NEWS
Longboard stolen from truck in Lot 75
An 18-year-old male student reported his longboard or skateboard stolen from the bed of a pickup truck. The board was stolen between 2 – 7 p.m.
MICHIGAN
House candidates face off in debate for 69th district
The candidates for the 69th district state House seat sparred over education funding during a debate Monday night, agreeing that the cost of higher education has risen too high, but clashed on how to provide quality education at a lower cost. While Republican Susan McGillicuddy said universities are not doing enough to reduce unnecessary spending, Singh chided the legislature’s decision to cut funding to higher education in previous years. “I don’t want a Michigan that’s on the cheap; I want a Michigan that’s willing to invest in its people,” Singh said. The candidates faced off for a debate hosted by Meridian Township’s HOMTV, launching a month-long series featuring other Ingham County candidates. The candidates also touched on the Michigan business tax, several statewide ballot proposals and women’s health in Michigan. Singh, who fought a close primary battle, has a clearer shot to the House in November as the area historically has voted Democrat and Singh’s endorsement and fundraising count is significantly higher than McGillicuddy’s. The seat is being vacated by Rep.
MSU
Glow Green back for 2nd year
As the streets of East Lansing flood with Spartans this Homecoming, some parts of East Lansing might soon fill with a green glow.
MICHIGAN
Power outage affects residents
About 362 customers of the Lansing Board of Water and Light experienced a short power outage Monday, spokesman Stephen Serkaian said.
MSU
MSU acquires Grand Rapids Press building
The $12 million purchase of the Grand Rapids Press headquarters officially was completed last month.
MSU
Domestic violence remains unseen issue
Just because relationship violence isn’t apparent at the parties Megan Kelly often attends, the social work senior said it isn’t something that’s nonexistent on campus, but something prevalent in all communities — something she thinks MSU students should take better note of.
MICHIGAN
Local experts believe Obama, Romney will match up evenly during debates
The presidential debate season, pitting President Barack Obama against Republican opponent Mitt Romney, kicks off Wednesday night in a domestic policy debate, but local experts say neither candidate has a clear shot at winning.
MSU
Suspected a spy by the U.S. government, Iranian student continues to struggle with visa issues
It’s been nearly 10 months since Iranian international student Saleh Rezaei Ravesh, has been stuck in Iran under suspicion by the U.S. government of being a spy, unable to return to East Lansing to complete his degree.
By Isabella Shaya
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MSU
Sorority hosts pieing event; benefits go toward charity
Pie an Alpha Chi raised money to benefit MSU Safe Place. For $5, participants received two Cool Whip pies to throw at any Alpha Chi Omega sorority girl or friend. They also received cider and doughnuts.
MSU
Invincible ‘keeps audience going’
Detroit-based hip-hop artist Invincible arrived on campus Friday night to share her music with fans and inspire MSU’s LBGT community and its allies.
MSU
New pediatric room offers early learning options
The Reach Out and Read program, along with the Michigan Education Association, or MEA, renovated a waiting room at the MSU Pediatric Primary Care Clinic in order to help promote early childhood reading and literacy.
Derek Blalock
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MSU
Students discover treasures in trash
After discovering a theme in “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” graduate student Mike Tardiff wanted the Writing Center to partner with One Book, One Community in a way that paralleled the ideas of both programs — seeing things for what they could be, rather than what they are.
MICHIGAN
Sigma Phi Epsilon MSU chapter restored
After losing its charter last winter, the MSU chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity recently won the right to reorganize. Sigma Phi Epsilon’s National Board of Directors revoked the MSU chapter’s charter Jan.
Erin Smith
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MICHIGAN
Michigan sells 6th-most pumpkins
October is right around the corner, and with that comes pumpkin season — an especially big deal for Michigan, considering “U.S.
MICHIGAN
MSU study: 2025 green energy ballot proposal would boost state economy
Spartans are known for going green, but the state of Michigan could follow suit if a ballot proposal mandating renewable energy standards passes in November.
MSU
ASMSU develops sportsmanship task force
MSU’s football student section and the international student fee increase were again topics of discussion for ASMSU this week.
Justin Wan
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MICHIGAN
Seeing the world, clippers in hand
Cutting and trimming hair in his barbershop on Michigan Avenue is what Chris McCorkle has been doing for almost a decade.
Samantha Radecki
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MSU
Study abroad fair displays array of travel programs
Advertising freshman Brad Spudich only has left the country once to visit Canada, so when he heard about MSU’s strong study abroad program, he was sold.
MICHIGAN
MSU Democrats host women’s forum
Liz Witcher was on the other side of the world when State Rep. Barb Byrum, D-Onondaga, was censored on the House floor in June for saying “vagina.”
Michael Koury
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MSU
Human rights vigil held
During her time at MSU, Tabitha Skervin has been proactive in peacefully defending human rights and protesting civil injustices — issues she believes other students at MSU should be conscious of as well.