Consumption of cheese steadily rising
Cheese isn't just another dairy product to John Partridge."There's a lot of art in cheese-making - you can't just take a recipe and follow it," the food science and human nutrition professor said.
Eatery features new sandwich
There's a new restaurant in East Lansing that is unlike any other eatery around. Menna's Joint, 4790 S.
Alumni cook up ways to raise funds for new Sparty
The MSU Alumni Club of Minnesota kicked off a fund-raiser Tuesday, and asked members of the MSU community to submit recipes and photos of "The Spartan" statue to its Spartan-themed cookbook.The funds raised will be used to replace the ceramic statue."We're real excited about this book and this project," club President Laurie Dama said.
Medicine head
It's a Wednesday morning and alarms are sounding in a buzzing, cross-campus chorus as MSU students wake up for their first class.
E.L. Public Schools force superintendent to retire
East Lansing Public Schools will soon be looking for a new leader, as board members voted Monday night to terminate the superintendent's contract in one year.Thomas Giblin has served as superintendent for six years and Board members voted 4-3 in favor of forcing him to leave.
DCL goes global
Mahbuba Fidda studied law in the Soviet Union, practiced in Afghanistan and now hopes to continue her studies by working toward a master's degree at the MSU-Detroit College of Law.Fidda is one of six international students to enter the new master's program that began this year.The program brought students from Lebanon, Egypt, Canada, Mexico, China and Afghanistan.
Court action spurs lift of E.L. gun ban
Officials in East Lansing plan to repeal a city-wide gun ordinance after the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear a case on a similar ban in Ferndale.
$9M grant awarded to researchers
A $9 million grant awarded to MSU on Monday will enable university researchers to study the role veins play in hypertension.
Lansing officials try to revive area businesses
When Pennsylvania native Jerry Moschetta decided to move to Lansing this fall, he envisioned the state Capitol as a booming town with an active night life. But the first-year Cooley Law School student said his first two weeks in Lansing have quickly changed his expectations of what the city has to offer once the 9-to-5 workday ends. "On a Saturday, this place is a ghost town," Moschetta said as he finished off his lunch at New York Burrito, 301 S.
Douglas J hosts beauty open house
Tuesday evening was a pampering soiree for MSU research associates Gia Pham and Betsy Askin at the Douglas J Exchange "fun and beauty" night. As Pham chewed on a piece of quiche and Askin ate a chocolate-covered strawberry, they browsed the wall of sale products and contemplated whether to get a hair consultation. "I want to take advantage of the 20 percent off," Pham said.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Athletes remember attack anniversary
When the world came to an shockingly abrupt halt on Sept. 11, 2001, the world of MSU athletics was not exempt.That weekend, MSU varsity sports weren't played.
Male striper's story not relevant
I wish The State News was a little more responsible with my $5 per semester. I couldn't help but notice the article "Stripped down" (SN 9/8) about a local male stripper.
Lugnuts seal comeback win
Lansing - Lugnuts center fielder Felix Pie raced to home plate, sealing the team's 7-6 comeback win in the 10th inning over the Beloit Snappers in the opening game of the 2003 Midwest League Championship Series at Oldsmobile Park Tuesday night.With one out and runners at first and third, Brian Dopirak stepped to the plate, ripping a ball at Snappers third baseman Adam Heether.
Spikers hope last year's 5-1 start is not repeated
Having a 5-0 mark isn't new for the MSU volleyball team.Last season, MSU found itself undefeated and playing Wright State for the chance to sweep the Western Michigan Invitational.
New noise fines further separation
I think the increased penalties for fun - oops, I mean "noise violations," in East Lansing are a complete outrage.
Cross country starts season ranked No. 13
The Spartans have earned a No. 13 national ranking in the FinishLynx/NCAA preseason poll released Tuesday, receiving 227 votes.MSU finished second place in the Big Ten last season and third at the NCAA Regionals, while bringing home a 12th-place overall showing at the NCAA Championships.Michelle Carson and Jamie Krzyminski will return as Spartan standouts once again for their senior crusade.
Goalkeeper holds 'U' record
MSU's best soccer goalkeeper didn't even want to play goalie after her first time in net."When I was 5, I got put in goal and I hated it," senior goalie Stacy Keller said.
Field hockey earns top 10 national ranking
After a tough loss to North Carolina over the weekend, the MSU field hockey team still earned a top 10 national ranking for the season's first poll.The National Field Hockey Coaches' Association (NFHCA) tabbed the Spartans as the nation's 8th-best squad in a poll released Tuesday.
Lansing hosts swim party for dogs, owners
A dog-paddle party, planned by Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, will be held today from 6-7:30 p.m.