A fleet of trucks running on biodiesel and a commitment to a 6 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 have helped increase MSU’s standing on environmental issues.
The visit of Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was a uniting force for some MSU and University of Michigan students during Saturday’s tailgate with MSU College Republicans.
When ASMSU discussed whether or not they should pursue a “Worst Water on Campus” competition between the dorms, MSU Residence Halls Association Vice President Christopher Wickman said the idea wouldn’t accomplish anything.
Nicolas Gisholt celebrated his first Day of the Dead in the United States with relatives from Mexico: His grandparents, nanny and wife’s grandfather all were a part of the evening’s festivities — if not in body, in spirit.
Canines and community members joined city officials on Sunday to celebrate the debut of — and raise funds for — East Lansing’s new Northern Tail Dog Park.
Johnny’s Lunch, 101 E. Grand River Ave., opened its doors on Saturday night.
After the MSU men’s basketball team’s 85-82 double overtime loss to Division II Grand Valley State University, the No. 8 ranked Spartans sit at 0-0 on the season.
When Michigan quarterback Chad Henne limped off the field Saturday with around seven minutes remaining in the game, Spartans fans thought they caught a break.
The MSU women’s basketball team lost junior forward Aisha Jefferson for an undetermined amount of time with a right knee injury during Sunday’s 71-52 win over Lake Superior State at Breslin Center.
The No. 6 MSU hockey team extended its winning streak to six games with a pair of 3-1 wins over Alaska on Friday and Saturday in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Got confidence, style and a great attitude? The State News is looking for MSU students to model in photos for SN Style and other features.
I just finished reading Leo Madarang’s column Romney right for president (SN 11/1) and was very impressed by the way Madarang’s appeal for the most part focuses on Romney himself — his background and governing philosophy — and does not criticize any of the other Republican candidates.
In 2004, a majority of Michigan voters voted to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Now, the homosexual support groups are lobbying for public employers to provide health care insurance for domestic partners.
As Tuesday’s election draws near, three seats on the East Lansing City Council are left to be filled. The State News Editorial Board interviewed three of the four candidates — incumbent Diane Goddeeris could not be reached — and is prepared to endorse three individuals to fill the empty seats. Candidates qualified for these positions are challengers Nathan Triplett and Roger Peters, and incumbent Beverly Baten.
I’ve gained a new perspective on Mexican culture and history. Unfortunately for Mexicans in the U.S., many people have gotten so caught up in the “war” on illegal immigration that we’ve lost a respect and reverence for this vibrant culture. Anti-Mexican sentiment is the new racism in the U.S., and it’s just as socially acceptable today as racism against blacks, the Irish and the Japanese was at various points in our country’s history.
Two to zero. It’s the score that has haunted the No. 18 MSU men’s soccer team this past week.
The MSU men’s basketball team expected a battle from a talented Grand Valley State team in its first exhibition game Friday night.
With about 143 million orphans around the world — a figure often overlooked — Adoption Associates Inc., or AAI, said they hope to make some kind of impact.
As Diana Obradovich posed to jab and punch her partner in a stage combat class Thursday, she said she felt an adrenaline rush.