MSU
Former MSU Karate Club leader remembered for passion, dedication to craft
Those who knew Bruce Henderson described him as outgoing, passionate and loyal.
NEWS
Police arrest suspects in drug transaction
Lansing police officers observed a drug transaction on Monday at approximately 8:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN
HopCat’s August arrival to spice up E.L. bar scene
The East Lansing bar scene: Dublin Square, Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub, Rick’s American Café, The Riv. In August, a felinelike juncture will be added to the city’s bar lineup. HopCat is set to open its East Lansing location at 211 Ann St. in August, tucked beneath the altitudinous Residences apartments of Cron Management.
NEWS
Praying the Price
Amina Bahloul considers the Islamic Center of East Lansing, 940 S. Harrison Road, to be her second home. Islam is not just a religion for her. It is the essence of her community, a guide for whom she strives to be.
MICHIGAN
Senate passes legislation to lower student loan rates
After more than three anxiety-filled weeks for college students shouldering significant student loan debt in the wake of interest rates doubling on July 1, members of the U.S. Senate came together Wednesday to hammer out a solution.
MICHIGAN
Whole llama love
The Topliffs have a whole lotta love for their llamas. In 1993, Don and Sheryl Topliff bought their first two llamas. Now the herd on their 50-acre plot of land in Williamston, Mich., has expanded to 24 llamas. They said the llamas are a large attraction for their bed and breakfast.
MICHIGAN
Local residents celebrate National Tequila Day
It’s a mysterious drink, made strictly in Mexico, associated with throwing knock-outs, colored white, blue, gold and brown and sometimes occupied by worms and scorpions. Wednesday, we celebrated it. We celebrated Tequila.
MSU
U of M changes international tuition fee
The concept of lower tuition for undocumented students, or individuals without the documents to be considered American citizens, has sparked statewide controversy for years.
MICHIGAN
Charges against Dishon Ambrose still stand
Detroit resident Dishon Ambrose was denied the motion to quash in the Ingham County Circuit Court this afternoon, according to a representative from Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings’ office. Ambrose was attempting to quash the bind-over, which would have dismissed his charges.
MSU
MSU food development team takes 2nd place in competition
MSU’s Food Development Product team snagged second place at a national conference in Chicago last week with Minus-the-Moo!, an all-natural, nondairy, almond milk-based, sugar-free dessert, taking home a sweet reward of $2,000. From July 13-16, MSU took their food product inventions to the national IFT Student Association & Mars Product Development Competition located at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Ill.
MICHIGAN
State surcharge helps low-income families
After two years of quick-fix solutions, the Legislature passed a new long-term plan to provide heating assistance for low-income families. The recently approved program adds a new surcharge on utility users — up to $1 per month.
MICHIGAN
Alcohol-after-midnight ordinance faces changes
East Lansing’s moratorium on restaurants serving alcohol past midnight could become permanent in the fall. City council adopted a resolution on March 5 authorizing a 180-day temporary moratorium on approval of restaurants serving alcohol past midnight. The moratorium was enforced to provide staff time to evaluate the approval of downtown restaurants serving alcohol, as well as the overall impact of licensed establishments. The goal is to recommend appropriate policy changes that address those issues, East Lansing Planning & Community Development Director Tim Dempsey said.
MICHIGAN
MSU police called in for protesting event
On Monday morning, about 40 members of Michigan Coalition Against Tar Sands gathered near Stockbridge, Mich., where they clung to bulldozers and protested the expansion of an oil pipeline. Of these protestors, 11 were arrested and four face felony charges, Ingham County Sheriff’s Maj. Joel Maatman said.
MSU
MSU uses dining halls as recruiting tool
It’s a never ending struggle; an arms race. Those with the biggest and most to offer compete for the best and the brightest. Schools are looking to attract the most talented students high schools have to offer, and to compete, schools are constantly looking for new angles and ways to bring students on-campus. “We do everything we can to connect students to academic and non-academic interests on-campus,” said John Ambrose, associate director for inclusion and strategic planning at the Office of Admissions. Ambrose added that MSU works with alumni from across the country to play host to potential future students.
FEATURES
Wandering Waffles offers unique, portable foods
The traditional breakfast waffle has been transformed into a unique vessel for breakfast and nonbreakfast foods, and it’s wandering into the mouths of Lansing residents and beyond. “Wandering Waffles came from the fact that I love breakfast,” owner Samantha Wilbur said.
COMMENTARY
Industry needed for Detroit comeback
With crippling debt and internal problems, last week the city of Detroit filed chapter 9 bankruptcy, the largest city ever to do so. The debt is estimated to be between $18 and $20 billion by Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr.
BASKETBALL
Derrick Nix signs with Slovenian club Krka
Former MSU center Derrick Nix signed a three-year contract with Krka, a professional basketball club based in Nova Mesto, Slovenia. “Congratulations to client Derrick Nix for signing with Adriatic & Eurochallenge club Krka in Slovenia,” Nix’s agent, Daniel Moldovan, tweeted Wednesday afternoon. Nix was not selected in the 2013 NBA Draft and attended workouts with the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. Moldovan said on Twitter that Nix had numerous offers across Europe and chose Krka because of the level of competition and their coach. Nix thanked his teammates and coaches for helping him get through his “shenanigans” last year on his Twitter feed Wednesday. Formerly Michigan’s Mr. Basketball in 2009, Nix averaged 9.9 points and 6.6 rebounds during his senior season at MSU.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio shows optimism at Big Ten media days
Head coach Mark Dantonio addressed media at the Big Ten football media day yesterday and stated the team’s mantra —and goal— for the upcoming season: ?“Chase it.” Following a 2012 season with the inability to “find the inches” and close out tight conference games, Dantonio said he is looking forward to 2013. “We sort of feel like our football team has a little bit of an edge to them right now.
COMMENTARY
Why Christians must disagree with gay marriage
What do you get when you cross the church and gay marriage? A headache.
FOOTBALL
Six things to look out for at Big Ten media days
We are getting closer to football season, and it’s time for the Big Ten preseason media days and annual kickoff luncheon, which will be held from July 24-25 in Chicago.