East Village project in works, construction may begin August 2009
Although a design concept is in place, the genesis of the East Village project might not occur for several months, city officials say.
Sidelines no more, meet 'The Game'
Sports editor Eric Fish details the decision to change “Sidelines” to “The Game.”
Offensive must start with the offensive line
If you’re reading this column, chances are you watched Spartan football last year. If you watched Spartan football last year, don’t be surprised to hear me say: The offensive line is the key to this football team and no, you don’t need to panic.
Freshman expected to make quick impact
Freshman wide receiver Mark Dell is as green as the jersey on his back, but that did not stop head coach Mark Dantonio from naming him as a starter for Saturday’s game against Alabama-Birmingham.
No more talk...just play
New coach. New game plan. New attitude. New season. Time to get out there and play. It’s been nearly a year since former MSU football head coach John L. Smith was ousted from his coaching position. It’s been nearly a year since junior running back Javon Ringer blew out his knee. It’s been nearly a year since a season of disappointment and frustration.
Mich. house votes to bump up primary
The Michigan House voted Thursday to move the state’s presidential primary from Feb. 26 to Jan. 15. The change in date, if approved by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, would make Michigan the third state in the country to hold its primary.
MSU art student sculpts car for GM
Studio art senior Brianne Hoffman has sculpted bowls, tiles, teapots and cups in clay. But never in her life did she sculpt an automobile.
MSU alumnus makes top 3 in VH1 hip-hop competition
Making rap beats while he should have been studying paid off for Ryan Barouch. The 2005 MSU alumnus is one of three finalists for VH1’s “The Score” contest for hip- hop producers.
Summer reading for incoming freshmen teaches lessons in race relations, tolerance
A busy fall semester won’t prevent premedical freshman Andrea Jackson from finishing what she started this summer.
Reno's continues to host weekly radio show despite stabbing
Ten days after a man was stabbed in a local bar’s parking lot, first-year MSU football coach Mark Dantonio made his weekly radio show debut at the bar.
Police briefs 08/30/07
An Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture Building vending machine sustained $300 worth of damage earlier this week, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
USA Basketball back to its glory days
It’s the end of August. That means it’s still two months before the NBA tips off, while NC…
Students 'Fuze' for ad win
Last January, five MSU students had no idea that the senior project they worked on in Advertising 486 would win a national competition with Fuze beverages, a Coca-Cola-owned company that produces a number of healthy beverages in uniquely shaped bottles.
State employees catch an early break
In an effort to ease Michigan’s budget woes and create a smaller state government, the Michigan Senate passed a bill Thursday offering early retirement options to state employees.
New art museum receives city support
East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh handed a $50,000 check to MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon on Wednesday to support the museum and its impact on the city of East Lansing.
Nov. 6 City Council election to include 2 new contenders
When Mayor Sam Singh announced he wouldn’t run for re-election, this year’s race for East Lansing City Council became more interesting.
Wireless routers make illegal downloading hard to track
September is the start of the prime season for illegal file-sharing monitors, such as the Recording Industry Association of America, or RIAA, to step up their quest to deter students from stealing music.