FEATURES
Resources for STI, pregnancy help
MSU Safe Place, located in Room G60 at 219 Wilson Road, offers resources for students suffering in the context of an abusive relationship.
MICHIGAN
City council candidate Steve Ross discusses election bid
After working in the background of several major elections, East Lansing resident Steve Ross is starting a campaign of his own.
COMMENTARY
Sex doesn't have to mean marriage, but it should mean something
By Cameron Macko cmacko@statenews.com I've quickly developed a reputation among The State News as being the one conservative and naturally I would have conservative opinions concerning sex and relationships. For this reason over my first year at MSU I've been put into an environment where I've seen sex treated as something almost meaningless, especially here where we've been voted the number on school to get laid at by fiestafrog.com.
COMMENTARY
Take a break by breaking from your monotonous routine
In the thick of the semester, it’s easy, and often beneficial, to develop a strict routine. However, with a repetitive schedule comes an eventual monotonous lifestyle.
MSU
Graduation rates on the rise for MSU
Since many college students do not complete their coursework in four years, tracking graduation rates at MSU can be difficult for administration.
NEWS
Where to take your parents for a pre- or post-graduation dinner
When deciding where to take your family out to eat after graduation, you’ll think of HopCat , Peppino’s , and the Peanut Barrel . But if you want to escape the chaos that will be everybody and their mother (literally) trying to get a table, try these yummy restaurants outside of the downtown East Lansing area. Bravo!
FEATURES
Week of events: April 13-18
With only three weeks left before finals, students might be looking for a way to blow off some steam. Here are some events happening on campus during the week of April 13 to 18.
FEATURES
A guide to music festivals in the Mitten
It’s the season of music festivals. In just a few short weeks, most events throughout the state and country will take place, and some already have.
NEWS
Urban Dreams MSU Grammys a chance for students to showcase talents
The Grammys has been a tradition of the MSU black community for the past nine years. This year's theme was "The Blackout," and all attendees were requested to wear all black clothing to the event.
MSU
Colony of bees placed in Bailey Urban Farm, to be used for educational purposes
A new colony of bees have been placed in Brody Neighborhood.
SOFTBALL
Softball swept by Ohio State over the weekend, losing streak is now at seven games
By Troy Jefferson Tjefferson@statenews.com It was a forgettable weekend for the softball team, who extended its losing streak to seven games on Sunday afternoon.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball tops Northwestern 14-3
The baseball team cruised to a 10-2 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats in the third game of a three game series on a beautiful sunny spring day in East Lansing in front of 1,305 fans on Sunday afternoon.
BASKETBALL
MSU basketball report card
This season could be regarded as Izzo's best coaching job, and for good reason.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball gains many lessons from Crosstown Showdown
Despite not getting the desired result in the ninth annual Crosstown Showdown, the men's baseball team gained plenty from their exhibition game against the Lansing Lugnuts, the Toronto Blue Jays Class A minor league affiliate. The Spartans were able to get 19 different players involved in the showdown, many players who were getting some experience at a time in the year when they wouldn't be seeing much playing time. Junior infielder Justin Hovis got his first experience as a pitcher since coming to MSU.
FEATURES
Sigma Pi hosts bubble soccer tournament for suicide prevention
This weekend, Greek students charged at each other inside of giant inflatable bubbles.
FEATURES
Designing awareness
Two MSU students organized a fashion show to tell the stories of sexual assault survivors through the mediums of clothing and fashion.
FEATURES
Black students recognized for their activism, leadership in annual pageant
On Friday night, students of color took the stage in the auditorium of the Kellogg Hotel to show off their brains, talent, and passions in hope of being crowned the next Mr. and Miss Black MSU.
MSU
College of Engineering experiencing growing pains
With the increase in enrollment for the College of Engineering, students are finding it hard to utilize college resources such as computer labs with so many students vying for lab time.
MICHIGAN
Alumnus uses seniors program to practice ukulele skills
For some people as they grow older, doors seem to close.
COMMENTARY
To succeed in college, learn to fail
It’s obvious that college is a time of learning. You learn how to live on your own, how to adapt to the new coursework, and it’s a period of constantly making adjustments. As a result, it doesn't take long for students to feel stressed and discouraged.