We're not in Kansas anymore...

We are actually still in East Lansing, in fact, but the Michigan State University Campus is getting a revamp that may have some alumni wondering if there are still in the land of "green and white."
MSU is in the midst of several renovations, new building construction, and foundation reconstructions.
Brody Square may have had the most people talking, but there are other major projects around campus aimed at improving the face of MSU.
Dining halls are finding new innovative ways to spruce up and modernize the eating establishments.
Snyder Phillips cafeteria lead the way in the recent bunch of cafeteria renovations.
Case hall construction is underway with a design plan that is sure to result in an eye catching features while providing inventive and unique eating stations including a regional food station that will offer Michigan grown produce in dishes that are distinct to the Great Lakes Region.
A new art museum is underway along Grand River Ave. that will host over 46,000 square feet of art and add to MSU
Wells hall is adding another tier to its collection of buildings.
Formally 1 level of larger lecture halls for math, it will now hold class for the college of english and education.
Funding for these construction endeavors varies by priority of the College of agriculture and natural resources.

A Whole New Brody Complex

If you have ventured over to the northwest side of campus, you may have noticed the various fenced off areas and construction trucks dotting Brody Complex.
In the past few years, the complex has undergone an extensive facelift that may knock down and bulldoze old nicknames like "grody brody" or the "brojects."
It is the first major renovation since the complex was established in 1952; costing 49 million dollars, according the the State News.
It all started with the renovation of the old Brody Cafeteria that was famous for being the largest non-military base cafeteria in the United States.
Construction began in January 2009 and an first floor replacement cafeteria was used during construction that offered carry-out options to alleviate traffic in the downsized cafeteria.
As the 2009/2010 academic year unfolded, construction on the second floor and in the Dining hall yard grew more extensive.
The new Cafeteria, called Brody Square, opened to students in the fall semester of 2010 and surpassed many peoples expectation with numerous dining stations including a sushi/salad line, Boiling Point (a pasta bar), Homestyle, and Cayenne's (a station offering mexican options), and more.
Furthermore, the modern layout and architecture was quite contrasting to other dining halls around campus.
Next on the list of renovations will be remaking the residential halls that surround Brody Square into updated and more flashy halls.
According to Jeff Bonk, assistant director in design and construction management for residential halls, they are looking to have greater return of students living in Brody complex, so they are looking to spruce them up and make them livable by today's standards.
First residential hall to make the cut and lead the way for renovating is Emmon's hall.

No "Senioritis" for Emily MacLeod

Some seniors find they get lazy on the home stretch of the undergraduate career, but one senior has taken this year to show what she's made of, athletically.

Emily MacLeod, a member Michigan state University's cross country and track and field team, is running at top form to culminate her running career here at MSU.

She lead the team to it's third Big Ten Championship in school history, claiming the individual title in a time of 19:53 for the 6k.

She delivered another stellar performance when she won the NCAA Great Lakes regional, leading her team to a first-place finish at the meet.

Topping off her cross country season, she was awarded Big Ten Cross Country women's athlete of the year. 

She also showed her focus in the class room earning USTFCCCA  all-academic honors

When indoor track season got underway, she showed no signs of slowing down.

In the first day of the Big Ten Championships, MacLeod posted a first-place finish in the 3,000 meter race and the 5000 meter race (3.1 miles) in the second day, edging Betsy Flood of Iowa in both by less than .3 seconds in both.

Emily currently is preparing for her outdoor season, running around 60 miles a week, she said.
Teammate Carly Green credits MacLeod's success to her incredible work ethic and animal-like instinct she brings to the track.