NEWS
Word on the street
In your opinion, what is the significance of Barack Obama being the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. presidency?
MSU
Orientation, procedure manuals prep students, faculty for safe trip
A car loaded with explosives was found in a London market during economics professor Paul Menchik’s study abroad trip last summer. “(The explosives) didn’t go off and the situation was handled so no one on the trip left,” he said.
MICHIGAN
Authorities, motorcyclists disagree on helmet law
Opinions are still divided regarding the plan to modify Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law. The plan, which will allow motorcyclists to purchase a special permit to ride helmet-free, is supported by the American Bikers Aiming Toward Education of Michigan.
MICHIGAN
What's next for Obama?
History was made Tuesday after Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. obtained the required 2,118 delegates to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee following the two remaining primaries in South Dakota and Montana.
MSU
Students sell organic food on campus
Students within the Institute of Agricultural Technology have begun to sell organic produce at a farm stand on campus.
MICHIGAN
Initiative hopes to quell aquatic pests
The state Department of Environmental Quality wants people to stop aquatic hitchhikers by practicing cleaner boating.
MSU
MSU hosts Red Cross blood drive
Taking a small step toward saving someone’s life is what Ahron Barber said makes donating blood important to him. Barber, an MSU astrophysics senior, completed his eighth blood donation since turning 17, (the minimum age required to donate), Tuesday afternoon at the International Center during the American Red Cross’ first blood drive at MSU in June.
MSU
Students earn teaching award
The MSU Department of Teacher Education is producing award-winning student teachers. The Michigan Association of Teacher Educators awarded two MSU students in their 23rd annual Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year Award competition.
SPORTS
Ex-Spartan golfer stars on LPGA Tour
The State News caught up with professional golfer Allison Fouch as she prepares for this weekend’s McDonald’s LPGA Championship in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The 2004 MSU graduate won numerous awards while at MSU.
SPORTS
MSU golfers make conference squad
Graduated senior Ryan Brehm and senior Randy Hutchison were selected to the Division I PING All-Midwest Region Team on Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
COMMENTARY
Criticism helpful for rude people
The reason jerks exist is because nobody ever calls them on their BS. This is why I can’t stand polite people. Infinitely tolerant of even the most egregiously inappropriate and insecure behavior, they outright ignore sexist, racist, selfish, or overcompensating behavior, usually only to rip into the poor sap the moment they’re out of the room.
COMMENTARY
Gay marriage ban in Calif. unjustified, unlikely
It’s not surprising that nearly three weeks after the California Supreme Court overturned the voter-approved ban on gay marriage, people are already working to revoke the ruling. A coalition of religious and conservative activists have collected 1.1 million signatures to get an initiative barring gay marriage on the Nov. 4 ballot.
MICHIGAN
Council delays vote on City Center II
When the East Lansing City Council’s Tuesday meeting approached 1 a.m., the council decided to defer its decision on the site plan, special use permit and zoning plans for City Center II until its June 17 meeting.
NEWS
Police Brief 06/04/08
About $190 worth of items were stolen from a 1999 Dodge sport pickup in Lot 67, near Jenison Field House Sunday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Keeping it growing
It can withstand grilling, boiling, baking and steaming, but Michigan’s asparagus — second only to California in acres planted — is threatened by weeds, plant disease and compromised farm land. An MSU research team, comprised of professors, farmers and researchers, has been working on a project focused on ensuring Michigan remains a leading producer of asparagus.
NEWS
E.L. residents express split in opinion over City Center II
Whether offering their support or expressing their concerns about City Center II, East Lansing residents once again discussed the project before the City Council at its meeting Tuesday.
NEWS
City plans to build movie studio in downtown Lansing
It could be lights, camera, action for MSU after Lansing officials announced a $9 million project Tuesday that would create a movie studio in downtown Lansing.
NEWS
Obama earns needed delegates, Clinton's campaign examined
A battle of words covered browsers across the world Tuesday as stories debated whether or not Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., would concede from the presidential race following the primaries in South Dakota and Montana.
NEWS
2 MSU-led projects chosen to receive grants from URC
Two alternative energy projects led by MSU professors were chosen last week to receive grants from the University Research Corridor, or URC, the partnership among MSU, Wayne State University and University of Michigan, the state’s three research universities.
MICHIGAN
Restaurant saves with biodiesel use
A local restaurant owner and his employee are cooking more than food these days — they’re also mixing up fuel.