Medical technology junior Josh Halka has been a member of the MSU Badminton Club since his freshman year. “It’s fun hanging out with people from different cultures,” Halka said.
An almost comical steel vault with a lock that is more reminiscent of a steering wheel from a boat in "Pirates of the Caribbean" sits tucked away in one corner of a Capitol Building office in Lansing. This is, after all, the former office of the state treasurer. When remodeling the office, construction workers attempted to remove the safe until the floor started to give, so it will sit in this office indefinitely.
When Stephen Linder began college at MSU in 1972, he didn't know what he wanted to do. He had a passion for politics, but he certainly never realized it would become a way of life for him.
Telemarketing calls are typically considered annoying, but a group of MSU students looks to break that stereotype while helping the university generate some serious cash.
A 21-year-old MSU student received a mixed verdict Tuesday for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot. Jordan A. Williams was found guilty by a jury for the misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct by obstructing, resisting or hindering a police officer.
Politics aren’t everyone’s favorite hobby, but this year’s presidential race has spurred many people to take an interest in the subject — Muslims Americans in particular.
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and his perspective on his new frontier.
At first, Lilian Chavira would give “gellocakes” as gifts and a way to show appreciation for friends and family, but others soon heard of her cakes and wanted to order their own.
A new Web site mapping crime on MSU’s campus was launched this month. The creators of Ucrime.com hope to make colleges and universities more open with on-campus crime information.
The National Association of Secretaries of State, or NASS, backs a plan to change presidential primary rules and stop the race for states to hold early primaries, but officials said the plan is not likely to be approved anytime soon.
The trial for Nigel Scarlett, ASMSU’s former Student Assembly vice chairperson for external affairs, was postponed Tuesday and has yet to be rescheduled.
The difference between the great teams and the teams hoping to become great are the little things. Penalties are perhaps the biggest “little thing” that can come back to bite a football team.
Major League Baseball pulled the plug on the long-ball confusion last week — potential home run balls are now subject to video review when umpires find it necessary on fair-foul calls.
The No. 10 MSU field hockey team — fresh off a 6-1 drubbing of No. 17 Louisville — is looking to repeat the defensive performance that led the team to outshoot its opponents 31-12 en route to two season-opening wins.
When it comes to green power in Michigan, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is Michigan lawmakers recently passed legislation to reduce the percentage businesses contribute for new renewable energy for the state. The bad news is Michigan residents now will be footing the majority of the bill.
Any student who has hung around East Lansing during the summer knows campus undergoes a major transition when the fall semester starts up and the teeming hordes descend on MSU.
When first lady Laura Bush walked into a ballroom at the Northland Inn on Tuesday morning, the surprised Michigan Delegation and guests rose to their feet with an eruption of applause.
A couch was ignited on the corner of Short and Gunson streets at about 1 a.m. Sunday.
Barack Obama’s campaign slogan went from “Yes we can” to “Yes we will” as he encouraged his supporters to make sure Michigan is a blue state in November. The Democratic presidential nominee made three appearances in Michigan during the weekend, including a Sunday rally in Battle Creek and Monday appearances in Detroit and Monroe.
In response to Hurricane Gustav, the GOP scaled back its opening day activities at the Republican National Convention, possibly shifting its focus for the week.