NEWS
City Council approves new loan program
Some city of East Lansing and MSU employees will be able to purchase homes in East Lansing for a more affordable price.
NEWS
Trustees go to Mackinac to discuss future of university
Starting today, the MSU Board of Trustees will venture to Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel for their annual retreat to discuss the state of the university.
NEWS
Bill could broaden state's definition of hate crimes
A bill introduced last week in the Michigan House of Representatives seeks to expand the state’s definition of hate crimes to include intimidation of gays, lesbians and those with disabilities, as well as the use of symbols for the purpose of harassment.
MICHIGAN
Budget prevents ELPD from installing cameras
Lack of funding prevents possibilities for the East Lansing Police Department to place surveillance cameras around the city to help deter crime, an idea that has already been implemented in Lansing and is growing in Flint.
MICHIGAN
Bennigan's to stay in Mich. amid bankruptcy
Michigan’s 14 Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern restaurants, which are owned and operated by an independent franchise, plan to remain open, even though their parent company, Metromedia Restaurant Group, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
MICHIGAN
County fair offers family fun at low cost
Sue Michell, a Mason resident, explored the Ingham County Fair Tuesday afternoon, taking in all of the displays that ranged from antiques to farm animals to corn and soybeans.
BASEBALL
Baseball coach hires assistants
First-year MSU head baseball coach Jake Boss Jr. named two of his assistants on Tuesday — Mark Van Ameyde and Bill Gernon.
FOOTBALL
Tackle switches verbal to MSU
Offensive tackle David Barrent has verbally committed to MSU, becoming the 14th member of the Spartans’ 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
COMMENTARY
China's reaction to pollution not soon enough
While many countries around the world have been focusing on “going green” and steering away from global warming, China seems to have just caught on to the growing trend.
COMMENTARY
Kilpatrick's actions hurt Detroit's image
I was always a die-hard supporter of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. When people questioned his ability to run Detroit because of his young age, I knew that someday he would prove them wrong.
NEWS
Police Brief 07/29/08
A four-door 2008 Dodge Magnum was damaged at Candlewood Suites on Forest Road between 10 p.m. July 19 and 9:30 a.m. July 20, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Mich. businesses that aid fuel efficiency advancements could get tax exemption
Supporters of a new bill that would offer a tax exemption to businesses that help improve vehicle fuel efficiency say it could attract new entrepreneurs to the state.
NEWS
Council to discuss green initiatives, energy issues
The East Lansing City Council will discuss ways to increase energy conservation and promote citywide green initiatives at its work session Tuesday.
NEWS
Farms promote local produce
Community supported agriculture, or CSA, can provide an alternative to grocery store shopping for fresh produce. CSA is a partnership between the farmer and the people who buy shares in the farm prior to the growing season, agreeing to share the farmer’s risk, said Elaine Brown, executive director of Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems, or MIFFS, a nonprofit, affiliate organization of MSU.
MICHIGAN
Frisbee team to perform in E.L. park
The Flying Aces, a professional Frisbee team, will be performing as part of The City of East Lansing’s Play in the Park children’s entertainment series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Valley Court Park in downtown East Lansing.
MICHIGAN
Mich. permits distilleries to sell products on-site
A new law will allow Michigan’s nine small distilleries to sell their products on-site, a move that could create $414 million in economic activity and at least 1,400 new jobs for the state.
MICHIGAN
More than 100,000 expected at 154th Ingham County Fair
The Ingham County Fair, which began Monday and will continue through Saturday, is celebrating its 154th anniversary, and organizers say it will draw in more than 100,000 residents from Lansing to Stockbridge.
MICHIGAN
Gallery looking for art exhibits
East Lansing’s alternative art space, (SCENE) Metrospace is accepting proposals for an upcoming exhibit, now through Sept. 19. The exhibit will display the works of individuals and groups of artists from Oct. 24-Dec. 14.
FEATURES
New MSU music class strictly business
It seems that at a growing rate, many students are becoming musicians, managers of artists, and CEOs of independent labels right out of college.
FOOTBALL
Moving on: Hoyer puts bowl game behind him
Playing your worst game of the season during your team’s first bowl game in four years is bad timing. But being forced to wait an entire offseason to redeem yourself is simply unfair.