MICHIGAN
Scenic routes for running off campus
For runners tired of their regular routes, there are a wide range of routes to be found off campus.
MSU
Sparticipation cancelled, rescheduling possibly in the works
What was supposed to be the MSU’s historically largest Sparticipation was in full swing—students were eating their cookout dinners, obtaining “swag” from RSOs on campus, and music was blaring from the center of Cherry Lane Field. And then, less than half an hour after the much anticipated event began, it was cancelled.
MSU
Women's study lounge a reflection of the past
One hundred years ago, the first-wave feminist movement was pushing for women’s suffrage, and more colleges and universities were allowing women through their doors.
VOLLEYBALL
With students return, it's time to focus on MSU fall athletics
As students flock back onto campus and incoming freshman take in the wonders of MSU’s massive landscape, they might hear a rumbling noise coming from Spartan Stadium or Jenison Fieldhouse. Just as students return to their dorms and houses, the student athletes embark on a new season of fall sports.
MSU
Chinese students reflect on tobacco ban
Chinese international students are embracing the new tobacco-free campus. A 2015 study published in a UK medical journal found that two-thirds of all males in China smoked and that more were picking up the habit as teenagers.
MSU
ASMSU kicks off academic year
Outreach, resources, and advocacy are the three main goals of the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) this year, according to student president of the group and international relations and economics senior, Lorenzo Santavicca.
FOOTBALL
Cook teaches O'Connor to build own brand of leadership
Tyler O’Connor stood poised in his white Nike shirt and green shorts and peered out over the media herd walking towards him — he knew the inevitable was coming. Someone would undoubtedly ask him about Connor Cook.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball sweeps Aztec Invitational, will open at home on Saturday
The MSU volleyball team started off their regular season going undefeated after they traveled to San Diego, Calif. to compete in the San Diego State Aztec Invitational. There, they took part in a round robin style tournament as they faced the University of Denver, Marist College, and host, San Diego State University.
MSU
Sparticipation expected to be largest in MSU history
"Big" is how assistant director of student life in the MSU Department of Student Life Fred Watson described Sparticipation this year.
NEWS
Students flock to Meijer for annual Moonlight Madness event
Thousands of MSU students flocked to Meijer for the annual Moonlight Madness event on Monday. Now in its 14th year, the event has become a popular way for students to pick up any last items they need before classes start, gain exposure to the transportation systems available to them and meet fellow Spartans.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: MSU fans should be glad Spartans are out of the national spotlight
If the spotlight and preseason polls tell anyone anything, it’s that they wouldn’t last two hours — let alone 15 games — as fortune tellers. And if a fan base takes tremendous pride or loathing in its preseason ranking or time in the spotlight, they ought to find another needle to get their high.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU announces changes to hockey schedule
The MSU hockey team announced Monday that their schedule gets a little shakeup as two games are moved around, according to a press release.
MSU
President Simon participates in move-in tradition
As the students returned to campus, the residence halls and parking lots filled with family, friends and faculty among the faces in the crowd was MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon.
BASKETBALL
Former MSU star Appling arrested for third time in four months
Former MSU basketball point guard Keith Appling arrested Sunday night in Detroit, marking the third time he has been arrested in four months.
FOOTBALL
MSU football names 2016 team captains
MSU football announced Thursday following the last practice of preseason camp, fifth year senior quarterback Tyler O'Connor, fifth year senior linebacker Riley Bullough and fifth year senior defensive back Demetrious Cox will be captains for the 2016 season.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans ranked seventh in Big Ten preseason poll
The MSU volleyball team held it's annual media day press conference Monday and shortly after the Big Ten released a poll which ranked the Spartans seventh in its first preseason conference poll, according to the MSU Athletic Department.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio names O'Connor as starting QB for season opener
With just 11 days until kickoff of the 2016 football season, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media Monday afternoon during preseason camp and named fifth year senior quarterback Tyler O’Connor as the starter for week one of the regular season against Furman.
FOOTBALL
MSU ranked No. 12 in AP Preseason Poll
MSU football checks in at No. 12 in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, marking the third straight season the Spartans have garnered a spot inside the AP’s top 15 and the fifth time under Mark Dantonio that MSU has started the season in the AP Top 25.
MICHIGAN
Trump talks manufacturing jobs, economy at local rally
DIMONDALE, Mich.---The music selection at political rallies is always so noticeably pointed.
MICHIGAN
Trump to give campaign speech nearby on Friday
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump will be coming near Lansing for a campaign speech on Friday, according to a campaign schedule. The event will be in Dimondale, Mich., about 20 minutes away, and will take place at The Summit Sports and Ice Complex. The event will begin at 2 p.m. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is currently 10 points ahead of Trump, according to the latest WXYZ-TV/Detroit Free Press poll released Aug.