Suspects detained for domestic gun incident
Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of Bensch Street after a male caller because of shots fired at him on Wednesday.
A fresh foundation
For genomics and molecular genetics senior Zachary DeRade and his partner, MSU alumnus Justin Love, one of the major factors of coming to MSU was the chance to be a part of a larger, more diverse area accepting of their homosexuality — a chance to find a home.
Dempsey: ‘It’s too early’ to understand effects of Detroit bankruptcy on E.L.
Could the banks of the Red Cedar feel the ripple effects of Detroit’s bankruptcy filing? That exact issue is something many in the area still are determining.
Rep. Barnett proposes sales tax increase to ease tuition cost
What if Michigan covered the cost of college tuition for every high school graduate in the state?
Dining plan prices will rise for 2013-14
MSU Culinary Services will restructure off-campus dining plans and raise prices for the 2013-14 academic year, starting Aug. 17. Increasing wholesale food prices, utility costs and other business expenses drove the price increases, Jenna Brown, communications manager for MSU Culinary Services, said in an email. All three on-campus dining plans will remain the same, from number of meals to amount of Sparty cash, but will rise in price by 3.9 percent. The price rise is in accordance with the MSU Board of Trustees decision to raise room and board rates by 3.9 percent for the 2013-14 academic year.
Classic auto show attracts cars statewide
Mother nature whizzed though Lansing’s 21st annual classic auto show, pouring down heavy rain and wind Saturday afternoon, but car owners stood their ground. A little rain wasn’t going to ruin an event full of classic cars, trophies and as Lansing local Mario Ledesma would say, “a great time.”
Locals discuss automatic license plate readers
What law enforcement officers consider an efficient and helpful tool, the public seems to think of as an invasion of privacy. The tool, automatic license plate readers, allows officers to check for stolen cars, expired license plates or outstanding warrants without the lift of a finger.
MSU receives $10 million to fight world hunger
MSU has been given a $10 million grant, which will go toward a bigger movement to end world hunger. The money comes from the U.S. Agency for International Development and will aid Feed the Future, a nationwide initiative to minimize world hunger and tighten food security, according to MSU Today.
Republicans lead in fundraising
With the 2014 elections just on the horizon, new figures detailing fundraising efforts released by both parties show Republicans, who control both the House and the Senate, are opening up a significant lead on their Democratic colleagues. The House Republican Campaign Committee has raised $316,000 since April, nearly double the $160,000 the House Democrats raised during the same three-month period. Over on the Senate side, Republicans garnered $291,000 in contributions from constituents, dwarfing the $24,000 raised by Democrats.
Five former Spartans to be inducted into MSU Hall of Fame
On Friday, MSU announced that as part of the Celebrate 2013 weekend, MSU will induct five members into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept.
Key battles in MSU football 2013 depth chart
Quarterback 1. Andrew Maxwell 2. Connor Cook 3. Tyler O’Connor 4. Paul Andrie 5. Tommy Vento Andrew Maxwell started all 13 games for MSU in 2012, completing 52.5 percent of his passes.
Jeff Monroe retires after 27 years as MSU assistant athletic director
After 27 years at MSU, assistant athletic director and head athletic trainer Jeff Monroe has retired, and a renamed and redesigned Sports Medicine and Performance Department will commence. The division will now include athletic training, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology and counseling — which athletics director Mark Hollis said was envisioned by associate athletic director Jim Pignataro. “What this new division will provide is a more streamlined approach to our sports medicine services,” Hollis said in a statement on Friday.
International students deserve more respect
Admittedly, I never have paid much attention to MSU’s vast international student population.
Graduation delay becoming common trend
The times of graduating at a typical four-year colleges and university appear to be over, according to a Forbes article.
Maxwell No. 1, but starting quarterback position not final
Andrew Maxwell started all 13 games at quarterback for MSU in 2012. However, he underwhelmed for much of the season, coming up short on drives late in the game, and ultimately led the team to a disappointing 7-6 record. Then-redshirt freshman quarterback Connor Cook came off the bench and led the game-winning drive to beat TCU in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. Leaving one big, unanswered question for the 2013 season: Maxwell or Cook? Following the 2013 Big Ten football media day, head coach Mark Dantonio made it clear: Maxwell currently will maintain the starting quarterback position for the 2013 season. “Right now, Andrew is our No.
Video Story: Train Day
Two railway clubs shared their model trains and expertise with young conductors-in-training Thursday at MSU’s 4-H Children’s Garden. The Lansing Model Railroad Club and the Capital Area Railway Society set up tracks and electric trains for the kids to learn the process of trains. The kids also created various crafts focused on trains. “It’s a good partnership between the railway clubs of the Lansing-area and (the 4-H Children’s Garden) to be able to come together and support each other,” 4-H Educational Coordinator and Event Director Jessica Wright said.
Amendment to limit NSA spying narrowly defeated on House floor
A proposal to stop blanket surveillance programs conducted by the National Security Agency was narrowly shot down on the U.S. House floor Wednesday night. The 217-205 vote showed a rare solidarity between Democrats and Republicans. Even rarer, the massive support for Congressman Justin Amash’s amendment showed that both sides of the aisle are willing to go against their respective party’s leadership. Even if that means the President.
Former Provost Kim Wilcox named chancellor at University of California Riverside
University of California, Riverside’s President announced Thursday that he has selected Kim Wilcox, MSU’s former provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, as the university’s ninth chancellor.
New bill could allow charitable organizations to fundraise on streets, sidewalks
Whether it’s the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or VFW, selling flowers or the Lions Club shelling out sweet treats on the streets, fundraising is a major elements which keeps some the states most giving organizations afloat.