MSU’s athletics department currently has cut ties with one of its booster clubs like a significant other with a liberal interpretation of commitment — as it should.
Sophomore center Garrick Sherman will transfer from the MSU men’s basketball program, MSU announced in a release Monday.
As one of the top-100 research institutions in the world, MSU faculty and students have conducted experiments and research regularly. Alongside mathematical models and other research tools, animals are used for both research and education, which has caused tension between researchers and animal rights activists throughout the university’s history.
Officials from an MSU athletics booster club have confirmed the Michigan Lottery Commission is reviewing the club’s finances for alleged malfeasances. President of the Downtown Coaches Club Norm Harris said the Lottery Commission is conducting an investigation of the group, but he said it would be in the club’s best interest not to comment any further until the investigation is complete. According to the Lansing-based NBC affiliate, WILX-TV Channel 10, five checks were made out by the club to board members for various expenses and credit card charges were made to purchase tickets.
When Eric Branoff was elected chairman of ASMSU’s Student Assembly in spring 2010, he instead resigned, opting for a year-long study program in Amman, Jordan. Now, he’ll be taking over as chief of staff — a position held by Kara Spencer since 2007. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government. Branoff said he’s been maintaining regular contact with ASMSU officials, despite being overseas, to help the organization make the transition from bicameral to unicameral a smooth one. “I have begun to speak with (Spencer) on changes with the structure of ASMSU, so I am well aware of the challenges that the organization will surely confront this summer,” he said in an email. Branoff said he feels his responsibilities are first and foremost to the chairperson of the future General Assembly and to the General Assembly itself. “I see my duties and responsibilities as chief of staff as remaining neutral and apolitical in the affairs of ASMSU,” he said. He also cited organizing elections in accordance with ASMSU’s constitution and code and acting as a liaison between ASMSU and its alumni foundation as other responsibilities. Having prior experience with ASMSU as a representative and former vice chairman for external affairs is helpful, Branoff said. “I feel confident that my past time with ASMSU will help me make a quick and smooth transition,” he said. Others echo that confidence.
Sweeping a series is a good feeling for any baseball team, no matter the opponent. But when you’re the MSU baseball team and the opponent is in-state rival Michigan, the sweep is even sweeter.
A 27-year-old man from Holt, Mich., reported an alleged hit-and-run to his vehicle between 9 a.m. and 5:05 p.m.
A large group of dancing MSU students with props, costumes, music and a film crew overtook the Union on Friday afternoon to practice and film a video to vie for an appearance by the host of “Tosh.0.”
With a can of hair spray and a brush in hand, animal science sophomore Lauren Bush styled hair for a different kind of runway.
On Friday, The State News Board of Directors appointed managing editor and English junior Kate Jacobson editor-in-chief and appointed English and advertising junior Colleen Curran interim advertising manager.
When the elementary students of Sheridan Road Elementary School walk into their classrooms today, they’ll have new murals, bookshelves and brightly colored walls awaiting them — thanks to the work of about 150 volunteers Saturday from MSU and the Lansing community.
Tickets for ASMSU’s spring concert, featuring Mike Posner, go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday.
The University Chorale, one of the College of Music’s choral ensembles, will partner with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra for a performance to celebrate the season of Lent.
Last Friday, art history and visual culture junior Ellen Meeuwsen recited a poem for an audience of about 60 people.
About 60 students wandered Friday through MSU’s campus to take pictures of some of campus’ most treasured places.
Student organizations, local disc jockeys and emcees came together Saturday to discuss the expressive nature of hip-hop at the Hip-hop Forum in Bessey Hall.
For the past several years, Iran has attracted the ire of the global community as a result of the country’s ongoing nuclear program, its human rights abuses against its citizens and its undemocratic and repressive government.
What does Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot against the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals, “The Drive,” led by Hall of Famer John Elway and the revolts happening now in the Middle East all have in common?
Everyone’s favorite, brightly colored, single-serve malt drinks are back — without caffeine or energy additives. Although now allowed to return to shelves, the drinks, including Four Loko, still are being criticized by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, or MLCC, for high alcohol content.
Future MSU recruits Matt Costello and Brandan Kearney faced off in a state semifinal game Friday afternoon, with Kearney winning the game.