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MSU

Students cant find new building

One of the newest buildings on campus would be a sight to see for students and faculty - if it were easier to find.Since it was opened in April, the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building features many amenities, such as an atrium, state-of-the-art equipment and new furniture - if only students could find it easier.“The map I had, it wasn’t on there,” said engineering sophomore Brittney Mcgraw.

ICE HOCKEY

Empty net

Ryan Miller was back in his hometown of East Lansing Tuesday after spending the previous day in Buffalo - the city he hopes to call his hockey home in the near future. The 22-year-old star goaltender met with local media Tuesday to explain his decision to forgo his senior season at MSU in favor of professional hockey.

COMMENTARY

Equal aid

The Michigan Merit Award scholarship program is a worthwhile venture, but it might not be benefiting those who really need it. With the program, students who pass the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test or score in the top 25 percent on the SAT or the ACT are awarded $2,500 toward college expenses. But the scholarships are doled out without any consideration for financial need.

MICHIGAN

Students ponder book buying options

As students wait in line to purchase books this week, they are debating the convenience of buying books online versus the traditional way of taking them off the shelf. For dietetics senior Karina Forberger, buying online was more about convenience than prices.

FEATURES

South African rockers find success with American debut

Seether is definitely a band to keep your eye on. Formerly known as Saron Gas and hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Seether is taking a big step forward by releasing its American debut “Disclaimer.” Its blend of emotional hard rock and soft melodies is sure to strike a chord with the American population.

FOOTBALL

Punter takes hobby to new heights

From Cougar to Spartan, Jason Daily has made the transition from junior college standout to Big Ten starter.But growing up in Santa Clarita, Calif., the 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior punter never imagined football would be his ticket to success.

NEWS

In awe of Shaw

Emily Young says she has the distinction of being the first person to use the hot tubs in West Shaw Hall - and she’s proud of it. The criminal justice senior defended the tubs from those who question how sanitary they are.

COMMENTARY

Youre American, so act like it

Hell yeah, America! Yes, this is another column contradicting the patriotism of U.S. citizens. But I’m not going to tell you to get out there and vote or clean up highways or work with the elderly.

COMMENTARY

Pipe dreams

MSU hockey fans aren’t going to be experiencing the high life they’ve been used to the past few seasons - “Miller Time” is over. Ryan Miller has added his name to a growing list of Spartan standouts going pro before completing in their senior seasons. The goaltender agreed Monday to a two-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres, forgoing his senior year of eligibility with the green-and-white icers. While fans might be sad not to see Miller manning the net as the Spartans try for a shot at the national championship this season, the All-American had a spectacular MSU career and is ready for his next challenge. Although he had been quiet about his plans prior to Monday’s contract, Miller was seen wearing red, white and blue pads - the team colors of the Rochester Americans - at Munn Ice Arena during practice last week. Miller is expected to start in the net for the Americans, Buffalo’s top minor-league affiliate.

NEWS

Program to study black experience

Walter Sistrunk made his preparations to leave MSU. That was until MSU’s pioneer doctoral program in African-American and African studies, new this semester, beckoned him to stay. “These are the kinds of programs people are hungry for,” the doctoral student said.