MSU
Former MSU professor invents solar powered leaf
MSU’s Abram’s Planetarium was shining bright this past Sunday with stars of the United Nations Association.
SPORTS
MSU Club Football team offers one more chance to play the game
They pass by the banks of the Red Cedar daily, sit in on classes and are lost in the shuffle of the daily college grind — they’re a group of athletes unknown to all. This hodgepodge of football players makeup the MSU Club Football team.
FOOTBALL
Fullback Trevon Pendleton's rise from the scout team
Down 14-23 against the University of Michigan with hope starting to fade for the Spartans, senior quarterback Connor Cook hit one of his more unlikely targets for a season-saving play. The Spartans had to score quick to stay in the game and on the first play of their drive Cook hit wide open senior fullback Trevon Pendleton, who took the ball 74-and-a-half yards falling just short of a touchdown according to the referees.
BASKETBALL
Injury-riddled season behind him, Javon Bess focused on improvement
It wasn't too long ago Javon Bess appeared to be on his way to a star studded college basketball career.
FEATURES
Student teaches English as second language to refugees
It has been a busy few years for Marissa Marinello at the Refugee Development Center.
FEATURES
First black woman on COGS e-board looks to inspire
As the first African American women to hold the office of Vice President External Affairs for the Council of Graduate Students, Graduate student Dee Jordan quickly realized how important it is to be the first.
MSU
MSU group to hold open panel to discuss religion in the world
Members of LGBT christian group Q-cross will look to explore the issue of religious faith’s role in modern life at their upcoming panel event entitled “Faith Engaging the World.”
FEATURES
New group for minority women aims to help with professional development
Finding people on campus that have common interests and goals can be difficult for students looking to improve themselves professionally in college.
MICHIGAN
Board of Water and Light announces first of two new solar projects in East Lansing and Lansing
It seemed fitting to have the sun shining Tuesday afternoon as John Kinch, executive director of Michigan Energy Options, took to the podium behind the old Burcham Landfill at Burcham Park. “Do you know the odds of it being sunny this time of year?” Kinch said.
MSU
MSU's Israeli Film Festival offers students unique look into Israeli culture
MSU’s annual Israeli film festival introduces students to works they might not otherwise see, works that tackle adult mental health care, divorce and a wide range of cross culturally relevant issues with uniquely Israeli sensibilities.
MSU
East Lansing Public Library and MSU Libraries team up to create new Muslim book club
Creating mutual understanding between people of different faiths begins at a grassroots level.
BASKETBALL
Freshman Deyonta Davis poised for success at MSU
Deyonta Davis is a MSU freshman who was one of the most highly sought after recruits in the country, winning Mr. Basketball in the state of Michigan before committing to the Spartans.
MICHIGAN
Update: Uncle John's Cider Mill resumes sales
After a "random, routine" sampling by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, it has been discovered that as much as 12,000 gallons of cider from Uncle John's Cider Mill may be contaminated with with Shiga-toxin producing E. Coli.
MSU
At U-M, students campaign for better rec sports facilities, and admin listens
In recent years, University of Michigan students have faced a similar dilemma to those at MSU — having to work out in outdated, cramped intramural facilities.
NEWS
This is a test
Bacon ipsum dolor amet quis dolor pork, tenderloin swine enim shank nisi. Doner in shankle tongue pork belly eu.
FOOTBALL
Cook named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week
MSU starting quarterback Connor Cook had a game for the ages last Saturday against Indiana, setting many career-highs and solidifying himself as one of the best active quarterbacks in college football.
NEWS
Seth Meyers of Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC to visit campus
Seth Meyers, host of the Late Night with Seth Meyers show, will be coming to campus on Friday, Nov. 6.
MICHIGAN
Current East Lansing City Council members give their endorsements
East Lansing City Council elections will take place Nov. 3 with three seats up for vote. There are six candidates and only one incumbent running.
MSU
Indiana game day sees lowest crime stats of the season
The lowest crime incidents of the entire football season at occurred on Saturday, after MSU's rout of Indiana, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing Photo Contest winners announced
The East Lansing Photo Contest winners have been announced.