MSU
New film explores physics, celebrates MSU collaboration
Physics has been an integral part of Brad Schoenrock’s life since the beginning of his college experience.
MSU
Sparty joins Capital One competition
For the first time in the 10 year history of the Capital One Mascot Challenge, MSU’s mascot Sparty has been chosen as one of 16 mascots battling head-to-head for the crown of National Mascot Of the Year through online voting.
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Good will prompts students to help fill bus
To help families in need start the school year on the right foot, students and faculty are working to collect enough school supplies, hygiene products and non-perishable food items to fill a school bus.
MICHIGAN
Liquor license questions and energy home discussed at council
Determining the status of a liquor license transfer within the city of East Lansing was one of the concerns discussed by the East Lansing City Council at its Aug.
MICHIGAN
Eco-friendly house looks to increase reputation
In an effort to increase their presence as a green building, Michigan Energy Options, a local non-profit organization dedicated to environmental and energy conservation, is updating its amenities and attempting to become more beneficial to the East Lansing community.
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Emmons Hall reopens for 2011-12
Living in newly-renovated Emmons Hall was the first choice for sophomores Carlyn Kellner and Rebecca Taylor this year.
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ASMSU looks to rectify problems from 2010-11
ASMSU representatives started the year off at a Sunday meeting with a vote to pass a newly-revised budget after calculation errors prompted the group to take a closer look at its numbers.
MICHIGAN
Foer cancels visit, plans to reschedule in future
At Monday’s University Welcome ceremony for MSU’s incoming freshmen, author Jonathan Safran Foer explained via video why he was not where they were.
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Sparticipation introduces freshmen to MSU
Both of Chris Dye’s hands were stuffed with free recruiting information and incentives as he wandered from table to table Tuesday afternoon at Munn Field during this year’s Sparticipation.
MICHIGAN
Rick Snyder endorses Stabenow's challenger
The 2012 Michigan U.S. Senate race flared up Monday when Gov. Rick Snyder endorsed former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who will be challenging U.S.
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LBGT Resource Center welcomes incoming freshmen
When international relations sophomore Dylan Evans came to MSU a year ago, he was worried about finding friends and getting comfortable on campus.
NEWS
Tornado watch canceled for mid-Michigan
10 p.m. update: Much of the tornado watch for lower Michigan has been canceled, including Ingham County.
NEWS
East Lansing area experiences minor shaking after East Coast quake
A 5.8-magnitude Earthquake originated in Virginia on Tuesday afternoon was felt across the East Coast and much of the Midwest, including a few light tremors in East Lansing, varying reports indicate.
MICHIGAN
Birth control to be made more available
Come next year, thousands of female students will find birth control more affordable, and those pregnant or with children also will see their financial burden reduced.
MSU
MSU campus prepares for move-in rush
With the lazy days of summer coming to a close, campus is starting to get busier as the university prepares for the return of students to the area. In the fall, MSU will boast the largest freshman class in the university’s history, expecting to introduce about 7,800 new students to the banks of the Red Cedar.
MICHIGAN
Students left without homes between leases
Jim Maclellan is homeless. Temporarily, at least. The 2011 alumnus, who is staying at MSU to pursue a master’s degree in the fall, can’t afford to give up his university laboratory job — he has to stay in East Lansing until classes begin.
MICHIGAN
Quran burner to give speeches at Capitol
Florida pastor Terry Jones’ views toward Islam are well-documented. He became a nationally recognized figure after declaring Sept. 11 International Burn a Koran Day, and on a trip to Dearborn, Mich., he was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace.
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Japanese researchers come to MSU after earthquake
When a 9.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the Miyagi Prefecture in Japan in March, Masaru Nakata didn’t feel a thing.
MICHIGAN
Venue adds intimacy to folk weekend
While crowds of folk music lovers gathered throughout downtown East Lansing this weekend for the Great Lakes Folk Festival, a smaller group of folk fanatics gathered at (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., for a more intimate performance.