aids local homeless, at-risk residents
More than 150 students made the bus ride from campus into the heart of Lansing to volunteer at the Lansing Community Connect event Friday at the South Washington Office Complex, 2500 S. Washington, Ave.
MSU
MSU alumna shaves her head to raise awareness
Monica Fochtman probably won’t need to make a trip to the hair stylist for quite some time.
MSU
Numbers drop for MSU Graduate School enrollment
Enrollment numbers in several key graduate programs at MSU dropped last year for the first time since 2007, reflecting a recent national trend of deteriorating student enrollment across the country in university graduate programs.
MSU
New Sparty Escort Program members set out to protect Sparty
The next group of prospective Sparty Escort Program members gathered Sunday night at the Union for an informational meeting.
MSU
Cartoonist Jorge Cham brings movie to campus
Cartoonist Jorge Cham made an appearance on campus Friday night for a special screening of his new film and to talk about the humor in academic life.
MICHIGAN
Lansing AIDS Walk nets more than $12,000
More than 40 members of the MSU Evans Scholars gathered in Valley Court Park on Sunday morning, gearing up to walk more than three miles around the city to support the AIDS Walk Lansing/East Lansing.
SOCCER
Women's soccer splits 1st weekend of Big Ten action
The Spartans (10-2-0 overall, 2-1-0 Big Ten) kept offensive pressure on the Golden Gophers (4-6-1, 1-1-1) the whole game while keeping shots away from senior goalie Jill Flietstra.
SPORTS
Field hockey picks up overtime win in 1st home game of season
The Spartans (5-6 overall, 0-1 Big Ten) were looking to rebound after dropping their first Big Ten match of the season to Iowa, 2-0, Saturday. MSU did just that on an overtime penalty corner by freshman midfielder Becky Stiles.
COMMENTARY
Teamwork key to research’s success
For Gemma Reguera, conducting successful research is all about the people. “It’s like raising kids,” she says of working with a team of students in her microbiology lab.
COMMENTARY
Palestinian statehood complex issue
This is in response to “Be aware of UN’s statehood vote” (SN 9/21) and “Peace organization shows bias” (SN 9/23).
COMMENTARY
Campus plan needs review, student focus
Students can’t make it from one class to another without encountering new construction and expansion by MSU, but every expansion isn’t laid out with students in mind.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball goes 1-1 in 1st weekend of conference play
The MSU volleyball team (12-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) opened Big Ten play on Friday with a 3-0 loss at Purdue but was able to rebound in time to top the Indiana Hoosiers, 3-1, on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
SOCCER
Men's soccer ties Northwestern in 1st conference game
The MSU men’s soccer team opened up its Big Ten season with a 1-1 tie at Northwestern on Saturday.
SPORTS
Women's tennis opens season with Spartan Invitational
The MSU women’s tennis team wrapped up its first tournament of the season Sunday at the Spartan Invitational, which took place at the MSU tennis courts on Wilson Road. Due to the MSU home football game, Saturday’s matches were located at both Mason High School and East Lansing High School.