NEWS
Mighty Mac 50 years old
Although construction of the Mackinac Bridge began 50 years ago, Margaret Halava remembers the details of the bridge as if it was built yesterday.
NEWS
Mexican president visits Lansing
Lansing - Before he even began speaking, thousands of people gave Mexican President Vicente Fox a standing ovation on June 17 as he entered the Lansing Center.
NEWS
'U' gets more research funding
MSU professors are becoming more successful in obtaining funding for their research projects, Associate Vice President for Research Paul Hunt said.
SPORTS
Izzo not interested in Raptors, plans to stay
Despite speculation that MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo would have met with Toronto Raptors general manager Rob Babcock about the team's head coaching vacancy, Izzo said June 14 that he is committed to MSU and is not interested in the job. Through a statement, Izzo said he knew a lot of candidates have been interviewed for the Toronto job but that he is not one of them. "I have a commitment to this program and that is to try to win another national championship," Izzo said. Questions surrounding Izzo's interest began when a source close to the Toronto search told ESPN.com and college basketball analyst Andy Katz that Izzo had talked to Babcock, the newly hired GM, and that the two will meet at a yet to be determined time. Katz said he didn't know of Izzo's interest in the job vacancy but he did know Izzo took the call from Babcock and the two talked. According to Jim LaBumbard, director of media relations for the Toronto Raptors, no candidates for the coaching vacancy have been announced. "Rob has not said anything on the coaching search and will likely not comment on the search until it is over," LaBumbard said. Babcock could not be reached for comment. Izzo is one of the candidates being considered for the position according to a report by the Toronto Star.
FEATURES
iPods popular among 'U'
They weigh between 3.6 and 5.6 ounces, come in a miniature or regular design, and are dancing across the nation in hues of pink, green, blue, gold and silver. The iPod is an MP3 player extraordinaire.
FEATURES
Cell phones convenient, disturbing for students
It's exam time, and the classroom is silent. Just a few more questions to go with time running out. Then all of a sudden, the brrrrrrrring!
NEWS
Outdoors offers enjoyable meals
Looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy the weather? Want to order a few beers, or just hang out and people watch? Restaurants with outdoor seating can provide just the ticket, and East Lansing is stirring with them. Those who are 21 or older can order alcoholic drinks, and those who aren't can still enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks.
SPORTS
Spartan captains picked for on and off field leadership
With three of the four captains on the MSU football team playing on the defensive side of the ball, it's clear what aspect of the team head coach John L.
NEWS
Court decision mandates names be given to police
A U.S. Supreme Court decision that came down earlier this summer upheld a Nevada judgment, stating individuals who refuse to give their names to police can be arrested, even if they have done nothing wrong. Michigan was not one of about 20 states with similar statutes to the Nevada one that sparked the 5-4 Supreme Court decision, but local officials say although they now have the right to carry out the court's policy, students still have nothing to worry about.
NEWS
Bar scene: Mixed drink of fun
Standing at the back of the line for Rick's American Café that stretches beyond the corner of Abbott Road and Albert Avenue, Larry L'Esperance sighs and looks at his watch that reads 11:35 p.m. It's Wednesday night, half-off night at the popular East Lansing bar on 224 Abbott Road, and L'Esperance waits patiently knowing that the long line could mean a good bar night is in store. "My friends and I go to Rick's every Wednesday night for half-off night," said L'Esperance, 22, a student at Lansing Community College.
NEWS
Wharton offers cheap tix
The Wharton Center is making it easier for students to take advantage of the venue's musical and theater events - by making it cheaper.
NEWS
Granholm creates more than 8k jobs
Lansing - With Gov. Jennifer Granholm's announcement this summer that more than 8,600 jobs will be for hire in Michigan within the next few years, some MSU students are becoming more optimistic about their employment prospects.
NEWS
Global food on menu
Head into Woody's Oasis Bar and Grill, 211 E. Grand River Ave., on a Wednesday night and you'll find customers passing around an ornately decorated water pipe to smoke flavored tobacco called Hookah. "It's a cultural thing," said Jilnar Mansour, who is Lebanese and an employee at the restaurant. The pipe and Mediterranean food make Woody's one of downtown East Lansing's internationally-accented restaurants that might offer students a different taste than those they've grown up with.
NEWS
Med school move logistics still being finalized
MSU and medical officials say financial and logistical details for the medical school move to Grand Rapids are still being worked out, while Grand Rapids developers and MSU students are anxiously awaiting information. Intense public outcry preceded the unanimous decision on May 7 from the MSU Board of Trustees to move all but about 25 first- and second-year students to Grand Rapids.
NEWS
Higher ed board formed
Lansing - Michigan's future workforce needs to concentrate more on mental strength rather than physical strength, according to Lt.
NEWS
Rollers, lace up those shoes
Whether you're the kind of bowler who has a coronary after missing a spare, or the person who's simply satisfied with avoiding the ominous gutter ball, there are plenty of locations to bowl that are right up MSU's alley. Lansing and East Lansing are home to a half-dozen bowling alleys, and among them is Marvelanes & Lounge.
NEWS
Not just for old bogies
For the MSU students who enjoy the leisurely game of golf, or even the simple diversion of the less professional but ever amusing putt-putt, there are facilities close to campus that can quench the desire to hit a ball. For the golfers who take their game seriously and disdain the idea of golf accompanied by waterfalls or windmills, Forest Akers, the Red Cedar Municipal Golf Course and Hawk Hollow Golf Course and Banquet Facilities are not far away. "The East Golf Course gets a majority of students during season," said Ken Horvath, manager of Forest Akers.
SPORTS
Sportscenter not the same, poor programming
Where has my SportsCenter gone? I remember a SportsCenter that showed highlights about sports.
FEATURES
Making yourself at home
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "Trading Spaces" are two popular television shows that teach design-ditsy Joe Schmoes the ins and outs of interior design.
SPORTS
Smoker inks deal with Rams
Former MSU quarterback Jeff Smoker signed a three-year contract with the St. Louis Rams on July 27, the day before the Rams' training camp was set to begin. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but Smoker said he was happy with the deal and was glad to be finished with negotiations. "It's kind of a relief to have the contract aspect finally complete," Smoker said.