MSU
Speaker series to address HIV and AIDS
The MSU faculty will present a special speakers series on HIV/AIDS as a development crisis as part of their regular Friday forum.
NEWS
On-campus theft rises, students encouraged to lock doors, rooms
Reacting to a 31-percent increase in the number of thefts from campus buildings, MSU police are warning students and faculty to keep an eye on their belongings. About 220 reports of thefts from campus buildings have been reported during the first eight months of the year - a jump from the 170 in the same period last year, according to statistics from the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety. Among the most common items being targeted by thieves are wallets or purses that are left in unlocked or unsupervised rooms, MSU police Sgt.
SPORTS
Roddick has chance to be greatest ever
He's been called "the great American hope," but his Grand Slam performances until Sunday have been just another choke. Two things are markedly clear about Andy Roddick: He's not a great champion like Pete Sampras, but he's also not Anna Kournikova, despite the Rolling Stone photo shoots. He's more like Roger Federer.
COMMENTARY
Alumnus wrong about Muslims
I've been meaning to submit a letter to the editor simply because, like everyone else, my views are right, regardless.
COMMENTARY
Stop sharing
Your e-mail is down. You can't check your test score on ANGEL. There's a constant threat of a new virus infecting your hard drive.
MSU
Concert to celebrate First Amendment
A concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairchild Theatre of banned or censored songs and multi-media displays.
COMMENTARY
Photo ID system harms 'U' privacy
I wonder if sometime in my freshman orientation, I signed a form which said my student ID photo could be used for any purpose.
SPORTS
After shutout, team retaliates with blowout
Sometimes a little inspiration is all it takes.The MSU field hockey team responded to its first defeat of the season by dismantling Providence to post a 1-1 performance at the Temple Invitational in Philadelphia this weekend.On Sunday, the Spartans pummeled Providence (1-2), downing the Friars 9-1 during the consolation match.Eight different Spartans scored in the handy defeat of the Friars and senior back Alexandra Kyser was one strike short of a hat trick as MSU (2-1) notched five and four goals per half, respectively.MSU dominated Providence in all aspects of the game, including defense, holding the Friars to four shots for the match while registering 30 of its own.
FOOTBALL
Hayes shines with touchdowns
While most receivers contemplate their next move as they snatch the ball out of the air, Jaren Hayes is just praying he'll catch it. Perhaps Hayes' new style of play was inspired by his team's new nickname Saturday, for he was lining up for the Aggies, not the Spartans. Or maybe it was the chance to shine after starting running back Tyrell Dortch left the game in the second quarter because of a sprained ankle. But ask Hayes and he'll tell you he doesn't care where he played, or even how, just as long as the team, Aggies or Spartans, won. "In the first touchdown I scored, I was just praying that I was going to catch the ball and try and get some yards.
NEWS
Police seek suspect after August assault on officer
Police are looking for a 34-year-old man who allegedly assaulted an MSU police officer on campus last month. MSU police say James Devon Lackey shoved an officer who approached him before fleeing the third floor of the MSU-Detroit College of Law building on Aug.
MSU
Students' reactions vary on NAACP racism complaint
Some MSU students have mixed reactions to the racial discrimination complaint the NAACP filed in the end of August against Florida's education system. The complaint by the NAACP Florida State Conference of Branches wants to stop use of statewide assessment tests until there is no achievement gap between minority and white students.
MICHIGAN
Paper pilots win tickets
White airplanes flew far and high Saturday afternoon, speeding past bustling shoppers as part of 88.1 The Light's Ready to Fly Paper Airplane Contest. The contest, part of a promotion for Christian pop band FFH's Ready to Fly tour, took place at Meridian Mall in Okemos. Participants of all ages were invited to make and fly a paper airplane to compete for tickets to the FFH concert and an ice cream sundae party with the artists. "Our son loves to make paper airplanes," said Trish Payne of her son Jordan.
MICHIGAN
5K walk benefits children
Lansing - Residents from across the state gathered for a special cause on Saturday at the Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association's first 5K Run/Walk and Family Day at Potter Park.
FEATURES
Lack of stage presence hampers potency of lyrics during Chicago duo's area showcase
The Like Young put on such a turbo-charged performance at Mac's Bar Saturday night, guitarist Joe Ziemba started bleeding during "Even If It's Getting Late" - which was only the group's second song."My finger started bleeding," Ziemba said after his show at Mac's, 2700 E.
MSU
Hillel Jewish Center appoints new Rabbi
The Hillel Jewish Student Center hired a new rabbi. Rabbi Elazar Meisels will work in East Lansing on Mondays, teaching classes and meeting students. Meisels is head of the Dirshu Institute of Jewish Education in Oak Park, where he lives with his wife and four children. "I very much look forward to meeting and working with the students and adding my own personal touch to the warm environment already found at Hillel," Meisels said in an e-mail sent to students involved. He welcomed students to visit him at the student center at 260 Charles St.
FOOTBALL
Cobb's 94-yard kickoff return ignites Spartans
He's been on the team only a short time and few Spartan fans know his name. But as No.
MSU
State News ad protest finished
About 20 people congregated outside Student Services Friday in a final push for students to reclaim the $5 State News tax included in their tuition.
FOOTBALL
Comeback spurs win
MSU attacked from every angle Saturday against Rutgers, but despite putting up 44 points, the victory was anything but easy. It took the Spartans almost 28 minutes to grab the lead from the Scarlet Knights, who opened up the scoring early with a 65-yard passing touchdown just two-and-a-half minutes into the game. Head coach John L.
SPORTS
Spartans have 2-victory weekend
Detroit's net was very inviting to the No. 19 MSU women's soccer team Sunday afternoon.MSU (3-1) defeated Detroit 4-0 in a game MSU women's soccer head coach Tom Saxton said was the type of offensive effort his team needed.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: 'U' online class enrollment up
Online class enrollment at MSU is up for the sixth consecutive year, and faculty and students say they have an idea why.Susan Selke, a professor of packaging, said online courses are often better suited to accommodate students' busy schedules."Most of the students in my classes are people who can't be on campus, so the online classes are a way for them to get an otherwise inaccessible education," Selke said.The university also is offering a wide range of new courses and degree programs.John Sougstad, a social work instructor, said he has been teaching graduate-level courses at MSU for nine years.