The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve its $472,848 fall semester budget. RHA is an on-campus student government group that represents all students living in residence halls.
Police cars and fire trucks crowded Virginia Avenue on Tuesday evening as officers attempted to break down the door of a home following concerns about the welfare of an elderly woman, who later was described as “OK.”
For many Americans, the recession officially began in December 2008, but recent studies show it began much earlier — and had a greater impact — for minorities.
Speaking about America’s identity brought TV and radio personality Glenn Beck to tears as he addressed its failures and the surprisingly positive role they play in the country.
A downtown development that is in foreclosure might continue as planned after Tuesday’s City Council meeting at the Union.
Two enter, one leaves. The phrase alone incites images of gladiator battles in the heyday of the Roman Empire or pistol duels among gentlemen when the American colonies still were being settled.
ASMSU’s Academic Assembly on Tuesday voted to pass a bill to recommend the university extend future fall Welcome Weeks to seven days, citing inadequate time for new students to adjust to the university and resident mentors’ shortened schedule to help such students. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
President Lou Anna K. Simon prepared Faculty Council members Tuesday for a budget reduction discussion to be held at next Tuesday’s Academic Council meeting.
A housing development in East Lansing might see an increase in buyers after a sluggish summer, city officials said. The Avondale Square project, located on the 600 block of Virginia Avenue and aimed at permanent residents, is expected to have more buyers in the coming months, said Lori Mullins, East Lansing Community and Economic Development administrator.
A graduate student resource center and affordable health insurance for students who declare dependants will be among the key issues addressed by the Council of Graduate Students this year.
The MSU email system was down for about 15 minutes early Tuesday morning due to a hardware failure.
An 18-year-old man with no MSU affiliation was sent to Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital after being pushed down the stairs and sustaining a head injury at about 3 a.m. Sunday in Emmons Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
Legislation on its way to the Michigan House floor would require insurance companies to provide prescription coverage for birth control.
Television personality and radio talk show host Glenn Beck’s scheduled visit Tuesday has caused debate among students and sparked controversy surrounding his beliefs and past political statements.
Classrooms might not seem overcrowded, but according to preliminary numbers, MSU’s enrollment has topped 47,000 students for the first time in university history.
With two weeks until the Sept. 30 budget deadline, Michigan senators and representatives are racing against time to make compromises and settle a $2.8 billion budget deficit.
Chances are the last party you went to charged $5 a cup, probably to cover the cost of drinks.
The U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, announced Monday that Michigan will receive $19,599,600 in stimulus funds to support energy efficiency and conservation projects.
Lansing Community College will preview its interactive 3-D programming at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 on LCC’s campus.
The MSU College of Arts and Letters and the MSU American Studies Association will present a poetry event at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in Lansing’s Old Town.