Short-term plan needed to fund Mich. universities
MSU students received a half-hearted piece of good news this year when it was announced state funding for higher education would increase by 1 percent. Unfortunately, looking at the previous five years, the increase was an anomaly.
Detroit mayor resigns, sentenced to 4 months in jail
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has resigned, effective Sept. 18, after pleading guilty to felony charges of perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice.
MSU field hockey wins in overtime
The No. 10 MSU field hockey team won an overtime nailbiter over Stanford, 3-2, to remain perfect on the season with a 3-0 record.
Student ticket packages sold out
MSU Athletic Communications announced Wednesday night that student season ticket packages were sold out for the upcoming MSU football season.
Schedule agreed upon for 3 presidential debates
Once the confetti from the Republican National Convention clears Thursday, the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates will give voters something new to look forward to this campaign season.
Republicans, Democrats disagree on youth vote
As Nov. 4 inches closer, Republican party members said America’s youth are beginning to realize Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is best suited to be the next president.
St. Paul police chief calls most RNC protests 'peaceful' despite arrests
It's become an almost regular site near the Xcel Energy Center. Thousands of T-shirt-wearing, finger-flipping, cursing 20-somethings march toward the site of the Republican National Convention along designated routes, with hundreds of police officers dressed head-to-toe in riot gear.
Palin takes stage at convention
With an excited and energized party supporting her, juxtaposed with harsh national media criticism, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was nominated Wednesday to be the Republican vice presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
MSU field hockey wins in overtime
The No. 10 MSU field hockey team won an overtime nailbiter over Stanford, 3-2, to remain perfect on the season with a 3-0 record.
Dearborn man receives split verdict in Cedar Fest case
As clouds rolled into East Lansing on Wednesday, the courtroom atmosphere chilled and a 19-year-old Dearborn man received a split verdict from a jury for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
Food banks see donation increase
To many students, the end of summer means cold weather is on the way. But it also means harvest time for farmers and gardeners, and many local food banks look at this time of year as a great opportunity to get donations.
Tailgating passes must now be reserved over Internet
This year, tailgaters are going to have to make an extra stop to get their tennis court parking pass — the Internet. ASMSU will require students to reserve their tailgating passes before paying for them in person at its office, 307 Student Services.
MSU men's basketball schedule released
The MSU men’s basketball team released its schedule for the 2008-09 basketball season, with several nonconference matchups drawing interest.
Evans faces former champion Liddell at UFC 88 on Saturday
Former MSU wrestler Rashad Evans will face the biggest test of his mixed martial arts career Saturday when he faces former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell in the main event of UFC 88: Breakthrough at Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
BTN making splash for fans, Olympic sport coaches
Mechanical engineering junior Alex Dupay almost wanted to pull his hair out when he heard Comcast was thinking of charging viewers an additional fee if they permanently wanted the Big Ten Network.
16-year-old freshman proves size, age aren't everything on field
Athletes have always worn numbers that mean something special to them, and freshman midfielder Cyrus Saydee is no different.
Buckeyes aim to get Wells healthy before USC game
Ohio State could be without its Heisman-candidate tailback, Chris “Beanie” Wells, this week against Ohio, leaving doubt as to who will be in the backfield for the Buckeyes’ monumental early season game against USC in a week and a half.
Off-campus gym to open
MSU students soon will have another location to get bigger, faster and stronger as the East Lansing Snap Fitness facility will have its grand opening Sept. 19.
Fundraiser to benefit local dog park
The city of East Lansing is hosting a fundraiser for Northern Tail Dog Park on Saturday, according to a news release.