COMMENTARY
Take action against discrimination
In East Lansing, it is illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to you or for an employer to refuse to hire you simply because you are a student.
COMMENTARY
Selfish Tea Party crosses line
During Monday’s Republican presidential debate, CNN moderator Wolf Blitzer posed an interesting scenario to the candidates: If a perfectly healthy young individual without health insurance gets in an accident, who should help pay for his medical care? For the death of another human being through no fault of his own, the Tea Party crowd cheered.
COMMENTARY
Be careful taking on loans in bad economy
Unfortunately, students are finding it harder and harder to pay for the life-altering college experience after they leave. Nationwide, student loan defaults have risen from 7 percent in 2008 to 8.8 percent in 2009, the highest rate in 12 years, according to the Department of Education. With financial assistance on the decline and defaults on the rise, students should exercise caution when taking out loans.
FOOTBALL
MSU-Notre Dame rivalry has history of being close
The MSU-Notre Dame rivalry — dating back to the teams’ first matchup in 1897 — stands as one of the most unique rivalries in NCAA football.
SOCCER
Men's soccer set for 2 Big Ten-Big East challenge matchups
After a rough first five games, the MSU men’s soccer team is in for another grueling weekend.
SPORTS
Field hockey hits the road, looking to build off last weekend
The MSU field hockey team (2-4) has spent all season on the road. This weekend won’t be any different, as it travels to the East Coast to take on the Maine Black Bears and Providence Friars in another two match weekend.
MSU
RHA passes 2011-12 academic year budget
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, met Wednesday night in Wilson Hall’s Essex Room to introduce new assembly representatives and pass its 2011-12 academic year budget.
NEWS
Making the grade
Amidst the start of an academic year with record tuition rates and the largest incoming freshman class in history, one well-recognized ranking provides some evidence education quality at MSU is stable.
NEWS
Rep. Mark Meadows found guilty of house rules violations
State Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, was found guilty of violating Michigan House rules Tuesday, just a day before his former chief of staff became the second Democratic candidate for the seat.
NEWS
No plea deal reached in alleged dog killer’s trial
Andrew Thompson’s mother left the courtroom in tears after watching her son’s pretrial conference Wednesday morning in Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court.
NEWS
Police Brief 09/15/11
A non-traffic car accident between two students occurred at 9 a.m. Sept. 8 in Lot 21 near McDonel Hall, MSU police Sgt. Dan Munford said.
MSU
New construction projects replace parts of campus
Construction crews continue to toil below ground in a large area surrounding the MSU Main Library’s south entrance and parking lot, as they replace the building’s steam chiller cooling system, and more below-ground construction is expected at MSU in coming months.
SOCCER
Spartans win on overtime goal
In the team’s last nonconference matchup of the season, the third goal of senior forward Laura Heyboer’s hat trick gave the MSU women’s soccer team (7-1-0) an impressive overtime victory against Detroit, 4-3.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Officials address couch burning issue
For city officials, an increase in illegal furniture dumping and subsequent fires on city streets has encouraged the city to take further action.
FOOTBALL
Secondary ready for tough test Saturday
Saturday’s game at Notre Dame might be a huge test for the No. 15 MSU football team overall, but it also might be the toughest task the Spartan secondary faces all season.
FEATURES
Students to travel to Honduras with nonprofit
Emily Johnson and Lauren Yoon have decided to skip relaxing on their spring break this school year. Instead, they will try to make their mark on the world.
Derek Blalock
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FEATURES
Group of Lansing poets perform works about academics
Decineces Marti wanted to take a break from studying law. Poem in hand, the graduate student arrived at the Old Town Poetry Series open mike to share his own work. “I’m performing a poem I created today,” he said.
MSU
Students on Homecoming court share school pride
Although this year’s 2011-12 homecoming court features a unique mix of first-generation college students, as well as students with MSU alumni in their family tree, the 10 seniors all mutually share one thing — their passion for MSU.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Public Library offers free library cards to students
The East Lansing Public Library often offers student-friendly programming, but a feature implemented this fall might connect MSU to the library more than before.
MSU
RHA brings Mac Miller to campus
Pittsburgh-based rapper Mac Miller will bring his talents to MSU next month during his nationwide Blue Slide Park Tour.