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MSU

Green light phones set to replace landlines

Ashley Brown
June 23, 2010

As the university eliminates landlines in residence halls, the MSU Department of Residence Life and the MSU police are increasing the number of emergency green light phones across campus. The Green Light Telephone System involves telephones strategically placed across campus on walkways, roads, parking areas, and buildings, including the Natural Science Building, Bessey, Berkey and Wells halls. They are soon to be installed on every floor of each residence hall.

MICHIGAN

Attempts to rezone land met with mixed emotions

Pat Evans
June 23, 2010

With the recent economic downturn, developers have had to take measures to make sure their land will sell. An attempt to rezone land in East Lansing, to be voted on July 20, was discussed by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday night. Caddis Development Group, LLC is requesting to rezone a property located at 1525 W. Lake Lansing Road from restricted office business district to retail sale business district.

MSU

Dog cancer researchers seek treatment for several breeds

Anthony Odoardi
June 23, 2010

MSU veterinarians are taking part in a study to combat several types of cancers found in dogs, which researchers said could help improve treatments for humans. The From Bark to Bedside project is a two-year, $5.3 million study focusing on the genetics that cause cancer in breeds of canines. The project is being led by the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, and will focus on five cancers between five to 10 different dog breeds.

MICHIGAN

Secretary of State to accept credit

Karen Confer
June 23, 2010

To help deal with about 14 million annual transactions, all Michigan Secretary of State offices are accepting Discover and MasterCard payments at the counter. In addition to new credit card options, branch office customers also can pay with cash or check.

MICHIGAN

Family Festival to be held Saturday

Karen Confer
June 23, 2010

The 10th annual Delta Rocks! Family Festival will take place from 12-6 p.m. Saturday at Sharp Park, 1401 Elmwood Road, in Lansing. The festival will feature numerous activities, including chalk art, clowns, pony rides, a petting zoo, a rock climbing wall, crafts, kids’ bingo, face painting, an obstacle course, a business expo and many more games.

MSU

Kellogg Center to host wine dinner

Karen Confer
June 23, 2010

A Brys Estate Wine Dinner featuring winemaker Coenraad Stassen will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday in The State Room at Kellogg Center. The Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is a Michigan-based 32-acre vineyard with more than 28,000 vines.

MICHIGAN

Voter registration deadline July 6

Karen Confer
June 23, 2010

July 6 is the final day for Michigan citizens to register to be able to vote in the Aug. 3 primaries. Voters must be at least 18 years old by election day, U.S. citizens, residents of Michigan and residents of the city or township in which they wish to vote.

MICHIGAN

Construction to continue in E.L.

Pat Evans
June 23, 2010

Two construction projects in downtown East Lansing will continue throughout much of the summer. Construction on the Division Street Parking Ramp, or Colorful Parking Ramp, began Monday and will include replacement of the steel stairwells, re-pouring of concrete and improvements to the window sealants. Construction also will continue outside the East Lansing Marriott at University Place east plaza.

SPORTS

Soccer camp watches World Cup victory

Chris Vannini
June 23, 2010

Landon Donovan’s extra time goal lifted the United States past Algeria in the 2010 World Cup and sent the 100 or so spectators in the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center into a frenzy. There’s little doubt the actions of the U.S. National Team left an impact greater than on the hundreds of young soccer players gathered at MSU to watch the all-important game Wednesday.

SPORTS

Donovan’s late goal keeps U.S. soccer interest

Landon Donovan is the one U.S. soccer player even the most casual soccer fans — or non-fans — know. The weight that’s carried with his name makes the goal against Algeria on Wednesday morning so much more special. He once was just the name of U.S. soccer for people who didn’t follow the sport and an underperforming star in the eyes of true fans. But now, he might become the first sports hero from the increasingly popular American sport — soccer.

FEATURES

Festival to take place in Old Town

Cole Bertsos
June 23, 2010

The annual Festival of the Moon and Festival of the Sun will take place from 6-11 p.m. Friday and from 2-10 p.m. Saturday at Turner Street and Grand River Avenue in Lansing’s Old Town. The festivals include beer tasting with Bell’s Brewery, Inc. on Friday, wine tasting from a variety of award-winning wines and an array of local food vendors on Saturday.

FEATURES

Summer Circle Theater to perform ‘Alice’

Cole Bertsos
June 23, 2010

The Summer Circle Theater will be presenting a version of “Alice in Wonderland” at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the Outdoor Theater on the banks of the Red Cedar River. The play is based off the Lewis Carroll novel and a script made by Andre Gregory’s “experimental theatre troupe,” and is directed by Mary Job.

COMMENTARY

Columnist's opinion of soccer fans promotes stereotypes

I was appalled when I read Craig Gunn’s column (Soccer deserves a better class of fan,” SN 6/21) about soccer fans. Was he being serious? Soccer is the sport of the world — like it or not. Name one other single sport that can bring so many nations together in celebration, and yes, even fights.

COMMENTARY

Marriage is about more than power

Ah, marriage. A beautiful commitment of love, a consummation of desire and the cultural recognition of two people’s coupling — how has it become so disdainful, so wrought with seclusion and denial?

COMMENTARY

MSU's rebranding a move toward practicality

MSU plans to spend nearly $500,000 for a complete makeover — hair, nails, the works. Specifically, it wants to project a consistent image. To create that image, it has asked alumni across the country and world to submit stories of their contributions and accomplishments.

NEWS

Tornado watch issued for Ingham County

Andrew Krietz
June 23, 2010

A tornado watch has been issued for Ingham County until 1 a.m. Thursday, said Walt Felver, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. East Lansing-area residents should be more concerned with heavy rain and gusty thunderstorms throughout the next few hours, Felver said.

MICHIGAN

Mich. improves to 2nd-worst state for unemployment

Karen Confer
June 22, 2010

After more than four years at the bottom of the list, Michigan has shed the dubious distinction of being the state with the highest unemployment rate in the country. Nevada took the top spot for the month of May with 14 percent unemployment, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a federal organization that tracks labor economics and other statistics. Michigan had the second-highest rate with 13.6 percent unemployment, followed by California with 12.4 percent.