Coming all the way from Belarus, Alena Pisarchyk never expected wearing a 25-pound suit made of plastic and foam would be part of her educational experience here at MSU.
Students interested in being the next George W. Bush or Al Gore might be interested in one of the newest classes offered at MSU - Political Science 392: Career Decision Making and Practical Tools for Students Interested in Politics. Academic Adviser in the Department of Political Science Jane Miller blended her love for politics and career development into one course.
The MSU women’s tennis team struggled at the three-day Bronco Invitational in Kalamazoo this weekend.
The MSU field hockey team (8-1) claimed two victories over East Coast opponents in the weekend, including an upset of No.
2002 MSU graduate Kelli Zink already is one week into her road to fame after ESPN premiered the reality game show “Beg, Borrow & Deal” on Sept.
Continuing the celebration of the Detroit Red Wings’ Stanley Cup victory, a public viewing of the trophy will take place tomorrow on the ground floor of the state Capitol.
This is in response to Rishi Kundi’s column “American evils forgotten as country remembers Sept.
Detroit - Motor City football fans are used to losing, so Sunday’s 37-31 loss to the Green Bay Packers was nothing new.But Lions fans had another reason to cheer, as the game marked the regular-season debut of the $500-million Ford Field and Detroit’s first regular-season game downtown since 1974.“I love the fact that its down in Detroit,” Mike Emke said of the new facility.
President M. Peter McPherson will deliver his “State of the University” address at 2:30 p.m.
Lansing Twp. - Mateen Cleaves said his trade from Sacramento to Cleveland was nixed last week because of a previously undetected broken bone in his left foot. Cleaves said the fracture doesn’t hurt and he didn’t even realize he was injured until X-rays came back from a Cleveland physical.
“Sweet Baby James” Taylor will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Breslin Center. The concert is part of a tour promoting Taylor’s 14th album, “October Road,” which was released in August. The 54-year-old singer and songwriter is best known for songs such as “Steamroller,” “Walking Man,” “How Sweet It Is” and “Sweet Baby James.” Taylor’s latest album features a variety of music borrowed from his own life experiences and integrates several musical styles.
Looking out into a sea of blue Friday, one might not be able to distinguish between one person and the next.
MSU’s undergraduate student government is still working out the kinks of having new representatives in its assemblies - something that happens every year, ASMSU officials said.ASMSU Student Assembly vice-chairperson for internal affairs Missy Kushlak presented a short lesson on the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order at the first assembly meeting of the year for new representatives.
Jim Hankinson, a 1948 MSU graduate, sat quietly with his wife Ruth during the rededication of the MSU Alumni Chapel as he remembered his personal connection to the building.
I was happy to see the old cartoon “Student Ghetto” by Adam Miller has been returned to us in the form of “Bachelor Party.” As a former MSU student, I always enjoyed that particular comic strip and have missed it during the last few years. I think it is wonderful The State News continues to support local cartoonists as alumni syndicates, even though at times these comic strips may be a little more controversial than the typical “Peanuts” or “Overboard.” Again, thank you for returning one of my favorite cartoonists to The State News and supporting our alumni. Sarah J.
A 25-year-old Allegan man was found dead at an East Lansing hotel on Sunday morning. The man, whose name has not been released, was found face down in a hot tub at the Hampton Inn, 2500 Coolidge Road.
The MSU women’s soccer team (6-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) swept its league-opening weekend, defeating Illinois 2-0 on Friday and Iowa 4-0 on Sunday. Junior goalkeeper Stacy Heller made four saves against both teams, posting her third and fourth shutouts of the season. Against the Fighting Illini (3-5, 0-2), freshman midfielder Erin Konheim scored the game-winner in the 62nd minute by burying a pass from freshman forward Emma Harris. Junior forward Tiffany Laskowski sealed the victory in the 83rd minute, scoring her fourth goal of the season with an assist from senior midfielder Heidi Lutz. Against Iowa (4-3, 0-2), junior defender Andrea Sied scored the first goal of the game in the ninth minute.
With only two days remaining before the Michigan Legislature adjourns for six weeks, deadlines are looming for bills waiting to be passed.The Legislature will meet again after the Nov.
For the second time this month, MSU police are investigating missing property from the Biomedical and Physical Science Building. An MSU employee reported acetic acid stolen from the chemistry department in the building Friday, MSU police Lt.