Macklemore said it best — One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. According to the National Association of Resale Professionals, thrift stores across America have seen a rise in public interest in recent years.
YouTube star and MSU alumnus Tyler Oakley is coming to campus on Feb. 17.
Six teams from MSU have qualified for Student Startup Madness, a digital media start up tournament for college students.
Though Robert L. Green, an MSU alumnus, former professor and former dean of the disbanded College of Urban Development at MSU, recently visited campus to talk about his new book, he said he originally came here "on accident." “I had finished my masters degree in psychology at San Francisco State College,” Green said.
The MSU Union will be unveiling a statue next fall that Michigan State University Union director Tami Khan believes will become as iconic as, Beaumont Tower, Spartan Stadium, and Spartan Statue.
MSU’s Diversity Career fair, the largest spring semester event on campus, is taking place Jan. 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Breslin Center. There will also be a number of more specific career fairs taking place across MSU's campus this semester.
Gov. Rick Snyder delivered his State of the State address last night and, not surprisingly, he began on the nationally recognized issue of the Flint Water Crisis. Amidst protests on the capitol steps, Gov. Snyder expressed his deepest sympathies as well as his sincerest apologies for the events transpiring in Flint and promised the state is doing everything in its power to assure healing.
MSU Police is reporting a case of narcotics possession at Abbot Hall on Jan. 16. MSUPD responded to a complaint of marijuana odor in Abbot Hall and met with residential staff.
The No. 11 MSU men's basketball team (16-3, 3-3 Big Ten) will look to bounce back from back-to-back losses with a matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (11-8, 3-3). Tip-off at Breslin Center is set for 6:30 p.m. and will be televised on Big Ten Network.
During Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State address, activists protested his administration's handling of the water situation in Flint Tuesday.
The MSU basketball team wrapped up their two-game homestand on Tuesday evening, hosting Big Ten opponent Rutgers. The No. 18 Spartans (14-4 overall, 5-2 B1G) defeated the Scarlet Knights (12-6 overall, 3-4 B1G) by a final score of 59-48.
Under heavy scrutiny for the events that have unfolded regarding the Flint water crisis, Gov. Rick Snyder took the stage in front of state representatives and his constituents for his annual State of the State address. Contrary to what some predicted, Snyder did not mention anything about higher education, especially the relationship between declining state support and increasing tuition rates. Here is a brief recap of what Snyder said.
Groups of protesters huddled together on the Capitol steps, trying to keep warm against the cold evening but more concerned with amplifying their irate chants against the state government and Gov. Rick Snyder in particular. Shouts of "Drink the water Snyder!" and "Flint! Flint! Flint!" could be heard among the hundreds of demonstrators around the Capitol grounds, a reference to the ongoing Flint water crisis. As the governor began his State of the State Address, the protesters moved to the side of the steps, facing towards the upper level of the building where the legislative chamber is located.
Senior guard Denzel Valentine is off to a great start this season, as he has recorded two triple-doubles and averages 17.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. In response, Valentine has been named to two prestigious award watch lists.
Recent concerns that East Lansing Police Department is interested in obtaining an armored vehicle have been denied, according to an ELPD statement. "We are cognizant of recent concerns from the public about the militarization of local police," ELPD Lt. Scott Wriggelswoth said in the statement.
In lieu of the MSU men's basketball team being called for 28 fouls in a 77-76 loss to Wisconsin on Sunday, MSU head coach Tom Izzo admitted he hasn't done a good job adjusting to the new foul rules in college basketball.
After being closed a month for renovation preparation, the East Lansing Public Library is now back open to the public. Preparation included moving books and shelves to the south side of the building. Demolition to start improvements began on the north side while a temporary wall separating the north from the south was built.
Gov. Rick Snyder will deliver his annual State of the State address to representatives of the state legislature as well as many Michiganders at home. This year highly volatile issues will supplement the usual pressing concerns of state politics. Here are five issues Gov. Snyder may address.
William "Bill" Beachler, the founder of The Pride Scholarship at MSU, died on Jan. 11 at the age of 70. Beachler was noted as a "consummate servant" among his peers and made the first $1,000 donation to the scholarship.
Add sophomore guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr. to the list of MSU players to miss at least one game this season. Nairn is out indefinitely with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.