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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero announced Saturday that Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence is his choice for lieutenant governor.
An MSU professor awaits an assessment from MSU’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies this week as a research integrity officer addresses accusations of plagiarism by a Midland-based policy think tank.
For many students moving to MSU in the past week, it can be stressful to make the transition to campus life. Tiffany Russell understands this stress and has modeled her new dance studio, Spartan Dance Center, 217 Ann St., to serve a young clientele of dancers in the area who want to get away from the pressure of school.
After conventions for the Michigan Republican and Michigan Democratic Parties Saturday and Sunday, the Secretary of State field was narrowed to one candidate from each party that will appear on November’s general ballot.
Three sample medical marijuana ordinances deciding the regulation of dispensaries will be presented to the East Lansing City Council at its next work session Sept.
The city of East Lansing and MSU are looking to foster a partnership similar to the camaraderie inspired by the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster through this year’s One Book, One Community program.
A mostly quiet break between semesters started to see a slight increase in crime with the return of students.
For elementary education junior Chelsea Reeser, preparing to return to MSU in the fall means one thing: back-to-school shopping.
Students, professors and staff members are joining together to provide back-to-school supplies to those in need.
Casually flipping and spinning his bike Monday on MSU’s campus, professional BMX rider Terry Adams was living his dream. Adams is on a monthlong college tour promoting flatland BMX riding and the energy drink, Red Bull.
Fall semester classes begin Wednesday, but students are to attend their Monday class schedule. Thursday and Friday classes will be held at their regularly scheduled times. This arrangement gives every class equal meeting times throughout the semester. A student with a statistics class held on Wednesday and Friday and a chemistry lab held only on Mondays, for instance should not attend statistics, but should go to chemistry.