NEWS
Gov. Rick Snyder signs right-to-work legislation into law
Gov. Rick Snyder announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon he has signed both right-to-work bills into law.
MICHIGAN
President, protesters focus on Michigan right-to-work legislation
After right-to-work legislation was passed through both chambers of the Michigan Legislature last week, state police are preparing for thousands of protesters to swarm the Capitol on Tuesday.
NEWS
Charges against international student dropped
Charges against MSU freshman Yanlin Li have been dismissed for further police investigation, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said.
MSU
Misread Mayan calendar causes rumors, speculation
Keep studying for those finals, Spartans. The end of the world isn’t going to make your grades go away.
MICHIGAN
Right-to-work bill on fast track to passage
The Michigan Legislature barreled through a controversial right-to-work bill Thursday afternoon, forging ahead while hundreds of protesters gathered in opposition just a few feet from the legislators.
MICHIGAN
Planning committee rejects proposal for former City Center II location
A two-building site proposal for property formerly included in the City Center II project was rejected at Wednesday’s East Lansing Planning Commission meeting, as city officials were concerned with the availability of parking included in the proposal.
MSU
Ski resorts prepare for winter break
For students itching to hit the slopes this winter break, the sight of East Lansing’s snowless landscape can make fresh powder, foggy goggles and boot warmers seem out of reach.
MSU
Impact radio tax predicament now resolved
Both MSU’s undergraduate student government ASMSU and the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, officially have approved Impact 89FM receiving student tax money once certain conditions are met.
MSU
Students to display semesterlong projects at Design Day
Some people use their spare time to watch TV, play sports or read a book.
MSU
International students stay on campus during winter break
Instead of driving to see his family during the holidays, as many students are able to do, media and communication technology senior Kubatbek Alimbekov’s commute home involves a 30-hour trip where he must endure three separate flights and pay for a $4,000 ticket to see his family in Kyrgyzstan.
MSU
Students find, return to jobs during winter break
With the conclusion of finals week comes the movement of thousands of students from their dorms and apartments to their hometowns.
MSU
Conservative writer speaks about Middle East
A controversial conservative figure visited MSU Thursday night for a heated discussion about an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, hosted by MSU’s Campus Conservatives at Case Hall.
MSU
Students head off to winter study abroad programs
Allison Vanderkolk won’t be going home for the holidays this year.
MSU
OISS explains international student tax fee increase
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, reviewed international student taxes, which increased by at least $100 for all undergraduate international students this summer, at its Thursday night meeting, discovering extra funds are being used to support a work study program and ambassador program scholarships.
MSU
MSU alumnus to present new movie filmed on campus
A new movie by an MSU alumnus that was shot on campus during this past summer is premiering Friday night at 7 p.m. at Wilson Hall.
MSU
College of Arts and Letters site hacked, info posted on database
Roughly 1,500 login credentials were hacked from an MSU server Tuesday, Ehackingnews.com reported.
MICHIGAN
Schuette will prosectute in Casteel case
MSU alumnus Raulie Casteel, who is being charged for allegedly going on a 24-incident shooting spree along the I-96 corridor, will face Mich.
MICHIGAN
Pope will begin using Twitter next week
The Pope soon will increase his following worldwide on a popular social networking website.
MSU
RHA considers new living requirements for caucus leaders
A new bill requiring all in-hall caucuses’ presidents and vice presidents to live on campus was discussed, but ultimately sent back to committee during Wednesday’s Residence Hall Association, or RHA, general assembly meeting.