Students, E.L. permanent residents try to work it out

Since the university first opened its doors in 1855, the city of East Lansing has had to balance the relationship between MSU’s student body and the city’s permanent residents. As both city and campus have grown, East Lansing’s 48,579 residents have found a way to coexist with MSU’s 45,998 students, despite the disparity between the lifestyle of a college student compared to that of families that might live in the area. The cultural differences between the two groups has been a point of contention in the past, with loud parties, littering and alcohol use causing a rift.

Residence hall construction affects students

When Miles Sutphen first became a Spartan in fall 2011, his residency in Campbell Hall was exactly what he expected it to be — cramped, with older dorms, full-service cafeterias and an array of excited students.

Face time ELPD Officers Chad Stemen and Dan Batora

The State News: What came before your position at the ELPD? Chad Stemen: I went to MSU for a criminal justice degree then I worked for Ingham County Sheriff’s Office … I did homeland security planning and emergency preparedness, planning for disasters — natural or man-made incidents — and a lot of work with the public safety area, fire EMS and the police sector. SN: Why did you want to go into criminal justice? CS: As a kid growing up, I always wanted to be a police officer and it just kind of fell into my path … Also working at the sheriff’s office, I had a lot of good mentors there and they pushed me into the direction that I’m heading right now. SN: What do you hope to bring to the East Lansing community? CS: I’m young — I can deal with the student population.

Face time: Bill Vincent

Bill Vincent, a professor of film studies in the department of English, will travel to New Zealand this Friday to be in a remake of the 1981 film, The Evil Dead.

State budget deadline quickly approaches

Michigan lawmakers continue to push forward on passing the state’s budget for the next fiscal year, hoping to reach a self-declared June 1 deadline.

Festival at Mac’s Bar showcases energetic lineup, state talent

When Ted McNett and his bandmates perform together, they don’t always use traditional instruments.

NFL star returns to MSU to finish degree

After a standout football career at MSU and 10 seasons in the National Football League, former Spartan cornerback Renaldo Hill’s toughest challenge wasn’t banging bodies with bruising runners or chasing speedy wide receivers — it was picking up a pencil.

New football ticket system provides temporary difficulties

Early Wednesday morning, many football enthusiasts looking to purchase tickets for the upcoming season experienced difficulties and had to postpone their shopping. A new system, which is designed to provide fans with a convenient online seat-selection process, experienced technical issues and shut down for about 2-3 hours at about midnight on Wednesday when too many people tried to use it, Athletics Director Mark Hollis said.

Realities change lifelong dream

Four years ago, I first stepped foot into The State News. I thought I was starting my dream of a journalism career, even with all the talk of the journalism industry dying.

MSU takes advantage of new technologies

With the College of Education’s recent announcement of a new pilot program involving classroom iPads comes another reaffirmation of MSU’s dedication to technology, innovation and research. The Center for Teaching and Technology, or CTT, will purchase about 60 iPads for two 30-person courses each semester of the 2012-13 school year.

Greater Lansing residents encouraged to submit flash-fiction

By encouraging people to share a story of 440 words or less with others, Aaron Matthews hopes to help Lansing area residents spark their imaginations.

Consolidation of emergency dispatch services delayed indefinitely

The opening of a $5.6 million facility that would consolidate the emergency dispatch services of the East Lansing and Lansing Police Departments has been delayed indefinitely.

Mich. congressmen propose resolution for balanced federal budget

As the Michigan Legislature pushes forward to complete the 2012-13 fiscal year budget this week, it has the advantage of working with about a $400 million surplus, the result of spending cuts to level out a long-standing deficit.

Two courses to provide students with iPads in trial run during fall semester

Students in the College of Education might be using more than just textbooks and iClickers in their courses in the fall, with the launch of a pilot program that will bring iPads into some classrooms.

Anastos discusses future of program in meeting with media

In his first season returning to a program where he once played and was an assistant coach under former head coach Ron Mason, Anastos led the Spartans to a four-win improvement from the 2010-11 season and coached MSU to its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2008. But greater challenges might be ahead for the former CCHA commissioner.

Police provide local parents proper child car seat instruction

About 72 percent of parents and guardians across the country unknowingly are putting their children between the ages of 1 and 4 at risk by misusing car seats, East Lansing police detective Candace Ivey said Tuesday.

Students and faculty receive national recognition for academic achievements

MSU students and faculty have been busy earning awards, receiving appointments to new positions and co-authoring reports this year.

Havin' a Splash

Still Swingin'

Since he arrived on campus in 2008, Jake Boss Jr. has developed a reputation for breaking down historical barriers as the head coach of the MSU baseball program. On Monday, another barrier fell. After weeks of uncertainty, the Spartans (37-21) earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament as a No.

City council passes entertainment ordinance

A recent ordinance change by East Lansing City Council will increase the number of businesses required to acquire an entertainment license, but will not impact “dancing in East Lansing,” Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Triplett said. The amendment to Ordinance 1278 was passed during council’s May 15 meeting and went into effect last Wednesday.