NEWS
Mich., Fla. delegates to receive full votes at DNC
Michigan’s delegates at the Democratic National Convention will receive full votes when selecting the party’s presidential nominee.
MICHIGAN
Party trash can lead to hefty fines
The kegs are empty, the bottles are smashed and red cups are strewn about in yards. Typically, the messy remnants of a Welcome Week party would signal a successful endeavor. But couches in trees and kitchen furniture tossed in yards alludes to something bigger: Hundreds of dollars in violations and a bad image for East Lansing.
MSU
Sparticipation draws thousands
Thousands of students made their way to the Auditorium on Saturday night, drawn by the promise of free goodies, the desire to explore the hundreds of student organizations in attendance and general curiosity.
MICHIGAN
Group celebrates 20 years of ties with Mich., Japanese culture
Golf, tennis and swimming are activities you might not find many people doing during Welcome Week, but that’s how the Japan Center for Michigan Universities celebrated its 20th anniversary Sunday.
MSU
Traverse City takes on new MSU medical campus
With construction of the Secchia Center in Grand Rapids under way, the MSU College of Human Medicine further expanded its presence in Michigan by agreeing to establish a new community campus at the Munson Medical Center of Traverse City.
MSU
Welcome Week could be curtailed starting next year
John Dent attended freshman seminars and navigated his way across campus Thursday, but the history freshman didn’t know if it would be enough to get him to his first class today.
MICHIGAN
Fraternity still lacks home
Members of Alpha Epsilon Pi still do not have a permanent place to live as the house they were hoping to inhabit, 1148 E. Grand River Ave., remains without a rental license.
MICHIGAN
Business booms with Welcome Week
In the midst of a struggling economy, Welcome Week provided a welcome boost in sales for several new businesses along East Grand River Avenue. Four businesses that opened since the close of spring classes saw a surge in clientele as MSU students settled in before the first week of classes, business owners said.
MSU
ASMSU plans to rock iVote campaign
As the school year begins, a young ASMSU assembly has a full agenda that includes a concert lineup and encouraging MSU students to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
MSU
Secchia Center continues progress
Set to open in July 2010, the Secchia Center, MSU’s College of Human Medicine campus in Grand Rapids, is taking form.
NEWS
Making their mark
In MSU’s 153-year history, 115 Spartan athletes, coaches and officials have worn the green and white proudly before going on to wear the colors of their respective countries. MSU representatives have brought home 18 gold medals, 12 silver medals and eight bronze medals during the ultimate worldwide competitions, according to MSU Alumni Magazine.
MSU
Nationwide AIDS infection rates higher than expected
Cory Pitzer, an MSU studio art sophomore, said HIV isn’t constantly on his mind, but it is something he is concerned about.
MICHIGAN
Recent church shootings have local police preparing for unexpected
National church shootings are creating controversy locally concerning guns and religion.
MICHIGAN
State to implement fee on child support
Many of Michigan’s single parents will have one more financial concern beginning in September, when the state will start deducting a $25 annual fee from most child support payments.
MSU
Grad student studies endangered butterflies
Population counts of Mitchell’s satyr, an endangered species of butterfly, are decreasing in Michigan, and an MSU graduate student is investigating one possible explanation for their decline.
MICHIGAN
As gas prices continue to soar, trains get crowded
The East Lansing Amtrak station has seen more than a 15 percent increase in riders this summer, according to the station’s lead ticket clerk.
MICHIGAN
Lack of donations leave area with blood supply shortage
Natalie McIntyre, blood services coordinator for the Mid-Michigan chapter of the Red Cross’s Great Lakes Region, said that the chapter has been experiencing a decline in donations this summer.
MICHIGAN
City to hold meeting on Mich. avenue
Three public workshops are being offered for Mid-Michigan residents to discuss the planning and envisioning process for the revitalization of Michigan Avenue.
NEWS
Numerous E.L. road closures in coming week
Albert Avenue between Bailey Street and Collingwood Drive will be closed from Monday until Wednesday.
NEWS
Cedar Fest rioter sentenced to jail, $2,000 fine
An 18-year-old Bloomfield Hills man was sentenced to 30 days in the Ingham County Jail on Wednesday for his participation in the Cedar Fest riot.