COMMENTARY

Sex doesn't have to mean marriage, but it should mean something

Cameron Macko

April 13, 2015

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

Patrick Bade

April 13, 2015

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.

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Graduation rates on the rise for MSU

Cameron Macko

April 13, 2015

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

Lauren Owings

April 13, 2015

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

Troy Jefferson

April 13, 2015

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

Patrick Bade

April 13, 2015

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

Jessica Sattler

April 13, 2015

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. 

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Colony of bees placed in Bailey Urban Farm, to be used for educational purposes

Ashanti Seabron

April 13, 2015

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

Troy Jefferson

April 13, 2015

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

Matthew Argillander

April 13, 2015

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

Omari Sankofa II

April 12, 2015

This season could be regarded as Izzo's best coaching job, and for good reason.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball gains many lessons from Crosstown Showdown

Matthew Argillander

April 12, 2015

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

Lauren Owings

April 12, 2015

This weekend, Greek students charged at each other inside of giant inflatable bubbles.

FEATURES

Designing awareness

Leslie Hemenway

April 12, 2015

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

Zoe Schubot

April 12, 2015

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.

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College of Engineering experiencing growing pains

Ryan Squanda

April 12, 2015

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

Kelsey Feldpausch

April 12, 2015

For some people as they grow older, doors seem to close.

COMMENTARY

To succeed in college, learn to fail

Patrick Bade

April 12, 2015

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.

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Featuring dances, a fashion show and concert, Cultural Vogue has become diverse celebration

Jessica Sattler

April 12, 2015

What began as a fashion show has now developed into a mix of fashion, dance and music as a celebration of the unity between Asian and American cultural identities. 

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Dance Marathon for charity raises more than $30,000

Maria Braganini

April 12, 2015

MSU Dance Marathon, the largest student organization on campus, hosted the sixth annual Dance Marathon which raised more than $30,000 for The Cassie Hines Shoes Center and the Sparrow Children’s Center.