Michiganians don't have to go far for relaxation or comfort. One step into a Douglas J facility and customers become guests. The East Lansing-based salon is expanding to offer its services throughout the state, opening its latest branch in Grand Rapids. "We saw a need for a school on the west side of the state," said Andrea Liebart, vice president of marketing for Douglas J.
This may be the MSU School of Music's final week of existence. If approved at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting Friday, the school will become the College of Music. "My hope would be that the board will view this as a positive move forward to celebrate the strength that the School of Music has accumulated over the last period of time," said Jim Forger, director of the school.
Residents can commemorate East Lansing's Centennial Celebration with keepsakes. They can be purchased at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. Log on to www.cityofeastlansing.com/centennial or call (517) 319-6927 for more information.
For Saulo Gouveia, MSU's only full-time Portuguese faculty member, the development of the Spanish and Portuguese department is crucial. "Having someone to share the responsibilities and ideas for the program will help me tremendously," he said in an e-mail.
"La Petite Jérusalem," a French-language film about an Orthodox Jewish woman who falls in love with a Muslim co-worker, will be shown at 5:30 p.m.
As millions celebrated the Chinese New Year halfway around the world, a small group of MSU students prepared to salsa their way into the New Year on Friday at the Union Ballroom. The MSU Social Dancing Club gathered for a pre-New Year's Eve meal and a night of dancing in celebration of the new year — marked by the new moon of the first day of the new year on the lunar calendar.
By Dave Bartkowiak For The State News Sparty's convenience stores will again offer the MSU community a chance to aid in the fight against neuromuscular diseases in partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, or MDA. Spartan-green paper shamrocks can be purchased for about the same price as a cup of coffee.
The Hubbard Hall Black Caucus and the African American Celebratory Committee will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at 132 Hubbard Hall.
The MSU Board of Trustees will consider shifting the School of Music from the College of Arts and Letters to its own separate college.
By Summi Gambhir For The State News It was an evening that brought believers closer to the Almighty. And by the time the Vision Christian Campus Ministry's Winter Worship program ended Friday evening, people said they felt the presence of Jesus Christ among them.
From dog leashes to mandated recycling, residents can share their thoughts on multiple issues during this week's East Lansing City Council meeting. Time for public hearings is provided during the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
An NBA All-Star Game party at 8 p.m. Sunday in Rather Hall's lounge will provide funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Attendees can purchase $1 raffle tickets to benefit the foundation at the event, which is sponsored by the Rather Hall Government and the Rather Hall Black Caucus.
Lansing — The ex-wife of a man charged with the 1973 murder of an MSU student testified she lied to police about her ex-husband's involvement in the crime Thursday. Roberta Price, ex-wife of Kumbi Salim — who is charged with the murder of Martin V.
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife will hold its second annual Graduate Student Research Symposium today at the Union. The event will showcase a wide range of research projects, from the effects of land cover change on bird communities to population dynamics of fish and reptile species. The symposium is intended to share knowledge between researchers about fish and wildlife species.
Workers were in the process of installing an updated fire alarm system at 2900 Place Apartments when a fire sparked in one of the community's units Feb.
Some MSU researchers say effective land use can be the difference between life or death for a small community. To help address this problem, organizers at the fourth annual MSU Land Use Summit will try to help Michigan communities plan for the future.
The design — a sidewalk twisted like an awareness ribbon, hitting a brick wall emblazoned with bronze plaques in honor of the 529 Michigan police officers who've lost their lives in the line of duty.
The future of East Lansing's parks is up for residents' review. After months of preparation, the Community Park, Recreation, Open Space & Greenway Plan is available to the public.
Ashley Harmon seemed confident of a win Wednesday night. As the fifth-grader's team sat back, the opponents wildly threw balled pieces of paper into a trash can. "I think we're going to win," Harmon said.