MICHIGAN
MSUFCU breaks ground on new headquarters building
MSU Federal Credit Union has broken ground for the second building on the northern headquarter campus.
FOOTBALL
Athletic Director Mark Hollis honored by National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
MSU athletic director Mark Hollis has been named the recipient of the John L. Toner award, presented annually by the The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.
MSU
MSU Board of Trustees meets to discuss tuition hike, smoking ban
Two major votes will be taken by the MSU Board of Trustees at their June 17 meeting that will effect students for years to come.
NEWS
Armed robbery in Okemos possibly tied to medical marijuana
Meridian Township Police are investigating an armed robbery which took place the evening of of June 11 at the 1600 Block of Pebblestone in Okemos. According to a police report, at approximately 8:20 p.m., the two men living in the residence realized that two subjects had entered the home.
NEWS
Ex-boyfriend assaults student in dorm room
A female MSU student was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend on June 8 in her South Wonders Hall dorm room, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
ICE HOCKEY
Former MSU hockey player Duncan Keith named MVP of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman and former MSU hockey player Duncan Keith has won the Conn Smythe trophy as the MVP of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Keith scored a goal in Monday's series clinching 2-0 victory as the Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4 games to 2 in the best of seven series in the Stanley Cup Finals.
NEWS
Annual Lansing fishing festival encourages residents to enjoy nature
The 2015 Grand American fish rodeo outdoor festival brings fishing's lovers together in the fishing tournament.
MICHIGAN
Abbot Road construction project will begin next week
Next Monday will see the start of a major construction project on Abbot Road, between East Saginaw Street and Burcham Drive, according to an East Lansing Police Department statement. Construction will occur mainly at night, between 8 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Lawyers release statement on behalf of softball head coach
In the midst of an investigation into softball assistant coach Jessica Bograkos and the program as a whole, a statement has now come on behalf of head coach Jacquie Joseph from her attorney Shirlee Bobryk’s of White, Schneider, Young & Chiodini. The statement opens with Bobryk stating that she would like to respond to the allegations made by former softball player Alyssa McBride that she was targeted with pitches after stating she wished she had played at another school due to the amount of losing she endured in her time at MSU. The bulk of the statement consists of two quotes from Joseph: "I have devoted my past 22 years as MSU head softball coach to guiding and mentoring student-athletes in the type of ideals, values and skills necessary to achieve success on the field, in their careers, and throughout their lives," the statement read.
MICHIGAN
E.L. residents raise concerns about Harrison Road construction project
Construction for the project taking place across Harrison Road from Breslin Center parking lots is slated to begin in August, but not without controversy.
FOOTBALL
Mark Dantonio entertains as grand marshal of the Quicken Loans 400
In typical fashion, head football coach and grand marshal of the Quicken Loans 400 Mark Dantonio commanded "start your engines" to the drivers in his calm monotone voice. Despite the calm nature of his voice you could see the excitement in his face which showcases a rare smile.
MICHIGAN
Week in Review: June 12
The top stories from the week ending on June 12. MSU Softball player, Alyssa McBride, who just wrapped up her senior season, raised allegations against assistant coach Jessica Bograkos.
SPORTS
UPDATE: MSU Track and Field finish NCAA Championships
The men and women's track and field teams are representing MSU admirably in the NCAA championships thus far. Sophomore Tim Ehrhardt moved five spaces in the standings from 10th to fifth earning All-American honors in the decathlon. Senior Leah O'Connor qualified for the championship finishing sixth overall and winning heat one of the 3,000m steeplechase with a time of 9:55.58.
MICHIGAN
Witnesses testify in alleged Spartan Village assault case
Three important witnesses testified for the second time in 13 days about the alleged attack 19-year-old MSU student Ryah Kelly received at the hands of five Detroit women during the early morning hours of March 6, 2015. Defendants
SOFTBALL
MSU Softball player raises allegations against assistant coach
After a disappointing season in which the MSU softball team finished 19-36, you would have thought things couldn't get much worse.
NEWS
River City MRKT brings together local artists, crafters
A new market, called River City MRKT, brought local artists and designers together in Lansing to share their craft.
MICHIGAN
Trowbridge Village redevelopment on schedule for August completion
If you spend any time on Trowbridge Road, you may have noticed an extensive amount of construction at that area. The construction is the redevelopment of Trowbridge Village, which is expected to be finished by August, Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey said
NEWS
Tim Ehrhardt places fifth at 2015 NCAA Track Nationals
Sophomore MSU track athlete Tim Ehrhardt earned All-American status in the men's decathlon with a fifth place finish at the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.
SOCCER
MSU History professor studies low Women's World Cup coverage
Team USA began its 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Australia Monday night, but overall excitement level for the cup was not nearly as high as it was for the men’s world cup just last summer.
MICHIGAN
(SCENE) Metrospace and MSU Department of Art partnership approved
An operating agreement between MSU’s Department of Art, Art History and Design and (SCENE) Metrospace was recently approved by the East Lansing City Council.