Our school talks the talk, but does it walk the walk? For the amount MSU talks about keeping our community "clean," it seems we literally walk on way too much paper and garbage. I was walking to class the other day when a sheet of three "Boondocks" advertisements flew off the bridge behind Wells Hall.
What do the Red Wings and Pistons have in common, besides the fact that they both actually win? Your answer: Great ownership, great coaches, a top-notch front office staff, and general managers that fans can trust to make the right decisions. The polar opposite of these characteristics lies in the pathetic Detroit Lions, whom I find myself rooting against every week because sadly that might be the only way that changes (for the better) are made. Instead of your Mike Illitches and your Bill Davidsons, the Lions are owned by a man, William Clay Ford, whose family name has been famed in the auto industry.
The Living Blue has been through a lot since Stephen Ucherek helped found the band in 1998 — two name changes, new band members, a new label, performing at the South by Southwest music festival, being featured on a show on The WB and touring with bands such as The Strokes and the New York Dolls.
He's unpacked the boxes, he's learned all the acronyms of committees, and now Provost Kim Wilcox is setting things up the way he wants. Wilcox, who was appointed provost in June, announced at Tuesday's Executive Committee of Academic Council meeting that he will be refilling three, now-empty positions in his office. Included in the changes are a senior associate provost that will assist Wilcox in his duties, an associate provost for human health issues — specifically dealing with the College of Human Medicine expansion to Grand Rapids — and a vice president position that will handle international affairs. "It will help me in a couple of ways," he said.
After a heartbreaking 3-1 loss to No. 2 Wisconsin on Friday night, the No. 18 MSU hockey team bounced back to tie No.
MSU was one of the top universities in the nation at commercializing research in 2004. But as major patents expire, MSU is likely to drop down the list in the coming years, said Ian Gray, vice president for research and graduate studies. MSU's licensing income was seventh in the country last year, bringing in more than $36 million.
As the Northern winds blow into campus and the first winter snow covers the ground, MSU students racing and weaving across campus face new challenges with making it to class on time. Bicyclists brave the icy streets and pedestrians test their luck in front of approaching traffic.
Lahaina, Hawaii — By the time the third-place matchup rolled around Wednesday afternoon, the MSU men's basketball team had played four games in five nights. And the fatigue showed as the Spartans committed 27 turnovers, more than twice that of Arizona.
It's the day after tomorrow. The "spree." The "big dance." Marathon runners would find it familiar. During the early morning, alarms around the country will break the stillness of the hour.
For some, it's just a long weekend and some days off from school. For others, it's a time to spend with family.
Potter Park to offer E.L. night of lights Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., is hosting the East Lansing Night at the Zoo from 5 to 8 p.m.
Mary R. Dawson is a bit overwhelmed to have been chosen as one of the commencement speakers for MSU's December ceremonies, but she is excited for the opportunity to present. "It is a real challenge," said Dawson, a curator emeritus at Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh.
Even though the cold is setting in, some students are not turning to a fur coat to keep warm. Fur Free Friday is an annual event discouraging consumers nationwide from buying furs the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Calling the women's basketball team's next stretch of games "a step up" is an understatement. After relatively easy victories against UC Santa Barbara and Western Carolina, the No.
Students might have to celebrate basketball beer-free if a recommendation to the East Lansing City Council is put into practice. Looking into temporarily restricting alcohol sales in East Lansing under special circumstances was one of the recommendations made by the independent commission that reviewed the April 2-3 disturbances. Those circumstances could include a celebratory event, such as before or after a sports game, or a disturbance. Commission members felt alcohol plays a role in disturbances, including the 1999 Munn field riot, said Mark Meadows, East Lansing City Council member and member of the commission. "In 1999, there were cars burning — it was a huge problem — and you would see people with cases of beer on their shoulders headed in that direction," he said.
Provost Kim Wilcox introduced plans Tuesday to revamp his office staff with the addition of positions that have been absent from the university in recent years. A small change in terminology is being made to keep MSU on the same page as other universities — all assistant provosts will now be titled associate provosts, Wilcox said at Tuesday's Executive Committee of Academic Council meeting. In addition to some name changes, Wilcox said he wants to internally fill an associate provost position and an associate provost for human health issues position. Wilcox said he is limited by time constraints to be able to meet with all the groups he would like to, and additional staff members would help him be more accessible. The new human health issues position would be important in the College of Human Medicine expansion to Grand Rapids, officials said. The last piece of his plan is re-establishing an MSU vice president position, which John Hudzik, current adviser to the provost, would assume in January.
Lahaina, Hawaii — Senior center Paul Davis stared up at the scoreboard with his hands folded above his head. The scoreboard read: Home 107, A way 106 with 4.4 seconds left in triple overtime, and senior guard Maurice Ager, MSU's leading scorer, had fouled out of the game moments before, putting the Spartans in a hole with Gonzaga guard Derek Raivio on the free-throw line.
Student input received for the canceled Brody Complex construction project was a factor in recent planning for the University Village redevelopment. These housing decisions "always come from feedback.
Thanksgiving means a lot to many, many people. It's one of those days in the year reserved for people to gather with family, friends and loved ones, no matter how they celebrate. However, it doesn't have to be a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting. A feast, ski trip or movie at the local cinema all suffice.
When MSU junior defenseman Tyler Howells was growing up, he followed Minnesota and Wisconsin's hockey teams and dreamed of playing in their conference, the WCHA. This weekend he will be playing against them. The No.