Production by Cory Pitzer, Compiled by Robbie Couch ·

FEATURES

Seniors look forward to after graduation with excitement, nostalgia

Robbie Couch

April 11, 2011

Longer lines at the Dairy Store and more students wearing less clothing around East Lansing are subtle reminders another year at MSU is drawing to a close. And for many Spartans, the longer lines and increase in spring attire mean their college careers are nearly complete. The upcoming months will bring new adventures, uphill battles and more responsibility for many seniors ready to take on the next chapter in life.

COMMENTARY

University aiming for mediocrity with graduate student benefits

Although last fall only was my first semester at MSU, I was as excited as anybody to watch our football team make a run at the Big Ten championship that included a third-consecutive win over Michigan.

COMMENTARY

Civil War reminds us to ask ‘why?’

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the shelling of Fort Sumter that began April 12, 1861, the event that started the American Civil War proper. This week’s Time Magazine cover story “The Way We Weren’t,” mentions some interesting facts about the collective memory of the war in the minds of the public.

COMMENTARY

Despite reprieve, education funding still shaky

The U.S. cannot “win the future” without footing the bill. Last week’s slapdash, shutdown-avoiding budget thankfully spared cuts to education and Pell grants in particular. But the future is not quite as bright.

BASEBALL

Spartans set to take on Oakland in Lansing

Jeremy Warnemuende

April 11, 2011

When the MSU baseball team takes on Oakland today in a doubleheader at Cooley Law School Stadium, it will not feel quite the same as taking on heated rival Michigan.

SOFTBALL

MSU looks to put together consistent hitting, pitching

Michelle Martinelli

April 11, 2011

Eight games into the Big Ten season, Jacquie Joseph has identified the MSU softball team’s major problems holding it back from success.

BASEBALL

MSU leads Big Ten, offers free entertainment

Chris Vannini

April 11, 2011

If you’re like some people, you think the MSU sports season ends when the men’s basketball team finishes up the NCAA Tournament. But I’m here to tell you you’re wrong.

BASEBALL

Bucciferro named pitcher of the week

Jeremy Warnemuende

April 11, 2011

Tony Bucciferro, a junior pitcher for the MSU baseball team, earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors Monday for throwing a complete-game shutout against Minnesota on Saturday at McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field.

NEWS

Fallen fund$

Lauren Gibbons

April 10, 2011

From the federal to local government, officials all are tightening their belts as budget talks continue on all levels.

NEWS

Lawmakers set to focus on budget

Zane McMillin

April 10, 2011

State lawmakers are expected to begin work on important budget bills this week as they return to a regular schedule today following a two-week break. Michigan faces a projected $1.4 billion deficit, and though legislators are working under a self-imposed May 31 deadline, they have yet to begin hammering out concrete details of how money will be allocated for the fiscal year that begins Oct.

NEWS

MSU receives record number of applicants

Megan Durisin

April 10, 2011

When it came time for Holt High School senior Nick Kreider to send in his college applications, he only sent his essays and transcripts to one university — MSU. “My parents both went to (Michigan) State and I wanted to go into education,” said Kreider, who plans on being a music education freshman at MSU next fall.

NEWS

National study shows job growth for grads

Summer Ballentine

April 10, 2011

Students from the 2011 graduating class might have an easier time finding a job this year, according to the National Association of Collegiate Employment, or NACE, Job Outlook 2011 Spring Update.

NEWS

Police Brief 04/11/11

Kyle Campbell

April 10, 2011

A 32-year-old man from Hudson, Mich., said someone allegedly damaged two tires on his trailer between 9:30 p.m.

MSU

Sororites, fraternities bond during Greek Week activity

Kellie Rowe

April 10, 2011

Trash bags in hand, fraternities and sororities gathered together to kick off one of the first events of MSU’s annual Greek Week.

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MSU Indian students perform annual Sargam

Alethia Kasben

April 10, 2011

The MSU Indian Student Organization, or ISO, turned an Indian folktale into a show filled with drama, dancing and humor Saturday at East Lansing High School, 509 Burcham Drive.

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Backpacks, stories raise awareness about college student suicides

Emily Wilkins

April 10, 2011

In a sea of backpacks, psychology sophomore Tiana Barrios wrote on a square of cloth the words she could not say to her friend — “You’re amazing just the way you are.” She then hung it in the center of the room.

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UAB hosts Neon Night Club dance party as alternative Saturday night fun for students

Kyle Campbell

April 10, 2011

With a glow stick as a makeshift headband and a black T-shirt drenched in sweat, engineering sophomore Andrew Smith embodied the spirit of the Neon Night Club dance party Saturday night in the International Center food court.

MSU

Professor to serve on board to promote American health

Megan Durisin

April 10, 2011

An MSU professor will help shape federal policy about how to get Americans to hit the gym and eat right.

BASEBALL

MSU sweeps Minnesota series

Chris Vannini

April 10, 2011

The MSU baseball team sweeps last season’s Big Ten champion Minnesota for the first time in program history.

FEATURES

Annual performance puts focus on Latino heritage, student groups

Stephen Brooks

April 10, 2011

Gaspar Quintero’s excitement was evident in both his voice and the sweat forming on his forehead just minutes before he went on stage Saturday. Quintero, a criminal justice senior, danced in and helped plan Latin Xplosion, the annual Latino cultural event held by the MSU student group Culturas de las Razas Unidas, or CRU.