MICHIGAN
Red Cross ends strike
The American Red Cross strike in Michigan and Ohio came to an end Tuesday, according to the Office and Professional Employees International Union press release.
NEWS
Cooling centers offer relief from dangerous temperatures
Rising temperatures in Greater Lansing have reached dangerous levels as the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Ingham County for Tuesday and Wednesday. The city of East Lansing has responded by providing a cooling center at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
NEWS
MSU could see less orange barrels in near future
With the upcoming Harrison and Trowbridge roads intersection construction project, the MSU community might see some relief from a few less orange barrels near campus. The Harrison and Trowbridge intersection will be completely closed beginning at 8 p.m Wednesday, but is scheduled to reopen to traffic by 6 a.m.
MICHIGAN
Event encourages 'No Child Left Inside'
For Alan Heavner, being outside on the front lawn of the Capitol is just as exciting as looking over the edge of the Grand Canyon.
MICHIGAN
Crowd chants "Vagina" at Capitol rally
Most days, thousands of people standing on the Capitol lawn shouting “vagina” would be an unusual encounter.
MICHIGAN
Lansing police releases sketch of male sexual assault suspect
After investigating a June 8 report that a man sexually assaulted a woman at Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N. Grand Ave., in Lansing, police have released a composite sketch of a chip-toothed man they believe to be responsible for the attack.
NEWS
Seven Decades of Music at MSU
It’s no secret the culture of music constantly changes. As technology advances and instruments become more readily accessible, more bands find themselves adjusting to the ever-evolving music scene — with concert venues also working to keep up with the trends.
MSU
MSU hosts Lego robotics program
Many people relate playing with Legos to a time in their childhood, but now the MSU College of Engineering uses the popular building toy to teach young students the basics of programming.
NEWS
No people injured in St. Anne Lofts collapse
About 1 p.m. Monday, St. Anne Lofts collapsed, taking out portions of the first through fourth floors. The fourth floor of the building, which has been under construction since October 2011, gave way after being overloaded with construction materials.
NEWS
Construction projects stay on track
Although East Lansing and MSU’s campus seem to be littered with orange barrels and construction crews at every turn, it’s not just roads and academic buildings being updated — certain athletic facilities are benefiting from a face-lift as well during the busy summer construction period. The most notable — and expensive — of which is the renovations to Spartan Stadium that include the replacement of the old scoreboards and sound system.
MSU
Summer camps provide kids with summer opportunities
Children can be seen in swarms walking around MSU’s campus, as summer camps kick off in East Lansing. Students in grades K-12 will visit campus through the month of August for camps sponsored by MSU departments.
MICHIGAN
Lansing School District program makes healthy meals available
Four years ago, MC Rothhorn and his family were using programs such as the Summer Food Service Program for children to help get food on the table in the summer, so he knows the importance of providing food to community members in need.
MICHIGAN
Red Cross unions struggle with contract agreements
Music played as a tent, lawn chairs and picketers took up the sidewalk in front of the American Red Cross Center, 1800 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing, on Monday as a part of a workers strike.
ICE HOCKEY
Great Lakes Invitational extended through 2014
Michigan Technological University Athletics Director Suzanne Sanregret announced that the university has extended its partnership with Olympia Entertainment to continue hosting the Great Lakes Invitational through 2014.
FEATURES
MSU staff members share tips, wisdom for living in adult world
Even after countless all-nighters spent studying in the library, there are some things students might not learn that have potential to be useful to them after graduation.
COMMENTARY
Recent events call for strong female leaders
This is about women not being subservient to men. I don’t want to generalize and say that all men are domineering “d-bags” and all women are placed in inferior positions, but that’s the way things are looking lately, especially in the Michigan Legislature.
COMMENTARY
Employment rate overshadows ranking
MSU’s College of Law has gained national attention by climbing in the rankings this year, but another law school statistic might be more prominent.
NEWS
Fourth floor of St. Anne Lofts collapses
A portion of the fourth floor of the under-construction St. Anne Lofts collapsed around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon, taking out each of the previously constructed floors below it.
NEWS
The Day the Music Died
Brian Vander Ark always will have a special place in his heart for a dusty basement bar in the heart of East Lansing. Vander Ark, the frontman for the rock band The Verve Pipe became quite familiar with several local venues, especially Small Planet, formerly of 220 M.A.C.
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MICHIGAN
People come out for pride
Even though Jamie Weage and Jennifer Willard cannot legally get married in the state of Michigan, hearing Reverend Kent Lederer, minister of Unity of Greater Lansing church say, “I now pronounce you life partners, you may kiss your partner,” strengthened their bond in a way no piece of paper can match.