NEWS
MSU fixing decline in tenured faculty
A trend of declining faculty with tenure nationwide has some MSU officials concerned about the quality of education students receive.
NEWS
Old Town, new look
When Raymond Simanavicius first arrived in historic Old Town Lansing, he immediately saw its potential. “I just thought, ‘Oh my God, this is a place that’s going to be booming,’” Simanavicius said. “When you look at the history and the design and the architecture … It’s kind of trendy.”
NEWS
Police Brief 01/08/08
An iPod, an iPod radio converter, a GPS navigator, a power converter and a set of computer speakers were stolen from a vehicle Sunday night outside Snyder Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
SPORTS
MSU swimmers receive burns from chemicals found in pools
Some swimmers on the MSU swimming and diving team who received skin burns and body hair loss from chemicals in the IM Sports-West pool said their coach intimidated them into swimming in unsafe conditions.
FEATURES
7 deadly sins
Our dirty little secrets, the vices and habits that make us shame ourselves, are some of the greatest human equalizers. As the new year picks up momentum, it’s prime time to take stock and resolve your sins with help from the power of seven — deadly sins, that is.
FEATURES
Casual smoking can lead to an addiction
There is no doubt there are those who partake in keggers, drinking games or bar crawls whenever the chance arises — just as there are many with regular, alcohol and pack-a-day cigarette habits. In the midst of a good time, sometimes there is nothing we won’t do to intensify the madness.
FEATURES
Fad 'Cleanse' used to detox; not weight loss
As people everywhere vow to shed pounds and begin eating better for the new year, some will inevitably look to the latest crash diet or quick fix. The cabbage soup and grapefruit diets may have run their courses and fallen to the wayside by now, but one particular diet — or cleanse rather — keeps coming around.
BASKETBALL
Morgan's offensive output scores honors
In trying to get the most out of his super sophomore slasher Raymar Morgan, MSU men’s head basketball coach Tom Izzo didn’t seek counsel from his assistant coaches or players.
MICHIGAN
MSU aims to boost use of wind energy
As renewable energy becomes more crucial to the Michigan economy, MSU is working to get the state out of its financial slump by investing in wind energy.
BASKETBALL
Merchant searches for team leader
If the MSU women’s basketball team plans on stepping it up when it comes to game time, it needs to practice harder first.
MICHIGAN
E.L. tickets snowy sidewalks
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 over break.
COMMENTARY
Electoral process undemocratic
Unfortunately, the disaster that has become the Michigan primary is emblematic of the larger problems in the process of how Americans elect their presidents. Michigan Democrats will be able to choose from only Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., former Sen. Mike Gravel, D-Alaska, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, or “uncommitted” in the meaningless Jan. 15 Michigan Democratic primary.
COMMENTARY
Mich. primary offers little cash for state, voters' say
In Huckabee, Obama wins set stage for Mich., (SN 1/7), the article is posited on the belief that the Michigan primary, especially for the Democrats, will bring money into Michigan. This is totally wrong, neglecting common sense in its reasoning that Michigan has any hope left of benefiting from the campaigns or improving its national stance.
COMMENTARY
Other state results offer preview for voters
Michigan’s primary will be earlier this election cycle, leaving little time to figure out which presidential candidate has the most commander-in-chief potential. Before Michigan voters make their choice next week for a presidential candidate, take note of what happens in New Hampshire and other parts of the country.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio declines to comment on cut receiver
Sophomore cornerback/wide receiver T.J. Williams has been permanently removed from the MSU football team, head coach Mark Dantonio announced Monday.
FOOTBALL
Fan-tastic
If it weren’t for the scorching sun, calm lake and the palm trees, the Spartan tailgaters in Orlando, Fla., may just as well have been gathering at the tennis courts in East Lansing.
BASKETBALL
MSU wins 'bizarre' Big Ten opener
Tom Izzo, MSU men’s basketball head coach, described certain moments of Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Minnesota as “bizarre.”
NEWS
Robberies, e-mail spam scheme keep police busy during break
East Lansing was hit with two robberies and was one source of an international e-mail scam during winter break. Here’s a recap of the incidents.
NEWS
E.L. police note low number of break-ins during winter break
While most students were at home feasting their eyes on holiday surprises, some thieves roamed the near-campus neighborhoods for valuables left behind.
ICE HOCKEY
Recapping Spartan teams' break action
From the football bowl game to Big Ten openers, here’s what you missed in Spartan sports during break.