Students attend CreativeCollaboration to connect with others
When neuroscience freshman Keilyn Broussard woke up on Sept. 10, she had some expectations for the day, she said. Those expectations were that she would be exposed to art, have the chance to get food and that she would have the chance to make friends, she said. Her plan for meeting all of these expectations was to go to the third annual CreativeCollaboration at the Wharton Center, held from noon to 4 p.m.
Milo Yiannopoulos tickets on sale for students and faculty
Tickets for journalist and conservative speaker Milo Yiannopoulos’ Dec 7 appearance at MSU are now available on Eventbrite.com. Yiannopoulos, currently tech editor at Breitbart News, has become a controversial figure among many for his views on feminism, free speech and campus culture.
How MSU Career Services is helping to ease the stress of selecting a major
When college students enter their freshman year, some know what they want to major in and what career they want to pursue. Some, not so much.
MSU uses tough fight with Furman, early bye week to prepare for 11 straight games
This Saturday night at 7:30, the No. 12 MSU football team will take on the No.18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, Ind. for the 78th time. MSU head coach Mark Dantonio and Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly have both their teams prepared for battle, ready to carry on tone of the oldest rivalries in NCAA history.
East Lansing City Council looks to work on student issues
East Lansing’s city council will have its first meeting of the school year at 7 p.m. tonight. From development to city government finances, here are some issues to watch this semester.
Lansing Pinball League has cold beer and college professors
MSU students, professors, and alumni compete in a pinball league in Lansing.
MSU baseball hires Roof as student assistant coach
The MSU baseball team and head coach Jake Boss announced earlier this week that former Spartan Jonathan Roof will be joining the coaching staff, according to a press release. Roof, who played for the team from 2008-2010, will be a student assistant coach for the Spartans. During his time as a player, Roof had amassed impressive accolades throughout his career.
MSU women's cross country looks to return to national stage
The MSU women’s cross country team opened their season on Sept. 2, at the Jeff Drenth Memorial at Central Michigan University. The Spartans won the meet with 23 points, and are back on track to chase their second national championship in three years.
COLUMN: MSU bye week beneficial now, but could be Spartans downfall
A bye week is a time for teams to recover from their wounds and injuries before facing yet another grueling stretch on the gridiron.
No. 22 Spartans to host Notre Dame in Spartan Classic
The MSU volleyball team will conclude their non-conference season when they host one last tournament, the Spartan Classic, Sept.
MSU and Notre Dame: a quiet rivalry, faded but not lost on fans
Of the caveats needed to create a rivalry, usually chief among them is a fanatical dislike which lingers on full-fledged hate.
New kosher deli opens inside MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center
A new kosher deli, The Charles Street Deli, opened its doors inside the Hillel Jewish Student Center at 360 Charles Street on Monday. The deli is now available to Jewish students of the Hillel, Executive Director of the Hillel Cindy Hughey said.
Number of women in STEM increases at MSU
The number of women enrolled in MSU’s College of Engineering reach 21 percent this year, up from 18 percent last year. This increase is part of an ongoing trend at MSU and other universities of more women showing interest in STEM fields. MSU Women in Engineering Director of Student Success Judy Cordes called this trend “fantastic”.
Newly-introduced senate bill would change first MIP offense
A bill that would reclassify the first minor in possession, or MIP, offense by an underage individual from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction passed the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee unanimously on Tuesday. Senate Bill 332, if enacted, would remove the possibility of jail time for first-time offenders, instead conferring a $100 fine. The bill was passed near-unanimously by the state Senate in March.
According to a report, MSU water is safe despite concerns
As students adjust to campus life this fall, the safety of MSU’s water can be a concern. Recently, a water quality report confirmed that MSU water is safe, despite student concerns.
New app connects students on campus
Finding friends can be a struggle for new students at a university as large as MSU, but an app developed by professional writing senior Zoe Zappitell has come along to help with that problem. Zappitell, president of the Women in Entrepreneurship student group, wanted to develop an app that would help students connect with each other, so she created the event-based app Conecter that helps students find people on campus who share their interests.
Voter registration drive today in Case Hall
Tonight, Wednesday September 14th, at 7pm in the James Madison Library, MSU students are hosting a voter registration drive.
City Council delays vote on Tin Can entertainment license
East Lansing City Council delayed approving an entertainment license brought forward by The Tin Can Bar at last night's meeting. The license for the newly-opened bar, located at 313 E. Grand River Ave., was listed on the consent agenda on the meeting agenda.
MSU falls to No. 82 in national universities U.S. News and World Report ranking
MSU is ranked No. 82 among best national universities and No. 33 in public national universities, according to a ranking by U.S. News and World Report.