MSU
Students drawn to course because of marketing techniques
MSU students have to take certain classes to graduate, ones that meet very specific requirements.
NEWS
STORIFY: A weekend of revelry at Cedar Village
It happened twice this weekend. In the early morning on March 28, 2015, following MSU's victory over Oklahoma, fans took to the streets to celebrate. Then on March 29, 2015, after the men's basketball team defeated Louisville to advance to the Final Four, Cedar Village was packed once again. See our Storify to get the story in chronological order. [View the story "A weekend of revelry at Cedar Village" on Storify]
MICHIGAN
SpartaHack unites student tinkerers
Participants came from around the country and the state with varying disciplines, from computer science to environmental science.
MICHIGAN
Chili cook-off heats up East Lansing
While the Spartan basketball team was fiercely fighting in the NCAA Tournament this weekend, the streets of East Lansing were ablaze with a different kind of heated competition.
MSU
Students build bicycles for children in foster care
Tinkering with wheels, pedals and handlebars, members of Together We Riseap, a national non-profit that helps improve the experience of children in the U.S. foster care system, hosted a bike build during the weekend in Case Hallap to support Lansing area children in foster care.
MSU
UAB hosts night of relaxation and rejuvination
University Activities Board, in junction with the Women’s Resource Center and Spartan Body Pride, provided relaxing activities that MSU students and a guest could take part in.
NEWS
Crowd of 500 gathers, sets fires in Cedar Village following MSU's Sweet 16 win over Oklahoma
After MSU defeated Oklahoma Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight, crowds gathered near Cedar Village apartments in celebration.
MSU
Some students will have chance to interact with MSU football players at practice
Amidst the basketball excitement of March Madness, MSU football fans have an opportunity to see the team in action this Saturday.
MICHIGAN
Multiple organizations interested in purchasing vacated Bailey Community Center building
East Lansing City Council has altered its plans to engage the community in discussion regarding the future of Bailey Community Center.
MICHIGAN
After much anticipation, MSU medical students match with residencies
Last week, Angie Buttigieg was one among other medical students that received an envelope at the Match Day ceremony. Enclosed was a letter explaining where they would spend the next three to seven years furthering their education as residents.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Senate approves anti-abortion license plates, would raise funds for pro-life causes
If approved in the House of Representatives, Michigan will join a list of 29 states that have already approved “Choose Life” license plates.
MSU
MSU's definitions of hazing, bullying may be clarified after University Council approval
Hazing and bullying could be more clearly defined in university policy, per an action taken by University Council on Tuesday to modify the general student regulations to include more specific language on a number of offenses.
MICHIGAN
Recent football player's gun charge raises puts spotlight on MSU's gun policy
College students in Texas may be able to carry their guns to class soon. Due to Senate Bill 11, introduced by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, Texas public college and university campuses would allow licensed carriers to have handguns on campus.
MSU
With addition of sushi to Combo-X-Change, workers prepare food long into night
Amid the silence of the MSU corporate test kitchen on the upper floor of McDonel Hall near midnight, five workers continue a process that will last long until daybreak.
MICHIGAN
Second Mental Health Awareness week kicks off Monday
Beginning on Monday, students, faculty and East Lansing community members will come together to “release the stigma.” The second Mental Health awareness week, themed “Releasing the Stigma,” week begins on March 30 and will continue until April 3.
MICHIGAN
Students march on Capitol to advocate for numerous issues, one arrested
Elementary students on their capitol tours stood two floors above about 200 Michigan Student Power Network members in Michigan’s Capitol as they chanted, “this is what democracy looks like.” Student activists from around the state converged on the capitol this morning to present a list of demands for a more progressive state, and to show politicians that young people do care about the future of Michigan. “We’re here to show solidarity with students in Michigan and to show that we care about the environment and how people are treated,” Central Michigan University senior Vince Roncelli said.
MSU
HandsUpMSU seeks to move beyond hashtag
Students at MSU utilized the Black Lives Matter activism campaign to start a new organization on campus, HandsUpMSU, drawing attention to human right issues locally, nationally and internationally.
MSU
MSU tests pay-by-plate parking system with texting features
MSU and MSU parking are instituting a "Pay by Plate" parking kiosk in Parking Ramp 6, located off Grand River Avenue between Olin Health Center and the Human Ecology building.
MSU
Students use passion for politics to intern at state Capitol
“I would say interning with the Capitol has opened a lot of doors because you meet a lot of people from different committees,” Pascoe said.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing youngest ever Mayor Nathan Triplett reflects on first term
“The local government work ended up being one of those interesting situations in life where circumstances align themselves to change your path,” Triplett recalled while looking back at his career. “When a seat opened up on the city council, several people encouraged me run for it, which to be completely honest was not something I had contemplated at the time.”