MSU
Grief policy still in limbo, pending committee approval
Currently there is no university-wide grief absence policy. This might change if University Council’s recommendations are heeded.
MICHIGAN
Fate of Bailey Community Center building still undecided
About 45 East Lansing residents convened Monday to discuss a single question — “What do you most want representatives of the city to think about as they plan for the future of the Bailey Community Center?”
BASEBALL
Former Spartan and Detroit Tiger Kirk Gibson diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Former MSU and Detroit Tigers great 57-year-old Kirk Gibson has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
MSU
MSU employee accused of embezzling more than $100,000
A former MSU employee was charged with embezzling upwards of $100,000 and could stand trail next month.
MICHIGAN
Meng Long Li declines plea deal in retrial
After the jury failed to reach a verdict in his original trial, Meng Long Li declined a plea deal Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Court Building at the Ingham County Courthouse.
MSU
Students raise money for Nepalese quake victims at the Rock
MSU students in support of victims of the earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday converged at the Rock on campus today to show support and raise money for those suffering in its aftermath.
SPORTS
Women's golf team misses NCAA tournament for the first time in 17 seasons
The field of 72 teams participating in the NCAA Women's Golf Tournament was announced last night on the Golf Channel, and for the first time in 17 years the field did not include Michigan State. MSU was left out despite a fourth place finish at the Big Ten Championship last weekend, and a jump to 57th in the Golfweek national rankings. Fifth year senior Lindsey McPherson had a career weekend at the Big Ten Championship, placing fifth at Fort Golf Resort in Indianapolis, Ind.
FOOTBALL
Former cornerback Trae Waynes could be taken as high as No. 7 according to new mock drafts
Mike Zimmer strolled along the indoor practice fields at the Duffy Daughtery building this past March during MSU's pro day, with a keen eye on Trae Waynes, who participated in position drills in front of multiple NFL general managers and scouts. Zimmer, the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings, was one of three sideline generals who arrived to East Lansing to catch a glimpse of the available talent in April 30 draft in Chicago. Waynes, longly considered to be the top cornerback on the board, could be taken as high as No.
SPORTS
Men's golf finishes 9th in Big Ten tournament
The men’s golf team wrapped up a tough season by finishing 9th overall in the Big Ten Tournament this past weekend.
MICHIGAN
Off-duty MSU PD sergeant saves stranded motorist
Even when off-duty, MSU police sergeant Maureen Kennedy is devoted to protecting and serving the community. On Sunday April 26, at around 9 p.m., Kennedy was driving along I96 east of Okemos Road when she spotted a driver she suspected of being impaired.
COMMENTARY
LETTER: Restaurants should work to become greener
A few weeks ago, I came upon a very sudden epiphany that the restaurant I was working at, a place where I have spent my entire college career, is throwing away colossal amounts of materials that could easily be recycled. After coming to this realization, I decided to embark on mission to find out what other restaurants in the area where doing with their waste.
COMMENTARY
Coming to MSU was the best decision I could have made
Like many who are going through their last week of classes, soon I will be an MSU alum.
MICHIGAN
Fraternity catches masked prowler on grounds
Members of Psi Upsilon weren’t sure what to make of the Jason Voorhees-masked man spotted prowling the fraternity’s premises in the early morning hours numerous times over the course of several weeks.
MSU
How the order is chosen for students to schedule classes
With April comes the battle for the perfect schedule as scheduled enrollment slowly begins to open for select students across campus.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Program records set in multiple sports this year
Men's basketball and football weren't the only programs that their players go far last fall and this spring.
MSU
Hammocking ban to be discussed
The language of the ordinance states, “No person shall break or cut branches ... or otherwise damage or mutilate any tree.”
SPORTS
Spartan pros have performed well in the playoffs
The Spartan brass has gotten used to seeing MSU athletes perform in the prime time over the last few years.
BASEBALL
Baseball cruises through difficult part of schedule
Continuing with the recent trend, the MSU baseball team (25-17 overall, 9-6 Big Ten) put together another strong weekend.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: With coaching job security, all coaches should be held to the same standard
By Geoff Preston gpreston@statenews.com The hot seat. It's something that coaches at the helm of revenue sports know all too well.
FEATURES
Local bands look to branch out with help of record store
The room was tiny, but you couldn’t tell from the amount of energy exuding from the crowd.