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MICHIGAN

Tex-Mex chain set to arrive in E.L.

Beau Hayhoe
February 13, 2012

This spring, a new taste of Tex-Mex food is expected to make its way downtown. A new branch of Moe’s Southwest Grill, a national fast-casual southwestern restaurant, is expected to open later this spring inside the former site of OZ Gallery and Hand-Blown Glass, 551 E. Grand River Ave. The location is just down the street from Panchero’s, 125 E. Grand River Ave., and Chipotle, 539 E. Grand River Ave.

MSU

New version of GMAT requires increased student preparation

Stephen Brooks
February 13, 2012

Time is running out for students interested in taking the current version of the Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT. Starting in June, the new version of the GMAT will include an integrated reasoning section that will replace one of the writing sections of the test, said Andrew Mitchell, Kaplan Test Prep’s director of pre-business programs.

MICHIGAN

Study: freebies cost companies big money

Lauren Gibbons and Kelsie Thompson
February 13, 2012

As many people throughout the nation prepare to purchase gifts and fancy dinners for their sweethearts this Valentine’s Day, a different kind of sweetheart might be giving away those gifts for free. Sweethearting is a term used to describe the act of a company employee giving food products, retail items or other services to friends and family at a reduced cost or at no charge.

MSU

RHA members attend statewide conference

Rachel Jackson
February 13, 2012

With its spring election season just around the corner, starting with presidential elections next week, the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, are using suggestions from other Michigan universities to transition to new leadership. Delegates from MSU joined students from nine other Michigan universities last weekend for the annual Michigan Organization of Residence Hall Associations, or MORHA, conference at Grand Valley State University.

MSU

Europe dominates study abroad destinations

Rebecca Ryan
February 13, 2012

Before Maxwell Olivero traveled to Dubai during his freshman year, he never had been exposed to such a religiously devoted population, watching the people pray five times a day and changing his perspective on religion.

NEWS

Police Brief 02/13/12

Lauren Gibbons
February 12, 2012

A 20-year-old female student was taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing at 3 p.m. Feb. 7 after fainting in the Chemistry Building, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

Rebecca Ryan ·
FOOTBALL

Spartans revere the life of Zeke II

Stephen Brooks and Rebecca Ryan
February 12, 2012

Football Saturdays at MSU are characterized by many iconic traditions, including Sparty, sounds from the “Michigan State Fight Song” filling the air and for much of the last decade, Zeke the Wonder Dog catching Frisbees at halftime. Zeke the Wonder Dog II, who performed at MSU football games from 2001 to 2007, died at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday from old age, said Zeke’s trainer Jim Foley. Jim and his wife, Terri Foley, rescued and trained the black labrador and pointer mix at their Holland, Mich., home. Zeke II was more than 16 years old when he died.

Beau Hayhoe ·
MICHIGAN

Businesses serve up Valentine’s Day discounts

Beau Hayhoe
February 12, 2012

When Valentine’s Day rolls around on Tuesday, flowers won’t be in short supply at B/A Florist, 1424 E. Grand River Ave. The business is planning to sell as many as 10,000 roses for the popular holiday as other East Lansing retailers prepare to offer special deals to celebrate the day.

Alex McClung ·
MSU

New museum exhibit focuses on Darwin’s study of geology

Alex McClung
February 12, 2012

It didn’t take a plane ticket and a geological tool kit for students and community members to meet exotic animals and classify rocks Sunday during the MSU Museum’s annual Darwin Discovery Day. Different ancient rocks and exhibits were on display at the museum to honor acclaimed scientist Charles Darwin’s research in evolution and geology.

MSU

Alcohol abuse help unused by some students

Andrew Krietz
February 12, 2012

Drinking, partying and hanging with friends was the norm for psychology senior James Dodge when he first arrived at MSU. Since then, he said he’s realized there are other, healthier ways to enjoy the college experience.

MSU

ASMSU discusses smoke-free campus potential, appoint new Programming Board Chair

Rachel Jackson
February 9, 2012

ASMSU’s General Assembly continued a discussion on a controversial bill regarding the potential for a smoke-free campus at its Thursday night meeting but ultimately voted to table it for further discussion. The bill, introduced into the Executive Committee on Student Affairs by Arab Cultural Society representative Monica Shamass last week, would advocate for ASMSU to encourage the university to make MSU a smoke-free campus.

Stephen Brooks ·
MICHIGAN

Lab offers useful exposure for game designers

Stephen Brooks
February 9, 2012

In a room filled with computer monitors, video game controllers and white boards covered with numbers and other programming jargon, William Jeffery sat at a small table with his headphones in on Thursday afternoon. Jeffery, a media arts and technology senior in the game design specialization, works in the MSU Games for Entertainment and Learning, or GEL, Lab.