MSU
Professor signs latest book
MSU assistant professor Mark Largent held a book signing to promote his first single-author book Wednesday at Schuler Books in Okemos.
BASKETBALL
3-point defense a must vs. U-M
The MSU women’s basketball team will face Michigan for the second time this season with hopes of avenging a 64-55 loss nearly three weeks ago.
FOOTBALL
One word can describe my tour: Wow
On Jan. 23, fellow reporter Mike Blasky and I were fortunate enough to take a tour of the Skandalaris Football Center.
SPORTS
Swimming through record books
Senior swimmer Adam Schmitt shattered two pool records Friday when MSU’s swimming and diving teams competed against Oakland.
COMMENTARY
Vegan diets healthy, 'organics' not always animal friendly
Liz Kersjes had quite a few inaccuracies in her column Vegetarian contemplates changing diet (SN 1/29). First off, it is easy to eat out and be a vegan. A lot of restaurants have vegan options on their menus.
COMMENTARY
Innovative ideas work for Mich.
There’s been a lot of talk recently about “change” in government. It seems that every presidential candidate — whether a Democrat or Republican — has incorporated the word into his or her campaign in some way.
COMMENTARY
Dining out easy for vegans, not difficult or 'arbitrary'
Firstly, I’d like to thank The State News for its spread on veganism in Tuesday’s paper. What once inspired images of long-haired hippies on communes, veganism is now more inclusive and mainstream than ever.
COMMENTARY
Granholm's education proposal encouraging
Don’t tease. When it comes to promising Michigan education reforms, actions speak louder than words. And after Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s State of the State address Tuesday, we hope she can deliver.
MSU
Several Mich. universities cancel classes due to ice
Snow and ice resulted in class cancellations at several university campuses in Michigan on Wednesday.
NEWS
MSU scholars receive awards, opportunity to study abroad
It was the most intense 30-minute interview of his life. Rhodes Scholarship finalist Ramy Goueli’s only shot at the oldest of the major international fellowships rested on the interview.
NEWS
Judge issues continuance in football player's hearing
The victim of an alleged assault and unarmed robbery last year testified Tuesday that he used Facebook.com and voice recognition to help identify three MSU football players as suspects.
NEWS
Police Brief 01/30/08
A duffel bag, assorted CDs, a pair of tennis shoes and $65 cash were among the items stolen from a student’s car sometime between 10 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. Monday in a Spartan Village parking lot, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
College of Law dean search narrows to 3
After a five-month search that spanned more than 50 candidates from across the country, the MSU College of Law is expected to complete its quest to find a new dean in the next few weeks.
NEWS
Granholm's priorities: Jobs, education
Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s State of the State address Tuesday echoed Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign sentiments: “It’s the economy, stupid.”
MSU
Former MSU presidential aide honored
A celebration of the life of Ruth Jameyson will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Kellogg Center’s Lincoln Room.
MICHIGAN
MSU groups help shed light on global warming
The MSU community is banding together this week to help educate students on global warming issues as part of the nationwide Focus the Nation events.
MSU
Bill could grant honors students more options
When Jennifer Adams was a freshman, she didn’t have a problem finding honors courses that fit her schedule.
MICHIGAN
Group protests housing woes
Protesters gathered Tuesday at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing to talk about a mortgage situation as gloomy as the night’s dreary weather.
FEATURES
Imprisoned man files for reduction of prison sentence, is backed by key lawyer and reporter
Denise and Temujin Kensu of Swartz Creek, Mich., celebrated their eight-year anniversary on Jan. 5, but the night was just like any other, with Temujin more than 30 miles away, in the Saginaw Correctional Facility.
FEATURES
Counter attack
For then-sophomore Katie Chalifoux, a stop to get snacks for her dorm was a typical event after an early dinner with her family. It was 4 p.m. when Chalifoux decided to leave the restaurant early to go to the grocery store. She parked her car five spaces from the entrance and returned to find a van stopped next to the driver’s side door.