MSU

ROTC fighting for veterans, PTSD resources on campus

RuAnne Walworth

April 2, 2013

With a growing MSU Army ROTC program and continuous student veteran enrollment, faculty and students in the program hope to see increasing resources to help service members navigate financial aid and deal with a lesser known problem — emotional trauma from serving overseas. Economics junior Jerred Pender served two active duty combat tours in Afghanistan with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division as an E-5 Infantryman.

MICHIGAN

If same-sex debate goes to states, Michigan must choose route

Christine LaRouere

April 2, 2013

People still are talking about the arguments the U.S. Supreme Court heard for and against same-sex marriage and what it might mean for the future of marriage in the U.S.

MICHIGAN

HopCat brewpub gets final approval

Michael Koury

April 2, 2013

East Lansing’s HopCat’s site plan and special use permit to sell alcohol were approved unanimously at Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council meeting at City Hall.

MICHIGAN

ACLU files right-to-work lawsuit

Kellie Rowe

April 2, 2013

Michigan’s right-to-work law will face the courts today after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit to ask judges to strike it down.

MSU

New policy lets students change names

Samantha Radecki

April 2, 2013

At Tuesday afternoon’s Steering Committee meeting, committee members discussed developing a mid-semester course evaluation policy, announced an established preferred student name policy and addressed potential increases in funding for faculty salaries.

MSU

Next two weeks celebrate graduate, professional students

Robert Bondy

April 1, 2013

A week devoted to recognizing graduate and professional students kicked off yesterday with the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, rolling out numerous events to recognize graduate students.

MICHIGAN

Don't sweat spring fever: Experts give tips to focus

Darcie Moran

April 1, 2013

With spring in the air and about 20 days of classes left until exams, experts said students can be their own worst enemy when it comes to finishing off the semester well if they check out early.

MSU

$24.5 million grant to MSU for solution for hunger

Samantha Radecki

April 1, 2013

Yesterday, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, announced and awarded MSU researchers $24.5 million toward the USAID’s MSU-led Feed the Future Innovation Lab for its international research on grain legumes and sustainability.

MICHIGAN

Former Barnes & Noble site still vacant after more than a year

Michael Koury

April 1, 2013

The former Barnes & Noble space, vacant since January 2012, will remain empty in the near future as no tenants have made steps to lease the area.

MICHIGAN

Bills aimed at reducing boating BAC

Kellie Rowe

April 1, 2013

Legislators are hoping to change the BAC limit for anyone driving a boat, snowmobile or off-road vehicle would change from 0.10 grams to 0.08 grams — the legal limit for driving a car.

MICHIGAN

Public hearing on HopCat brewpub Tuesday night at City Hall

Michael Koury

April 1, 2013

A public hearing on whether the East Lansing City Council should approve East Lansing’s HopCat’s site plan and special use permit to sell alcohol will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

MSU

Berryman endowment given to museum

Kellie Rowe

March 31, 2013

Even after his death, Val Berryman still is giving his all to the MSU Museum.

MSU

IRONDOG hosts 5k run to help injured pets

Isabella Shaya

March 31, 2013

Last summer, fourth-year veterinary medicine student Eric Naplin faced overwhelming medical bills when his dog Seppe, an energetic and friendly Weimaraner, was confronted with major health issues. IRONDOG was there to step in and help Naplin pay for the care — possibly saving Seppe’s life.

MSU

New website helps students manage college loans, debt

Caleb Nordgren

March 31, 2013

In an effort to increase transparency with regard to loans for seniors graduating this year, the U.S. Department of Education has introduced two new features on its website.

MSU

Students describe greatest April Fools' Day pranks

RuAnne Walworth

March 31, 2013

From impersonating an MSU men’s hockey player to waking up soaked by water guns, here are a few pranks told by students and faculty.

MICHIGAN

Kroger recalls rich mini pizza slices

Caleb Nordgren

March 31, 2013

Rich Products Corporation has issued a recall for Rich Mini Pizza Slices that were sold in Kroger stores in Michigan and other states.

MICHIGAN

Officials respond to unconfirmed number of fires following MSU loss

Staff Reports

March 30, 2013

A number of couches went up in flames along with the MSU men’s basketball team’s chances of winning the NCAA Tournament late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

MICHIGAN

If the shoe fits: The story of a local shoe repairman

Justin Wan

March 28, 2013

When MSU alumnus Tim Herwaldt graduated, he wasn’t sure what career he was going to pursue with his degree in psychology.

MSU

ASMSU announces Hot Chelle Rae to open for Ne-Yo concert

Robert Bondy

March 28, 2013

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, announced yesterday through Twitter that Hot Chelle Rae will be performing as the opener at Ne-Yo’s April 11 concert at Breslin Center.

MSU

Holiday-conflicting MSU schedule raises concerns

Christine LaRouere

March 28, 2013

With Easter weekend fast approaching and Passover ending next Tuesday, some MSU community members feel the university should consider taking days off to celebrate the religious holidays. But for many students, the current religious policy is enough.