NEWS
Racism still exists at MSU, across U.S.
After being at MSU for four years, I’ll walk across the stage at Breslin Center and into another chapter of my life in May.
NEWS
MLK section focuses on diversity
When I accepted the deputy managing editor position at The State News, I thought I was prepared.
NEWS
Muslim students find home at MSU
Whether in the library or in the hallway between classes, she prays. For senior Maweza Razzaq, prayer occurs five times a day no matter where she is or what she’s doing.
NEWS
Seniors abundant throughout E.L.
Bonnie Radway does it all. She’s involved with local theater, attends Tuesday line dancing classes, goes to football games at Spartan Stadium and basketball games at Breslin Center.
NEWS
LBGT students fighting for equality
Before coming to MSU, Lauren Spencer sometimes found it difficult to be herself.
NEWS
Professor writes about U.S. policy toward Mideast
Mohammed Ayoob’s 12th book, released this month, focuses on the United States’ foreign policy toward the Muslim world.
NEWS
Greek groups diverse
It’s about more than formals. There are parties too, but that really isn’t the point, either.
NEWS
Diversity takes on new meaning
Although the term “diversity” traditionally suggests racial connotations, some MSU groups are aiming to alter that perception.
NEWS
Holiday brings reflection, thought
For some, it’s a day of reflection. For others, it’s a sign there is more work to be done.
BASKETBALL
Lucas, Neitzel pace Spartans in victory over Buckeyes
The MSU men’s basketball team jumped out to an early 23-5 lead against visiting Ohio State and held on for a 66-60 victory.
NEWS
Mitt-en state victory
It was standing room only in Southfield’s Embassy Suites Hotel on Tuesday night as hundreds of supporters of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney chanted “Michigan for Mitt” and celebrated a Michigan primary victory.
MSU
Student newsletter to discuss Indian, other international issues
For Manish Madan, the idea was simple: find a way to connect students, and give them a forum where they could express themselves.
MSU
Computer program could broaden campus research
To help MSU maximize its research capabilities, supply chain management junior Jonathan Brier is lobbying university officials to make a computer program an official university research tool.
MSU
Tickets on sale for chocolate party benefiting museum
Chocolate connoisseurs can begin preliminary palate preparation, as tickets for the MSU Museum Chocolate Party Benefit are now on sale.
MSU
Contest winner named to design MSU Art Museum
One of architect Zaha Hadid’s biggest challenges in designing MSU’s future art museum was to fulfill the vision held by Eli and Edythe Broad.
MSU
Law scores exceed average
For the third year in a row, the percentage of MSU law students who passed the Michigan bar exam the first time matched or surpassed the state average for July 2007.
FEATURES
Lansing museum showcases city's unique automotive past
Lying on a wooden “mechanics creeper,” Ken Lovell rolled himself up close to a massive car wheel with a grease pump in hand. It sounds like a typical garage scene — except that today’s cars don’t have grease fittings, and the vehicle he was working on is a 1932 Reo hearse/ambulance at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, 240 Museum Drive, in Lansing.
FEATURES
Freshman fifteen Q's
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with two of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and their perspective on their new frontier.
FEATURES
Hello, my name is Julianne Nakamura
Aikido is a way of life for human biology sophomore Julianne Nakamura. She has been practicing this ancient, noncompetitive Japanese martial art form for 12 years and is currently the student leader of MSU’s Aikido Club.
FEATURES
Brother, sister donate 2 years' allowance to MSU animal hospital
Most kids save their money to buy new toys, but Aaron and Kate Davis would rather give it to a cause that really needs it — like the birds in the Small Animal Hospital’s wildlife ward at MSU.