MSU
Ballet coming to Wharton Center Thursday
The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will showcase their talents on Thursday at the Wharton Center at 7:30 P.M.
NEWS
Lack of information, protection main causes behind STIs
College students are prone to thinking that whether they’ve had a one-night stand with someone they met two hours ago at Rick’s American Cafe, or they’re in a committed, long-term relationship, they are immune to sexually transmitted diseases or infections.
FOOTBALL
Mark Dantonio has been impressed with the spring Montae Nicholson is having
When asked who has stepped up as a vocal leader with spring practice heading into it's fourth week, head coach Mark Dantonio didn't hesitate to credit Montae Nicholson on defense. It's a role that's to be expected of the safety, despite having being on the MSU campus for less than two years.
FOOTBALL
Son of former Spartan wide receiver Andre Rison receives offer from MSU
Former Super Bowl champion and MSU wide receiver Andre Rison may get the opportunity to capture his son donning the green and white on Saturday's, as Ann Arbor Skyline incomer Hunter Rison picked up an offer from the Spartans on Thursday. Andre Rison played at MSU from 1985-1988 before being drafted in the NFL, he has said in the past that he doesn't want to have an influence on his son picking a school. "We've discuss things but I'm not going to push him towards a school," Rison told mLive.com. Rison took a visit to the campus and left with his first offer as a sophomore.
BASEBALL
A history of MSU baseball games at Comerica Park
MSU has a history of playing games at Comerica Park, but usually it has been a part of a series called “Clash at Comerica,” which was an annual event put on by Central Michigan.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball set to take on U-M at Comerica Park
The baseball team (18-15 overall , 4-5 Big Ten ) is prepared to play in one of it biggest games of the season.
MSU
Victims unable to take sexual assault survey
After a number of sexual assault victims have been unable to take the Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault & Sexual Misconduct, due to restricting their directory information, although MSU is taking steps to fix the problem and allow them to take it.
MSU
Non-traditional dating methods provide offbeat avenue to love
It’s as easy as swiping right or swiping left. Or is it?
FEATURES
A guide to sex in the dorms
One extra-long tall squeaky bunk bed located inside of an 11-by-11 concrete rectangle, lit by a single large fluorescent light, on the same floor as hundreds of others — welcome to the pleasures, thrills and torments of dorm sex.
MICHIGAN
ASMSU aims to have keg tag law repealed
Michigan’s keg registration law took effect in 2011 and was meant to decrease underage drinking by holding buyers accountable for their kegged beer. A state-issued tag is to be placed on the keg detailing where the buyer lives, their ID number and date of birth. Since the law took effect, there have been noticeable changes in the drinking climate on campus, including an increase in hard liquor consumption and sales, said KC Perlberg, ASMSU’s vice president for governmental affairs.
MICHIGAN
Campus to Coast proves a physical challenge for contenders
In the cold, spitting rain Friday morning, with their supplies waterproofed and compactly tucked away into their kayaks, two students lowered their vessels into the Red Cedar River and began their second attempt to paddle 160 miles, from Okemos to the shore of Lake Michigan, in three days.
FEATURES
LGBT resource guidelines for students
MSU LBGT Resource Center MSU LBGT Resource Center, located in 302 Student Services, East Lansing, Michigan 48824 The Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Resource Center leads and collaborates on university-wide initiatives that prepare students to thrive in our diverse world, and enhances the campus climate and support services for students marginalized by their sexuality or gender identity.
FEATURES
How to: Correctly put on a condom
One of the most frequently asked questions before sex is also one of the most important aspects of safe sex — how to put on a condom.
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.