COMMENTARY
Student involvement in academic governance crucial
It is a general belief that college students care little about academics and even less about academic policy.
COMMENTARY
Swearing is all about context
Holy shit I swear a lot. I have no problem with people who swear like sailors and have ingested more soap than water over the years of washing out their mouths.
COMMENTARY
Coalition should diversify protest methods
It’s one thing to promote a certain message or specific agenda; it’s entirely another thing to do so effectively. The Coalition Against Sexual Violence has completely valid concerns about “rape culture” in the U.S. and at MSU.
MICHIGAN
Despite being illegal, graffiti used as artistic outlet
During the past several decades graffiti gradually has been working its way into mainstream culture, as evidenced by street artist Banksy’s recent Oscar nomination.
MICHIGAN
Local Blockbuster slated to close doors in April
Students who frequent the local Blockbuster to rent videos or grab a movie-related snack might have to start looking for a new place to do so come April.
MSU
New art museum seeks student involvement
With the guidance of museum administrators, students will have the opportunity to plan events for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum after construction is completed next spring.
MICHIGAN
4 candidates chosen for police chief
The search for East Lansing’s next chief of police was narrowed down to four candidates Thursday.
MICHIGAN
E.L. seeks input on park plan
The East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will invite community members to participate in workshops to help determine where the community’s priorities should lie.
MICHIGAN
Local gallery to display Raku pottery
Local artist Beti Dudley will bring an unusual form of pottery to the East Lansing Public Art Gallery beginning on Sunday in its first exhibit of a type of Japanese art called Raku.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans look for revenge at Michigan
Spartans look for revenge of the Wolverines victory in East Lansing.
SPORTS
MSU seeks win at Big Tens
Spartans hope to return at least six wrestlers to the NCAA championships.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans hold advantages over Wolverines
MSU heads to Ann Arbor with large tournament implications.
SPORTS
Gymnasts head to Washington, look for improving scores
The Spartans are on the verge of qualifying for regionals and can help their case with a strong performance on the West coast.
MSU
MSU community to celebrate Ghana's independence
Celebrating Ghana’s 54th Independence Day with food, friends and conversation, students might find a way to bring home a little closer.
FEATURES
Spring break solutions
It finally is time for those hours on the treadmill to pay off and the stress of midterms to subside — the sweet smell of spring break is in the air. Friday afternoon, East Lansing will gain that ghost town-esque appeal as thousands of students escape to sunny beaches or hometowns to enjoy a school-free week of restoration.
FEATURES
Freshman fifteen Q’s: 03/04/11
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or fewer, at a new face on campus and her perspective of her new frontier.
FEATURES
Community bands to play in Okemos
The Meridian Community Band will sponsor the Red Cedar Festival of Community Bands 2011 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Okemos High School, 2800 Jolly Road, in Okemos.
FEATURES
Adult band to give free performance
The MSU Community Music School will present a free performance by the adult members of the New Horizons Band at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Community Music School, 841 Timberlane St.
FEATURES
Wharton to host singer James Taylor
Wharton Center will present a performance by James Taylor with special guest and James Taylor’s son, Ben Taylor, at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.
FEATURES
Scientist to present social media talk
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering will sponsor Rong Yan as a part of the Computer Science and Engineering, or CSE, Lecture Series at 10 a.m. on March 8 in Room 3105 of the Engineering Building.