Detroit - The grass in Ford Field got a little greener Thursday when the Spartan basketball court was temporarily transplanted for a press conference to officially announce "BasketBowl." The Dec.
An old saying best describes how to evaluate government motives: "Actions speak louder than words." Unfortunately, the mainstream media is not particularly helpful in bridging the reality gap between what is said and what is done.
Indianapolis - The MSU first varsity eight women's crew team propelled themselves to win the C final Saturday to place 13th at the NCAA Women's Rowing Championships at Eagle Creek Reservoir after two near defeats.
Meet Ron Mason's replacement as the MSU athletic director - Vince McMahon, World Wrestling Entertainment chairman. Mason's creation, the "BasketBowl," is a publicity stunt of WWE proportions.
Detroit - Professional baseball's worst robbed a milestone from its best on Sunday. Dubbed "The Rocket" for his fiery fastball, New York Yankee starting pitcher Roger Clemens was set to earn his 300th win but the Tigers spoiled the day.
As I was walking on campus of my alma mater last week I saw a rather perturbing sight - bikes upon bikes were being impounded. I agree with the premise of this escapade, however, grossly disagree with the methods to which it is carried out.
As a 20-something, Jim Cunningham ventured to Nigeria as a Peace Corps volunteer in the mid-1960s, furthering an interest in carpentry and sculpting under a local wood carver."Somebody gave me some chisel and I went to a local carver," Cunningham said.
The Master Gardener demonstration is scheduled for July 22-24 at the Ag Expo.The demonstration will focus on learning how to start and support container gardens, small-scale vegetable gardening and growing plants which fight pests when planted next to each other, also known as companion plants.A tent also will be a part of the demonstration, where guests can ask gardening questions to Master Gardener staff members.The demonstration will run from 9 a.m.
Thelma Hoggard's bright smile from underneath her soaking wet poncho greeted East Lansing residents as they began their trek to get rid of their trash.Hoggard, an East Lansing resident, was one of the volunteers who braved cold and rainy weather Saturday at the ninth annual Project Pride.
MSU researchers and faculty members were awarded more than $4 million last week from the Life Sciences Corridor funding program - $2.5 million less than last year.
Detroit - Roger Clemens won't be celebrating his 300th win tonight. The New York Yankee's pitcher left with the lead but Detroit rallied from a 7-1 deficit in the fifth inning to pull ahead 8-7 and end Clemens' celebration. After remaining deadlocked at eight through 17 innings, New York second baseman Alfonso Soriano let loose a two-run bomb to give the Yankees (33-23) a 10-9 victory. It was Clemens' second attempt at the elusive win, which would have made him just the 21st hurler in Major League Baseball history to reach the benchmark. Baseball enthusiasts from across the country flocked to Comerica Park, 3100 Woodward Ave., in Detroit, in hopes of glimpsing the feat.
A sculpting hobby which began in Nigeria almost 30 years ago will turn into a full time job for Jim Cunningham, who is a retiring associate professor of physiology."After 30 years in teaching I'm trying a new adventure in life," he said.
Two more MSU students charged for the March 28-30 disturbances will have their cases heard in the Ingham County Circuit Court.Tony Warren appeared in East Lansing 54-B District court Friday before judge Richard Ball and waived his right to a district court preliminary examination.
East Lansing is joining up with residents to help clean up the city. The city's recycling program, Project Pride, annually helps residents clear out their homes, garages and yards by setting up drop-off points for donated household items and recyclables. One hundred volunteers will help collect recyclables from 8 a.m.
While carrying signs featuring images of dogs and cats, about 50 community members waited to speak at a forum on animal research Wednesday night.
Imagine a team of scientists working on a cure for cancer. They find something, but they need 100 test subjects before sending their findings to the Food and Drug Administration.
The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center will open its doors on Saturday, weather permitting. In past summers about 800 to 900 residents and guests have splashed around in the 375,000-gallon pool each day, East Lansing recreation coordinator Ken Elwert said. The Aquatic Center, 6400 Abbott Road, is open 11 a.m.
When Jack Liu travels to China, he is fighting to save the country's depleting forests and wildlife. As an associate professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Liu has conducted more than two years of research on the problems plaguing the nature reserves in China.