MICHIGAN
State suspends loan program
The MI-LOAN student loan program has been suspended indefinitely due to funding problems.
MICHIGAN
State News-MSU appeal date set
A hearing before the Michigan Supreme Court for The State News’ lawsuit against MSU is set for March 4 at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing.
MICHIGAN
Winter upkeep improves car safety
As if snow, icy roads and subzero temperatures weren’t enough, drivers also have to worry about keeping their cars in good condition during winter weather.
MICHIGAN
Examination of 2 MSU students delayed
A preliminary examination for two MSU students charged with home invasion has been postponed until 9 a.m. March 13 at the 55th District Court in Mason.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey Day in Michigan celebrates sport
There’s no doubt about it, Michigan is a hockey state. Lord Stanley’s Cup has graced hockey fans with its presence for many years, thanks to the Detroit Red Wings.
BASKETBALL
Shades of Gray
Toward the end of the national anthem before basketball games, Marquise Gray raises one finger to the sky. The moment is one of solitude, thought and dedication for the junior forward, and it has special significance — both for Gray’s immediate family and for his Spartans family.
FEATURES
Clinton uses students to confront global issues
Former president Bill Clinton is calling on college students to tackle both local and global problems to make the world a better place with his newest initiative, the Clinton Global Initiative University, or CGI U.
SPORTS
Prognosticators
The prognosticators are at it again! Those sly dogs! Read up on their latest predictions for hockey and basketball.
BASKETBALL
Big Ten Roundup: Minnesota excelling on court, in classroom
Being a Division I athlete is hard enough, but when you throw in the fact that they’re also students, it gets even tougher. Well, it doesn’t seem to be too difficult for the Minnesota women’s basketball team, as the Golden Gophers landed four players on ESPN The Magazine’s Academic All-District team.
BASKETBALL
Injuries - not Merchant - to blame for rough 1st year
Take it to the bank: Suzy Merchant will succeed as MSU women’s basketball coach. Although some have criticized MSU’s first-year head coach for her team’s tough season, a lot of what’s contributed to the rough start thus far has been out of her control.
BASKETBALL
Merchant searches for winning formula
Women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant is having an interesting first year at MSU. Untimely injuries, combined with early departures and inconsistency, has left the Spartans floundering at the middle-to-bottom of the Big Ten.
FEATURES
Chicago resident has haphazard sense of fashion, doesn't follow popular trends
From Texas to Chicago, to searching for vinyl in East Lansing, Jessica Cohen knows how to get around in comfort and style. She forgoes the latest trends while keeping an up-do-date, unique style.
COMMENTARY
Mayor must leave to restore city
The editorial about Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick titled Detroit Mayor’s mishaps not fair to city, state (SN 2/7) concluded by suggesting “Detroit could become the next Chicago” if Kilpatrick would “clean up his act and show Michigan that he can make good on that potential.”
COMMENTARY
Circus dangerous, deprives animals of quality lives
On April 11-13, Breslin Center plans to host the Royal Hanneford Circus. What claims to be “one of the premier family entertainment production companies in business today” has continually failed to meet minimum federal standards regarding the care of animals used in exhibition.
COMMENTARY
Despite improvements, ASMSU still needs work
With ASMSU snagging front-page headlines recently, the editorial board met with Michael Leahy, the organization’s student assembly chairperson, to talk about the recent issues and projects the undergraduate student government is undertaking. Here’s our take on the situations we discussed.
COMMENTARY
Don't blow cash on show that supports animal maltreatment
When I heard the Royal Hanneford Circus was coming to Breslin Center and after reading a bit about it, I was appalled. No one has anything good to say about the circus.
MICHIGAN
Officials: McCain to benefit from endorsement
Mitt Romney’s endorsement of John McCain for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination Thursday likely will sway Michigan’s delegates to McCain, a local political analyst said Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Woman robbed outside local ice rink
Meridian Township police are investigating an armed robbery at gunpoint at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd.
MSU
For students, by students
Like most of his friends, James Lim didn’t understand MSU’s judicial system before he decided to apply for the Student Defenders program. Lim, a political science and economics junior, is one of five members who make up Student Defenders, an ASMSU-affiliated program that helps resolve intra-university disputes by giving counsel to student clients.
NEWS
Winter cases still unsolved
While Indiana police investigate the death of an MSU student, East Lansing police are still working to solve a January armed robbery and a number of break-ins from winter break.