FEATURES
Student works to educate about animal-assisted therapy
For graduate student Amy Shelle, animals have always been a source of comfort.
ICE HOCKEY
Despite sour ending to hockey season, head coach Tom Anastos still finds positives
Just one week after Providence won the NCAA championship, MSU hockey head coach took some time to look back on the Spartans season.
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2015 Cotton Bowl Trophy and 2014 Rose Bowl Trophy to 'tour' campus Monday and Tuesday
Today and tomorrow only, step right up and get your picture taken with the 2014 Rose Bowl Trophy and the 2015 Cotton Bowl Trophy.
FEATURES
Student creates second MSU-themed mix, 'CATA Bus Station' dubstep
The same collaborative team that created the "Farm Lane Walk Sign remix" has dropped a new mix on Youtube. Applied engineering sciences freshman Maalik Jones and his partner, Detroit resident, Elon Brown created their "CATA Bus Station" dubstep.
COMMENTARY
Religious freedom should not interfere with rights of others
When Spring finally arrives on Michigan State’s campus, it gets everyone outside in the sun for the first time after a typical, harsh Michigan winter. The warm weather also brings a rise to the number of religious groups on campus.
COMMENTARY
Clothing reflects who we are, but it shouldn't
We cloak our bodies in woven fibers of cotton and polyester each day we awake.
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Staying alive
For the first time, the humans defeated the zombies in MSU's annual Spartans vs Zombies competition. We sent a reporter into the campus-wide battle.
FOOTBALL
Witness writes letter in support of Delton Williams following arrest
Delton Williams was suspended indefinitely by head coach Mark Dantonio after being charged with flaunting a firearm on campus during a traffic incident on South Shaw Lane and Red Cedar Road on March 16. A month since his not guilty plea in East Lansing's 54-B District Court, the man who accused the running back of pointing a gun at him has asked MSU police to drop the charges on Williams. In a letter obtained by the Detroit Free Press, the man, 23-years-old, did research on Williams' past and discovered the tragedies he experienced during his upbringing in Erie, Pa., which led to speculation as to "why (Williams) would have a weapon." Williams, despite having a permit for the Smith and Wesson .40 caliber pistol, admitted to police that he raised the gun inside his car.
SOFTBALL
Lea Foerster has showed promise in freshman season
For the MSU softball team, this season has been one that hasn't had many bright spots. Freshman outfielder Lea Foerster has been one of those bright spots. Head coach Jacquie Joseph has noticed the improvement of Foester, and in a season where MSU has fallen to 16-29, including a 1-15 record in the conference. "I've been impressed with Lea since day one," she said.
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Powwow celebrates kaleidoscope of identity
Organized by NAISO, the Powwow of Life at MSU was the last university powwow before official tribal outdoor powwows begin in May.
FEATURES
"Hair" performers shed clothes to educate viewers
On Friday night, students in the MSU Theatre Department production of Hair presented the finished product of their four months of preparation to an eager audience. Perhaps the most shocking— and most moving— moment of the show, which has a myriad of mature and controversial themes, occurred when the cast stripped down completely in an act of protest that closes out the first act.
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Drag show promotes acceptance with vibrant routines
The Official MSU Drag Show, one of the University Activities Board’s most popular events of the year, draws in more than 500 students of all backgrounds to create relationships and foster a sense of belonging.
MICHIGAN
Record store day draws music fanatics to local stores
“It’s crazy to do all of this by hand,”kc said Jon Howardkc, the manager of Flat Black and Circular, as he looked at a stack of over 500 unboxed records. “But it’s fun and people enjoy shopping for this kind of stuff. It’s a happy place to work.” am
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Graduate Employees Union rallies for better working conditions
In a bold display of defiance prompting the MSU police to post officers at the doors to the Hannah Administration building, the Graduate Employees Union staged a protest Friday morning before the Board of Trustees meeting.
SOFTBALL
MSU softball losses another tough game
By Troy Jefferson Tjefferson@statenews.com It was another tough luck loss for the softball team on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota (37-7 overall, 12-3 Big Ten) completed its sweep of MSU (16-29 overall, 1-15 Big Ten) at Secchia Stadium, defeating the Spartans, 9-4.
MICHIGAN
Video: MSU's week in review
The top five stories from the past week summarized in about one minute.
NEWS
MSU professor runs for city council
This fall, MSU psychology students may recognize one of their professors campaigning for East Lansing City Council.
MICHIGAN
Arts commission wary on transfer of (SCENE) Metrospace
The city has discussed allowing MSU’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design to take control of administration and programming of the gallery, in order to save the city $14,500 annually on leasing the building.
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Board of Trustees approves 3.5 percent increasing in on-campus housing fees
The yearly costs will increase from $9,154 to $9,474 with the purchase of a silver meal plan.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
High school coach of Caleb Swanigan reflects on MSU's newest five-star recruit
Kentucky, Arizona, Duke, Purdue, California and Chicago State were all in pursuit for the 6-foot-8-inch big man.