Michelle Pifer spends most of her weekdays with her eyes behind safety goggles, measuring out chemicals in a chemistry laboratory on campus. Pifer, who is pursuing a teaching certificate in middle school and high school science in a field that has traditionally been dominated by men nationwide and at MSU - until now.
There's a variety of feelings regarding nursing homes for the elderly. Some people feel it's an impersonal place for a loved one; others feel it's the only option.
Janie Fouke, who served as MSU's Dean of Engineering since 1999, has accepted the position of provost for the University of Florida, according to University officials. Fouke, who serves on advisory boards for several universities and agencies, will assume her new position Aug.
Washington - W. Mark Felt, a former No. 2 man at the FBI, has revealed that he was the legendary source known as Deep Throat, who helped two Washington Post reporters expose details in the Watergate scandal that forced Richard Nixon to give up the White House. Bob Woodward, who, along with Carl Bernstein, led The Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation, confirmed Felt's identity as the source. "It's one of the big mysteries of the 20th century finally solved," said Jane Briggs-Bunting, director of the MSU journalism school and a member of The State News Board of Directors.
I've got issues with a lot of American holidays and not just the perennial bleeding heart, liberal target of Columbus Day.
An invention used by the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden is making learning more exciting with the new Personal Science Assistant, or PSA, a device used to study plants and flowers. Similar to a handheld device, the PSA reads plant labels through a radio frequency and shows pictures and information about each plant. When using the device, kids can easily see what a certain plant looks like now, but also what it will look like in the summer, fall and winter. Also by the click of a button, the PSA can show how each plant will function in nature. Aparna Ramchandran, the MSU graduate student who invented the machine, said she wanted to create something different for her master's thesis. "My adviser came up with an idea about the PSA," she said.
DreamWorks served its purpose this Memorial Day weekend by providing parents and their children with a family film.
An MSU trustee's brother could be considering a run for U.S. president, university officials said Thursday, acknowledging media reports. Massachusetts Gov.
East Lansing residents will have the opportunity to participate in the city's Project Pride - a program geared at helping to clean up area yards and homes.
Ever since Julia Ridgway was 5 years old, she knew she wanted to be a teacher. She completed at least the first step to achieving her dream when she graduated from the College of Education last year and recently finished her one-year internship as a student teacher at a Birmingham high school. But now Ridgway has received somewhat of a rude awakening while looking for a job. "Its been a long process.
Dave Matthews and his boys are back at it again, recreating their own sound and can only get better from their latest album, "Stand Up." Armed with creative thinking and a new producer, the band has managed to squeeze all of their artistic juices together in one pot and the dish, of course, is exquisite. The Dave Matthews Band's album is a collage of smooth vocals, righteous ballads and relaxed moods.
Several people arrested on charges relating to the April 2-3 disturbances have pleaded guilty or have opted to take part in a program that could leave them free from sentencing. Only a few of those charged in the disturbances have been given the option to participate in the program, assistant city attorney Molly Clark said.
Back in the days when circuit courts actually involved traveling judges and lawyers who followed a circuit from courthouse to courthouse, trials were a community event.
Despite what many of you might think, "The Longest Yard" was a pretty good movie. Adam Sandler elevates this comedy from slapstick to interestingly funny. Here we have Paul Crewe (Sandler), an ex-NFL quarterback who has been kicked out of the league after being accused of purposely fixing a game.
Memorial Day has taken on a new form of observance for one Lansing woman. Neighbors stopped by Apolonia Rosas' home Monday to place American flags and flowers on her lawn to pay respect to her 21-year-old son, Pfc.
Richard Sullivan, former MSU historian and administration member, who is remembered by friends and co-workers for his sense of humor and dedication to the university, died on Thursday.
Belgian DJ and producer, Fabrice Lig, didn't know what to expect when he was offered a chance to spin records at "Fuse-In: Detroit's Electronic Movement." "At first, I was surprised at the scene and this city," Lig said, after his hour-long performance Saturday.
MSU freshman sprinter Jeremy Orr hasn't had a typical track season, but that's what makes the Big Ten Men's Outdoor Track and Field Freshman of the Year award he won last week even more impressive. "I didn't really expect it," Orr said last Tuesday.
Lansing- The first quilt Linda Plyler made was for her sister's doll when she was 9. Now more than 40 years later, Plyler is the proud creator of a quilt depicting every city in Michigan with a ZIP code starting with "488." Each of the 80 cities has a square with a photograph, drawing or design . The quilt was on display at the Michigan Historical Center on Friday. "All the photographs I took myself with the exception of Lake Odessa and Cedar Village," said Plyler, who is a Mason resident. East Lansing's square has a picture of Beaumont Tower. Plyler, who is the postmaster in Shaftsburg, Mich.