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Summit focuses on sustainability, community

Lauren Gibbons
October 24, 2010

Citizens concerned about the future of Michigan’s environment and economy came together this weekend in a two-day summit aimed at making MSU and Michigan a little more green. The first Greater Capital Area Sustainability Summit was a series of meetings, presentations and speakers brought together during a two-day period in hopes of addressing the issues Michigan’s urban areas face and discussing potential solutions in terms of green energy and community involvement.

FOOTBALL

Cousins takes control of Spartan offense in win

Jeremy Warnemuende
October 24, 2010

Throughout the early portion of the season, junior quarterback Kirk Cousins took a back seat to a dominant MSU rushing attack that made throwing the ball seemingly unnecessary. On Saturday against Northwestern, the roles were reversed when the running game struggled for the second week in a row, and Cousins responded with one of the best performances of his Spartan career.

COMMENTARY

To stand apart, don't 'slut it up'

Halloween, originally called Samhain, was a Celtic celebration to mark the end of summer. Children and adults wore masks and costumes to honor their ancestors while simultaneously protecting themselves from harmful spirits.

COMMENTARY

MSU should take an active role in drug education

More than 13 percent of MSU students reported illegally using Adderall or other unprescribed stimulants within the past year. That seems like a relatively small percentage of students, but when compared to the 93 percent increase of students nationwide abusing prescription drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin between 1993-2005, the number is much more startling.

NEWS

Stimulated studies

Lauren McKown
October 21, 2010

It’s time for midterm exams, and students are logging extra hours with their noses buried in textbooks and poring over lecture notes. Some of them will amp up the caffeine intake; others will sacrifice sleep for study. And another portion will turn to Adderall and other study drugs to get through the grind — whether they have a prescription for them or not.

NEWS

Police Brief 10/22/10

Emily Wilkins
October 21, 2010

A vehicle sustained about $800 in damages after a hit-and-run incident sometime between the night of Oct. 10 and the morning of Oct. 11 in Lot 59, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.