FOOTBALL
MSU faces unbeaten Badgers, look to rebound from loss
The Spartans head into Madison, Wisc., with a 1-2 record to take on the undefeated Badgers this weekend.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Midfielder Mueller makes her mark on starting lineup
Joining a team with all but one starter returning usually means sparse playing time for a freshman.
VOLLEYBALL
Sophomore thriving after returning from injury
In the midst of a nine-game winning streak and driven by the play of its top scorer — sophomore Jenilee Rathje — the MSU volleyball team appeared poised for a solid Big Ten run last season when Rathje suddenly went down with a torn ACL in a September game against Ohio State.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans' 1st Big Ten test could be toughest
Sunday afternoon only might be the opening of the Big Ten season for the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team, but the atmosphere at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field will be that of a championship game.
FEATURES
T-shirt designers inspired by poor Mich. economy, donate proceeds to jobless citizens
You’re walking down the street with some friends when one of them asks you where your hometown is. Nonchalantly, you lift up your right hand, point out a spot on your palm and say ,“Oh you know, right around here, but my parents are both from the tip of the thumb.”
FEATURES
Music-streaming sites fail to impress DJs
It’s the dreaded party doomer — that bad song that comes on while a fete is just getting off its feet.
COMMENTARY
Diverse voices fuel democracy
With the state of Michigan in the middle of a very difficult budget crisis with no clear, long-term solution on the horizon, news media outlets are full of differing views about what our state’s leaders must do to secure Michigan’s financial footing for the future.
COMMENTARY
Alcohol immunity bill could save student lives
A bill that potentially could save lives is inching closer to reaching the floor of the state House of Representatives in the next few weeks.
NEWS
Joint committee votes to eliminate Michigan Promise Scholarship from budget
The Michigan Promise Scholarship has been eliminated from the state’s proposed higher education budget after a joint House and Senate conference committee voted to remove it Tuesday.
NEWS
Police brief 09/23/09
Minor damage was caused to two vehicles when they collided at about 8:54 p.m. Wednesday on Red Cedar Road, about 20 feet south of Wilson Road, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Council seeks back taxes on City Center II
The East Lansing City Council said its decision to grant a fifth financial extension for City Center II rests on the developer’s ability to pay off delinquent taxes and associated fees before Oct. 6.
NEWS
3 arrested, 1 student injured after failed drug deal
After being run over by a truck Monday night near Armstrong Hall, an MSU student remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and three local men who were in the truck have been arrested.
NEWS
Provost calls for individual colleges to make cuts
A key university official in discussions surrounding MSU’s budget reductions erased any lingering doubts about the severity of MSU’s situation on Tuesday.
NEWS
Culinary excellence
Kurt Kwiatkowski has a lot on his plate. As MSU’s first corporate chef, he spends his days running from cafeteria to cafeteria, checking on chefs and experimenting with new recipes in his role as a central component in a move to put MSU at the cutting edge of on-campus dining services.
MICHIGAN
Great Lakes cleanup plan faces Congress approval
Growing up in Traverse City, advertising sophomore Marie Bodnar spent a lot of time enjoying the Great Lakes, but she said in recent years she has noticed changes in water levels and cleanliness.
MSU
Food Science Club welcomes Nestle
Chicken breast lightly seasoned with Italian spices, served in a smoky bacon cream sauce with linguine, peas and asparagus. A crisply cooked pepperoni and provolone cheese stromboli. For dessert: warm chocolate brownies with caramel icing.
MSU
Program targets health awareness of 5th-graders
In an effort to help fifth-grade students attain a better grasp on health awareness, students and faculty from MSU will lead the (S)Partners for Heart Health Education program for the second year in a row, starting this month.
MICHIGAN
Students rally for Mich. Promise
About 100 students from Michigan universities gathered at the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon to hand deliver about 2,500 signatures petitioning state legislators to keep the Michigan Promise Scholarship.
ICE HOCKEY
Sports briefs 09/23/09
Former MSU wide receiver Plaxico Burress was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday and was taken into custody.
SOCCER
Spartans open conference without leading scorer
The second Lauren Hill saw the red card Sunday, she knew she was going to miss much more than just the remaining minutes of the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team’s game against Eastern Michigan.