MSU students interested in running with bulls in Pamplona, watching the change of the guard in London or riding giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands have another chance this semester to learn about it from people who already have. The second MSU Study Abroad Fair of the year will be held Wednesday.
In response to pressure from Michigan’s two U.S. senators, the U.S. Customs Service announced Thursday that it supports a reverse inspection program along the northern border and southeast Michigan as a way to alleviate cross-border congestion and security concerns.
When the religious right tries to bring the Ten Commandments into public schools, two vivid images appear in my mind: Charlton Heston and Sunday school.
Picking up the newspaper has not brought the best of news for MSU students the past two weeks. Broken tuition guarantees and the departure of football player T.J.
MSU reported more liquor-related arrests in 2000 than any other college nationwide.The university topped alcohol arrests with 852, and was also one of five public institutions which reported more than 125 drug arrests.A report released by the Department of Education said drug arrests increased 10.2 percent in 2000 and liquor related arrests increased by 4.2 percent.In 2000, 156 drug law violations were reported at MSU, compared with 133 in 1999.
MSU’s wrestling team suffered back-to-back losses this weekend at Jenison Field House.The Spartans (3-5 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) lost to No.
To the jerk driving a silver Dodge minivan waiting to turn right behind me onto Grand River Avenue from Abbott Road around 11:45 a.m.
Here’s a quick rundown of potential candidates to replace MSU head hockey coach Ron Mason, who will be named athletics director next month:George Gwozdecky, Denver head coachGwozdecky was an assistant under Mason in the 1980s.
In regard to the person who appeared on stage at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day program (“Emcee’s response was inappropriate,” SN 1/24), it is the view of many that white privilege was invoked at that time, and that little respect was given to King, the audience, the participants and to organizers of the program.
A local teen talk radio and TV show has captured the attention of the first lady of MSU football.Sheila Williams, who is married to football head coach Bobby Williams, does public service announcements for the show on WQHH (96.5-FM) and local cable urging the community to watch and participate in the show’s success.“Teens Talk Teens Listen,” originally developed by Pastor Viol Trice of The Word Church, 2710 W.
It’s good to know MSU will reap in a few benefits in light of economic heartaches. University officials announced Thursday that MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory will receive a 50 percent funding increase for the next five years.
The verdict of Roe v. Wade gave the right to define the beginning of human life to the individual. Leaders and citizens of the United States through history have worked to uphold the inalienable rights of every individual, particularly the vulnerable and the undervalued.
Lansing - Dr. Peggy Roth’s time in the United Kingdom was anything but a vacation - instead, it was filled with biohazard bags and disinfectant.
MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason will announce today that he’ll become the university’s 16th athletics director, ending a 23-year tenure at the helm of the hockey program.
Students and area residents ditched hats and gloves this weekend for sandals and T-shirts as temperatures averaged about 50 degrees, almost 25 degrees above what’s normal for Mid-Michigan in January. Sarah Johnson, an education sophomore, took advantage of the weather by running. “I can’t believe how nice it is, it even smells like spring,” said Johnson, who was motivated by the Beatles “Here Comes the Sun.” “I have a gym membership but it’s too nice out.” Area residents will have at least one more day of unseasonably warm temps before having to face the reality of winter again, officials say. Monday should see 50-degree temps again, said John Kowaleski, meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Grand Rapids office.
Behind swarming defense and greedy fingers, the Spartan women’s basketball team downed Northwestern 75-58 Sunday at Breslin Center.Junior forward Syreeta Bromfield’s monster second-half broke the game open for the Spartans (13-7 overall, 2-6 Big Ten) and accounted for 15 of her game-high 22 points.Freshman guard Kristyin Haynie added 12 points, and freshman forward Joy Johnson chipped in 11.The Wildcats got a team-high 15 points from guard Samantha McComb.The Spartan defense gave Northwestern fits all afternoon, forcing the Wildcats into 25 turnovers.
MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason is the university’s choice to become the next athletics director, officials said Saturday. Mason, in his 23rd year at MSU, is college hockey’s winningest head coach. For continued updates on this story, check back with www.statenews.com.
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will recommend Spartan hockey head coach Ron Mason to become the university’s next athletics director at a Monday morning press conference. University officials made the announcement Saturday night while Mason’s team was playing Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena.
MSU’s home dominance continued Saturday with a 5-1 win over No. 14 Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena. Behind a hat trick by junior left wing Brian Maloney and three assists by junior defenseman John-Michael Liles, the Spartans extended their school-record home unbeaten streak to 32 games (29-0-3) and are 35-2-2 all-time at home versus the Buckeyes. Fifth-ranked MSU (19-5-3 overall, 14-4-2 CCHA) won Friday’s series opener 3-1.
MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason is expected to leave behind an impressive record on the ice to accept the post of MSU athletics director.