COMMENTARY
Detroit takes right step with council
Last week, voters in Detroit elected a new City Council and passed an initiative to change the way the members of the City Council are elected.
COMMENTARY
Simon's stance on transparency commendable
Recently, the State News editorial board had the opportunity to sit down with MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and discuss a number of issues pertaining to campus.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans thump Lakers 88-53 in final exhibition
The No. 10 MSU women’s basketball team used stellar first half defense and balanced scoring to defeat Grand Valley State 88-53 on Sunday at Breslin Center.
FOOTBALL
Spartans get back on track, rout Broncos 49-14
Coming into Saturday, the Spartans running back postion was in shambles. Players were either injured or were no longer an active part of the team. Running backs coach Dan Enos said Thursday that he didn’t know who his starter would be.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers tie Mavericks, lose shootout
Players on the MSU hockey team didn’t hang their heads when they exited the locker room on Friday night.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans end season on strong note with 1-0 win
A lot was on the line Friday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
SPORTS
Field hockey advances to Big Ten championship
The No. 8 MSU field hockey team proved once again Friday it can equal any challenge presented to it in the Big Ten.
NEWS
Police identify MSU student killed in fatal bus accident in Detroit
Police have identified the 19-year-old MSU student who died Thursday after being dragged by a tour bus following a Red Wings hockey game as business sophomore Ryan Rosman.
NEWS
Police brief 11/06/09
Lot 7 accident causes $900 of damage A minor traffic accident Tuesday in Lot 7 left two vehicles with significant scratches, causing $900 of damage, MSU police Sgt.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans overcome Mavericks 3-0 at Munn Ice Arena
Most wouldn’t have predicted it, or even thought it a month ago — but for the night, the MSU hockey team sits alone atop the CCHA standings.
NEWS
Beatings of 2 men in E.L. still being investigated
Two incidents where men were badly beaten in East Lansing’s downtown last month still remain under investigation as the East Lansing Police Department looks for potential suspects.
NEWS
Head coach Suzy Merchant expecting 2nd child in spring
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced following Thursday’s exhibition game with Wayne State that she and her husband Gary Rakan are expecting their second child in late May or early June.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball defeats Wayne State 79-47
Entering the season, the MSU women’s basketball team’s strong suit was purported to be its depth.
NEWS
Lost in red tape
Almost two months after a leadership planning retreat, MSU’s undergraduate student government still is unclear about how it spent about $8,328.92 for the trip. And only this week did ASMSU release that it spent that amount.
MICHIGAN
Deep budget cuts might continue next fiscal year
Students might have a harder time securing financial aid and state scholarships after this year’s state budget cuts, but experts fear next year could be even worse.
MICHIGAN
Local artists can submit proposals
The city of East Lansing Arts Commission currently is accepting proposals from artists interested in creating a commissioned work of public art honoring the former Councilmember Mary P. Sharp.
MICHIGAN
'Tech tour' to come to Lansing area
College students interested in a career in information technology will have a chance to explore local companies, unique housing and entertainment options in the Lansing area this weekend.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing police to see decrease in officers
After years of decreased funding, East Lansing police said they have almost nothing left to eliminate, but state budget cuts mean the department will lose four positions by next June.
MSU
Mexican folk band comes to MSU
A student collaboration with one of the most respected Mexican bands in the world hit the Music Building Auditorium stage Thursday night, and not only exposed audience members to Mexican folk music, but musical styles from around the world.
MSU
Women's meeting to be held Sunday
The seventh annual MSU Women’s Leadership Conference is slated to run from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Union.