http://statenews.com. Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:07 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/police_identify_msu_student_killed_in_fatal_bus_accident_in_detroit Police have identified the 19-year-old MSU student who died Thursday after being dragged by a tour bus following a Red Wings hockey game as business sophomore Ryan Rosman. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:07 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/police_identify_msu_student_killed_in_fatal_bus_accident_in_detroit http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/mexican_folk_band_comes_to_msu A student collaboration with one of the most respected Mexican bands in the world hit the Music Building Auditorium stage Thursday night, and not only exposed audience members to Mexican folk music, but musical styles from around the world. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:42 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/mexican_folk_band_comes_to_msu http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/tech_business_materializes_from_el_center_ Despite Michigan’s troubled economic environment, Enliven Software became the first tech startup to emerge from East Lansing’s Technology Innovation Center (TIC). Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:54:49 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/tech_business_materializes_from_el_center_ http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/east_lansing_police_to_see_decrease_in_officers After years of decreased funding, East Lansing police said they have almost nothing left to eliminate, but state budget cuts mean the department will lose four positions by next June. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:03:06 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/east_lansing_police_to_see_decrease_in_officers http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/contractor_forum_dicusses_msu_construction_renovation Potential job opportunities are what drew hundreds of builders, contractors and consultants to MSU on Thursday as they overflowed rooms in the Union hoping to learn more about upcoming projects on campus. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:56:12 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/contractor_forum_dicusses_msu_construction_renovation http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/deep_budget_cuts_might_continue_next_fiscal_year Students might have a harder time securing financial aid and state scholarships after this year’s state budget cuts, but experts fear next year could be even worse. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:10:44 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/deep_budget_cuts_might_continue_next_fiscal_year http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/local_artists_can_submit_proposals The city of East Lansing Arts Commission currently is accepting proposals from artists interested in creating a commissioned work of public art honoring the former Councilmember Mary P. Sharp. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:02 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/local_artists_can_submit_proposals http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/tech_tour_to_come_to_lansing_area College students interested in a career in information technology will have a chance to explore local companies, unique housing and entertainment options in the Lansing area this weekend. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:07:49 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/tech_tour_to_come_to_lansing_area http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/womens_meeting_to_be_held_sunday The seventh annual MSU Women’s Leadership Conference is slated to run from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Union. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:57:44 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/womens_meeting_to_be_held_sunday http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/blog_created_by_profs_aims_to_educate_about_election Michigan’s next governor could be able to “hit the ground running” in tackling the state’s issues with the assistance of the new blog developed in part by MSU professors. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:43:16 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/blog_created_by_profs_aims_to_educate_about_election http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/annual_blood_drive_pits_msu_against_penn_state Although the MSU and Penn State football teams don’t square off until Nov. 21, Haley Pearson already has started the competition between the two schools.****** Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:40:32 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/annual_blood_drive_pits_msu_against_penn_state http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/msu_provost_wilcox_still_weighing_options_for_olin_health_center The fate of Olin Health Center and several other student health services remain unknown as officials wait for MSU Provost Kim Wilcox to announce his recommendations regarding their futures. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:35:40 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/msu_provost_wilcox_still_weighing_options_for_olin_health_center