NEWS
Police Brief 09/02/10
Two cars sustained minor damage after crashing into each other while backing out of parking spaces in Lot 62, Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MICHIGAN
Mounted units help local law enforcement
When Capt. Bryan Miller is involved in a police chase, he begins not by flooring the gas of a cop car, but by urging his horse into a gallop. Miller is one of 18 members of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit.
MSU
MSU ranks last in Big Ten college rankings
Finance sophomore Shelley Karlins chose where she would spend the next four years of her undergraduate education, the sprawling campus and a solid business program trumped college rankings in her decision to study at MSU.
MICHIGAN
Legislators consider banning legal marijuana alternative
A drug that many MSU students use as a legal alternative to marijuana could become illegal if a bill passed unanimously by the state Senate on Aug. 24 becomes law.
MICHIGAN
Fraternity moves to smaller house, builds new brotherhood
MSU’s chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity has downsized to a smaller house in East Lansing to rebuild a stronger membership.
MSU
New office to facilitate global research
Faculty from across campus are coming together in an effort to solve some of the world’s most “wicked” problems with the help of the newly established MSU Office of International Research Collaboration.
MSU
New federal grant bridges digital divide
MSU will work to cure the digital gap in Michigan’s urban areas through a $6 million federal grant. The grant will be used to create more public computer centers in Michigan’s urban areas, including Detroit, Flint, Pontiac and Saginaw, as well as some rural communities.
FOOTBALL
Running backs look to break century mark this season
Although sophomore running backs Larry Caper and Edwin Baker were successful freshmen last season, there is one goal neither of them was able to achieve, which still bothers them as they prepare for 2010.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer returns plenty of experienced veterans
fter three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, the No. 24 MSU men’s soccer team looks to improve and make an even deeper push into the postseason in 2010.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team prepares for matchups with top teams in Hawaii
For the MSU volleyball team, it’s beautiful blue skies, the Pacific Ocean’s calming breeze, warm, sandy beaches and an overall soothing atmosphere. The team is traveling to one of the most ideal locations for its first away matches this weekend.
COMMENTARY
A chance to opine about your mind
It’s the beginning of the semester, so that must mean I’m writing a column about becoming a guest columnist for The State News. The gist is simple — so simple, in fact, I am going to paraphrase it from the column I wrote in the summer.
COMMENTARY
Punishment for pie-thrower should be tempered
As part of a protest, anthropology senior Ahlam Moshen alledgedly hit U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., in the face with a pie. There are the traditional sit-in’s, marches and other peaceful ways to make a point, but a pie in the face? Not so much.
FEATURES
Love of learning leads Texas scholar to MSU
When he discovered the field of engineering, David Crouse fell in love with what he said seemed to be an expanded version of his treasured plastic bricks. Combined with home-schooling, his inquisitive personality and high school achievements, this passion has led Crouse to become one of three of MSU’s University Distinguished Scholars for 2010.
SPORTS
Big Ten announces divisions; MSU grouped with Michigan, Nebraska
The Big Ten announced Wednesday night that MSU would be joined by Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern and newly-acquired Nebraska to form one division in the conference.
MSU
Campus changes greet students
A wealth of changes await new and returning MSU students for the 2010-11 academic year. Numerous projects, including the forthcoming Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, the new cafeteria at Brody Hall and the Neighborhood Concept pilot program, are under way.
BASKETBALL
Junior guard faces charges after arrest
Junior guard Korie Lucious was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, or OWI, according to records from East Lansing’s 54-B District Court.
NEWS
Case stalled for student who allegedly hit senator with pie
The state case against an MSU student who allegedly hit U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., with a pie have been suspended pending a potential federal investigation, according to the prosecuting attorney for the student’s case.
MSU
Democrats, Republicans select MSU Board of Trustees nominees
Four candidates are vying for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees after earning nominations during state party conventions held Saturday. Current Trustee Colleen McNamara and Dennis Denno each secured a nomination from delegates of the Michigan Democratic Party. Mitch Lyons and Brian Breslin will appear on the ballot for the Republican Party.
MSU
Sparticipation gives clubs chance to recruit
Cheerleaders, Marine Corps recruiters and underwater hockey club members sporting swimsuits and sunglasses gathered Tuesday with other student group representatives to give new and returning students a feel for about 350 registered campus student organizations during Sparticipation. The event was part of the Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular, which ran from 4-10 p.m.
NEWS
Running mates selected for gubernatorial race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero announced Saturday that Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence is his choice for lieutenant governor.