MSU
ESPN's Jemele Hill will serve as grand marshal for homecoming parade
MSU has announced Jemele Hill from ESPN as the grand marshal for the homecoming parade this fall.
MICHIGAN
Lansing police on lookout for assailant, car thief
The victim was visiting a residence on Weber Drive when another man came to the residence and started beating him with a baseball bat. The victim was able to get escape the suspect on foot. He was transported to Sparrow Hospital to treat his serious injuries.
FEATURES
Poetry draws crowd at Capitol
Poets from Lansing and as far as Detroit came to the Capitol building for the free annual event put on by Rina Risper last Thursday. Poetry in the City allows anyone to step up to the mic and recite original or previously published poetry.
NEWS
Pepper spray banned on MSU's campus, but many students may not be aware
All weapons — including chemical substances — are banned on campus, according to an ordinance set by the Board of Trustees in the 1960s.Ordinance 18.00 Firearms or Weapons, which was first enacted Sept. 15, 1964 and was last amended June 19, 2009, specifically bans the use of firearms, chemical, biological, radioactive or other dangerous substances to injure, molest, or coerce another person. Students concerned with protecting themselves on campus have to resort to other means when walking alone, because under the ordinance pepper spray is not permitted.
MSU
Despite size, MSU has relatively few bicycle crashes
MSU Bikes Service Center Manager Tim Potter said although the university efforts are helpful, the key to preventing accidents is for all bikers to know and display basic bike safety. The most common mistake bikers make is riding their bike on the sidewalk.
MICHIGAN
Goodrich's Shop-Rite closes doors for final time
Goodrich’s, located in Trowbridge Plaza, was a nearby grocery stop for MSU students. And with its international, organic and store-made offerings, the grocer catered to a variety of tastes.
MICHIGAN
Sidewalk Sales over weekend entice shoppers
Storefront sidewalks along Grand River Avenue were packed with sale items and busy with shoppers over the weekend.
MICHIGAN
Protestors clash at Capitol building
Officers arrested one protester from each side after they had a "small skirmish," State Police Lt. Brody Boucher said. They are being charged with simple assault, Boucher said.
MICHIGAN
MSU students play integral role in mentoring with Big Brother Big Sisters program
Big brother William Martinez, who is a MSU Ph.D. student studying physics BW, said he joined the program because he simply wants to be there for someone. "I want to be a positive role model," Martinez said. "There's a lot of people who need a little bit more than they have and so if I can just be a little bit of something there, then that's really all I'm looking for."
MSU
MSU to pull students studying in Israel as conflicts continues
Students and faculty in the group wanted to stay in the country despite ongoing hostilities.
MICHIGAN
New bill could allow for regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries, edibles
One bill would let municipalities allow and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries within their jurisdiction. The other bill would legalize and regulate cannabis-infused products, such as edibles and oils.
MSU
During summer, international students don't always make the trip back home
In summer, campus is like a ghost town. Many students go off to internships, study abroad or go home, if they don't live close to campus.For international students, going home is not always ideal. Some see working and attending summer classes as beneficial, while others use the time to explore outside of Michigan.
MSU
Advising corps works to make college accessible
“This is a program where we are going in as a recent college graduate, talking to these students and making their dreams of going to college realistic,” adviser Lorrena Johnson said.
MSU
Abrams Planetarium to receive birthday upgrades
As a result of its 50th birthday celebration in February, the Abrams Planetarium will be receiving an upgrade. Its 20-year-old DigiStar 2 projection system will be replaced by a DigiStar 5, a two-projector system with clearer images creating a more accurate representation of the night sky.
MICHIGAN
Measure to decriminalize marijuana eyes November ballot
The petition would allow voters to decide on marijuana reform similar to what Lansing voters enacted last year, which allows for the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property for those age 21 or older.
FEATURES
Spencer's Kitchen and Bar to change name again
The owner, Spencer Soka, said the first name change was the result of acquiring a liquor license last year. Due to customer confusion and the desire to establish a brand, the restaurant has now changed its name to the more recognizable State Side Deli and Pub, to join similarly named restaurants in Okemos and Howell, Mich.
MSU
Two arrested for robbing students of pizza, cell phone outside residence hall
The suspects took a cell phone and pizza from the victims and fled north on foot. The victims were not injured and were able to call 911.
MICHIGAN
McCowan family defends son on 'Dr. Phil,' reiterates plans to appeal guilty decision
Connor McCowan's family talks about their thoughts of what happened the night he killed Andrew Singler.
MICHIGAN
Cooler temperatures not result of another polar vortex, officials say
An unseasonably cool air mass moving into East Lansing on Monday night will drop temperatures into the mid-60s to low-70s through Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Meridian police looking for suspected credit card thief
Meridian Township Police have asked for assistance in identifying a man thought to be involved in the theft and use of a couple’s credit cards.