NEWS
Police Brief 01/28/11
Two male university employees reported an alleged theft from the Hubbard Hall loading docks Jan. 24, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
SPORTS
Wrestlers to face tough Illinois
In the home stretch of its season, the MSU wrestling team has some grueling Big Ten competition lying ahead, starting with No.
SPORTS
Spartan throwers propel track and field team into season
In his fourth year as the throws coach, MSU track and field team assistant coach John Newell has seen his athletes grow up and develop into some of MSU’s most talented performers. What he described as a “tremendous” experience, Newell said because the seniors were freshmen when he started coaching, he’s been able to know and understand them as athletes while helping them perfect their technique and advance their skills.
MEN'S SOCCER
Giving his all
Ian Givens was looking out for his two boys — Colin and Stewart — when he decided to apply for British citizenship.
MSU
ASMSU passes coal resolution, additional bills
Representatives from ASMSU’s Student Assembly passed a resolution Thursday to urge the university to abandon the burning of coal at the T.B. Simon Power Plant in favor of renewable energy sources.
MSU
Alternative Spring Break sponsors Month of Service
Students who wish to skip out on the beach for spring break have numerous options of making an impact on their world.
MICHIGAN
Ukulele gathering more enthusiasts
In the summer of 2009, on a trip to Hawaii, Ben Hassenger fell in love — with the ukulele.
MSU
Scholarly journals cost library
Although the MSU library budget increased about 32 percent since the 2000-01 academic year, the cost of scholarly publications is rising at far higher rates, said Steven Sowards, associate director of collections of the Main Library.
MSU
ASMSU to kick off month to inform community about health issues
With February around the corner, representatives from ASMSU plan to announce Student Health Awareness month and to inform the MSU community about university-mandated health care.
MICHIGAN
Alumnus offers travel alternative
After traveling to Thailand and other Asian countries, former Spartan David Thorin has returned to East Lansing with Spar-Thai, a new bike transportation business inspired by what he saw halfway across the world — tuk tuks.
MICHIGAN
Resolution might set up part-time Legislature
A proposal to transform Michigan’s Legislature to a part-time governing body introduced Wednesday to the state House already is drawing praise and concerns alike.
MSU
Nationwide children’s health study begins
On Monday, 11,000 letters will be sent to households in Wayne County, inviting them to participate in one of the largest human health studies ever.
Jeremy Warnemuende
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Rock bottom blues
For the first time in 12 meetings in East Lansing, the Michigan men’s basketball team defeated No. 25 MSU, 61-57, Thursday night at Breslin Center.
COMMENTARY
MSU should move forward on gender-neutral housing
Proposed gender-neutral housing at MSU would be a positive step toward a more inclusive and diverse campus. The Residence Halls Association, or RHA’s, move to make Gender Neutral MSU a sponsored group is the first of many important steps in becoming a gender-neutral campus.
FEATURES
Spartan's passion leads to career at hip-hop boutique
Cliff Walker never stops moving. By day, the communication senior, who goes by Cliff Skighwalker, is a student working toward his degree. After fulfilling his school duties, Skighwalker is the manager of Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique in Royal Oak, Mich., where he acts as the liaison to special projects for the store.
FEATURES
Concert to celebrate local artists, store's anniversary
After missing out on a great opportunity in past years, Jordan Hahn said his band is ready to be on stage this weekend in front of hundreds. His band, Elliot Street Lunatic, will perform in “Middle of the Mitten,” a concert featuring bands from Michigan, set to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing.
NEWS
RHA passes bill to support gender neutral housing
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, made another step in the movement to create a gender-neutral housing policy Wednesday night during their meeting when they voted to make Gender Neutral MSU a sponsored group. The group was formerly acting as the MSU Student Gender Neutral Housing Coaltion.
NEWS
The debt dilemma
If Dustin McLean had things his way, he might have majored in chemistry or economics. But McLean was looking for a career path that would guarantee a job after graduation.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Team plagued with troubles all season
Here we go again. The team with seemingly never-ending drama strikes again. This time with the season-long dismissal of junior guard Korie Lucious. To catch you up, the drama surrounding this team began in June, when MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo took some time to ponder a move to the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers.
NEWS
College of Ed. dean to step down
Carole Ames, the dean of the College of Education, will step down from her position Aug. 15 of this year. Ames said she’s spent almost two decades in the College of Education and thinks it’s her time to step down from the position “I’ve been dean 18 years … and I think the college is in very good shape,” Ames said.