NEWS

Polls set for students

Zack Colman

November 3, 2008

If students have a long to-do list today, voting could make it even longer with record turnout expected at the polls. The city of East Lansing received about 10,000 new voter registrations this year, City Clerk Nicole Evans said. The influx of voters has led to at least a 50 percent increase in some campus precincts, she said. To avoid long lines, Evans suggested voting as soon as the polls open. “If you really want to be able to vote, you want to try voting at off-peak hours and for campus, that’s right when polls open at 7 a.m.,” she said.

MICHIGAN

City Center II petition comes up short

Allison Bush

November 3, 2008

East Lansing residents who were petitioning for the right to vote on financing the public portion of the City Center II project through municipal bonds fell short of their goal by 98 percent, said Ted Staton, East Lansing city manager.

MSU

Visiting faculty member charged

Abby Lubbers

November 3, 2008

A visiting MSU research associate was sentenced Monday to between one and 20 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections for illegal use of the Internet.

MSU

MSU students win competition

Dan Faas

November 3, 2008

Four MSU students took first place Sunday at the International Design Competition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mechanical engineering seniors Emily Duszynski and Jonathan Luckhardt, operational engineering graduate student Kyle Koepf and MSU alumnus Joshua Thomet won the competition with a robot that washes windows.

MSU

7 in E.L. fast for immigrant rights

Keiara Tenant

November 3, 2008

Recent nationwide raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to apprehend immigrants illegally working in the U.S. have prompted immigrant rights groups across the nation to take a stand.

MICHIGAN

Riot participant sentenced, fined

Abby Lubbers

November 3, 2008

A 19-year-old man with no MSU affiliation was sentenced Monday to six months probation for his involvement in April’s Cedar Fest riot.

MICHIGAN

Businesses look to ballot for change

Jeff Kanan

November 3, 2008

With candidates facing issues of health care, minimum wage and small business taxes, local small business owners said they’ll be glad when they actually see action.

NEWS

Police Brief 11/03/08

Abby Lubbers

November 2, 2008

A 21-year-old student was arrested Oct. 27 for delivering marijuana, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

FOOTBALL

Swenson bails Spartans out with last-minute kick

Jacob Carpenter

November 2, 2008

For about two minutes Saturday afternoon in Spartan Stadium, all eyes were on junior kicker Brett Swenson.

MSU

Revelers receive Cedar Fest sentences

Abby Lubbers

November 2, 2008

Three people involved in April’s Cedar Fest riot were sentenced Friday to 80 hours of community service and 24 months probation.

MICHIGAN

Solar energy program launched in Lansing

Jeff Kanan

November 2, 2008

The sunlight that greets people through the window every morning is capable of powering local businesses in a cost-effective way, experts on solar energy said.

MSU

ASMSU hopes to pass Good Samaritan bill

Thea Neal

November 2, 2008

Someday, students might not have to fear being slapped with a minor in possession ticket when helping an injured or inebriated student.

MSU

Advertising career fair to take place today

Dan Faas

November 2, 2008

MSU students interested in careers at advertising agencies are invited to a career fair at 7 p.m. today in Union Ballrooms A, B and C. The fair is hosted by the MSU Advertising Association, or MSUAA.

MSU

Brody Complex renovation essential despite high cost

Justin Harris

November 2, 2008

With its youngest dormitory building turning 52 years old this year, the Brody Complex could use a 21st century update.

MSU

Students hopeful for scholarships

Dan Faas

November 2, 2008

Six MSU students and one MSU alumnus have been nominated for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Churchill scholarships, prestigious nationwide awards for continuing education.

MSU

MSU grad releases college cookbook

Paige LaBarge

November 2, 2008

An MSU graduate has joined forces with his brother to produce a cookbook for hopeful college chefs at MSU and across the country.

SOCCER

Spartans shoot for Big Ten title in Baum's final home game

Alex DiFilippo

October 30, 2008

MSU soccer head coach Joe Baum’s last home game, the No. 25 Spartans have the opportunity to do something that has never been done in the program’s history.

NEWS

Race to the White House

Zach Colman

October 30, 2008

Bryce Colquitt stands over his North Case Hall dorm room futon, ironing a white T-shirt. The home to residential James Madison College, Case Hall houses many politically active students. As the political theory and constitutional democracy sophomore meticulously runs the iron over his T-shirt, he talks about the campaign he volunteers for.

NEWS

Police Brief 10/31/08

Abby Lubbers

October 30, 2008

Halloween decorating became less festive when an 18-year-old student found a metal nail wedged into her cake Oct. 24 in the Wilson Hall cafeteria, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Word on the street

Dan Faas

October 30, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has made history, becoming the first major black presidential nominee. In five days, the country will decide if he will make history again as the first black president of the United States.