It certainly says a lot about the character of the University of Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez that he would use another “little brother” message from former U-M star Mike Hart as a key motivator during MSU/U-M rivalry week.
The No. 21 MSU men’s soccer team struck once early and went on a scoring barrage late in the second half to defeat Western Michigan, 5-0, Wednesday afternoon at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
The probation officer for senior cornerback Chris L. Rucker filled out a probation violation form Wednesday, recommending Rucker receive 21 days in jail for breaking a year-long probation, according to court records.
ASMSU is working to expand the Main Library’s Sunday hours in exchange for dwindling Saturday hours. Academic Assembly’s Code and Academic Policy Committee is drafting a proposal to shift two of the library’s Saturday hours to Sunday morning.
Police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 12-year-old East Lansing girl. The girl had noticed a Silver Chevy Impala following her this morning as she walked to her bus stop, according to a press released issued by the East Lansing Police Department.
In November 2006, Michigan’s three largest universities announced a collaborative effort to provide a catalyst for economic and developmental growth across the state. Officials today could not be happier with its impact.
Senior cornerback Chris L. Rucker was arrested early Sunday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing property damage with a vehicle.
The driver in an accident that killed five and left four — including an MSU freshman — seriously injured, did not suffer any health issues that would cause him to cross a median into oncoming traffic.
East Lansing City Council will now address rental license applications on its consent agenda instead of its business agenda to streamline the application process.
After consecutive NCAA Tournament runs that ended in defeat at the Final Four, there is one thing on the minds of the MSU men’s basketball players as they prepare for the upcoming season: Finish the job by winning the national championship.
An MSU employee reported his bag stolen Saturday afternoon after he left it on a bench in the lobby of the International Center , MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
Several university organizations have coordinated activities and events for students all week long on campus in anticipation of the football game Saturday. The Student Alumni Foundation, or SAF, and the University Activities Board, or UAB, kicked off various events Sunday and will continue holding them until Saturday’s game.
Homecoming weekend at MSU will mean big business for stores and restaurants in East Lansing. With thousands of alumni and fans flocking to the university for Saturday’s game and festivities, local businesses benefit from the influx of visitors.
Students in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH, program at MSU listened to indigenous music and speakers from afar as a part of the Indigenous People’s Day Celebration.
The theme of this year’s homecoming week, Spartan Space Odyssey 2010, is a celebration of MSU’s contributions to space exploration and astrophysics.
Sunday mornings in Michigan will remain dry after Gov. Jennifer Granholm vetoed a bill Tuesday. Passed by the state House and Senate Sept. 29, the bill would have allowed for liquor sales on Sunday mornings starting at 7 a.m. and part of Christmas day. Both are illegal in Michigan.
Although thousands of alumni will pour into town this weekend for MSU’s homecoming, the East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, and MSU police are handling the weekend no differently compared to other Saturdays with home football games.
A group of sustainability leaders on campus are working to promote mass transit and clean commuting options at MSU. The Environmental Stewardship Transportation Technical Team is comprised of about 15 faculty, staff and students.
Interior demolition will begin next week to convert the former Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house, 128 Collingwood Drive, into a 14-unit apartment building. The renovations will include all new interiors, as well as an 8,000-square-foot addition to the rear of the 12,000-square-foot building, project developer Dale Inman said.
MSU researchers linked a group of illnesses reported in dogs nationwide to Blue Buffalo Co. dog food. The sick dogs were between 8 months and 8 years old and showed symptoms of weight loss, loss of appetite, kidney damage and increased thirst and urination. MSU’s Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health is working with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the food, said center director Carole Bolin in a statement. Blood samples from all 16 dogs tested with the illnesses had found very high levels of vitamin D. Blue Buffalo Co. since has issued a voluntary recall.