NEWS
Building knowledge
MSU reaches out to K-12 students through programs aimed at engaging kids’ interest in math and science.
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MSU pushes end of Cuba study limits
Officials at MSU and other institutions nationwide are continuing calls for the repeal of a 2004 academic travel restriction policy between the U.S. and Cuba in hopes to promote study abroad in the country.
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ASMSU gives ordinance input
ASMSU representatives are weighing in on debates about the future of medical marijuana in the MSU and East Lansing communities.
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City considers car-sharing program
Depending on the success of the car-sharing initiative being introduced next year at MSU, the city of East Lansing is poised to jump aboard the Zipcar program.
NEWS
Police Brief 11/15/10
A student who left his backpack unattended in the Wilson Hall computer lab later reported it stolen the afternoon of Nov. 9, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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SCOUT BANANA fundraises for children in Africa
Austin Melcher has been to Africa and has seen the potential in the people there — but money and resources are lacking. So Melcher participated in a fundraising soccer tournament hosted by the MSU chapter of SCOUT BANANA Saturday at Munn field to benefit an after-school program in South Africa, helping children affected by HIV/AIDS.
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MSU Quidditch team competes in World Cup
Bludgers, beaters, chasers and seekers, keepers, quaffles and, of course, the golden snitch. With more than 750 college students running around with broomsticks and capes, the average Muggle might get overwhelmed. The MSU Quidditch team was one of the 46 teams that competed in the International Quidditch Association, or IQA, fourth annual Quidditch World Cup Saturday and Sunday at DeWitt Clinton Park, in New York City.
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Campus Crusade holds prayer event
During a time when most college students would be preparing for a night out on the town, crowds of students from across Michigan gathered at Riverview Church, 3585 Willoughby Road, in Holt, Mich., to reflect on their spiritual lives.
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Tennis Center celebrates anniversary
The MSU Tennis Center was filled with sounds of people talking and the soft thuds of tennis balls Friday night.
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Management dept. ranks 1st for research
The Eli Broad College of Business’s Department of Management’s faculty recently were ranked first in the country for research productivity between 2005-09.
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Students raise funds, celebrate Indonesian culture
Members of PERMIAS Greater Lansing, an Indonesian student association, celebrated at Indonesian Cultural Night on Saturday at the First Christian Church, 1001 Chester Road, in Lansing.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Thornton finds role in crowded backcourt
Austin Thornton came to MSU four years ago as a lights-out shooter. But in the three years since his redshirt season, head coach Tom Izzo said Thornton had yet to put that jumper on display. On Friday, Thornton found his stroke, going 3-for-5 from the field and making all four of his free throw attempts.
SPORTS
Women's cross country wins NCAA Regional, men finish 5th
The No. 16 MSU women’s cross country team continued its dominance over the Big Ten with a win Saturday at the NCAA Great Lakes Cross Country Regional 6k in Rochester, Mich.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans look to outhustle opponents for rebounds
The No. 25 MSU women’s basketball team is looking to use its effort to grab more rebounds. The Spartans take on Dayton on Monday at Breslin Center.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers find offense, split series with Buckeyes
Head coach Rick Comley said he hoped junior forward Brett Perlini’s quality scoring chances would rub off on the rest of the No. 16 MSU hockey team. After opening Saturday night’s game against Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena with the first goal, Perlini did just that.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer players earn All-Big Ten honors
Seven MSU men’s soccer players were selected to All-Big Ten Teams or earned awards following the team’s 11-7-1 regular season.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball gets back on track with road win
Hungry for its first conference road win since November 2008, the MSU volleyball team broke its six-match losing streak, defeating Iowa, 3-0, on the road Friday.
COMMENTARY
Time for a return to 'great books'
As a political science major focusing on political philosophy, I’ve been required to read numerous works on the nature of mankind, political associations and the relationships the two have on modern society.
COMMENTARY
State still on the hook for environmental cleanup
It’s a fundamental rule: return things in the same condition in which they were given. This rule applies to most material things — even old and busted buildings leased 70-plus years for a pittance.
FEATURES
UAB to hold decor, apparel sale in Union
The University Activities Board will be hosting the Wish You Were Here Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday in the Union.