http://www.statenews.com en-us Foundry4 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:14:14 -0400 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:07:01 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/walkers_brave_wet_weather_for_suicide_prevention_awareness Lansing — William Atkin’s brother died after committing suicide in 1979. On Sunday in Potter Park, he shared his memories with people who also had people they care about die from suicide. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:13:22 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/walkers_brave_wet_weather_for_suicide_prevention_awareness webmaster@statenews.com (Chris Vannini) http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/home_football_games_benefit_some_el_shops As the MSU football team reeled off touchdowns during its first home game Saturday, local business owners said they also scored big. Home football contests traditionally bring tailgaters, students and out-of-town visitors to local restaurants and retailers before and after the game. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:07:01 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/home_football_games_benefit_some_el_shops webmaster@statenews.com (Jeff Kanan) http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/fraternity_members_await_fate_of_house Members of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, who are currently staying in a temporary house, are a step closer to being able to occupy the fraternity house they signed a lease for. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:13:54 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/fraternity_members_await_fate_of_house webmaster@statenews.com (Allison Bush) http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/man_arraigned_for_bank_robbery A 48-year-old Lansing man was arraigned Thursday for his connection with two Lansing area bank robberies. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:22:06 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/man_arraigned_for_bank_robbery webmaster@statenews.com (Abby Lubbers) http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/steve_amp_barrys_set_to_close_2_el_area_stores Two Lansing-area Steve & Barry’s are closing their doors as part of the company’s plans to run a smaller base of stores, spokeswoman Rachel Brenner said. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:54 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/steve_amp_barrys_set_to_close_2_el_area_stores webmaster@statenews.com (Jeff Kanan) http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/off-campus_gym_to_open MSU students soon will have another location to get bigger, faster and stronger as the East Lansing Snap Fitness facility will have its grand opening Sept. 19. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:54 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/off-campus_gym_to_open webmaster@statenews.com (Justin Harris) http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/food_banks_see_donation_increase To many students, the end of summer means cold weather is on the way. But it also means harvest time for farmers and gardeners, and many local food banks look at this time of year as a great opportunity to get donations. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:24:06 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/food_banks_see_donation_increase webmaster@statenews.com (Chris Vannini) http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/fundraiser_to_benefit_local_dog_park The city of East Lansing is hosting a fundraiser for Northern Tail Dog Park on Saturday, according to a news release. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:54 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/fundraiser_to_benefit_local_dog_park webmaster@statenews.com (Chris Vannini)