FOOTBALL
Linebacker looks to improve after surgery
Six practices down and eight to go for the MSU football team before the Spring Game kicks off April 30 at Spartan Stadium.
SOFTBALL
Softball swept in Iowa
The MSU softball team fell to Iowa twice on the road this weekend — first 5-3 on Saturday and 9-8 on Sunday.
SPORTS
Track runs well in Arizona
The MSU men and women’s track and field program ran well in its second outdoor meet of the season this weekend, competing in the Sun Angel Track Classic in Tempe, Ariz.
SPORTS
Rowing splits pair of races
The MSU women’s rowing team split a pair of races this past weekend, losing to Wisconsin and defeating Minnesota in its only home meet of the season.
COMMENTARY
Government funds for students lack
Michigan’s government has hit students’ wallets with blow after blow. Officials have stressed the importance of students receiving higher education and yet have eliminated any measures that make such an education affordable and therefore attainable. They don’t seem to understand how much students need this help.
COMMENTARY
Revised street vendor policy good for everyone
East Lansing never will be as vibrant and eclectic as New York City, but its new street vendor policy might be a small step in that direction. East Lansing City Council recently passed a resolution to allow local businesses to set up street vendors and sell merchandise.
BASEBALL
Spartans take down Minnesota, 2-0
In between innings Saturday at McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field, MSU starting pitcher Tony Bucciferro was making occasional trips to the bathroom because he felt sick.
BASEBALL
Spartans open up series with 4-2 win against Minnesota
After committing a season-high five errors in their last Big Ten game, the MSU baseball team used a spectacular defensive effort, combined with some timely hitting, to defeat defending Big Ten champion Minnesota, 4-2, on Friday at McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field.
NEWS
Police Brief 04/08/11
A 52-year-old male university employee reported his car was broken into and money allegedly was stolen from inside, MSU police Sgt.
NEWS
Complaint filed regarding animal science course exercise
Concerns about animal use in classes, such as a recent complaint filed regarding an introductory animal science course, will be addressed in department-wide curriculum evaluations, said Janice Swanson, interim chair of the Department of Animal Science.
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NEWS
Bluffing at the bar
Whether purchased and produced overseas, found on the ground or loaned from a friend, local bars catch hundreds of fake IDs annually. And despite enhanced security features on the new license announced by the Michigan Secretary of State on March 28, it might not be enough to keep underage students from being served alcohol.
COMMENTARY
A casino in the Lansing area would not be a bad gamble
Casinos always are buzzing. With flashing lights, rolling dice, clanging slot machines and laughing crowds, there is constant activity occurring inside a casino’s walls.
NEWS
Shall we dance?
When members of the long-standing MSU Ballroom Dance Team decided they wanted to have additional opportunities to compete, they created their own team: the Spartan Ballroom Dance Team.
MICHIGAN
Warm weather, storms forecasted for weekend
East Lansing residents and MSU students likely will be treated to a dose of warm spring weather this weekend.
MSU
ASMSU representatives go to D.C. to advocate for Big Ten
Representatives from ASMSU joined other Big Ten students in Washington, D.C., this week for the inaugural Big Ten on the Hill Student Government Advocacy Conference.
MSU
All-nighters decrease student productivity
With a cup of coffee and final exams appraoching, marketing freshman Kelly Moran studied through the night without a wink of sleep. Moran did well on her exam the next morning, but at the end of the day, she wouldn’t recommend a sleepless night.
MSU
MSU educates on safer drinking
Before communication and public relations freshman Kyle McGuire took his first class at MSU, he was aware of the party mentality in East Lansing.
MSU
Virtual career fair benefits Big Ten students
As technology increases with each generation, employers are looking for new ways to reach students.
MSU
Pride Week to celebrate community at MSU
Celebrating the culture and tradition of the MSU Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Ally, or LBGTA community, student organizations are preparing for MSU Pride Week 2011.
BASEBALL
Spartans set to play first conference home games
In what players described as a highlight of every season, the MSU baseball team had a chance to have a little fun Tuesday in the fifth annual Crosstown Showdown against Minor League Baseball’s Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law School Stadium.