Money for U stuck in House
MSU students are still waiting to find out whether they will be recipients of $164 in tuition refunds as a result of repealing the tuition tax credit. Lawmakers were expected to address repealing the credit last week, which was aimed at keeping tuition down.
Early Warning
As bioterrorism becomes more of a threat in the United States, city and state governments need to have a better system to detect and prevent threats and outbreaks of deadly diseases.
DJ collects 4,700 pounds of food
After five days of camping out in the new parking structure above Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert St., Guido from WWDX (92.1-FM) came down Friday morning, having collected 4,700 pounds of food and about 900 pounds of clothing for the American Red Cross.He endured some heavy weather and an occasional nighttime drunk, but was still going strong Friday morning.On Wednesday, the storms brought nasty weather for a while.“You couldn’t even see across the way there to the colorful ramp,” he said, pointing across the street.
New big guns hyped at Media Day
Chicago - Things were slightly different for MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo at Big Ten Conference Basketball Media Day this year. For the past four years, the Spartans have been the team opposing coaches have commended.
Rest for the weary
Having to cope with any type of tragedy is not the best feeling in the world, but when there are people dedicated to helping others cope with traumatic experiences, there is a feeling of gratefulness and relief. Following the recent terrorist attacks, many lives were altered and the need for relief substantially increased.
Tour reveals area ghost stories
Lansing - The night was still, except for howling dogs in the distance. Old houses built in the 1800s lined the streets as people began a haunted walking tour in the oldest neighborhood in the city.
Asian Americans inform U with weekend events
At their 10th annual conference, members of the Asian Pacific American Student Organization educated and entertained students about the significance of understanding their culture.The event, APA for R.E.A.L.
Spartans keep winning by sweeping Purdue 3-0
The Spartans rallied from a late four-point deficit in game three against Purdue to close out the Boilermakers in a 3-0 sweep at Jenison Field House on Friday.The Spartans (13-6, 6-6 Big Ten) dominated games one and two before Purdue (3-17, 1-11) grabbed its first clear control of the match in game three.But MSU rallied from trailing 27-23, to run five straight off the Boilermakers, and downed them 32-30.“We were a little flat in the third game, but I thought Purdue really raised their game and played hard,” Spartan head coach Chuck Erbe said.
No. 6 field hockey team wins first Big Ten title in its history
MSU’s field hockey team is enjoying its first Big Ten title, after beating No. 16 Iowa 2-1 on Friday.
DCL creates, hosts trial competition
On March 17, Shaun Holmes was accused of shooting Lindsey Matthews at Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub in the city of Red Cedar.
Dortchs broken leg shuts him down for season
Madison, Wis. - The MSU football team rallied behind another fallen Spartan soldier Saturday as it beat Wisconsin 42-28 at Camp Randall Stadium. A season-ending injury stung sophomore cornerback Tyrell Dortch when he broke his leg in the second quarter. After doctors reset his leg in the field, Dortch was taken to the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, where he underwent surgery.
For the folks who stole my cell phone - crime just doesnt pay
A couple weeks ago, I noticed that my cell phone was missing. I didn’t think too much of it at first, as I’m notorious for losing things - pencils, money, train of thought - nothing is safe from my lack of organization.A couple days later, it dawned on me that despite my clumsiness with my personal property, I’m usually a bit more careful with devices and items that generally cost as much as my entire usable paycheck.So after a day of retracing my steps, and a careful search of drawers, boxes and pants, I concluded that my phone was lost.
Meridan Mall hosts Honors College pumpkin competition
Okemos - When it was said and done, three Honors College students remained amid the mountain of pumpkin innards and paint supplies. Nearly 50 Honors College students came to Meridian Mall Saturday all with the idea of winning best overall pumpkin in the college’s first carving and painting contest.
Country needs to maintain its values
Taking advantage of the redundant and obsolete U.S. immigration system, thousands of illegal immigrants have seeped into the lifeline of this country.
How do they win with injury after injury?
Madison, Wis. - MSU defensive secondary coach Troy Douglass taught a tailback to play cornerback in two weeks. But when Douglass asked head coach Bobby Williams if sophomore tailback Tyrell Dortch could help mend the broken ankles in the secondary, he had no clue Dortch would need to be mended himself after Saturday’s 42-28 win over Wisconsin.
Spartans bury Badgers 42-28
Madison, Wisc. - A starter’s leg broke, but MSU’s spirit held firm, as the Spartans rolled to an erratic 42-28 victory at Wisconsin on Saturday. Sophomore cornerback Tyrell Dortch suffered the injury to his right leg while covering Badger wide receiver Lee Evans, who caught a 30-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jim Sorgi to give Wisconsin a 14-7 with about seven minutes remaining in the first half.
Sharp seeks to add student perspective to city council meetings
This is the last in a series of articles profiling the four candidates for East Lansing City Council. Bill Sharp has seen a lot of projects come to fruition during his eight years on council, but he says he still has work left to do. Sharp, a retired insurance company manager and an incumbent councilmember, is running in the Nov.
Nebraska-Omaha series first road test for Spartans
Sophomore center Tim Hearon knows exactly what MSU is heading into this weekend. For two years, Hearon played junior hockey in Omaha, Neb.
Genocide not an appropriate analogy
The comparison of abortion to genocide is outrageous and completely inappropriate. Of course it is true that both genocide and abortion are graphically disturbing to witness, but are two completely unrelated controversies. Are these activists trying to achieve more support in the battle against abortion or are they just trying to stir controversy and start skirmishes with no goal in mind?