Smashed. Bombed. Wasted. Blown out. They all mean pretty much the same thing - drunk. College campuses look similar on weekends.
Taking turns at high speeds while adrenaline rushes through the driver’s body and wind rushes over his or her head. This is how sponsors of MSU’s Formula SAE (Society for Automotive Engineering) Race Team described their experiences on a makeshift track Saturday at Lot 89, the commuter lot. The team wanted to recognize those who make the design and construction of the car possible. “This is a day to show appreciation to the businesses, faculty and parents that help us out,” said Matt Palomaki, team project manager and mechanical engineering senior. Palomaki is one of about 40 MSU students who design, manufacture and race against 135 teams from all over the world every May at the Pontiac Silverdome. “We’ll finish up our final design the first of November, start manufacturing after that and finish by the beginning of May,” Palomaki said. Last year, the team finished 25th overall, but came in second place in a category based on design and marketing.
A dream for an improved International Center is starting to become reality for Delia Koo.The addition of a third floor to the center is set to begin in the coming months and preparations, including building a temporary loading dock, are underway.Last fall, Koo donated an undisclosed amount to fund the project and the MSU Board of Trustees later announced the center’s academic wing will be renamed the Delia Koo International Academic Center.Koo, who received her master’s from MSU in 1954, said the idea originated when the Volunteer English Tutoring Program, which until recently she was coordinator for, needed more space.“It will provide a nice place for all international students and scholars to stop and realize that Michigan State University is interested in helping them.” Koo said.
Norma Guyer, who took careful interest in student activities during her time as the university’s first lady, died of heart-related complications Friday. Guyer, 71, was an involved member and former president of the Faculty Folk organization, a group of spouses of MSU faculty that organizes activities and raises scholarship dollars. Her husband, Gordon Guyer, was MSU president from September 1992 to October 1993. “She never wavered in her interests in the broadest ideals of Michigan State,” Gordon Guyer said.
The MSU women’s swimming and diving team started its season with a loss against Notre Dame on Friday.
Thanks to the members of the state House Appropriations Committee who kept their watches running Thursday.The committee voted 18-11 to revive the repeal of the tuition tax credit, which appeared to die two days earlier in subcommittee.
Minneapolis - Things have been rough for me lately. I took the toughest midterm of my life Friday morning,Then about an hour later, I began an 11-hour Midwest highway trek with my fellow State Newsers to cover the MSU-Minnesota game.Then shortly after the Spartans disappointing 28-19 loss Saturday, I found out my girlfriend didn’t receive the flowers I bought her - so much for a little bit of sweetness on Sweetest Day.
The question, “What does it mean to be human?” will be discussed today in a live nationwide telecast of a conference at Harvard University.
Books may be its business but more room and other departments will make this new store very popular.Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2299 W.
Michigan businesses may not be prepared to protect employees or cope with production loss from bioterrorism scares, a recent study suggests.A survey conducted by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at MSU found 73 percent of Michigan corporations have crisis management teams.
A promising idea, two great actors and a military prison. With any luck, these things would make a truly great movie.
Ohio State showed the MSU field hockey team why it deserves its No. 10 ranking.The Buckeyes made a late-game push, but the No.
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have sparked a lot of debate - and a series of discussions will encourage students to voice their opinions further.The first of three sessions to explore national issues while facilitating discussion about the attacks will be held Tuesday.This all-university symposium will give faculty the opportunity to present information about the topic and allow people to express their opinions afterward.The first symposium, “Responding to Terrorism: Are We At War?
Even with a career night from freshman outside hitter Kim Schram, the No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes proved to be too much for the Spartan volleyball team as they downed MSU 3-1 Saturday at Jenison Field House.The Buckeyes (17-1, 9-1 Big Ten) utilized numerous weapons in the match, led by outside hitter Anne Botica’s 17 kills.Schram led both teams with 20 kills, a career-high, and only committed five errors.
Area police searched Saturday and Sunday for a body that was reportedly seen in the Red Cedar River near Bogue Street. MSU police received a phone call reporting a body floating in the river about 3 a.m.
MSU head coach Ron Mason earned his 900th career win the way he has earned so many others Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena. The top-ranked Spartans (3-0-1 overall, 3-0-1 CCHA) relied on a tested defense and solid goaltending to beat Ferris State 2-0 in front of 6,732 fans. Junior goaltender Ryan Miller made 23 saves and recorded his second shutout of the year to help Mason, already college hockey’s all-time winningest coach, push his career record to 900-371-79.
Minneapolis - The MSU football team went down to the wire in its fourth straight game Saturday, but unlike last weekend, this game ended with 28-19 loss at Minnesota in front of 47,385 fans at the Hubert H.
The film “Amores perros” starts off with an energetic blast of a car chase and crash and keeps that energy going throughout.
MSU is taking its study abroad leadership worldwide. A study abroad conference organized by MSU will focus on quality, cost, safety and diversity of programs.
With just two matches remaining in the first half of the Spartan volleyball team’s conference schedule, they have a chance to issue a major statement. The Spartans face two of the Big Ten’s finest in No.