It’s a common situation on college campuses — a student passes out after drinking too much alcohol. The student’s friends have a decision to make: help the friend and risk receiving a minor in possession, or deal with the situation on their own.
President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control over the auto industry Monday, bluntly rejecting turnaround plans by General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, demanding fresh concessions for long-term federal aid and raising the possibility of quick bankruptcy for either ailing auto giant.
Winter is beginning to give way to warmth, but progress on MSU’s new art museum — which was set to break ground this spring — remains frozen. At the time of its announcement last January, projected cost for the building was about $40 million. However, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said last week initial outside estimates for the entire project were about $160 million — or roughly four times the original projected cost.
The Izzone’s wristband admission system is experiencing flaws, making the student section increasingly crowded, ASMSU officials said. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
Efforts to turn off nonessential lights and electrical devices resulted in a 3 percent reduction in campus energy Friday, university officials said.
The smell of smoke awoke Sarah Jach’s roommates early Sunday morning, and the sight of fire consuming their neighbor’s garage ensured they stayed awake.
MSU’s Student Alumni Foundation is fielding complaints by students who experienced problems today with purchasing Izzone tickets for the Final Four in Detroit.
A 28-year-old Lansing man faces up to 15 years in prison for two counts of sexual assault related to incidents that occurred within about an hour of each other on and near campus last week.
Three East Lansing garages were set ablaze early Sunday morning, with two victims losing vehicles in the fire, East Lansing police said.
ASMSU hopes to see a trend from November’s record youth voter turnout continue this week as students vote for ASMSU assembly representatives. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
A 28-year-old Lansing man was arrested Friday for two sexual assaults that occurred on and near campus Thursday night and early Friday morning, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
Commuters will see more confusion to their travels this week with several road closures taking effect.
The image of a pencil stemming from the head of a pistol — the logo for Mexican street art group Lapiztola — perhaps best captures the theme of the art exhibit that transformed the LookOut! Gallery for the past 25 days.
A lawsuit filed in the Ingham County Circuit Court aims to recoup taxes owed by online hotel brokers that county officials say owe thousands of dollars in skirted accommodation taxes.
On Saturday night, students learned just how hard life would be if the Riddler stopped chasing Batman and became the bouncer at a local bar or club. In this scenario, the key to enter to the bar would not be an ID, but the correct answer to a nonsensical riddle.
An 18-year-old student made the mistake of leaving his personal belongings on a bench in Munn Ice Arena’s locker room Tuesday, and it ended up costing him $80, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
As the threat of global climate change becomes more real, local efforts to reduce waste are more important than ever. At MSU, campus officials have set a goal to decrease waste by 30 percent by 2015. And in East Lansing, recycling coordinators have seen an increased effort by students to reuse materials and clean up after themselves.
The lead suspect in a quadruple homicide involving an MSU student was found guilty today in Kent County Circuit Court for an unrelated crime, according to media reports. Troy Brake, 31, of Grand Rapids, was found guilty of attempted murder, criminal sexual conduct and felony use of firearms in relation to the beating of a prostitute on Oct. 16, 2008 in Grand Rapids.
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon met with the Residence Halls Association on Wednesday and answered questions assembly members had regarding a variety of issues.
Literature and politics were the foundation of a speech by author Tariq Ali that touched on everything from the war on terror to hip-hop music as an expression of political dissent.