A computer tower and several video games were among the $992 in items reported stolen from a Hubbard Hall dorm room during spring break, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
Some of the weight of textbooks and course packets could be lifted off the backs of students if some textbook publishers have their way. Electronic or digital books, known as eBooks, could eradicate the need for students to carry around textbooks and, in turn, put texts into a slim device or laptop computer. Tom Stanton, director of communications for McGraw-Hill Education, said his company offers more than 1,000 digital textbooks — most at half the cost of traditional print counterparts.
After an up-and-down senior season, MSU guard Drew Neitzel was recognized by his efforts by the Big Ten coaches and was named to the first-team All-Big Ten team.
When Rory Hoipkemier thinks about City Center II, her thoughts turn to her neighborhood. The $117 million redevelopment project slated for the area near Abbot Road and Grand River Avenue could transform her neighborhood into an urban center — something the mother of three who has lived there for about 20 years is not too fond of.
A trip to the restroom could contribute to MSU’s energy future if studies being done by the university produce cost-efficient results. The MSU Physical Plant is analyzing the cost of creating a fuel composed of coal, sewage and animal manure to reduce gas emissions.
1. Catch the stain before it sets. Usually if the deodorant has been on your clothes for less than 30 minutes, it can be removed.
The first place Lillian Collins searches for her required text books is her computer.Collins, a social relations and policy junior, started purchasing books from Amazon.com after spending about $800 for books her freshman year.
Dr. D., I had unprotected sex with a woman while on spring break in Cancun. I know it was wrong, but I wasn’t thinking. Now I’m freaked out that I might have a disease or something. What should I be tested for and where can I have this done? Need to know now. BD
While probation departments in district courts across the state feel the pressure of growing caseloads, technological and personnel updates have helped East Lansing’s 54-B District Court cope.
The end is near. Not in the catastrophic, end of the world sense. But for thousands of students at MSU, the end of a collegiate career is quickly approaching. It is now less than eight weeks away. All the time spent throughout the past four (or more) years has led up to this. It’s a time for seniors to tick off each passing day and, for some, to do the minimum amount of work required to cross the finish line.
The student Zach Jarou, physiology senior The crib Cedar Village The State News Is your room here similar to your room at your parents’ house? Zach Jarou My room at home is kind of bare since I took a lot of my stuff, so when I go home it’s kind of an empty feeling. I’ve got a more homey feeling here in my room, and took more liberties to design it than I did at my house.
The band Hellogoodbye will headline the seventh annual Sparty’s Spring Party on April 19 at Demonstration Field, according to a release. The University Activities Board, or UAB, announced Monday the free event will host local bands Bishop’s Collar and A Letter To You and another national band.
Graduation is just around the corner, and it’s the only thing some seniors seem to think about. As much as someone tries to avoid senioritis, they eventually will catch the dreaded virus — maybe even sooner than they think. Early symptoms include procrastination and having the urge to do nothing.
College is the result of inertia. The ball of education began rolling in preschool or kindergarten when we didn’t have a choice. Then it propelled us through four years of high school. With no other forces pushing against us, we simply keep rolling.
For many seniors, the light at the end of the tunnel is near. Although the future is bright, the tunnel to graduation is lined with important dates and details to remember.
One of Russia’s most notable ballet companies soon will spend an evening leaping, stepping and twirling to dazzling lights, sets and a live orchestra in East Lansing.
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant plans on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with an NCAA Tournament bid. The Spartans will find out at 7 p.m. Monday whether they will head to the tournament for the sixth straight season, or the WNIT as a heavy favorite.
To avenge its Sunday loss to Ohio State, the MSU men’s basketball team doesn’t have to look any farther than — well, Indianapolis. The Spartans have their chance at revenge for the 63-54 collapse they suffered in Columbus this weekend as the Spartans (24-7 overall, 12-6 Big Ten) face the Buckeyes (19-12, 10-8) for the second time in a week.
President Bush’s veto of a bill banning waterboarding last week emphasized the flexible morals and hypocrisy of his administration. Bush said Saturday that he vetoed the legislation — which would limit CIA interrogations to the 19 techniques permitted in the Army Field Manual — because it would ban practices that have prevented attacks.
The Detroit Red Wings didn’t acquire any offense at the 2008 NHL trade deadline, which is bizarre because this team really stinks at scoring … no offense.