Research facility to study clean transportation

MSU automotive researchers are starting their engines in a new $10 million facility this fall.

Frat Zeta Beta Tau aims to establish itself

Jewish fraternity Zeta Beta Tau is in the planning phases and will begin recruiting again in October after the MSU chapter closed last year due to leadership problems.

Pretrial hearing set for Reno's stabbing

An East Lansing man charged with stabbing a Lansing resident outside a local bar will go to court this week.

Game swings at cancer

The heavy storms that rampaged through Michigan weren’t enough to stop dedicated tennis players from taking the court this weekend.

MSU to help teach finance skills

Kevin Gipson’s parents taught him to save his money, have one credit card and pay his bills on time.

Mich. beaches staying clean, best in region

Before transferring to MSU from Grand Valley State University, Melissa Rumrill spent much of her time at one of the most popular state tourist destinations: Lake Michigan.

MSU students on the move

Abbey O’Loughlin’s week has been all about packing and moving. Like many other MSU students this month, she and her roommates are getting ready to make the move to a new home for the 2007-08 school year as others also prepare to move into a new apartment.

MSU makes way for BTN

This football season, the local community may have to pile onto MSU’s campus to view games on the Big Ten Network, or BTN, which university officials said will be available to students come fall semester.

Planning Commission approves housing plan

Virginia Avenue’s 600 block is one step closer to being revamped after the East Lansing Planning Commission approved the Avondale Square project at its Wednesday meeting.

2 local residents attacked in July

Two East Lansing residents were attacked in unlit areas of the downtown while coming home from a night out on the town in July.

How exactly do we stack up?

With a looming 9.6 percent tuition increase in the fall, MSU has the highest percentage increase among Big Ten schools.

MSU scholar contributes to study of cancer

In fall 2005, Edwin Chen’s mom was diagnosed with the early stages of colon cancer.

Student makes ninja finals

Hundreds of hopeful athletes sent videos to compete in the first G4 American Ninja Challenge, but only 10 finalists were chosen.

Apartment move-in date pushed back

Move-in day for about 130 Campus Village residents has been delayed until Aug. 25 – the Saturday before classes begin.

Council members seek re-election

State police to leave campus for Lansing

While students are moving onto campus this fall, the Michigan State Police will begin plans to move out.

Protester receives meager sentence

One MSU student who was arrested in April for protesting at a Young Americans for Freedom event received a light sentence Tuesday in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court.

Ready for action

One of the ways head coach Mark Dantonio plans to establish a winning mentality is to “pull the weeds” from his football program

MSU could gain research funding

MSU could be getting more funding for agricultural research if a federal appropriations measure is formally adopted.

Sparty back for hall of fame

He’s got well-defined muscles and an intimidating stare. He can pull off a pleated skirt while still being one of the toughest, most recognized figures at MSU.