The MSU wrestling team's six-match homestand began with a bang as they turned in two impressive performances against top-25 opponents over the weekend.The No.
What you have to understand is I was there from the beginning. I must have shown a fondness for space, or my mother could have known it was just history to be witnessed; regardless, at 7 in the morning on an April Sunday in 1981, I was pointed at the television to watch Columbia lift-off for the first time.
East Lansing's railway services may get back on track sooner than expected, officials announced last week. Amtrak railway operators will meet with the state Department of Transportation officials Tuesday to discuss the possibility of increasing annual funding by about $2.2 million. Amtrak provides intercity services to more than 500 communities in the United States. David Johnson, an Okemos resident, organized a protest rally last month.
Capital Area United Way President Bob Berning resigned Monday as the Board of Directors voted to change leadership in the aftermath of a $1.9-million embezzlement scandal."The board of directors voted to accept Bob Berning's resignation," Board Chairman Tom Chirgwin said.
The Case Hall residents threatened at knifepoint during an attempted robbery late Thursday are calling for improved security in the dorms. In response to the incident, housing officials began locking down the hall at 9 p.m.
Twenty days. Expected to be reduced to nine days, served on weekends. Is it me or does that sound like a mild grounding?
Police say charges have been filed against an individual for hanging a racially charged flier in Shaw Hall last month. The suspect is being charged with misdemeanor harassment, which carries up to a 90-day jail sentence, MSU police Chief Jim Dunlap said.
With a quivering voice Rachel Zuckman retold how she discovered space shuttle Columbia had disintegrated upon its arrival to Kennedy Space Center. "I got up in the morning and turned on the TV.
The U.S. Department of Justice has given $15 million for MSU to train officials in the country to cut down on gun-related violence.Funds for Project Safe Neighborhoods were officially announced last week in Philadelphia and $15 million was awarded to researchers nationally who will work with MSU's School of Criminal Justice to investigate and reduce gun violence.Throughout the country, 94 federal judicial districts are involved in the program - including two in Michigan, which have 93 teams investigating what's driving firearm violence in different areas in the country."It really is pretty impressive in terms of the scope of effort that is being implemented by the Department of Justice," said Edmund McGarrell, director of MSU's School of Criminal Justice.
After trailing by 13 points in the first five minutes of play, the Spartans showed their resilience for the rest of the game en route to a thrilling 68-65 victory.It wasn't until 14:28 left in the second half that MSU (12-8 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) took its first lead of the game.
Starting today, Case Hall residents must show identification to access residence hall rooms after 9 p.m.
Sherie Rappoport was two people from the front of the line to purchase tickets for a Billy Joel and Elton John concert when she heard the news.Space shuttle Columbia had exploded, ending the voyage of seven astronauts, including Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli citizen in space."Our hearts go out to all of the families involved in this tragedy," the vice president of the Jewish Student Union Board said.
"Rebound" was the key word Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.The MSU hockey team rebounded from a disappointing loss Friday to Miami (Ohio) with a 3-2 win over the RedHawks on Saturday.
Even with a boatload of history on its side, the MSU hockey team couldn't pull off a much-needed victory over Miami (Ohio) on Friday at Munn Ice Arena.Instead, Miami won in East Lansing for the first time since 1997, and snapped MSU's seven-game unbeaten streak with a 5-3 victory.
Even with a boatload of history on its side, the MSU hockey team couldn't pull off a much-needed victory over Miami (Ohio) on Friday at Munn Ice Arena.Instead, Miami won in East Lansing for the first time since 1997, and snapped MSU's seven-game unbeaten streak with a 5-3 victory.
Most people are familiar with the phrase, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." But who has ever heard, "When the economy gets ugly, job-seekers get scared"? Makes sense though, doesn't it?
As the final horn sounded, sophomore guard Kristin Haynie threw the ball to the rafters and the crowd erupted - the rivalry was back in East Lansing. MSU (12-7 overall, 5-3 Big Ten) defeated the University of Michigan (11-7, 2-5) for the first time in nearly four years, stomping the instate rivals 73-56 at Breslin Center. "Our seniors this year said, 'We weren't going to leave until we beat Michigan,'" senior guard Syreeta Bromfield said.
Cool Waves, a Miami-based fashion store which sells club apparel, will open at 10 a.m. Saturday morning at 115 E.
R&B artist Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child will join rapper Ja Rule for his Feb. 11 show at Breslin Center. Rowland was invited to perform after Ja Rule's original cohort, Eve, dropped four scheduled dates from her U.S.
ASMSU representatives are weighing in on the controversy surrounding the elimination of 8 a.m. classes. Since Penn State University officials announced a trial period of eliminating early-morning classes this month after receiving feedback from students, MSU has been divided on how to address the issue. MSU's undergraduate student government debated the issue at its Academic Assembly meeting. After passing through the policy committee, the issue could be written into a bill and voted on by the assembly next month, Matt Clayson, Academic Assembly chairperson said. Associate registrar Dugald McMillan said new concepts involving course scheduling are decided by the university provost, but 8 a.m.