NEWS
Construction set to close local road
Harrison Road will be closed to traffic beginning Monday as repairs are made to the railroad crossing between Trowbridge and Service roads.
NEWS
East Lansing improves standing as city for employment and growth
A list generated by Forbes economists shows East Lansing as one of the best job centers in the country for “medium sized” cities. This year, East Lansing rose nearly 50 spots from the 2010 list to number 19 nationally — one of the most dramatic improvements of any ranked city.
NEWS
Bin Laden's death brings relief, not closure for Muslim student
When environmental biology-plant biology junior Kristen Schotts returned to her high school after converting to Islam during college, she realized the impact 9/11 had on some Americans’ views on Muslims.
NEWS
Islamic Center to hold prayer service for EL community
Members of the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 920 South Harrison Road, will hold a service at 9 p.m. tonight at the center to pray for America in response to the killing of Osama bin Laden, head of terrorist group al Qaeda. The service is open to all community members.
MSU
MSU employees take their children to work
Children of MSU employees came to campus prepared to do work Thursday in celebration of Take Your Child To Work Day.
MSU
Association recognizes students, organizations for globalization efforts
The International Student Association, or ISA, held its first International Student Leadership awards ceremony Thursday night to recognize students and organizations for their commitment to promoting globalization at MSU.
MICHIGAN
Students take plea bargain, guilty of three misdemeanors after fatal crash
Three college students who faced five felony charges for providing alcohol to three minors at a party in January — after which the minors were involved in a fatal car crash — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in court Thursday.
MSU
On-campus policy of medical pot creates problem for students
After spending years running cross country in high school, physiology freshman Chris Hall developed chronic lower back pain.
MSU
TA’s ratify new union contract
The members of the MSU Graduate Employees Union, or GEU, ratified a new four-year contract — which will include increases in pay and better health and dental care — by a 94 percent vote.
MICHIGAN
Couple plans to open restaurant on wheels
Anthony Maiale wants to bring a different kind of restaurant to the Lansing area — a restaurant on wheels.
MICHIGAN
State House bill aims to update telecommunications law
A bill passed in the Michigan House on Tuesday could give Michigan a competitive edge in the telecommunication industry.
MSU
Students encouraged 'Pack Up, Pitch In'
As students prepare to vacate their dorms and apartments for the summer, many leave behind a trail of carpet, wooden lofts and various belongings that would end up in a landfill.
MSU
RHA to host charity ball Friday
Students looking to blow off a little end of the year steam have the option to don a mask, grab a glow stick and head to the RHA Masquerave. The fourth annual charity ball for the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, will take place at 7:30 p.m.
MSU
Construction Awareness Day aims to inform students of projects
The amount of construction going on across campus is the most communicative sciences and disorders senior Erin Dixon has seen during her time at MSU.
MSU
Hillel holds candlelight vigil
Danielle Winterberger is a direct descendent of a Holocaust survivor. The marketing junior has been researching her family’s history since she was 16 years old — putting together her grandmother’s story in the greater context of the Holocaust.
MICHIGAN
Pres. hopefuls could face certificate requirements
Presidential candidates would be required to furnish a birth certificate to Michigan authorities in order to appear on ballots in the state if a state representative has his way.
MSU
University art collection to be incorporated into new Broad museum
The Kresge Art Museum will close after the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum opens in April 2012, but the university art collection will not be left out of the new museum’s exhibitions, which will give historical context to its modern art focus.
MSU
Kaleidoscope women's event to be held Friday
A reunion of past roommates and old college friends, women prepare for the Kaleidoscope conference Friday in celebration of the many facets and reflections of women at MSU.
MSU
Students canoe Mississippi River for charity
When they were underclassmen, MSU alumnus Alex Poe and social relations and policy senior Cliff Walls would joke about canoeing down the Mississippi River. But last fall, it wasn’t a joke anymore.
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Senior Week to look back, celebrate graduating class
When Brendon Thomas thinks of his experience at MSU, his mind is filled with memories of warm Saturdays in the fall before football games.