No leads regarding stolen permits, police say
Several university parking permits have been “pilfered” while being sent through the mail, MSU Police Assistant Director Tony Kleibecker said. Kleibecker said at least four multi-car parking permits, complete with a suction cup to move them from car to car, were reported missing from the sealed envelopes sent by the department to members of the MSU community.
International Students Association hosts ‘A Night in Paris’
On Friday, Love was in the air for Chen Qinlei and Su Baiwen as they strolled into the East Lansing Marriott at University Place for the International Students Association’s, or ISA, annual Valentine’s Ball.
Tax season tips for students
For marketing freshman Allison Dettling, doing taxes isn’t something she knows much about, and when asked to be interviewed on the subject, she felt like she couldn’t contribute to the story.
Students, faculty awarded for diversity efforts
Graduate student Zhu Haobing, who has been away from her home in China for about five years, still tries to bridge the cultural gap between the U.S. and China through music because she said it is an universal language.
Residence Halls Association hosts leadership conference for students
If someone walked in late to the Spartan Leadership Conference on Sunday afternoon, they might have seen students throwing their wallet at a window, students performing the “stop, drop and roll,” and a student asking others about their style of underwear.
Money raised to fight local domestic violence
About $570 was raised and donated by MSU College of Human Medicine students to fight local domestic violence, according to media reports.
Activities held on campus to promote awareness of eating disorders
MSU will observe National Eating Disorders Awareness Week one week early with special on-campus events, according to a university release.
Gym? Ain’t nobody got time for that
When classes become too long and studying too demanding, there are some simple ways to stay active without breaking the daily routine.
UPDATED: Legislator fights to regulate mixed martial arts
A few months ago, state Rep. Harvey Santana, D-Detroit, watched a man beaten senseless at an amateur mixed martial arts fight in southeast Michigan.
Face time with Dave Ellis
Dave Ellis probably wishes he’d read Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer” a little more carefully.
Enrollment in most, least popular MSU majors varies
With a variety of majors to choose from at MSU, some stand out more than others.
Bike lane renovations, other projects discussed at Construction Junction meeting
Engineers and various committee members announced the start and finish dates of construction projects and their expected price tags at MSU’s monthly Construction Junction meeting Thursday.
Face time with Leonard Fleck
Leonard Fleck, a professor of philosophy and medical ethics at MSU, was recently honored by the American College of Healthcare Executives with the 2013 Dean Conley Award. Fleck published a paper in January 2012 titled “‘Just’ Care: Who Decides? Health Reform and Long-Term Care,” discussing the challenges of providing health care with limited resources in a “just and caring” society.
Study: diet soda adds to alcohol effects
Less sugar equals a higher level of intoxication, or at least that’s the new theory.
New Korean barbecue opens in East Lansing
Bulgogi is the name of a Korean dish consisting of beef and vegetables. It’s also the name of a new restaurant that opened last week in East Lansing.
In with the old
Growing up on a small farm might seem like a strange place to pick up the trade of antique upholstery and restoration. But one small-town girl’s hobby has launched a career that spans more than three decades, focusing on refinishing “grandma’s old chair” to the beautiful piece of furniture it once was.
Higher salaries more likely for STEM majors
According to a recent survey from National Association of Colleges and Employers, or NACE, students graduating with STEM majors — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — and education majors are more likely to have a higher starting salary compared to other majors.
Vice president for Admin. services named
After about seven years as Dean of the College of Engineering, Satish Udpa has been named the executive vice president for administrative services and formally will start the position March 18, upon approval of the MSU Board of Trustees.
New apartment complex, HopCat bar discussed by planning commission
The East Lansing Planning Commission weighed in on whether to demolish a gas station to build a new apartment complex and whether to build a bar on the first floor of The Residences, 300 Grove St. during public hearings at Wednesday’s meeting.