MSU community hosts events in support of world AIDS day
After losing friends to HIV/AIDS, a potentially deadly immune disease, social relations and policy sophomore Antonio Clements decided to make a difference. In honor of World AIDS Day 2010, students and community members are sponsoring events on campus to bring awareness to the epidemic.
Meteorologists forecast first snowfall Wednesday
Meteorologists warn the weather outside might become frightful for the first time this season, as one to three inches of snow could fall by Thursday evening.
Rathje named to All-Big Ten team
As the only honoree from the MSU volleyball team, junior outside hitter and middle blocker Jenilee Rathje was named to the 2010 All-Big Ten Team, the conference announced Tuesday.
Understanding will break cycle
American history is cyclical. And that cycle relies upon three foundational states of mind: fear, loss of security and ignorance. This cycle is occurring once again. The “terrorist attacks” on Sept. 11, 2001, were the beginning of our representational democracy’s visible failure.
Comley looks for complete effort from icers
Who says sports aren’t about winning? Or rather, how you play the game? MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley said the team’s been playing well this season, but something needs to happen to increase the win total.
MSU wind symphony to perform for composer
Frank Ticheli, a College of Music artist in residence, will be here through Friday. The Wind Symphony will perform music composed by Ticheli at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.
Spartans showed guts, character during soccer season
In a season full of extreme highs and lows, the MSU men’s soccer team was able to overcome tons of adversity and make the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in more than 40 years.
Cheaper textbooks for everyone? Yes, please
It seems as if the prayers of students have been answered. East Lansing bookstores might be stocking cheaper books at more affordable prices after the U.S. Supreme Court makes its decision concerning the legality of selling international versions of watches in the U.S.
MSU, E.L. help visiting scholar heal after car accident
Members of the community have rallied around a survivor of an October car accident, providing her support as she moves forward.
Agriculture college considers cuts
Morphing 13 academic departments into eight, cutting 25 percent of administrative faculty and potentially shrinking south campus farm operations were major concerns for College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, or CANR, students meeting with CANR Dean Jeff Armstrong on Monday night.
Dantonio named coach of year
After a season in which MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio suffered a heart attack, missed two games and went on to lead the No. 7 Spartans to their first Big Ten championship in 20 years, Dantonio was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by the Big Ten’s media on Monday.
Dean a finalist for Calif. university presidency
Jeffrey Armstrong, dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is one of three finalists for the presidency of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.
Police Brief 11/30/10
An MSU student reported his jeans stolen after being left unattended at IM Sports-West, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
RCAH student wins first-place in Abroad Essay Contest
Since Leila Chatti was a child, the English and Residential College in the Arts and Humanities junior has spent her summers in Tunisia, where her father is from, and even lived in the north African country for part of elementary school.
RCAH student wins first-place in Abroad Essay Contest
Since Leila Chatti was a child, the English and Residential College in the Arts and Humanities junior has spent her summers in Tunisia, where her father is from, and even lived in the north African country for part of elementary school.
New exhibit embraces environmental style, sustainability
From a gown made out of an old bridesmaid dress to an outfit constructed completely from recycled water bottles and pop cans, style and sustainability was on display at Kresge Art Center on Monday night.
Grad students to explain research at conference
Graduate students who choose to present at the 2011 Graduate Academic Conference hope to translate the technical language of their research into terms the everyday person can understand, according to graduate student government officials.
Sorority fights negative body image at MSU
To fight low self-esteem and stereotypes about image-centered sororities, Alpha Omicron Pi will chalk, paint and post flyers to promote self-confidence in students this week.
Court case might lower textbook prices
The clock is ticking as the Supreme Court makes its decision about the legality of selling international versions of watches in the U.S.