MSU
Education unlocked
Since the early days of the information superhighway, debates have arisen about the fair way to exchange ideas and intellectual property.
MICHIGAN
Amtrak stations to be renovated
Weekend trips to the Windy City might someday be quicker for students traveling from Battle Creek, Dearborn and Troy.
MICHIGAN
City of E.L. receives LED light grant
The city of East Lansing will be just as bright when it installs new LED street lights it received from a state grant, and it will help the MSU community go greener, too.
MSU
'101' stars visit MSU clinic
Who let the dogs out in MSU’s veterinary clinic? The cast of “The 101 Dalmatians Musical,” that’s who.
FEATURES
Freshmen fifteen Q's
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or fewer, at a new face on campus.
FEATURES
A cappella competition to hit community center
New arrangements of popular hits, powerful solos, complex harmonies, vocal percussion and choreography will arrive at MSU this weekend as a cappella groups from across the Midwest compete in a vocal showdown.
ICE HOCKEY
Showdown in Hockeytown
It has a reputation as the “fiercest rivalry in college hockey.” That slogan is pretty accurate when describing the MSU vs. Michigan hockey rivalry. Whenever the two teams take the ice, valuable in-state bragging rights are on the line. And when the battle is held on a neutral site in a professional arena, the stakes are that much higher.
ICE HOCKEY
Legendary coach Mason talks in-state rivarly, playing at Joe
Former MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason was one of the founding fathers of the rivalry series between the MSU and Michigan hockey teams at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU, U-M games have CCHA implications
There’s a mutual respect between MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley and Michigan coach Red Berenson.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Schiffauer's rehab going well, looking forward to next season
The season started promising for Courtney Schiffauer. Through two games, the sophomore forward led MSU in points (16.5), rebounds (7.5) and assists (four), and was emerging as a reliable 3-point threat after knocking down 8-of-13 tries.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans hold advantage Saturday vs. Northwestern
When the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team meets up with Northwestern on Saturday at Breslin Center (7 p.m., BTN) it will mark the third time the Spartans already have played an opponent twice in their Big Ten schedule.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU aware of 'fool's gold' in 8-0 start
During the past few weeks, head coach Tom Izzo has sounded more like a pirate than a basketball coach.
COMMENTARY
New logo could become excuse for Spartans teams
There is an upside to the new Spartan logo. Every time the Spartans lose a game or match, it can be blamed on the new logo.
COMMENTARY
Nike's 'juju' may help MSU
For the last 30-plus years in the world, what has been a more “iconic” icon than the Nike Swoosh?
COMMENTARY
New clean energy, climate policies solution for U.S.
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address made clear that America faces big challenges both at home and abroad. We need to create jobs for Michigan families that are hurting.
COMMENTARY
Logo change won't be end of world
Any MSU student who has not heard or read about the changing of the Spartans helmet logo must have been very busy hiding under a rock somewhere this past week.
COMMENTARY
City Center II should move forward after tax payment
It’s no secret that the State News editorial board hasn’t been pleased with how the City Center II project has been handled in the past, but recent project developments are giving the city of East Lansing an opportunity to buckle down and finally push forward.
MICHIGAN
Freshmen plead to misdemeanor
Two MSU freshmen face up to a year in jail after pleading guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor fireworks charge stemming from a November 2009 prank.
NEWS
Police brief 01/28/10
A 20-year-old male MSU student reported his laptop stolen Monday in the Main Library, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MSU
MSU officials not discouraged by Dubai scholarship outcome
Despite disappointing results from a scholarship offer meant to boost enrollment at MSU’s campus in Dubai, university officials said they are exploring multiple avenues to expand the campus’s presence and prestige in the Middle East.