MSU
Season starts strong for MSU debate team
For Abby Schirmer, debating offers the chance for a challenge after doing hours of careful and detailed research.
MSU
Rally for mental health
She jumped straight out of the comic strip and onto the streets. Standing in the corner of Wells Hall surrounded by signs proclaiming “anxiety,” “depression,” “culture shock,” and “stress” was Lucy Van Pelt, of “Peanuts” fame, ready to offer her brand of psychiatric advice.
FEATURES
Bridesmaids more like assistants
While the bride’s head spins, focused on making her wedding day “perfect,” there’s a crew of people attempting to keep her sane throughout the entire process — her bridesmaids.
FEATURES
Counselor: Communication key for couple's first date
Imagine the awkward smiles and silences when being around an intriguing person you only just met.
FEATURES
Nutritionist helps MSU athletes shop for groceries, explains health, cost benefits
Grocery shopping may seem like a simple, no-brainer task.
FEATURES
Enrolled & engaged
The MSU fight song isn’t the only music in the air this fall. Wedding bells are ringing for some MSU students as they plan their big days in the midst of classes, jobs and other college responsibilities.
FOOTBALL
Ringer scores weekly honors
Junior running back Javon Ringer was named co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week Monday for his performance in MSU’s 52-27 victory over Indiana this past Saturday.
ICE HOCKEY
Comley: 'There was going to be a slap to the face'
Following Saturday’s 6-0 loss to No. 1 North Dakota, the MSU hockey team is moving forward.
FEATURES
Agreement necessary for 'S&M' behavior
My girlfriend wants to spice up our sex life by trying some S&M and role playing. I’m not sure how comfortable I am with that. Is it a normal thing to try?
COMMENTARY
Media has responsibility to thoroughly cover Jena 6 case
The media’s reaction to the Jena 6 case is embarrassing to the journalism field.
COMMENTARY
Jena 6 are an example of racism in modern society
Just a day before three nooses were seen dangling from a tree in Jena, La., a young black boy felt the need to ask his principal whether or not he was able to sit underneath that same tree which had a reputation of being the “white tree.”
COMMENTARY
Profanity in football cheer shows lack of fans' class
My parents have had season tickets to Spartan football games since I was in middle school. In those days, there were few things that impressed me more than the student section.
COMMENTARY
Political yard signs effective tool for voters
In an attempt to remain “eco-friendly,” three of the four candidates in the upcoming East Lansing City Council elections said they will not use yard signs to advertise their campaign.
COMMENTARY
Responsibilities of leadership
With power comes responsibility. Now, this might seem obvious to some, but it can all too easily be forgotten or pushed aside when those in power stray from their original goals because they take on too many responsibilities at once or have more to gain personally by changing their views.
NEWS
Campus arrests surge during Homecoming weekend
Hours of tailgating leading up to the Spartans’ victory Saturday night kept campus police busy this weekend.
NEWS
Engineering college to get new residential program
MSU will open a residential program for students of all levels in the College of Engineering beginning next fall, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said Monday.
BASKETBALL
Spartans celebrate Madness "300" style
There were no ghoulish costumes, ceiling entrance, or camouflage on hand at Munn Ice Arena on Friday night — only 14 Spartan warriors entering their battlefield in anticipation for the official start of the college basketball season.
NEWS
Mich. House passes tough drunk driving bills package
Three bills aimed at punishing repeat drunken drivers and heavily intoxicated motorists passed in the Michigan House of Representatives late last week with heavy bipartisan support.
NEWS
Conference aims to boost Mich. economy
If the Michigan economy is going to add up to something more, the state’s three leading research universities believe they’ll need to be a part of the equation.
NEWS
Wharton Center to get birthday renovation
After serving the local and statewide performing arts community for 25 years, MSU’s Wharton Center is receiving an anniversary gift.