The U.S. cannot “win the future” without footing the bill. Last week’s slapdash, shutdown-avoiding budget thankfully spared cuts to education and Pell grants in particular. But the future is not quite as bright.
East Lansing never will be as vibrant and eclectic as New York City, but its new street vendor policy might be a small step in that direction. East Lansing City Council recently passed a resolution to allow local businesses to set up street vendors and sell merchandise.
Casinos always are buzzing. With flashing lights, rolling dice, clanging slot machines and laughing crowds, there is constant activity occurring inside a casino’s walls.
Steve, the co-founder of Apple Inc., and technology expert will speak at MSU’s Spring Commencement. If you were thinking Steve Jobs would be at MSU to do one of his dramatic product presentations, you would be wrong. In fact, Steve Wozniak, the other co-founder of Apple Inc. is MSU’s pick.
There are a lot of parties in East Lansing. On any given night — weekday or weekend — one can find students mingling, drinking, dancing and gaming at various fraternities, houses, co-ops and apartments throughout the city.
Just because something can be done definitely does not mean it should be. The Mackinac Center’s recent request for MSU employees’ email including political terms is a misuse of the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA.
The East Lansing City Council finally has planted the medical marijuana ordinance seed and residents should let it sprout before attempting to prune it.
Something is rotten on the campus of MSU. The “ASMSU/MSU” saga regarding the organization’s unconstitutional March election needs to end — and soon.
Michigan’s new security improvements for state’s IDs might seem insignificant, but it’s something that needs to be done with some regularity.
Unfortunately for Michigan’s microbrew connoisseurs, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, or MLCC, just isn’t buying the cleverness of Flying Dog Brewery’s Raging Bitch beer.
MSU’s athletics department currently has cut ties with one of its booster clubs like a significant other with a liberal interpretation of commitment — as it should.
Everyone’s favorite, brightly colored, single-serve malt drinks are back — without caffeine or energy additives. Although now allowed to return to shelves, the drinks, including Four Loko, still are being criticized by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, or MLCC, for high alcohol content.
Now that the 2010 Census results have been released; let the redistricting games begin! Michigan’s population drastically has changed since the last census, and the state’s redistricting will be a challenge because of it.
The success of conferences and conventions rarely is measured in terms of what is accomplished afterward. However, the aftermath might be the difference between an informational hearing and a catalytic event.
Students might not search for the words “converted frat house” when looking for an apartment, but the former Lambda Chi Alpha house appears to be a promising option for student living next fall
As an anonymous poet once said, “Spring has sprung, the grass is ris, I wonder where the flowers and organic farming is.” Or something like that.
The vast majority of people funneling into Spartan Stadium every fall want to watch some football, not gain access to a military fort.
The balance of power is tipping even more into Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s hands. With the recent signing of a bill giving him executive power over municipalities deemed to be in dire financial straits, it seems the power of the governor’s office is expanding.
It’s hard to imagine an organization handling a situation so sloppily it manages to violate its own constitution. And yet ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, recently was cited for violating its own constitution by deciding to hold a special election in March to create a unicameral system.
There are lots of ways former Spartan and NFL football player T.J. Duckett could spend his time, fame and fortune. He commendably chooses to give back to the community.