NEWS

Council to address dispensary application despite Michigan Court of Appeals ruling

Lauren Gibbons

September 5, 2011

A public hearing on the city of East Lansing’s first application for a medical marijuana dispensary still will be brought to the table at today’s East Lansing City Council meeting, although the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled medical marijuana sales through dispensaries illegal. Because the application to establish a medical marijuana dispensary at 3448 E.

NEWS

President Obama details new jobs plan in Detroit

Ian Kullgren

September 5, 2011

With his shirt sleeves rolled up and his neck without a tie, President Barack Obama addressed a crowd in downtown Detroit on Monday afternoon for the Labor Day holiday, championing labor unions’ historic role in the country’s economic development and assuring he would use his executive power to stand up for organized labor and collective bargaining.

NEWS

MSU hosts half of 2010 Iraqi Fulbright Scholars

Rachel Jackson

September 5, 2011

The last time Hamed Jassim was home, he received three bullets in an envelope.

NEWS

Police Brief 09/06/11

Kyle Campbell

September 5, 2011

An 18-year-old female student reported her bike was stolen between 11:10 a.m. Aug. 28 and 10 a.m. Aug.

MICHIGAN

Job outlook for college students remains bleak

Ian Kullgren

September 5, 2011

As President Barack Obama infused optimism into crowds in downtown Detroit Monday in his Labor Day speech regarding the current state of the job market, a new report raises more doubts about Michigan’s progress in developing an employment-friendly environment.

MSU

Lamafest offers unusual Labor Day tradition on MSU’s campus

Stephen Brooks

September 5, 2011

During the holiday weekend, the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education hosted more than 175 llamas and 40 alpacas during Lamafest 2011, the nation’s second-longest running llama and alpaca show.

COMMENTARY

Welcome back to ‘Spartan Ville’

Omar Thabet

September 5, 2011

My name is Omar Thabet, and I am a journalism sophomore. This will be my second year writing opinion columns for The State News. I always like to be creative with my writings, so I hope you enjoy my first column, a poem welcoming back all the students to the MSU campus.

MSU

Neighborhoods initiative expands on campus

Beau Hayhoe

September 5, 2011

MSU’s Neighborhoods initiative opened up new offices in two different campus locations this year, a move officials said is designed to bring more basic services closer to students.

FOOTBALL

Football opener sees less crime than usual

Kyle Campbell

September 5, 2011

Although droves of Spartan fans flooded the streets of East Lansing Friday before and after the football home opener, crimes and calls for service were fewer than that of a normal football weekend, officials said.

COMMENTARY

Cutting yearbook funds good for all

We’ve all seen the many racks of yearbooks left untouched each year. Now, ASMSU is working to get rid of the excess.

MICHIGAN

First dragon boat races on Grand River provide cultural opportunity

Brooks Laimbeer

September 5, 2011

A 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition was introduced to Grand River on Sunday. Dragon boats sped through the Lansing waterway in an event that brought people from the Lansing area and MSU community together.

MSU

Women in Business Student's Association aims to promote gender equality in business careers

Josh Mansour

September 5, 2011

After working two internships, finance senior Catrina Hicks noticed a large number of women in the workplace but few in management positions.

FOOTBALL

Ray lives his dream, starts in Spartans' opening win

Michelle Martinelli

September 5, 2011

Although being dressed and ready was enough for Arthur Ray Jr., senior offensive guard Joel Foreman thought more could be done for his inspiring teammate’s first game at MSU.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball continues hot start, improves to 6-0

Jesse O'Brien

September 5, 2011

Six games into the season, the Spartans have yet to drop a set, marking the first time since the 1975 season an MSU volleyball team started the season with 18 consecutive set wins.

SPORTS

Men's golf places 2nd at Fossum Invite

Sean Gagnier

September 5, 2011

The MSU men’s golf team stumbled out of the gates this season, finishing second in the 2011 Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West Golf Course this weekend.

SPORTS

Field hockey loses twice, remains winless

Jesse O'Brien

September 5, 2011

The MSU field hockey team (0-4) continued its slow start this weekend, losing 3-1 to Boston and 5-0 to Northeastern on the road.

FEATURES

Spice up your schedule with MSU’s one-of-a-kind courses

Britteny Dee

September 5, 2011

After meeting professors and reviewing countless syllabi by the end of the first week of school, some students find themselves unhappy with their choice of classes.

FEATURES

Freshman fifteen Q's: 09/07/11

Rebecca Ryan

September 5, 2011

College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time.

SOCCER

Women's soccer wins again behind record-breaking seniors

Dillon Davis

September 5, 2011

With her fourth consecutive shutout of the season and the 23rd in her career, in Sunday’s 5-0 win against Akron senior goalkeeper Jill Flietstra became MSU’s all-time shutout leader. The shutout allows Flietstra to etch her name into MSU’s record books while passing her current assistant coach Stacy Heller (2000-03).

SPORTS

Spartans take home two individual cross country titles at Jeff Drenth Memorial

Pat Evans

September 5, 2011

The MSU cross country team opened up the season with two runners capturing individual titles at the Jeff Drenth Memorial at Central Michigan University.