NEWS
New film incentive bill introduced
Michigan’s film tax credits, eliminated under the tax reform approved last week by the state Legislature, might soon make another appearance.
NEWS
City prepares for summer art festival
Beginning on Saturday morning and lasting through the weekend, downtown East Lansing will be a whirl of color, music and excitement as the East Lansing Art Festival rolls into town for the 48th consecutive year.
NEWS
Bike ride honors injured, killed cyclists worldwide
As a former member of the MSU triathlon team, Lindsey Bachman thought nothing of hitting the road for miles at a time on her bike to train for a race. But in August 2008, Bachman’s friend and former teammate Mason Barker was riding his bike on Round Lake Road when he was struck by a vehicle going 55 mph.
NEWS
MSU-based website aids farmers with data, field recommendations
Some farmers and agricultural industry members across the state are turning to an MSU-operated website for guidance in the fields and on their farms. Enviro-weather is an MSU website run through partnerships between MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch and is partially funded by the Michigan Legislature’s Project GREEEN.
NEWS
Veterinary school treats injured eagle
Early last week an injured bald eagle was rescued from the Saginaw River. Bay City’s Department of Natural Resources’, or DNR, Fisheries Division technicians rushed to the scene after receiving calls Monday morning from individuals who spotted the wounded bird.
NEWS
Sparrow given $10,000 grant
The Michigan State University Children’s Health Initiative was awarded the $10,000 Community Impact Grant. The grant was established to help organizations fund projects that will impact their communities.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball looks to win conference title on final weekend
As the Spartans (32-18 overall, 13-8 Big Ten) head into their final regular season series — hosting Northwestern (19-27, 9-11) with game one at 3:05 p.m. Thursday — they hold a one-game lead over Minnesota (21-20, 12-9) and Illinois (22-25, 12-9) in the Big Ten. To be guaranteed outright champions, MSU will have to sweep the Wildcats at McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs field.
SOFTBALL
Three MSU softball players earn all-conference honors
After the MSU softball team concluded its season last weekend, the Spartans had three players selected for All-Big Ten honors, the conference announced Wednesday. Junior catcher Brett Williams was named First Team All-Big Ten, and senior shortstop Lindsey Hansen and junior third baseman Ali Grant were second and third team honorees, respectively.
COMMENTARY
Use speeders to raise revenue
One weekend I was driving back to campus, and my mind started to wander. I started hearing the voices of the tea party supporters screaming about too much spending.
COMMENTARY
Business tax breaks are shortsighted answer
The Michigan Senate recently passed legislation that eliminated the Michigan Business Tax, replacing it with a 6 percent corporate income tax on businesses in Michigan.
SPORTS
Rohl named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year
Sophomore thrower Beth Rohl was named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year and Big Ten Field Athlete of the Championships after her performance at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships, the conference announced Wednesday. She also was given First Team All-Big Ten honors.
NEWS
East Lansing City Council approves 2012 budget
The East Lansing City Council approved the budget for the 2012 fiscal year, Tuesday evening, raising property taxes and furthering spending cuts as the city faces a $3 million deficit.
BASEBALL
MSU bats come up big in blowout win against Notre Dame
With a big conference series against Northwestern starting Thursday, the MSU baseball team (32-18 overall, 13-8 Big Ten) took out the frustrations of the past weekend with heavy hitting to deliver a 20-3 win against the Fighting Irish at Frank Eck Baseball Stadium in South Bend, Ind.
NEWS
MSU employee killed in motorcycle crash
A 20-year-old male East Lansing resident and MSU employee died in a motorcycle crash at about 4:20 a.m.
NEWS
Lansing robbery suspect at large
The PNC Bank, 3335 E. Michigan Ave., near the Frandor Shopping Center in Lansing, was robbed at about 1 p.m.
MICHIGAN
National Coney closes after more than a year
As of May 6, East Lansing might have a little less Detroit spirit. National Coney Station, 565 E. Grand River Ave., part of a southeastern Michigan chain serving the city’s iconic coney-style hot dog, closed its doors at the end of MSU’s spring semester.
MSU
Solar car team places 6th at Formula Sun Grand Prix
When Lindsay Karn and her teammates stepped on the track at the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Indianapolis May 6, she knew all of her hard work finally had paid off. After years of designing, building and testing, the MSU Solar Car Racing Team was finally ready to race. “Hitting that first lap just meant the world to us,” Karn, an MSU alumna, said.
MSU
Arts and Crafts show brings life to summer E.L., MSU
Summertime in East Lansing can seem quiet and uneventful compared to the fall and spring semesters. With students returning home for the summer, the usually busy streets can seem desolate.
NEWS
University set to offer two new degree options
MSU students will have the opportunity to choose from two new majors starting this fall and might have the chance to add one new specialization in the coming years if the proposed program goes forward as planned. This coming fall semester, students can enroll in either world politics or advanced mathematics for the first time.
MSU
MSU-produced beef to be used in cafeterias
This summer, homegrown beef will be making its way to the MSU cafeterias with the help of a group of students in the beef management program. Through the fall, the beef will be served in the Case Hall cafeteria and Brody Square, said Kurt Kwiatkowski, corporate chef for MSU Culinary Services. Kwiatkowski said he is excited to see the fruits of what has been a year-long process. “This is a long-term thing we hope grows and continues to develop,” he said.