MICHIGAN
E.L. can expect 6-10 inches of snow tonight, minimal wind
It could be another weekend of brutal driving conditions in East Lansing, with 6-10 inches of snowfall expected tonight.
BASKETBALL
Spartans off to best start ever
It ain’t easy being the best. In order to achieve the best 21-game start of any MSU men’s basketball team in 109 years, the Spartans had to fight through a determined Illinois squad Wednesday night at Breslin Center.
NEWS
Updating tradition
As MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio looks to build his program on traditions from the past, MSU alumnus Bob Skandalaris has given the program a jump start into the future.
NEWS
Police Brief 01/31/08
A wallet containing two gift cards, each worth $100, various forms of identification and $20 in cash was stolen from a student sometime between Jan. 24 and Saturday at the Chemistry Building, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Detroit mayor apologizes, draws mixed responses
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded for forgiveness from his family and his constituents Wednesday in an emotional televised speech, his delayed response to recently revealed racy text messages that contradict his sworn testimony that he did not have a physical relationship with a key aide.
NEWS
Mayor Bernero stresses homes, environmental maintenance
Three years into Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero’s term, the city is still a work in progress. In 2006, Bernero’s State of the City address was titled “Lansing’s Future Starts Now.”
NEWS
Residents question proposal to replace housing with parking
Residents and members of the East Lansing Planning Commission questioned a proposal to demolish permanent and student rental housing and replace it with a parking ramp at the commission’s Wednesday meeting
MSU
Professor signs latest book
MSU assistant professor Mark Largent held a book signing to promote his first single-author book Wednesday at Schuler Books in Okemos.
MSU
MSU college gets lab space at GVSU
The MSU College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids will partner with Grand Valley State University to create a 5,600-square-foot laboratory for women’s health studies.
MICHIGAN
Group takes anti-genocide bills to state Legislature
While many groups worldwide are putting forth effort to help the crisis in Darfur, the Spartans for Progressive Divestment are taking it a step further locally.
MSU
Meet the law dean finalists
And then there were three. The MSU College of Law has been without a permanent dean since Terence L. Blackburn left on administrative leave in October 2006 and resigned in July 2007.
MSU
Lizard study opens door to sexual selection
A recent study that included an MSU professor has answered a question scientists have been pondering for years: How do you predict the reproductive potential of animals that die before they have a chance to reproduce?
SPORTS
Swimming through record books
Senior swimmer Adam Schmitt shattered two pool records Friday when MSU’s swimming and diving teams competed against Oakland.
FOOTBALL
One word can describe my tour: Wow
On Jan. 23, fellow reporter Mike Blasky and I were fortunate enough to take a tour of the Skandalaris Football Center.
BASKETBALL
3-point defense a must vs. U-M
The MSU women’s basketball team will face Michigan for the second time this season with hopes of avenging a 64-55 loss nearly three weeks ago.
COMMENTARY
Innovative ideas work for Mich.
There’s been a lot of talk recently about “change” in government. It seems that every presidential candidate — whether a Democrat or Republican — has incorporated the word into his or her campaign in some way.
COMMENTARY
Vegan diets healthy, 'organics' not always animal friendly
Liz Kersjes had quite a few inaccuracies in her column Vegetarian contemplates changing diet (SN 1/29). First off, it is easy to eat out and be a vegan. A lot of restaurants have vegan options on their menus.
COMMENTARY
Dining out easy for vegans, not difficult or 'arbitrary'
Firstly, I’d like to thank The State News for its spread on veganism in Tuesday’s paper. What once inspired images of long-haired hippies on communes, veganism is now more inclusive and mainstream than ever.
COMMENTARY
Granholm's education proposal encouraging
Don’t tease. When it comes to promising Michigan education reforms, actions speak louder than words. And after Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s State of the State address Tuesday, we hope she can deliver.
MSU
Several Mich. universities cancel classes due to ice
Snow and ice resulted in class cancellations at several university campuses in Michigan on Wednesday.