MICHIGAN
ELPD used in online scam
The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, recently was used in a online scam, according to ELPD Lt. Scott Wriggelsworth.
FEATURES
MSU student Steve Price enthralls audiences and judges on "America's Got Talent"
A combination of hot wheels, dominos and marbles which create massive chain reactions landed MSU mechanical engineering sophomore Steve Price on NBC’s 2013 season of “America’s Got Talent.” “I don’t really have an explanation of how I got started,” Price said.
MSU
MSU study shows spatial training in children improves math skills
Through research conducted by MSU scholars with local elementary school students, there is direct evidence of how children can improve their math skills if trained in spatial reasoning.
COMMENTARY
How to go about spending your refund check
Let’s be honest, the only reason students get excited for the semester to start is because of the refund checks dispersed by their university.
COMMENTARY
Lansing casino would be economically positive for downtown
The United States Supreme Court recently decided it will hear a case to determine if the state of Michigan has any power to shut down an American Indian casino.
MSU
Construction continues throughout MSU campus
The face of Spartan Country continues to evolve as summer construction advances. With majority of students gone, summer has proven to be the ideal time to reinvent various locations on campus.
MICHIGAN
Michigan legislators still unsure of vote on Medicaid expansion
As pressure mounts from both sides of the political spectrum to address Medicaid expansion in Michigan, it is uncertain whether legislators will be addressing the concern at their upcoming Wednesday session. Before breaking for the summer, members of the Michigan Senate began debating the merits of Healthy Michigan, a Medicare expansion plan that would cover more than 400,000 Michigan residents.
FOOTBALL
Former MSU quarterback Kirk Cousins writes first book, "Game Changer"
Former MSU quarterback Kirk Cousins was approached about writing his first book, “Game Changer,” after his speech at the Big Ten Media Day in July 2011.
MICHIGAN
MSU grad elected as first woman Kiwanis International president
During the 98th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, MSU graduate Sue Petrisin was the first woman elected to serve as president of Kiwanis International, or any of the largest service organizations in the world, which include Rotary and Lions International.
MSU
FRIB project could receive additional $55 million
After remaining on MSU’s to-do list since 2008, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, is getting closer to a ground-breaking movement. Last Thursday, members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations approved an energy and water appropriation bill that would fully fund the creation of the facility with $55 million. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations also approved the budget request last week.
MICHIGAN
Video story: Lansing science program extends education through summer
When school is out and summer hits, some kids drop their books and run to the television, while some turn to science. The latter study at Summer L.A.B.S. “Summer L.A.B.S. is a program that we run every summer here at Impression 5 Science Center, and (it’s) learning about basic science,” Toni Daymon, operations coordinator at Impression 5 Science Center, said. “We take a bunch of different kids here and we teach them different topics dealing with science. We may be talking about recycling or we may be talking about rocks, and the next day it could all be about chemistry.”
MSU
MSU teams up with other universities to improve college learning
After graduating from high school with a class of less than 200 students, incoming freshman Paige Brown is worried. She’s heard about the large lectures most of MSU’s core classes include, and after years of instant gratification the second help is needed, she’s not sure how she will adjust.
MICHIGAN
Police boosts numbers statewide for upcoming holiday to reduce drunk driving
This Fourth of July, drivers will be seeing red, white and blue — through their rearview mirror. As part of a statewide effort, law enforcement is putting extra officers out on the road as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort, which runs through July 7.
MICHIGAN
Officials respond to small fire at Spartan Village Apartments
A small fire took place in Spartan Village Apartments the night of June 29, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. There were no injuries and it is still unknown how the fire started.
MICHIGAN
Famous Dave's opens up new restaurant in Lansing area
There are places to eat, and then there are places to dine. Famous Dave’s in Holt, Mich., is looking to be the latter. Famous Dave’s opened its Lansing area location on Monday morning, at 2457 N. Cedar St. The location is the ninth in Michigan and the first in the Lansing area.
MSU
Kim Wilcox officially steps down as MSU Provost
After serving as MSU’s provost since 2005, Kim Wilcox officially has stepped down from the position as of Monday, the end of MSU’s fiscal year. Wilcox announced and solidified his plan to leave the position effective on Jan. 1. While June Youatt served as acting provost in his place from January until June, she now will take over his full duties.
MSU
Student loan interest rates double
As members of the United States Congress lounged on exotic beaches or attempted to hack their way out of sand traps, students looking to take out federal loans now face an even deeper hole to dig themselves out of, as interest rates for student loans doubled this morning. The federally subsidized Stafford student loan interest rates rose from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent as a result of both houses failing to pass any reform or extension by the July 1 deadline.
BASKETBALL
Amaka Agugua replaces Tempie Brown as women's basketball assistant coach
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced Monday that Amaka ‘Mox’ Agugua will be joining the Spartan women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach.
SPORTS
Spartan Sports co-owners become Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees
Co-owners of the Spartan Sports Network, Will Tieman and Wendy Hart, became Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees last week — and are the first duo to receive this honor.
NEWS
ASMS-Lose?
After months of panic and negotiation, ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, has come to its final resolution — a decision to move all funds on campus, per the long-awaited request of MSU.