Campus buildings 1855: 3 2005: 660 Students enrolled 1855: 63 2005: 42,751 Campus size 1855: 667 acres 2005: 5,198 acres Cost of tuition in 1855: Legislative action to establish the college was passed in 1855, but the first class did not enroll until 1857.
The MSU wrestling team, injured and flu-stricken, lost to No. 19 Indiana, 33-4, on Saturday. Junior Darren McKnight won his 28th match of the season, giving the Spartans their only victory of the day. Sophomore Nick Simmons started off the meet by losing his first match of the season.
After MSU's victory on Saturday at Michigan, I couldn't help but look at the stark differences between the two programs, especially this season.
Once again, here is proof that you should not judge a book - or CD - by its cover. When I first heard that the Texas-based band Eisley was comprised of four siblings and a family friend, my initial reaction was one of scorn.
The loss of Dr. Gill-Chin Lim is a tremendous loss to the MSU community, as well as the world community.
David Hilliard, former chief of staff for the Black Panther Party, will speak about the organization at 7:30 p.m.
The MSU women's track and field team completed the Tyson Invitational, on Saturday at Arkansas, with a first-place runner and a handful of other top 10 finishes.
Students in the Northern Tier will soon have a new place to get their weekly caffeine boost. Construction on a new Beaner's Gourmet Coffee, located on the corners of Lake Lansing and Abbott roads, already has begun. The Beaner's store is scheduled to open in the end of February.
The contributions of students throughout MSU's 150-year history have been ignored, some students say. So to draw attention to student accomplishments, a number of student organizations started a campaign called "150 Years of Struggle," which kicked off Friday during the university's Founders' Day celebration. "This is about how students have contributed for the last 150 years," said Erik Green, director of racial, ethnic and progressive affairs for the Residence Halls Association. "The campaign focuses on the accomplishments of student groups through hard work, dedication and struggle," he said. A year-long series of events will be organized by students from the Coalition of Racial Ethnic Students, or CORES, the Council of Progressive Students, or COPS.
Supply chain management senior Linsey Vasilenko sat at a table in the Union's Gold rooms on Sunday, making Valentines with guests at the Supply Chain Management Association's Very Special Valentine's Day Dance. "A lot of people look forward to coming to this event every year," said Vasilenko, president of the association.
5:50 p.m. Must check LiveJournal. It's been almost one whole hour since I've been on. What if one of my friends has updated?
Getting away from the commercialism of Valentine's Day can be impossible when you can't even walk into a store without being bombarded with cakes and candies.
Valentine's Day is normally a holiday to show love and affection to that special person in your life. But this year, like many previous years, I have no person to shower my affection upon.
I am writing in response to "Everyone needs to follow traffic rules" (SN 2/9). As both a cyclist and a motorist, I believe it is essential for all road users to know and obey traffic rules. I applaud cyclists who exercise their right to ride on the street.
Ann Arbor - A shorthanded Michigan basketball team felt the best way to beat No. 13 MSU was to slow down the pace, hold the ball and hope that the Spartans were thrown off their game. After all, the strategy worked against No.
With tuition for college students continuously rising, it was a wonderful feeling to know Gov. Jennifer Granholm put on her cape to save the day.
Ann Arbor - It was Alan Anderson's day. The senior swingman had 16 points, including his 1,000th career point, to lead the No.
It was a difficult weekend of play for the MSU hockey team as the Spartans were unable to pick up any points on their trip to Alaska-Fairbanks and were swept courtesy of the Nanooks for the first time in history. After a heartbreaking 6-5 overtime loss Friday, and a 1-0 loss the next night, the Spartans are left in a tough spot in the CCHA standings, where they are tied for eighth place, and would have to go on the road for the playoffs if the postseason were to start today. "We play hard, we work hard and the positive is that we're not going to quit playing," MSU head coach Rick Comley said after Saturday's game. "The one thing we've done all year is play hard.
Marc Pinate, lead poet of the spoken-word group Grito Serpentino, said he wants to change society with his art. His California-based group is a NeoChicano, hip-hop flavored ensemble.
Memories of MSU exhibition Feb. 20-Dec. 30 An art exhibit coming to the MSU Museum that examines the past 150 years at MSU through artifacts and memorabilia. Ethics and Development: The Capability Approach in Practice April 8-15 The conference and workshop will bring international scholars to MSU while looking at the how students and faculty have been involved in international development issues. Benchmarking Outreach and Engagement Conference May 23-24 The conference will look at issues related to outreach scholarship and engagement initiatives related to MSU's land grant mission. Sesquicentennial Commencement Ceremonies May 6-8 and Dec.