In the past 11 seasons, Rutgers has won 11 games. In a three-season span, from 2000-02, the Scarlet Knights didn't win a single conference game. So it's no surprise that the average fan isn't thinking twice about the Spartans rolling over Rutgers.
If a little psychedelic rock is needed to soothe those first week, back-to-school nerves, then head to Mac's Bar, 2700 E.
The Democratic and Republican parties have worked to court the youth vote with young, hip speakers and rock bands at their national conventions.
Spartan Off-Campus Meal Plan customers are now being offered more off-campus dining opportunities, after the plan's coordinating company recently merged with a second, similar company. Off-Campus Dining Network and Off-Campus Access merged to form one larger company, Off-Campus Dining Network, LLC, this summer, increasing the number of universities served around the country to 33. Purchasers of the plan can now use their meal plan cards at businesses in any of the participating cities. "There were a lot of synergies in the two companies," said Cade Lemcke, vice president of marketing for Off-Campus Dining Network, LLC.
Rutgers University, the birthplace of intercollegiate football, hasn't had much to cheer about during the last 11 years. For the program that started it all, it has been 12 years (1992) since they have had a winning season.
A table full of paint supplies was set up for veteran and potential Graduate Employees Union members Thursday at the GEU's open house held at their office, 420 Albert Ave. The GEU members painted their own designs on black T-shirts with "g.e.u.
As another Spartan football season approaches, we here at Sidelines are ready to serve up a fresh batch of Pigskin Prognostication.
The MSU volleyball team is hungry to make some kills on home court heading into this weekend's season opener - the Coca-Cola/MSU Classic at Jenison Field House. "We're ready for any competition you throw at us," junior setter Mickey Davis said.
Oliver, a Lansing police dog, retired Thursday after eight years of service to the department. The dog has received several community awards for his service. While working with Officer Norm Naimy, Oliver was used to find armed suspects in two homicides.
Police will increase safety belt enforcement on Michigan roadways during the Labor Day weekend as part of the Click It or Ticket program. It is the first time there has been a statewide enforcement effort during the Labor Day weekend since 2001.
Emo band Jimmy Eat World will swing into the MSU Auditorium on Saturday for the second time in two years to rock the pants off their fans and help launch a global campaign to fight AIDS and poverty.
The sexual assault charges brought against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant were dismissed Wednesday afternoon, but left in their wake a larger issue - how rape and rape victims should be treated. Bryant is one of the most famous defendants in a rape trial in years.
Different cultures dotted the room at the Chicano and Latino welcome reception Thursday. The Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs and Culturas de las Razas Unidas, or CRU, provided students with music and information at the Kellogg Center.
No. 8 Michigan vs.Miami (Ohio) As last year's Big Ten champions, the Wolverines ended the season with 10-3 record and an appearance in the Rose Bowl. Yet while the team lost key offensive players like former quarterback John Navarre and running back Chris Perry, there are 13 overall returning starters.
Customers who sue restaurants claiming the food they ate contributed to weight problems may face an uphill battle on winning lawsuits. A recent trend by many states passing similar laws could get the ball rolling for Michigan's version of the bill, but some lawmakers say they shouldn't be the ones who regulate. A bill designed to keep fast food restaurants from paying damages for weight gain, obesity, or health conditions.
This year's Heisman Trophy race will be interesting because Oklahoma quarterback Jason White was granted a sixth year of eligibility. White will try to become only the second player to repeat as the Heisman Trophy winner.
Reading Rutgers' recent win-loss record (17-62 since 1997) almost inspires laughter. But there's actually some talent on this Rutgers team, especially on offense.
In addition to a day off for MSU students, a number of area businesses and local offices will also be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.
According to Wednesday night's "inspiring" speech at the Republican National Convention, Vice President Dick Cheney officially has replaced his campaign oration from truth-twisting rhetoric to full-on, lying liar.
After leading the MSU women's field hockey team to a 2-0 start at the Inaugural Champions Challenge Tournament last weekend, Spartans goalkeeper Christina Kirkaldy was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.