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.
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.
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.
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.
Be prepared to see the ultimate heist - even if its a little predictable. "The Italian Job" could be pegged as another "Ocean's Eleven" without the stellar cast, but its humor and action are far better.
A date has not been set for a briefing for a State News photographer who will have to testify in the trials of two men charged in the March 28-30 disturbances.
You've got new mail. Students, faculty and staff members totaling 26,390 have upgraded to the new MSU e-mail system, mail.msu.edu, since its March launch. But the transition has been bumpy, computer lab officials say.
Lansing - In a 15-inning war, a costly Lugnut error allowed Peoria Chiefs to snatch a 3-2 victory Wednesday night. Chief first baseman John Santor cranked out his 16th double of the season with two outs in the top of the 15th.
Most of us know who Jim Morrison is, and well, you're no Jim Morrison. But why should that stop you from throwing back a few shots of whiskey and belting out "L.A.
Ingham County Circuit Court will hear the cases of students charged in the March 28-30 disturbances after the students waived their right to district court preliminary examinations.
Empty seats in ASMSU's conference room will be a theme at the start of the fall, despite the reinstatement of 10 representatives to MSU's undergraduate student government. The All-University Elections Committee announced May 15 that they rejected the appeal of about 28 other ASMSU candidates after they were disqualified for being endorsed by political organizations in the March election.
Lansing - The distinct aroma of beer and chalk lingered in the air throughout the crowd of art enthusiasts as they sifted through hundreds of nude portraits. The Center for the Arts hosted "Bare Minimum," a fund-raising exhibit for the Lansing Art Gallery Tuesday night.
Though some could argue with me, I believe Kevin Smith is one of the greatest writers and directors of our time.
Members of the East Lansing community feel hazing is an important enough issue to hold a forum to address local concerns.
MSU and Kentucky basketball fans should circle Dec. 13 on their calendars - "The BasketBowl" is officially coming to Detroit.The MSU men's basketball team will play a non-conference game against Kentucky on that day at Detroit's Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions.