MICHIGAN
Park District is dead, buildings still coming down
The current iteration of the Park District project is dead.
MEN'S SOCCER
The Barone Bunch: How four brothers all ended up with MSU men's soccer
The Brady Bunch lived in a four bedroom, two bathroom house in Los Angeles for five seasons in the early 1970s. While the Barone family may not have seven fictional children and a major television network to show the ins-and-outs of their entire life, they do have four children that have all made it to one place: MSU soccer.
MICHIGAN
Workers rally in Lansing against collective bargaining changes
Several speakers from UAW Local 6000 urged the commission not to pass the proposals. But the Michigan Civil Service Commission voted for controlling and limiting the ability to bargain for various job protections.
FOOTBALL
For the Bulloughs and the Allens, Notre Dame rivalry is a family affair
To Byron Bullough and Brian Allen, MSU’s rivalry with Notre Dame is more than just a game. For them, it’s an opportunity to reflect upon their childhood and their roots. MSU will take on the Fighting Irish this Saturday under the lights on the national stage for the first time this season. It will be the last time these two foes will face each other in the regular season until 2026.
MICHIGAN
ASMSU hosts East Lansing City Council debate
The three candidates for East Lansing City Council took part in a debate hosted by the Associated Students of MSU Wednesday evening.
MSU
Students discuss decision-making, rankings' role in choosing school
Students reflect on college rankings.
FOOTBALL
Ex-MSU football players waive preliminary exam
The three former MSU football players accused of sexual assualting a woman on MSU’s campus in January, waived their preliminary examination Thursday morning, bounding the charges over to Ingham County Circuit Court, court documents reveal.
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Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy updated by Title IX office
MSU's Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, or RVSM, policy was updated last month by MSU's Title IX office.
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The Wharton Center gets an artsy rebrand
In an effort to refine its mission and statement, the center's brand is getting a makeover.
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MSU employees not affected by Equifax data breach
There was no breach of MSU employee information in Equifax data breach according to MSU spokesperson Jason Cody.
NEWS
Philanthropy at MSU inspires STARR scholars to pay it forward
MSU has raised $1.5 billion in its Empower Extraordinary campaign.
COMMENTARY
Column: Football faces first 'test' of season in Notre Dame
If Division I collegiate football — between the sponsorships, money and national attention — was anything like school, so far, the Spartans are passing with flying colors.
FEATURES
King of Late Night Jay Leno books the Wharton Center for rare performance
Critically acclaimed late night talk show host and stand-up comedian Jay Leno will be performing live at the Wharton Center on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
FEATURES
Sightings of cockroaches in residence hall lead to questions of potential infestation
Freshman Meagan Wozny received a surprise, just a few short weeks after moving into her MSU dormitory.
FEATURES
Lansing City Council approves ordinance cap on medical marijuana dispensaries in the area
On Thursday night, the Lansing City Council approved a city ordinance to put a cap on the number of medical marijuana dispensaries allowed in the city.
FEATURES
'No chance in hell' Aaron Stephens in pursuit of City Council
“Political newcomer” seems to be an unfavorable description for Aaron Stephens, though it is appropriate in all technicality. The vantage point most of the voting public has, he’s a kid. Just 21 and fighting for a spot in one the state’s most politically active cities.
MICHIGAN
Welcome Week, football games are busiest party days for ELPD
East Lansing Police Department Interim Captain Steve Gonzalez said their department staffs up every year for the increase of parties and social activity throughout neighborhoods during the fall welcome week.
MICHIGAN
How much pizza can one college town handle?
In the state of Michigan, there are slightly more than two pizza stores for every 10,000 people. The City of East Lansing surpasses that line with 16 pizza restaurants alone. That’s one pizza restaurant for every square mile in East Lansing.
MICHIGAN
MSU chapters of Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities no longer on campus
Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon have had their charters revoked by their national headquarters.
MICHIGAN
MSU Grand Rapids Research Center opens, DeVos speaks
The ribbon-cutting ceremony has been politicized in recent weeks by the decision to invite U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to speak at the ceremony, drawing criticism and a petition from the researchers associated with the building.