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NEWS

New ASMSU Student Assembly chairperson elected

Christopher Schotten was elected as the new ASMSU Student Assembly chairperson Thursday night by a narrow two-vote majority. The election filled the seat vacated by interim chairperson Kyle Dysarz on Sept. 1 after newly elected chairperson Eric Branoff resigned in the spring to accept a scholarship.

NEWS

Conflict resolution

It’s been nine years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and seven years since the Iraq war began. More than a week after President Barack Obama announced the end of combat operations in the country, MSU students and student veterans witnessed a milestone in a conflict that ultimately and irreversibly has changed their lives.

NEWS

Police Brief 09/10/10

The towering red and black sculpture on the north lawn of Snyder and Phillips halls was vandalized sometime between the afternoon of Sept. 3 and the morning of Sept. 8, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

FOOTBALL

Coming home

Mark Dell is familiar with playing at Ford Field in Detroit. Four years ago, Dell led Farmington Hills Harrison High School to the state championship game where his team ultimately lost. Now a senior receiver for the MSU football team, he will get another chance to play at Ford Field this Saturday when the Spartans travel there to take on Florida Atlantic.

FOOTBALL

Owls look to stop MSU rushers

Traveling 1,300 miles to play a Big Ten team in front of its local fans might not sound like ideal winning conditions for Florida Atlantic, but that will be the challenge for the Owls on Saturday in Detroit.

SPORTS

Spartan Fans travel to the 'D' for game

Usually, the friendly confines of Ford Field are draped in Honolulu blue and silver, as close to 65,000 fans cheer on their beloved Detroit Lions. But on Saturday, the cozy domed stadium will play host to a wave of green and white, as MSU takes on Florida Atlantic.

MSU

Muslims prep for Ramadan's end

Like every other Spartan on campus, Basil Hakmeh has been busy juggling new classes, keeping up on homework and jumping into a new academic year — all while fasting from sunrise to sunset.

MICHIGAN

Three dying bills moved to state House

MSU students might lose the opportunity for insurance coverage on prescription contraceptives, but be saved from paying an extra tax at their job in restaurants if three more bills awaiting for the attention of the state House of Representatives are not taken up before the legislative session ends Dec.

COMMENTARY

Fraternity responds to MSU Alumnus' critical letter

When it came to the attention of at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity that a social gathering titled “The Freshman ‘Fifth’teen” appeared to give a misleading impression, the decision was made to immediately cancel the event without question or hesitation.

COMMENTARY

More time needed to consider plan

Everyone in the nation, especially residents of Michigan, can appreciate the idea of repairs and upgrades to roads and other forms of transportation. Ill-kept roads have become a common sight to many, and to see the infrastructure of the U.S. transportation system in such a state can be worrisome.

COMMENTARY

BIlls facing death in legislature worth saving

Two bills that could have a significant impact on MSU students might die Dec. 31 before being able to make a change. One of the bills proposes that the East Lansing Secretary of State office, 400 Albert Ave., and the Lansing Secretary of State office, 108 S. Washington Square, merge to combine a SUPER!Center in the Frandor shopping center.

FEATURES

Local photographer hopes to launch national cancer campaign

Terri Shaver is the founder and executive director of The Oldham Project, a nonprofit photography organization that provides free portraits for people with life-threatening or terminal illnesses. Her most recent campaign is aimed at women who have lost their hair from the effects of chemotherapy.

FEATURES

New Kresge exhibit highlights faculty projects

The 2010-11 Faculty Biennial Exhibition begins with an opening reception from 7-9 p.m. at Kresge Art Museum. The exhibition will showcase the work faculty members in the Department of Art and Art History have completed throughout the past two years.