An MSU professor has found the U.S. compares poorly with other countries in terms of the math education it provides for its K-12 students. “Even our brightest children are not really competitive with respect to other countries,” Professor Bill Schmidt said.
After losing to their in-state rival for the first time in eight years, the MSU men’s soccer team will have a chance at redemption. With a bid to the NCAA Tournament possibly at stake, MSU (11-6-1 overall, 2-4-0 Big Ten) will play Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at 10 a.m. Thursday in State College, Pa.
Women’s soccer junior forward Laura Heyboer and junior goalkeeper Jill Flietstra were awarded First Team All-Big Ten Conference honors for their performances on the pitch this season, the conference office announced Wednesday.
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced Wednesday that three players — Jasmine Hines, Becca Mills and Akyah Taylor — signed National Letters of Intent to play for MSU, beginning in fall 2011.
MSU baseball head coach Jake Boss announced Wednesday that eight recruits will join the roster for the 2012 season. Six of the recruits are from Michigan.
“Music History,” a play sponsored by the Department of Theatre, MSU College of Law, the Michigan Humanities Council and James Madison College, opens at 7:30 p.m. today in the Auditorium Arena Theatre.
Is The State News without control of what it prints in a 24-hour news cycle? I found Opinion Editor David Barker’s column interesting (“Readers can keep discussions alive,” SN 11/8), as it appeared to omit the control that a publication such as The State News holds.
In regards to the gentleman who wrote “Alumni: It’s time for the student section to shape up” (SN 11/10), I would like to hit on some facts. Yes, the student section was fairly empty by the end of the Minnesota game. I agree that fans should not leave until the end of the game, but for students it is different.
Former President Calvin Coolidge wisely stated, “The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.” Today we celebrate Veterans Day — a day to honor all the veterans who sacrificially have served our nation.
MSU’s endowments are up this year from the decrease in value in 2009, and with all the economic tragedies we’ve heard this year, it’s nice to hear some good news for a change.
Minsoo Sohn, assistant professor of piano in the MSU College of Music, joined MSU’s faculty in August and will perform his debut recital at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Music Building Auditorium.
Many students with chronic or life-threatening illnesses choose to continue their education at MSU despite the extra difficulties they might encounter.
The East Lansing City Council unanimously voted to approve an extension of a current 90-day moratorium that does not allow passing any ordinances to regulate medical marijuana, to February 2011.
The No. 11 MSU field hockey team will open its NCAA Tournament playing No. 3 Virginia at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.
Students and residents using public transportation might see some changes in the near future if a plan to restructure the Michigan/Grand River Avenue corridor is put into action.
Officials are touting MSU’s participation in a national conversation to prepare its students for a global society and its drive to become a leader in worldwide education.
Two women reported items stolen from their purses when they left them in a room to move to a safer area during a tornado warning, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
ASMSU’s Academic Assembly officially will begin an iClicker rental program in the spring semester after approving a bill at its Tuesday night meeting.
Bicyclists could see a safer roadway if a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives becomes law. The bill, which passed by a 74-30 margin, would amend the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act to require more education about laws pertaining to bicycles during the classroom instruction of segment 1 driver’s education.
Lansing resident Raphael Adley points to the game board Saturday evening at Fortress Comics & Games, 425 Albert Ave.