Southern Culture on the Skids' psychobilly sound visiting Mich.
Come and get it. Southern Culture on the Skids will be bringing its pink-flamingoes-and-fried-chicken brand of psychobilly to Mac's Bar, 2700 E.
McCollum files notice for appeal with court
A notice for an appeal was filed Monday for Claude McCollum, who is serving life in prison for the rape and murder of a Lansing Community College instructor, according to a circuit court clerk. On Jan.
Immigration larger problem for U.S.
The big problems facing society have a snowball effect. We always start with one minor problem.
Governor honors archaeology project
An archaeological dig to uncover the remains of Saints' Rest, the first MSU dorm — which burned down in 1876 — will receive the Governor's Award for Historic Preservation. "This is not just an honor for this dig," said Jodie O'Gorman, an assistant professor of anthropology who was in charge of the Saints' Rest dig.
Foreign automakers eclipse Big Three
Alex Brown parked his gray Subaru Forester on Albert Avenue in downtown East Lansing before heading into Tony's Restaurant for breakfast. "When I was shopping for a car, I based it on what I needed, not on brand," said Brown, a 2000 MSU graduate.
3 Mich. Reps back wiretap lawsuits
Three members of Congress from Michigan are challenging the legality of the National Security Agency's wiretapping of communications between U.S.
Whitmer to address E.L. in speaker series
Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Lansing, will be part of the Hannah Community Center Speaker Series at 6 p.m.
Signs promote safer driving near workers
New highway signs in construction work zones are springing up across the state of Michigan, urging motorists to be cautious on the state's roadways. In April, the Give 'em a Brake Coalition, along with the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, began a campaign to promote safety in construction zones on the highways. A new sign that says, "Where Workers Present 45," will now be placed at construction work zones on highways. Motorists driving in a work zone should look for construction workers and slow down to 45 mph when they are present, said Bob Felt, spokesman for MDOT.
Summit educates officials about rape
Lansing — They could be the people standing next to you at the bar or friends from history class.
Article helps spread awareness about rare, little known disease
The article, "'Badge of survival' brings new outlook" (SN 5/16), was wonderful to read.
Candidate forums set for administrator job
MSU will hold open forums for the candidates for senior associate provost this month. Each candidate will speak for about 15-20 minutes and will be available to answer questions. Candidates Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Estelle McGroarty will speak at 4 p.m.
(SCENE) opening urban art exhibit on Friday
(SCENE) Metrospace, an East Lansing gallery devoted to the unconventional, will open The Urban Show on Friday as a freshly devised creative medium, stressing the importance of diversifying artistic legitimacy. "The mission is to expose the community to things you're not going to find in sales-oriented galleries around town," said Director and Curator Peter Richards about the local gallery.
Simon to begin series of discussions on E.L. resident concerns
Grand River Avenue isn't the only divide between East Lansing and MSU. Because tensions between permanent residents and students seem to linger year after year, MSU President Lou Anna K.
State bill penalizes legislators for unexcused session absences
For many state legislators, weeks are split between going to session and spending time with constituents in their districts. Many say that the schedule sometimes causes them to miss session meetings.
Silent riders
Christina Riddle lifted up each pant leg as she addressed a crowd of almost 20 cyclists Wednesday night.
Detroit radio station to broadcast MSU football
Beginning this season, MSU football games will be featured on Detroit's radio station WJR-AM. The station previously broadcast games for the Green and White for 14 years from 1963-76. Former MSU and NFL quarterback Jim Miller will join play-by-play announcer George Blaha and former MSU center Jason Strayhorn on the Spartan Radio Network's football broadcast team. "George Blaha is one of the nation's premier play-by-play announcers, and it's a real positive to be able to add two former Spartans to the broadcast lineup, in Jim Miller and Jason Strayhorn," MSU Athletics Director Ron Mason said in a statement.
'Joseph' impresses with music, story line weak
The celebrated Broadway musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" exploded on the Wharton Center stage this week with a dazzling array of wonder, excitement and enough sugarcoated, whimsical pizzazz to inflict a breakout of instant diabetes. The story is a classic and simple biblical tale of mercy and compassion set with a backdrop of ancient Egypt.
MSU researchers work to eliminate invasive species
Three years ago Loren Roslund wasn't concerned about heavy rains or high winds affecting his soybean plants.
Lugnuts fall to Bees, 2-7 in away game
Lansing — The Lugnuts' Monday night game against the West Michigan Whitecaps was canceled due to rain and will not be made up. The Lugnuts remain a half-game ahead of the Whitecaps in the Eastern division.