NEWS
Police Brief 11/18/10
A student had his backpack returned to him after it was stolen Monday night at the Main Library, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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Students rally for clean energy on campus
About 500 small paper pinwheels were mounted on the tops of pencils and scattered in the grass behind Wells Hall and the International Center on Wednesday afternoon.
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MSU: Legal possession will not lead to jail
As East Lansing City Council works toward an ordinance to finalize the city’s stance on medical marijuana, the rules for having medical marijuana on campus have become hazy to some. Despite various media reports that students will be arrested for being in legal possession of the substance on campus, university spokesman Kent Cassella said these reports are untrue. “They’ve got the story wrong,” Cassella said. Although patients in possession of the allowable amount of medical marijuana on campus are subject to disciplinary action under the MSU student judicial process according to the MSU Drug and Alcohol Policy, Cassella said the university won’t have anyone arrested for possession.
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Farming could fill Detroit’s vacant land
When Detroit resident Amy Szczepanski looks for areas of growth in her city, she looks to the ground. A biology and environmental science junior at Wayne State University, Szczepanski said she’s beginning to take note of small, community gardens growing in popularity at the city’s downtown campus. Across Detroit, it appears such activity at the university could spread and fill vacant neighborhoods, she said. “I think it’s a great idea,” Szczepanski said.
MICHIGAN
MSU tailgate cookbook helps shelter
“Big Buck’s Marinated Pineapple in Southern Comfort” is part of tailgate tradition for Len Bokuniewicz.
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MSU receives full NCTA certification
Hang onto your No. 2 pencils — the MSU Testing Office has passed a test of its own by becoming the first four-year institution to receive full certification from the National College Testing Association.
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Debate focuses on China, economy
A debate held Wednesday night among four experts in business and academia promoted discussion about economic relations between the U.S.
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ASMSU lobbies for uniform attendance policy
ASMSU Academic Assembly’s Code and Academic Policy committee passed a bill Tuesday to advocate for a comprehensive university attendance policy. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government. As the university attendance policy stands now, attendance largely is left up to the discretion of faculty, said Academic Assembly internal vice chairman Zach Taylor. According to the policy, “It is the responsibility of the instructor to define the policy for attendance at the beginning of the course.” “(The faculty) may be willing to institute change in the way they practice as a community,” Taylor said.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans host Oakland in NCAA Tournament
Despite being the first class in MSU history to make it to the NCAA Tournament all four years, the MSU men’s soccer team’s senior class has one more thing they’d like to prove against Oakland at 1 p.m. Thursday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field — they can win a tournament game.
FOOTBALL
Spartans have matchup edge, should handle Boilermakers
The Spartans’ 17 seniors will look to go out in style for their final time at Spartan Stadium this season, while Purdue will try to bring its “A” game and gain some momentum on offense. Here’s a look at four matchups that will help decide Saturday’s game…
SPORTS
MacLeod, Drenth earn regional cross country awards
On Wednesday, senior Emily MacLeod was named Great Lakes Region Female Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year after leading the No. 16 MSU women’s cross country team to a Big Ten championship this season.
COMMENTARY
State News Housing Guide had at least one notable omission
This letter is in response to the State News Housing Guide that was printed on Oct. 12. The Housing Guide is a great resource for students in the area; however, the guide omitted a great resource available to students regarding housing issues: the MSU College of Law Rental Housing Clinic.
COMMENTARY
Cartoonist's depiction of bike education inaccurate
I am not sure what point “cartoonist” Austin Hendry was trying to make with his Nov. 11 cartoon. I believe he is trying to show that drivers already are cautious of riders without additional education.
COMMENTARY
Understanding is the first step
On the surface there is not much to say about the Westboro Baptist Church, or WBC. Most of us recognize them as a bunch of crazies on the fringe of society who preach a particularly vitriolic brand of hatred.
COMMENTARY
Best way to deal with Westboro? Avoid them
Today, the members of the Westboro Baptist Church plan to make East Lansing High School the next stop on their quixotic quest to force their gospel of ignorance and intolerance on all who live outside their warped perception of morality.
FEATURES
Former Spartan follows popcorn passion to Lansing's Old Town
Chad Jordan, the founder and owner of Cravings Gourmet Popcorn and Soda Pop Market, 1220 Turner St., in Lansing’s Old Town, said he has loved the snack since he was a kid and would eat it while watching wrestling with his grandfather.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans hold on, defeat Gamecocks, 82-73
With a later-than-usual 10 p.m. tip-off as a part of ESPN’s Tip-Off Marathon, the MSU men’s basketball team didn’t perform like the No. 2 team in the country, committing 19 turnovers and shooting 50 percent from the free-throw line in an 82-73 victory over South Carolina on Tuesday night at Breslin Center.
NEWS
Global understanding
Thousands of MSU students study abroad every year through MSU’s Office of Study Abroad, a program that’s been ranked No. 1 for participation among students at public institutions nationally for the past six years. MSU received its latest first place ranking earlier this week. To help prepare the new set of students who are anticipating their voyages overseas in the coming spring semester, the Office of Study Abroad hosted “Spartans Abroad: A Day in the Life” in Erickson Hall Kiva on Tuesday night, where students were able to connect, share experiences, fears and excitement.
NEWS
Community to oppose Westboro picketers
East Lansing residents, students and leaders plan to stand united in opposition to Westboro Baptist Church’s picket planned for Thursday near East Lansing High School.
NEWS
City council approves moratorium extension
East Lansing City Council voted to extend a moratorium on passing ordinances to regulate medical marijuana to last until February 2011.