NEWS
Worth the trip
The experience outweighs the cost. At least that’s Andrew Goldberg’s philosophy as he prepares to study abroad for a semester at the American University of Rome.
NEWS
Video surveillance to aid Cotter case
Police are reviewing video surveillance from businesses and eateries near Chesterton, Ind., in search of information regarding Rylan Cotter’s whereabouts before her death.
MICHIGAN
Mich. House bills could ease voting restrictions
The days of unforgiving weather and late registration hindering voter participation might soon be irrelevant for Michiganians if two initiatives being discussed in the state Legislature are passed.
MSU
MSU given $1.3M for culinary lab updates
The School of Hospitality Business’ efforts to fund a revitalized Culinary Business Learning Lab were aided by a $1.3 million grant from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, the school announced Friday.
MSU
Students march to support civil rights
More than 40 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. inspired about 250,000 people to march for freedom in Washington, D.C. On Monday, more than 200 people met at the Union to carry on the tradition.
MICHIGAN
ELHS student hit, in critical condition
A 15-year-old East Lansing High School student remains in critical condition at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the corner of Harrison and Tarleton avenues Friday, East Lansing police Sgt. Carl Nowak said.
FEATURES
Pole dancing fun, form of exercise too
Back in my hometown of Midland, there’s a playground with a tall fireman pole. When I was about 11 years old, I realized I was quite skilled at climbing up the pole — rather shocking for a girl who played only soccer and had practically zero upper-body strength.
FEATURES
Climbers overcome fear, test endurance
The rock face rises in the distance as you look up. You try to find a handhold to continue your ascent. Suddenly your foot slips and before you know it you’re falling — until your safety rope goes taut and swings you in the air.
MSU
ASMSU to unveil rebuilt Web site
Minutes from past ASMSU meetings and up-to-date contact information for representatives will be a click away for students when ASMSU launches a new Web site this semester.
FEATURES
"Pin-up" girls
Megan Dolby dons a teeny-tiny pair of lavender boy shorts, which you practically have to squint to see, and tops them off with a white, ribbed tank top. Her shampoo-commercial-worthy tresses are held up with a plastic clip, which she tosses off about as seductively as humanly possible. Not bad for a work uniform.
FEATURES
Bicyclists should take extra caution in winter
For most bicycle riders around East Lansing, the first sign of snow and ice means it’s time to stop pedaling and start riding. But dedicated bicyclists who ride though snow, sleet and ice need to take some extra precautions to stay safe until spring.
FEATURES
Health check
“Like a virgin, touched for the very first time.” I always thought that was an ironic song for Madonna to sing. Actually, if I had my way, I would prefer the term virgin not be used at all when referring to one’s sexual identity.
MSU
Seminar to teach home ownership
The MSU College of Law Rental Housing Clinic will host a seminar Feb. 11 to educate renters on home ownership.
MSU
Women given different tips for losing weight
An MSU professor’s constant battle with her weight led her to take a closer look at the ways magazines approach weight loss differently based on the race of their readers.
MSU
Eatery brings Ethiopia to city
Altaye Tadesse opened Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine 11 years ago with hopes of integrating ethnic food into the diets of Lansing area residents.
MSU
Fraudulent e-mails attempt to access personal information from students
MSU’s e-mail system was victim to a phishing attack Monday as hundreds of users received fraudulent e-mails requesting personal information.
BASKETBALL
Indiana hands MSU women's hoops team 5th Big Ten loss
It’s the same old song and dance for the MSU women’s basketball team. An inability to retain focus until the last buzzer sounds is once again the story behind the Spartans’ latest demise.
BASKETBALL
'Bigs' are key to Spartan victory
After MSU’s victory against Ohio State last week, Buckeyes head coach Thad Matta admitted a secret. He said while they’d never just give away a basket, they were willing to allow MSU’s big men some open jump shots.
BASKETBALL
Guards must step up for MSU to go far
If the MSU men’s basketball team wants to ride the Final Four rodeo in San Antonio two months from now, senior guard Drew Neitzel needs to be the cowboy who leads it there.
COMMENTARY
E.L. developments enable drunken driving offenses
Let’s crawl into the conspiracy cave. Here the enforcers double as the enablers, two problems are solved with a single solution and the city of East Lansing is encouraging drunken driving.