COMMENTARY
International students deserve more respect
Admittedly, I never have paid much attention to MSU’s vast international student population.
COMMENTARY
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.
FOOTBALL
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.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
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.