VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team swept in 2 weekend games
The No. 18 MSU volleyball team was swept twice on the road this weekend, dropping its Big Ten record to 2-4.
SOCCER
Spartans lose, remain winless in Big Ten
Both the MSU men’s soccer team and its opponent, Wisconsin, were searching for their first conference victory Sunday afternoon in Madison, Wisc. After playing to a 1-1 deadlock through regulation, it appeared the game would go down in the books as a tie.
MICHIGAN
Influenza vaccines cancelled today
The Ingham County Health Department has canceled scheduled influenza vaccinations today and Wednesday because of the decreasing supply of the vaccine.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County to decide on Lansing parking ramp
A popular student shopping destination might see the addition of a more than 900-space parking ramp if Ingham County approves the use of federal funds for the project.
MSU
Wharton Center shows off its new look
Wharton Center patron Joyce Bichoff felt the spotlight shine on her as she walked across the stage in Cobb Great Hall, something she only had watched from her seat in the audience.
FEATURES
Music, youth join to support green jobs
They spoke their message. They rallied their message. They chanted, volunteered, wore, drew and sang their message. From Oct. 9-11, 400 high school and college students gathered together for Power Shift Michigan 2009 at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing. The conference included workshops, keynote speakers, volunteer service projects around Lansing, musical performances and a fashion show, and finished Sunday with a march to the Capitol Building.
SPORTS
Field hockey seniors anchor No. 8 squad
For the No. 8 MSU field hockey team’s three seniors, this season is all about pushing a step further.
SPORTS
Spartans post nonconference shutout
The No. 8 MSU field hockey team avoided a home letdown Sunday, playing just well enough to defeat Central Michigan, 2-0, despite not having its strongest outing. The Spartans had several chances to put the Chippewas away early after scoring a goal less than four minutes into the game. But Central Michigan hung tough and didn’t relent even after the Spartans scored both goals by the early stages of the second half.
NEWS
Dorm sign-up begins this fall; no official start date
Students will worry about more than midterm exams during the next couple weeks. The midway point of the semester means it’s time for students to start deciding where to live next year.
NEWS
Landlord-tenant relations crucial to living experience
Students living in houses and apartments might be on their own, but there usually is one adult making sure everything is in order: the landlord.
NEWS
Housing fair comes to Union on Wednesday, offers options
After two-and-a-half years in Rather Hall, Elizabeth Lyons is ready for a change of scenery. The biomedical engineering junior said she plans to move off campus next year, but still is researching apartments and property management groups.
NEWS
E.L. projects aim to transform city, sense of community
For most students, the majority of their world lies within the boundaries of MSU. However, there are many developments moving forward in East Lansing that will affect both students and permanent residents in the near future.
NEWS
Dining overhaul could improve campus food quality, service
If administrators meet their goal, MSU’s food service system will win the Ivy Award — distinguishing it as the best food service provider in the country — within five years, said Vennie Gore, assistant vice president for the Division of Residential and Hospitality Services.
NEWS
Campus gyms offer opportunity to join sports
For off-campus students, finding competitive exercise opportunities in intramural sports can be done in a variety of places on campus.
NEWS
Cooperatives offer new friends, food
You know when you walk by a house at night and the lights are on and you think, “I wonder what they do in there?” And then, every once in a while, you walk by a cooperative house and think “I know what they do in there!” Well, that’s understandable. But you probably don’t know the whole story.
NEWS
Freshman tells of dirty living, letting loose
Living away from the parental-unit is the ultimate perk of college life and is symbolized by nothing other than the freshman dorm. It’s a magical place where things such as hygiene and sleep do not exist and anything you want can be microwaved at any time of the night. Things like school and homework don’t restrain your social life from going until 4 a.m. And yes, having your own minifridge is everything you thought it would be.
NEWS
Lock doors, keep valuables secure to avoid petty theft
Walking at night and storing valuables in a dorm room don’t have to be the end of the world. Although the most prevalent crime in East Lansing during 2007 was theft, a person can avoid being a victim just by being alert and aware of his or her belongings and surroundings, East Lansing police Capt. Kim Johnson said
NEWS
Co-ops offer cheap, diverse living experience
Students looking for a place that is affordable and completely run by students might find the MSU Student Housing Cooperative a good choice for a home.
NEWS
Student splits time between E.L., Capitol
I’ll admit it took me a while to become comfortable with the idea of living in Lansing. I lived in East Lansing for 16 years — elementary through high school and one year after — and spent exactly zero time doing anything in Michigan’s Capitol. It really wasn’t until I was strapped for cash that I began hanging out in Lansing — and only then because I had to live there.
NEWS
1st apartment has reminders of home, family
My parents used to get out of bed and stand on their tiptoes in front of the window in their pajamas, peering over one another to see if my then-boyfriend lingered in the driveway when he dropped me off.