The East Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing today to decide if the city should implement a maintenance fee on telecommunication companies - bringing $50,000 into the city annually.Residents will receive a chance to voice their opinion for the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act at 7:30 p.m.
With a new position as state senator and a new Democratic governor, Jennifer Granholm, state Sen.
Bright Eyes' "Lifted or The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground" is a hard album to categorize; if I had to, I'd file it under 'Emo for losers.' If you can get past the first whiny, lyrically challenged track, "The Big Picture," you might be a fan - but don't go publicly admitting that. After nearly two minutes of background noise, Conor Oberst cries about "trying to find your way out of that maze of memories," whatever that means.
A candidate being considered for a top position within ASMSU has withdrawn his name from consideration.Andrew Schepers, a candidate for association director of the student organization, said Sunday that he would rather commit his time to his other responsibilities as a member of MSU's undergraduate student government."I have no wanting to continue.
Michigan's Liquor Control Commission remains in the middle of a battle for equal rights over the use of neon signs within the state's bars.The commission is expected to move on the issue following its Wednesday meeting.The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association and bar owners from across the state presented their arguments to the commission in early December for the right to hang neon signs advertising beer.The current regulation, supported by the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, prevents businesses serving alcohol in the state of Michigan from advertising the beers they serve via illuminated neon signs.
I admit it - I was one of those kids in high school. You know, the one who was in every club, every group.
Students looking to avoid an early last call at East Lansing parties can log on to the police department's Web site for help. City leaders last semester asked MSU students to party more responsibly, and now the East Lansing Police Department has posted tips on its Web site to avoid having parties broken up. "This has always been an issue that we've dealt with but we're looking at other vehicles to let people know how to avoid trouble," East Lansing police Capt.
Senior defenseman Brad Fast is one of 15 finalists for the eighth annual Hockey Humanitarian Award, which will be awarded at an April 11 ceremony at the Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y. The award recognizes college hockey's "finest citizen" for his or her contributions to society.
A wide variety of "best of" albums are lining shelves everywhere today.The much awaited remastered collection of classic songs from the late Eazy-E, "Eternal E: Best Of," will be a great addition to any hip--hop fan's record collection.
Despite witholding information about run-ins with police officers, university officials denied reports Monday that embattled athletes receive special treatment. The State News reported Monday All-American wide receiver Charles Rogers allegedly pushed an MSU parking enforcer and had a verbal argument with the same officer last fall.
During former Gov. John Engler's final days in office, MSU lost $700,000 earmarked to build the new diagnostic veterinary laboratory.
Bath Township - Hundreds of Northern Tier residents returning from the holidays found cement walls blocking their view of Chandler Road. The view is obstructed by the construction site of the Chandler Crossings Retail Center, the future home of a pizzeria, grocery store, coffee shop, hair salon, sports bar and Laundromat. The 48,000-square foot development is slated to open this spring in front of two apartment complexes - the Village at Chandler Crossings and Crossing Place at Chandler and Coleman roads. More than half of the retail center is leased to tenants, said Jack Johns, vice president and director of development for Atlantis Development Group LLC, which is developing the land. He said there still is 19,495 square feet of vacant space - a bank, restaurant and a video store also have shown interest.
The MSU Women's Resource Center will sponsor free programs this month. The center sponsors at least 10 programs a month and gears the presentations toward faculty, staff and students. Judy McQueen, educational program coordinator for the center, said the programs exist for multiple reasons. "It is really important because it keeps men and women informed politically, financially and emotionally," she said. McQueen, who has been with the center for 20 years, said the programs cover topics such as divorce, aging and child care.
The No. 11 MSU wrestling team started off the new year on a sour note as the Spartans fell to 25th-ranked Kent State on Saturday. The loss to the Golden Flashes (7-0) brings MSU's record to 1-2 and is leaving the team searching for answers. "This team has got to figure out where it's going and we've got to figure it out in a hurry," MSU head coach Tom Minkel said.
Northern Tier residents who went home for the holidays came back to a big surprise - a new retail building standing in front of their housing units.Developers of The Chandler Crossing Retail Center have begun building walls of the 48,000 square foot commercial building which will include a grocery store, a hair salon, a sports bar, laundry mat and other businesses.Jack Johns, vice president and director of development of Atlantis Development Group, said the facilities will add convenience to the MSU residents living in the area near Chandler and Lake Lansing roads."It's going to be really helpful for the student population traveling long distances for supplies," he said.
In "The good the bad and the Sparty" (SN 12/6), The Checkbook Award going to the Residence Halls Association makes it sound like there is a lack of trust for the organization.
A brand-new chapter to the "Resident Evil" survival horror empire has evolved into a prequel, which sadly adds little illumination to the series' already bewildering plot.
A course in cattle feeding and nutrition will be offered in two sessions at four locations in late January and early February.
University officials refuse to release information regarding student athletes' encounters with the law, citing privacy concerns as local prosecutors say the lack of witness participation among victims in the cases is frustrating. That frustration includes an incident with All-American wide receiver Charles Rogers who allegedly pushed an MSU parking enforcer in October, Ingham County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Joyce Draganchuk told The State News. The incident also included a verbal argument between Rogers and the parking employee.