MSU
ASMSU considers "lip dub" video
ASMSU is considering making a university-wide “lip dub,” a single-shot lip synch music video that has become a recent fad on YouTube.
MICHIGAN
Bureau created to help with financial protection
A little more than three months after the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or the CFPB, is being launched. The bureau will be especially relevant for students and young Americans as they engage with credit products in a new, clearer light.
FOOTBALL
Spartans adjusting to target on their backs
Accustomed to being the hunter looking to knock a higher ranked team off its pedestal, the No. 5 MSU football team will be the hunted Saturday when it travels to Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the No. 18 Hawkeyes.
ICE HOCKEY
Shootout loss to Alaska still on Comley's mind
After a premature whistle potentially cost the No. 11 MSU hockey team a win in Friday night’s shootout against No. 15 Alaska, a CCHA supervisor of officials called head coach Rick Comley to apologize.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo finding roles for freshmen on injury-bitten hoops team
With several men’s basketball players still coming back from injuries, players noted freshmen guard Keith Appling, center Adreian Payne and forward Alex Gauna as incoming players expected to greatly contribute to the program’s success.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball to host Halloween Hoops on Sunday
The MSU women’s basketball team will hold a Halloween Hoops event Sunday at Breslin Center. Fans are encouraged to wear costumes to the game because of the post-game festivities, comprising a costume contest and an autograph session.
FEATURES
'Normal' takes on different meaning for Spartan
Amy Miller, who now is in remission, was diagnosed nearly a year ago with stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which is a cancer that typically affects 16-to 35-year-olds. Her encounter with cancer marked the era of a new “normal” for Miller and an appreciation for what she previously took for granted.
COMMENTARY
Meadows gets nod in race for state representative
Despite what looks to be a year of upheaval in Michigan and across the country, we still would like to see state Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, hold on to his seat in the state House.
COMMENTARY
Time to lose sense of entitlement
There are few things we agree on in American politics. Much of that is a good thing. Our Founding Fathers crafted our democracy so opposing viewpoints would need to compromise in order to move forward.
COMMENTARY
State News, letter writer lack perspective, objectivity
I am writing to express my disagreement with a recently published letter (“Protestors at Friday’s Izzone Campout were in the wrong,” SN 10/26), regarding the demonstration held by the Coalition Against Sexual Violence at the Izzone Campout last Friday, as well as my frustration with The State News’ uneven coverage of the event.
NEWS
E.L. names interim police chief
East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton has named East Lansing Police Department deputy chief Juli Liebler the interim chief of the department, according to a statement.
NEWS
Winds up to 60 mph predicted as severe weather passes
Severe weather has moved out of the East Lansing area to the east, but meteorologists say damaging winds will remain a concern.
NEWS
Strong storms to hit E.L, weather service predicts
Meteorologists are predicting a powerful autumn storm to strike the mid-Michigan region, bringing strong winds and the chance for severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday.
NEWS
Candidates vie for House seat
On Nov. 2, East Lansing voters will elect a representative to the Michigan House of Representatives for a two-year term. The State News spoke with each of the candidates — one an incumbent Democrat seeking re-election, the other the Republican Meridian Township supervisor looking to fix government — about their plans for Michigan.
NEWS
Rucker to serve 10 days for violation
Senior cornerback Chris L. Rucker has been sentenced to jail for violating a term of his probation, which stemmed from his involvement in a November 2009 assault in Rather Hall.
NEWS
City Council to discuss taxi licenses
The East Lansing City Council is expected to further discuss an issue brought up more than a year ago regarding taxicab licensing at its work session tonight.
NEWS
MSU adds to med school partnership
MSU has added three colleges to a list of intercollegiate medical partnerships in an attempt to attract more students to the medical profession, university officials announced Monday.
NEWS
Police Brief 10/26/10
An MSU employee was injured after drunkenly falling off of his bike Wednesday night, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MSU
Event allows students to test drive scion car
Erin O’Connor upgraded her car for about 10 minutes Monday. The journalism and marketing junior took part in the 2011 tC College Ride & Drive Experience behind Chipotle Mexican Grill, 539 E.
MSU
MSU researchers take part in study of Ogallala Aquifer
What happens underground has the potential to result in disaster at the surface should water within a regional aquifer continue to be drawn past sustainable levels. About three weeks ago, work began to figure out how the Ogallala Aquifer — which spans from South Dakota to Texas — can be better managed by its residents.