Michigan vs. Michigan State. The in-state rivalry is by far the biggest game of the year for the Spartans, and the players aren’t afraid to admit it.
A “hush-hush disease” — these are the words Okemos resident Nancy Elsworth used to describe the way breast cancer was thought of in the past. Since 1985, October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and with the awareness growing, more can be done to help raise money for research, Elsworth said. “You’re getting whacked almost from every different direction that I think you have to pay way more attention to it,” said Bianca Glendinning, franchise owner of Curves Haslett, Grand Ledge and East Lansing.
Every year, football reporters from The State News and The Michigan Daily engage in an epic war of words to rally their respective schools before the MSU vs. U-M football game. Read on for this year’s not-so-lighthearted exchange of jabs.
Every year, football reporters from The State News and The Michigan Daily engage in an epic war of words to rally their respective schools before the MSU vs. U-M football game. Read on for this year’s not-so-lighthearted exchange of jabs.
The chief of staff of MSU’s Residence Halls Association was charged Thursday with negligent homicide after he was involved in a fatal vehicle crash Aug. 9.
Voter registration has spiked by about 310,000 over the 2004 presidential election, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Michigan Secretary of State.
The MSU Board of Trustees will vote on the 2009-10 Appropriation Request to the state as part of today’s board meeting at the Administration Building.
Halloween came a week early for East Lansing children Thursday night, as MSU fraternities and sororities provided their own brand of tricks and treats for the community.
Fancy shades are no longer the norm for viewing movies in a three-dimensional format as more movie companies are turning to digital 3-D technology.
Cars will plug into outlets, a smart electric grid will turn off appliances at night, wind turbines and solar panels will sit on rooftops and all the energy will be captured by a battery. It’s just another day in the neighborhood.
University Apartments Residence Life will host state Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, at 7 p.m. Monday in the south lounge of the Spartan Village Community Center.
After completing final building inspections throughout the week, Sushi Ya, 529 E. Grand River Ave., is expected to officially open its doors Friday. The sushi restaurant will feature an open kitchen that allows for more space than was available in its previous location, 124 W. Grand River Ave., manager Nathan Carney said.
Shihan the Poet has been described as one of the most dynamic spoken artists of our generation. He was the 2004 National Poetry Slam Champion, has appeared seven times on HBO’s Def Poetry, and tonight he’ll be on campus.
Julia Rushbrook is an arts and humanities freshman with classic, comfy fashion. Rushbrook mixes timeless pieces with bright colors and intricate patterns to make her style stand out while still remaining chic.
I was wearing jeans, heels and a long-sleeved shirt at the time when a new acquaintance scanned me up and down and said, “I normally think women who wear heels and jeans look like prostitutes, but you managed to pull it off.” Go me. I passed her “Are you a slut?” test. Apparently, all women have one.
In your editorial Endowment losses are cause for serious concern (SN 10/22), you suggest MSU’s investment portfolio should not hold stocks and consist only of bonds and other “safe” investments. This strategy fails to understand the fact that, over the long term, stocks have consistently provided higher returns than fixed-income investments like bonds and CDs.
Michigan has a dropout problem. Every year, 20,000 high school students choose to turn their backs on education. The number, while high, wasn’t as alarming in the past simply because the industrialization of the state meant there were numerous high-paying jobs available to those without a high school diploma. For some communities, dropping out became a way of life.
Vic Loomis should be ashamed of himself. Upon opening my State News on Oct. 16, I encountered a guest column from East Lansing Mayor Vic Loomis (Future city plans hurt by petitions, SN 10/16). I was curious as to what he had to say considering there is seldom a column from figures held in such high esteem as a mayor. As I began reading, however, I became incensed at selfish rhetoric spewing from his pen. Loomis condemns the ballot initiative process students have started to cease the City Center II project.
We pride ourselves on being an educated society, yet people allow themselves to make ignorant statements. Referring to the letter Corporate practices corrupt, harm Mich. livestock industry (SN 10/20), the management practices utilized by agricultural producers are intended to be safe, efficient and more than adequate for livestock.