As former graduate student Andrew David Thompson stood before Judge Paula Manderfield in Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court on Wednesday morning, he knew he would leave the room one of two ways — with police escorts or the ones he loves by his side.
To Jason Schmidt, when it comes to getting hired by a law firm, the tables have turned. “Now a lot of law graduates are the ones begging at the bargaining table, instead of the other way around; the balance of power has definitely shifted,” the recent alumnus said. Schmidt’s opinion of the job market is in line with the findings of a recent employment survey of 2011 college graduates.
For MSU law student Cameron Lawler, the job market for lawyers is daunting. Although the Student Bar Association president continues to pursue his graduate degree in law, he knows the situation is bleak for most lawyers fresh out of school.
The Michigan House of Representatives was filled with tension Wednesday afternoon when members divisively passed a controversial bill that would place new regulations on abortions in the state. A day after hundreds of Planned Parenthood supporters gathered on the Capitol lawn to protest the bill’s imminent passage, debate took to the House floor, with the representatives ultimately passing the bill 70-39.
Best-selling author James Patterson will give the College of Education $60,000 for scholarships to support the Urban Educators Cohort Program. Up to eight students enrolled in the College of Education’s Urban Educators Cohorts Program will receive a $7,500 scholarship for tuition. “When I read about the excellent teaching programs at MSU’s College of Education and its Urban Educators Cohort, I hoped there would be an opportunity for me to help,” Patterson said in a press release to MSU News. “I wanted to give a hand to eager students who take on the challenge of becoming great teachers,” he said. Sonya Gunnings-Moton, assistant dean for the College of Education and director of the Urban Educators Cohort Program, said the school is very excited about Patterson’s contribution. “We are honored that Mr. Patterson recognizes our efforts,” she said.
A downtown construction project that has been ongoing since May 7 has some local businesses struggling to adjust to a decrease in customers. The sewage reconstruction project taking place along Albert Avenue, between Charles Street and Grove Street has significantly impacted the amount of foot traffic to Leo’s Coney Island, 333 Albert Ave., General Manager Sean Morris said.
Social relations and policy sophomore Curtis Audette made it one of his goals four years ago to represent his district as a delegate for a national party convention at some point in his life. But he never expected he’d be able to serve as a delegate at such a young age.
As the summer days grow warmer, the MSU Horticulture Gardens grow bigger and brighter. The gardens, which encompass 14 acres, are bursting with life this time of year.
MSU is stepping up its game when it comes to fighting chronic disease. MSU’s College of Human Medicine recently announced its membership in the new Michigan chapter of the National Chronic Disease Coalition.
The summer following his freshman year of high school, Alex Schmidt signed up for a local basketball clinic to improve his skills. Now 10 years later, Schmidt, who recently graduated from the University of Michigan, still attends David Thomas’ Basketball Clinic.
One backpack of unknown origin, multiple stops in cities across the globe and one mysterious unidentified owner. That’s the story behind the recently premiered feature film, “The Owner,” a collaborative movie created with the help of three MSU alumni.
On June 15, 1962, members of the Students for a Democratic Society, or SDS, gathered in Port Huron, Mich., to combine voices and opinions in the creation of a statement which still holds relevance almost 50 years later.
After the U.S. entered the war in Iraq, Chris Worland found herself asking for international students’ opinions to share the effect the event had on their lives.
Tony Bucciferro has seen his life go through a whirlwind of changes in the last month.
It is always easy for a person to admit they are overweight, but it is never easy for them to admit it is a problem.
After almost a year since its beginning, the Andrew Thompson case came to a close on Wednesday, leaving many baffled at his sentencing and wondering whether or not the punishment fits the crime.
Tuesday night at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing City Council discussed the potential risks and rewards to moving forward with City Center II redevelopment project.
Despite a possible four-year sentence looming overhead, former graduate student Andrew Thompson was sentenced today to five years of probation, with stipulations from the court. Thompson will be required to perform 400 hours of community service, maintain 30 hours per week employment, continue to receive psychological treatment, have no contact with animals and pay more than $5,000 in court fines and restitution.
When one of Kathy Toman’s close friends told her how talented the Sea Cruisers were, she decided she had to see for herself.
Recent construction along Grand River Avenue between Harrison Road and Hillcrest Avenue is part of a larger sidewalk reconstruction project that has been ongoing for about a year. Director of Public Works Todd Sneathen said the city has been replacing sidewalks in the surrounding neighborhoods since last fall as part of East Lansing’s hazardous sidewalk program.