COMMENTARY

Student Government responds to portrayal in SN cartoon

As the Student Assembly chairperson of ASMSU, I felt it was my responsibility to write in response to the opinion cartoon that was published on Wednesday. I feel it is important to let students know the truth behind the ASMSU team building and leadership retreat by explaining why and where we had it, as well as what it has done and will continue to do for our student government.

COMMENTARY

Bridge Card audit should benefit students

Four state representatives have proposed an audit of the Bridge Card system in an attempt to stop what they consider fraud: Students claiming to have “low-income” status while still being listed as a dependent on their parents’ tax returns.

COMMENTARY

Women's sports deserve support

In no way did I expect to see what I did during my travels this past weekend. Fishnets, helmets, skirts and knee pads were abound when my friends and I stumbled upon a large crowd Friday night.

FOOTBALL

Spartans continue losing streak with 38-30 loss to Wisconsin

Chris Vannini

September 26, 2009

Madison, Wisc. — Following two heartbreaking losses, the Spartan football team came out flat to open the Big Ten season, losing to Wisconsin, 38-30 on Saturday.

NEWS

Senate approves temporary budget

Abby Lubbers

September 25, 2009

Fearing the possibility for budget negotiations to drag on past the Oct. 1 deadline, the Senate approved a temporary budget Friday.

NEWS

Police Brief 09/25/09

Brittany Shammas

September 24, 2009

One student was transported by ambulance to Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital for cuts and lacerations he sustained while riding his bicycle after colliding with another bicycle at about 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

At the Capitol crossroads

Abby Lubbers  and  Meredith Skrzypczak

September 24, 2009

The Michigan Promise Scholarship might not go up in smoke because of a bill submitted Thursday by the state House Appropriations Committee and MSU could receive $7 million in stimulus funds, if two plans working their way through the state government are approved.

MICHIGAN

E.L. listed as best place to start a business

Kate Jacobson

September 24, 2009

Small business owners in Michigan might want to look at MSU and East Lansing as their first place of business, according to a recent article in a national finance magazine.

MSU

Stadiums react to terrorism warning from government

Brittany Shammas

September 24, 2009

Following an alert from the Department of Homeland Security warning stadiums could be a target for terrorists, security measures at Spartan Stadium remain unchanged and MSU police officials said they’re prepared.

MSU

Hiring begins for MSU's future physics facility

Meredith Skrzypczak

September 24, 2009

When he graduated from MSU in 1968, Larry Roche hoped to return to campus one day, but he never realized his dream would come true almost 40 years after he left.

MSU

Study Abroad Fair surpasses expectations

Krystle Wagner

September 24, 2009

For Teresa Dunn, assistant professor in the Department of Art and Art History, studying abroad in college was an experience that stuck with her.

MICHIGAN

Local venue to host two weekend concerts

Zane McMillin

September 24, 2009

Local multipurpose venue (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host two concerts this weekend, with bands and singer/songwriters from Michigan and Europe scheduled to perform.

MICHIGAN

MSU hosts teddy bear picnic Saturday

Zane McMillin

September 24, 2009

On Saturday, the MSU Department of Pediatrics and Human Development and the MSU Children’s Health Initiative will co-host the fifth annual Teddy Bear Picnic and Teddy Bear Hospital.

MICHIGAN

Wetlands issue to House

Marissa Cumbers

September 24, 2009

East Lansing could maintain regulation of its smaller wetlands after the Michigan Senate voted Thursday to keep state wetlands within state control.

MSU

Abrams Planetarium open to the public

Krystle Wagner

September 24, 2009

After four months of renovations, the Abrams Planetarium will open to the public today, unveiling its improved interior dome and new seating area.

MSU

Michigan Indian Day celebrated at MSU

Ian Johnson

September 24, 2009

On the fourth Friday of September for the past eight years, the state has celebrated the history of some of its oldest residents.

SPORTS

Breaking down the Big Ten: Field hockey

Jeff Kanan

September 24, 2009

The No. 8 Spartans are the highest ranked Big Ten team to begin the regular season, and should be considered among the favorites to win the conference.

VOLLEYBALL

Breaking down the Big Ten: Volleyball

Jeff Kanan

September 24, 2009

The No. 16 volleyball team is off to the program’s best start since 1976 and has turned some heads across the country en route to a 12-0 nonconference opening.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Breaking down the Big Ten: Women's soccer

Cash Kruth

September 24, 2009

For the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team, there’s no easing into the Big Ten season.

MEN'S SOCCER

Breaking down the Big Ten: Men's soccer

Alex DiFilippo

September 24, 2009

The MSU men’s soccer team had three rallying calls entering this season.