Between teaching, taking classes and pursuing a master’s in music performance, graduate student Margaret Rowley finds herself perpetually under pressure.
Some players on the MSU men’s basketball team try to look at a game against Michigan like any other — by simply executing on offense and defense as well as coming out ready to play.
Museum volunteers dressed as European soldiers, past Michigan senators and immigrants toting suitcases were among those celebrating Statehood Day on Saturday at the Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing.
The MSU women’s basketball team’s offense collapsed during Sunday’s game against Minnesota.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has his own TV network, billions of dollars and an entire city to run. But while many political analysts have speculated Bloomberg could make a run for the presidency, it doesn’t appear MSU students would help him get into the Oval Office.
A shutout and a tie. The two polar opposites happened in a dramatic weekend series against No. 1 Michigan. The MSU hockey team blanked the Wolverines Friday at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. The last time U-M was shut out at home was Feb. 28, 2003, and the Spartans were to blame.
The MSU gymnastics team is looking at a weekend loss to Michigan as a chance to improve its performance. The No. 23-ranked Spartans lost to the No. 6 Wolverines with a final score of 196.750 to 194.550.
Former Spartans and current Detroit Lions T.J. Duckett and Drew Stanton were signing autographs Saturday at Legends Sports & Games, in the Lansing Mall.
MSU students, faculty and staff with children who fall within the autism spectrum met Saturday at The Art Museum at MSU, inside Kresge Art Center, to work on arts and crafts that a local coffee shop will display in March.
Living away from home seems like a simple concept, but it’s not. When you first arrive on campus, there are no bills or grocery store trips to deal with. You spend your days wandering by Sparty or admiring the greenery near Beaumont Tower.
You’re a college student, which means — unless you’re lucky — you’re probably broke. So when everyone else bears the winter weather to grab grub, you can stay cozy at home and still get that restaurant-style flavor.
Nothing breaks up a party quicker than a police officer knocking on a door. Noise is the biggest problem when it comes to MSU partying, East Lansing police Capt. Kim Johnson said.
Certain liberties are granted to college students when they move away from home. Privileges students have always dreamt about are commonplace — late nights with no curfews or check-in times, drinking beer at will or bringing your significant other back to “your place.”
While many students living off campus next fall made housing arrangements months ago, the process is beginning for those planning to return to the dorms.
Renters account for 68 percent of East Lansing’s occupied homes. And every year, MSU students move from the dorms into apartments, townhouses and rental homes.
After being hit with several inches of snow while students were on vacation, the city of East Lansing issued six tickets and 37 warnings for failure to shovel sidewalks during winter break.
Outfitted with a funky green futon and a slew of secondhand treasures, Lauren Lundin says her West Shaw Hall dorm wouldn’t feel like home if she hadn’t added her own flair.
Most people know drinking is bound to happen at college, but it’s not always legal. “Don’t drink alcohol if you’re under 21,” East Lansing police Sgt. Carl Nowak said. “That’s the bottom line.”
Allie Vukov knows where the fire extinguishers are located. She knows the smoke detectors are functioning. She knows the fire escape plan. When it comes to fire safety, she’s prepared.
When I read about the death of Hollywood star Heath Ledger on the cover of Tuesday’s New York Times, I was shocked. Ledger’s death was not only a tragedy to his family, but also devastating to all of his fans who, like myself, are no doubt incredibly hurt by the loss of a man who made such amazing contributions to society.