MSU
State budget shortfall may lead to spring tuition hike
Spring tuition for the 2008-09 academic year may be on the rise again after a less-than-expected bump in state appropriations.
MICHIGAN
Fuels, energy cause debate between House candidates
Energy conservation and alternative fuels remain top priorities of the candidates running to represent the 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
MICHIGAN
End of project relieves local residents, businesses
Life is getting back to normal for residents and business owners impacted by the Abbot/Chandler Road project.
MSU
Mich. leaders rally to bring new lab to MSU
Michigan business, economic and political leaders met last week to announce a statewide effort to help MSU win a national competition for the $550-million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, that would update the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory on campus.
MICHIGAN
Cell phone health risks under debate
Over the past few years researchers have attempted to pin cellular phones as the culprits behind cancer, brain tumors and even attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
MICHIGAN
Pedicure safety emphasized
With sandal season in full swing, East Lansing resident Stephanie Miller said she thought getting pedicures twice a month would not only make her feet ready for the beach, but also give her a chance to relax and be pampered.
BASEBALL
MSU taps EMU for new skipper
Five days after former MSU baseball coach David Grewe spurned MSU to take an associate head coaching position with LSU, the Spartans found their new “Boss.”
COMMENTARY
Obama should visit Iraq to fully understand war
It’s no secret we’re knee-deep in an unpopular war. Our next president had better have a good plan for dealing with our friends and enemies abroad and the experience to back it up. Some are convinced Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., just doesn’t have what it takes to represent America on the international stage.
COMMENTARY
There's no excuse not to go to polls
Like most conversations I have with my younger sister, convincing her to register to vote has been yet another uphill battle.
MICHIGAN
Monday voter deadline for Aug. primary
For students looking to vote in the Aug. 5 Michigan primary, Monday is the deadline to register.
MSU
Munir pleads not guilty
After facing charges of using the computer for criminal behavior, an MSU visiting research associate from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center had his plea entered as not guilty at his hearing Thursday, as he wished to remain mute.
MICHIGAN
Road opens earlier than expected
The Abbot/Chandler road reconstruction project was completed ahead of schedule, as both the northbound and southbound lanes opened to traffic Wednesday afternoon, according to a city of East Lansing press release.
BASEBALL
EMU's Boss named new MSU baseball coach
MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis didn’t have to look far to find his school’s new baseball coach.
MSU
Leaders meet to push for nuclear science facility on campus
Michigan business, economic and political leaders met Tuesday to announce a statewide effort to help MSU win a national competition for the $550 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that would update the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory on campus.
MSU
Spring tuition may rise after state funding falls short
For the second time in a month, tuition for the 2008-09 academic year could be on the rise.
BASKETBALL
Neitzel to play for Timberwolves' summer league squad
Hours after the NBA Draft had ended, former MSU point guard Drew Neitzel agreed to be part of the Minnesota Timberwolves summer league squad.
BASEBALL
Grewe headed to Louisiana State
MSU baseball coach David Grewe resigned from MSU Thursday and accepted an associate head coaching position with Louisiana State, according to MSU sports information.
NEWS
Indiana athletic director to resign at end of year
Indiana Athletic Director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of the calendar year, the Big Ten University announced Thursday.
BASKETBALL
NBA draft pick projections
Here’s a projection of what each team will do in the first round of tonight’s NBA draft. The picks are predicated on personal research and evaluations from scouts across the NBA. Send your feedback to Altmanal@msu.edu.