MICHIGAN
Meet students headed to the March for Science
As the March for Science is slated to take place at the State Capitol this weekend, meet some students looking to raise awareness.
MSU
5 cases closed, 1 ongoing for protesters of Milo event
Five protesters from Milo Yiannopoulos' visit to campus on Dec. 7, 2016, paid civil infraction fines on Wednesday and Thursday, according 54B District Court records.
MSU
Given recent sexual abuse cases, signs of abuse come to forefront
The sexual abuse of children is a problem that plagues communities around the world, though people never expect it to happen in their own communities. Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar is accused of sexually abusing and exploiting children as young as 6 years old, and new allegations continue to come to light.
MICHIGAN
MSU Foundation helps with grants, partnerships for students and staff
The MSU Foundation is a nonprofit organization to help student, faculty and staff through grants and partnerships.
FEATURES
MSU Student Horticulture Association prepares for their annual event, Spring Show Plant Sale
Plants, shrubs, trees or flowers may not be as interesting as they sound. But more than 70 students on campus are a part of the MSU Student Horticulture Association and are interested in horticulture in some way.
FEATURES
MSU student designs exclusive t-shirts for Urban Outfitters
Graphic design senior and illustrator was given the opportunity to recently design exclusive t-shirts for the multinational clothing company Urban Outfitters.
FEATURES
Paintball club gears up for competition in Florida
With his adrenaline pumping and heartbeat racing, social relations and policy junior Kristian Vanderwaerden shoots at his teammate. In any other circumstance, this would be wrong, but practice allows for it.
MICHIGAN
Two years since decriminalization proposal, a look at marijuana in East Lansing
In May 2015, East Lansing voters approved a proposal that limited the city from having or enforcing ordinances that prohibited marijuana use under certain conditions.
MSU
ASMSU election nearly doubles turn out from 2016, three proposals pass
ASMSU’s election results are in, and the numbers show that the student body got out and voted this year.
BASEBALL
Spartans midweek struggles continue after 12-4 blowout loss to U-M
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It's been 28 days since the last time the Spartans won a midweek game. That streak will continue for at least another week.
FEATURES
MSU professor use technology to digitize parts of the ancient world
An MSU professor is setting out to use new technology on old parts of the world. Jon Frey, a professor in the Department of Art, Art History and Design, is working on a project to digitize archaeological sites in Isthmia, Greece.
SOFTBALL
FINAL: Spartan softball falters in the clutch, falls to Michigan, 3-1
The Spartans had their chances, and against an All-American, it’s all the green and white could hope for. But it was too little too late for MSU, as the Alumni Field crowd came to its feet celebrating the Wolverine victory, 3-1.
FEATURES
10 things to do in East Lansing now that warmer weather has arrived
The weather is finally warming up in East Lansing, time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! The warmer weather opens the door for a slew of activities for students and residents to partake in.
FEATURES
Student documentary premieres at Studio C! in Okemos
A group of five students spent the past few months filming, editing and working on a documentary that gives an inside look into the use of social media and cellphones.
MICHIGAN
Four more plaintiffs file against Nassar
Four new plaintiffs are suing ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar on charges of sexual abuse. Three were minors at the time of their alleged abuse.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: MSU basketball next season will be National Champions or bust
The decision by MSU star forward Miles Bridges to stay for another season puts the Spartans as the team to beat in the NCAA. With their overall talent sky high, it’s National Championship or bust for head coach Tom Izzo and this team.
FEATURES
MSU professor premieres documentary
“It is about the phenomenon of being in the moment,” Albers said. “I think being in the moment is something just about everyone experiences, but not at the level that these people do. ... It is about being in that place where everything comes sort of effortlessly and without thought.”
MSU
Five takeaways from the MSU Board of Trustees meeting
MSU’s Board of Trustees met Thursday morning to make decisions from new room and board rates to building renovations. Here are the top five takeaways from the meeting.
FEATURES
MSU Salsa Club welcomes dancers for lessons
“You just show up with energy and a good pair of shoes,” club president Michelle Garcia said.
FEATURES
MSU alumna finds donor for second kidney transplant since 2009
When thinking about her future, two kidney transplants by the age of 37 were not in the cards for MSU alumna Anna Kaschner. After an autoimmune disease called Primary Focal Glomerulosclerosis wrecked her native kidneys, Kaschner remained hopeful for a donor.