NEWS
Obama's wife, Kennedy take stage at DNC on Monday night
Democrats kicked off their national convention Monday by hearing from the person who knows Barack Obama the best — his wife.
NEWS
Police: Welcome Week citations decrease this year
Welcome Week had fewer arrests and citations than in recent years, East Lansing and MSU police said.
NEWS
Fees reduced as MSU plans to charge per credit
MSU students will pay less this year for the energy and matriculation fee as part of a universitywide shift toward per-credit hour charges, despite a tuition hike.
NEWS
Police Brief 08/26/08
A gray, four-door 2004 Mazda V6 was keyed on its right side and front hood, resulting in about $1,000 in damage, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Campuses in Denver closed while DNC is under way this week
Downtown Denver is busier than ever this week as Democratic National Convention activities take over the city, but colleges and universities in the downtown area look like ghost towns. The Auraria Higher Education Center, a campus for three higher education institutions in Denver, has completely shut down operations in anticipation of traffic and security issues caused by the convention.
FEATURES
Don't sweat it
With classes beginning and more unpacking to do, the little things in life can be more annoying to deal with. Although there are plenty of tips out there about study habits, how to take notes or success strategies for exams, little issues that come up along the way might seem worse than they really are when time is limited and schedules are packed.
FEATURES
'Freshman 15' a myth; students still gain some weight
More than 7,000 students recently said goodbye to home-cooked meals and hello to the all-you-can-eat buffets that are the residence hall cafeterias.
FEATURES
Stress awareness
Stress is the body’s response to events that upset our personal balance. When we feel threatened — emotionally or physically — the body begins an automatic process called the “fight-or-fight” response.
FEATURES
SN decor: Color makes dorm's small area vibrant, individual
Amanda Wright’s East Wilson home is small, but brightly decorated and well organized. The nursing freshman’s love of “High School Musical” and all things girly inspired her to decorate her dorm room in a way that makes her feel right at home in her new living space.
MSU
Upgrades modernize Holden Hall for residents' use
When students enter Holden Hall this year, they’ll notice a bit of construction going on as well as a few changes in the design of the floor. Bright colors adorn the walls and coordinating spots line the floors after the first floor of the South Complex residence hall underwent noticeable renovations this summer.
MICHIGAN
West Mich. man sentenced for riot
A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced to 20 days in the Ingham County Jail for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
MSU
Donation to expand nursing college
A plan that has been a dream for the MSU College of Nursing is now in the works to become a reality, thanks to a $7 million donation from an alumna and her husband.
MICHIGAN
ELPD debuts new black-and-white patrol cruisers
East Lansing’s streets might be green and white on football weekends, but navy blue has been the precedent for East Lansing’s patrol vehicles for more than 25 years — until now.
MICHIGAN
West Village zoning issue tops City Council's agenda
The East Lansing City Council will revisit a zoning issue it originally denied regarding part of the West Village development at its work session tonight.
MICHIGAN
Negative ads flood TV as Election Day nears
If there is something clogging the airwaves this fall, it could be the thick signal of negativity. MSU professors and students said they noticed a disproportionate amount of negative presidential TV advertisements during this election season.
FEATURES
College is 'the real world,' it's time to live it
“The past and the future do not matter; all that matters is now, this moment.” This passage from the “Peaceful Warrior” series of books — and originally attributed to Socrates — is really at the foundation of what you need to know to live a life of health and wellness here at MSU.
SOCCER
Spartans down to wire in search for starting goalkeeper
With the departure of goalkeeper Chris Austin, the MSU men’s soccer team was left with a vacancy in net.
COMMENTARY
Lower drinking age encourages safe consumption
In a perfect world, we’d be able to use a person’s emotional age to determine when it’s appropriate for him or her to begin drinking. Unfortunately, we live in an imperfect world and are forced to use age as the deciding factor. But how can we determine the appropriate age to drink?