Although nametags on their dorm-room doors waited to greet them last week, two MSU students whose disappearance sparked a nationwide search earlier this month won't be back on campus this fall. Danela Alfaro-Lopez and Justin Gouveia,who disappeared on July 26, plan to take the year off from MSU to live and work in Florida, according to Gouveia's mother, Leanne Gouveia.
After spending a quiet summer in East Lansing where parties were scarce, the streams of students lining city streets Friday night reminded hospitality business senior Erin Swihart that classes are nearly back in session. On the peak night of Welcome Weekend, Swihart stood at the corner of M.A.C.
After sitting out his freshman season at MSU for academic ineligibility, "Tarzan" will be suiting up as a wide receiver for the Spartans this fall."Tarzan" is just a description for sophomore wide receiver Matt Trannon.
Wake up and smell the orchids. That's the idea a team of MSU researchers have been working on in an attempt to get people more interested in growing and buying the flower.
Mediocrity, thy name is MSU. Contrary to belief, MSU does not have the nation's largest cafeteria, the cloudiest skies or even the world's biggest hairball, but it does boast a lot of myths, traditions and second-best feats. Studio art junior Lauren Mayer said myths are often passed on for a reason.
Upgrading to MSU's new e-mail system won't be a possibility for students coming to the university this fall.The e-mail home base, mail.msu.edu, officially launched in March.
Back to school means the early and midnight cram sessions. Unfortunately, my Sunday night ritual, which would have been watching new episodes of "The Sopranos," will not be a staple this semester. All of my anxious waiting for the new season to begin would finally be over except for the fact all of my hopes have just been dashed - the new season is not beginning until March.
Detroit - As Charles Rogers stepped out from behind a closed door on Ford Field's concourse level, camera bulbs popped and hundreds of heads turned to catch a glimpse of the Saginaw native and former Spartan star clad in Honolulu blue and silver."It's nice for me, being a prospect from Michigan," said Rogers, while sitting down to sign autographs.
Over the course of the summer I spent some time during the early morning hours handing out The State News' edition of Academic Orientation Program guides in front of Case Hall. Watching thousands upon thousands of incoming freshmen enter MSU fresh out of high school, I noticed a particularly humorous trend.
Lansing State Sen. Virg Bernero says he's ready to put on a new political hat. Less than a year into his four-year Senate term, the former state House representative and Ingham County commissioner said he is confident he'll win the race for Lansing mayor.
Imagine getting paid to watch basketball games, travel with the team and witness every practice. That's the kind of work general management senior Justin Squires gets to enjoy as a manager for MSU's men's basketball team.
Students and faculty returning to East Lansing for the new school semester will find several new dining options to satisfy their hunger cravings. More than four new restaurants and businesses are preparing to set up housekeeping in the downtown area - many of which are following the trend of Asian-style cooking or deli-style sandwiches.
Wanting to get involved in her dorm, Sara Knoth joined the Mason and Abbot halls' government. Dorm governments invent activities throughout the semester to help students drive off the humdrum of the daily routine.
After a first NCAA Tournament berth in school history, the MSU women's soccer team has its sights set on a Big Ten Championship. Junior midfielder Ashley Lawson said losing just two starters to graduation leaves her team with an advantage for the upcoming year. "Obviously the seniors will be missed," she said.
This fall the Wharton Center and the MSU Department of Theater have a lineup of shows with a little something for everyone. Theater fans will have an opportunity to see on-campus entertainment ranging from the laughter of comedy to the melodic sounds of the symphony.
Coming into the 2003 season, the MSU running backs are overshadowed, undersized, thin on depth and inexperienced - but that might not be a bad thing.After the Spartans lost their top two running backs from last season - Dawan Moss to graduation and David Richard to Missouri on a transfer - the running corps were looking depleted.
When Jack Liu travels to China, he is fighting to save the country's depleting forests and wildlife.
Have the day off work? Bored with the movie theater or spending nights at the same bowling alley? Tired of classes?
Crowds of people hit the dance floor every Friday and Saturday night for the fast beats and thumping bass of area clubs.And while many of the 21-and- older crowd fill these clubs, plenty of area bars are noticing there is money to be made in attracting students who haven't reached the drinking age.The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E.
Yarmouth, Mass. - The mystery behind the two-week disappearance of two MSU students was solved as the couple was discovered in Orlando, Fla., the city where they met nearly five years ago. But the reason for disconnecting from their families and friends continues to puzzle those concerned.