MICHIGAN
Slow start for Spartan Gyros
Steve Christodoulides said his son has been in the restaurant business since he was born.
MICHIGAN
E.L. voters required to present identification in upcoming elections
For the first time, East Lansing residents will need to present photo identification in order to vote during the Nov. 6 City Council election.
MSU
Board of Trustees meeting preview
The MSU Board of Trustees will convene on Oct. 26 to discuss construction projects, endowment funds and the progress of the new medical facility in Grand Rapids.
SOCCER
Spartans to put unbeaten streak on line today against visiting Western Michigan
After scoring one goal in a double overtime tie with Valparaiso on Sunday, the MSU men’s soccer team is looking to come out more aggressively when it faces Western Michigan today.
SOCCER
Despite struggles, MSU keeps positive attitude
Despite struggling this season, MSU women’s soccer coach Tom Saxton and his team have chosen to maintain a positive attitude.
BASKETBALL
Freshman trio has star potential
For the past year, freshman guards Chris Allen, Kalin Lucas and Durrell Summers have been lumped together as one of the best recruiting classes MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has brought to East Lansing.
COMMENTARY
Use common sense to protect yourself and valuables
It never ceases to amaze me how many students, staff and visitors suffer from a lack of common sense.
COMMENTARY
Campus speaker reinforces YAF's 'hate group' status
Last year, MSU’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom was identified as a hate group — a charge it denied. Now the group’s members are proving their detractors correct by bringing a known Holocaust denier to speak on campus.
COMMENTARY
Gas station project needs to be completely eco-friendly
It seems allowing Meijer Inc.‘s gas station project on Lake Lansing Road to be called “environmentally friendly” is a label that doesn’t really get to any point.
COMMENTARY
Eco-friendly gas station good move for E.L.
It’s the place you go for a late-night beer run. It’s where you finally drag yourself to buy groceries after staring at an empty fridge for two weeks. And now, it’s the place you can go for eco-friendly fuel.
COMMENTARY
Single issue votes decay democracy
If you watch the news today with any frequency, you cannot help but get a feeling of déjà vu. There are several issues which the news media delights in discussing — abortion, gun rights, Iraq, immigration and same-sex marriage are examples of a few — and a vastly disproportionate amount of time is spent on them.
NEWS
Police seek link in mask man crimes
Police are investigating whether an armed robbery of a local Jimmy John’s Tuesday morning by two suspects wearing masks from the movie “Scream” are related to a similar incident that occurred Monday.
NEWS
Emergency text system weathers first test
MSU’s emergency text messaging system was enacted for the first time Thursday when five messages were dispatched to nearly 13,000 subscribers during severe weather.
NEWS
The dead zone
It’s about 3 p.m. on a Friday afternoon as Sparrow Hospital Dr. Joyce deJong opened the door to view the 11 visitors in the area she warmly calls “her waiting room.” While she says “waiting room” with a tone of affection, one step in the cold, dark area removes all trace of optimism.
NEWS
Police Brief 10/23/07
An unknown male exposed himself to a 23-year-old female student on Sunday afternoon outside an East Owen Hall study lounge, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
FEATURES
Halloween recipes
Finding sweet treats to accompany wacky costumes may seem like another scary Halloween task, but it’s easy with these quick recipes. The best part is they won’t break the bank and there’s no need for silverware. Here’s a quick guide to some freaky, finger-licking-good foods.
FEATURES
Candy tips
Candy is candy — sweet, delicious and, unfortunately, not the healthiest choice. Scott Sehnert, an MSU nutritionist for the Spartan Nutrition & Performance Program, offered some advice about how to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging this Halloween.
FEATURES
Still scrambling for a Halloween costume?
On a campus strewn with dozens of scandalously clad nurses, sheet-draped ghosts and pig-tailed Dorothies on Halloween, it can be tough to be original without wasting a paycheck or an entire weekend on costume preparations.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Granholm endorses Clinton
On Friday, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced her endorsement of presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY. Few were surprised by Granholm’s decision.