Michigan gubernatorial candidates Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Republican challenger Dick DeVos still need to prove themselves to voters before the election, a political analyst and MSU students said Tuesday. The Nov.
The League of Women Voters, along with ASMSU will be hosting a forum for candidates running in the Nov.
Students are racing across MSU's campus to raise money for a program that helps underprivileged children get an equal opportunity education. Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is kicking off its ninth annual Pi Mile 5K Run/Walk on Oct.
MSU's The State Room Restaurant will be honored Nov. 4 at the Santé Restaurant Awards festivities at Meadowood Napa Valley in St.
Jim Marcinkowski has waged a campaign focused on change. The Democratic challenger for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, which includes MSU, says he wants to "put this country back on course" by increasing funding for health care, withdrawing troops from Iraq and improving the country's economy. After spending more than 30 years in government service, including tenures in the FBI, CIA and Navy Marcinkowski switched to politics and joined the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office where he became Royal Oak's deputy city attorney in 1996.
A portion of funds donated by President Lou Anna K. Simon and her husband, Roy, will go toward helping students in music and those who work for the Physical Plant. President Simon will not disclose the exact amount donated because she said it's her "personal choice" not to.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Republican challenger Mike Bouchard debated the economy, the Iraq war, homeland security and Social Security on Sunday in their first televised debate for the U.S.
Proposed construction to Mayo Hall could raise more than dust. The hall's allegedly haunted basement, as well as the rest of the building, face a $10.5 million facelift that students worry could disrupt its spooky atmosphere. "We need to upgrade the electric system, plumbing, fire alarm system and redo bathrooms and furniture," said Angela Brown, University Housing director.
MSU is the first-time host for the National Association of Engineering Student Councils', or NAESC, Midwest conference. The conference is held annually to discuss improvements in engineering education. The MSU Student Engineering Council is a student government within the College of Engineering that works to discuss curriculum changes and is the representative body for student groups within the college, said Ana Maria Almonte, MSU Student Engineering Council president.
East Lansing is easing up on drunkards who wander into the wrong house. Currently, wandering into someone else's home after a night of drunken debauchery can send someone to jail with a felony charge on his or her criminal record. But if the City Council amends a few city laws at its meeting tonight, East Lansing's lushes could instead stagger away with a fine or 90-day misdemeanor. This way, the police department can forward the information to the East Lansing city attorney, and any cases will be handled on a local level, instead of going to circuit court. Police now have to fill out paperwork for the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office and wait for charges to be issued for these cases. "It streamlines the paperwork," East Lansing Deputy police Chief Juli Liebler said of the amendment. There were about five instances of intoxicated people entering the wrong residence during Welcome Weekend, and it happens at least a couple of times each weekend, Liebler said. "We've had people come in and make themselves a sandwich or get in somebody else's bed," she said.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers says he will pursue alternative energy and reforming health care if re-elected by Michigan voters on Nov.7. Serving as Michigan's 8th Congressional District representative in Washington, D.C., since 2000, Rogers said despite the work he's done in his term, there's more to do. The federal government reported a 4.6 percent national unemployment rate, 6.1 million jobs created in the last three years and the nation's deficit was cut in half, Rogers said. Michigan's unemployment rate is about 7.1 percent. "If you look at the national economy, Michigan is way behind," he said.
The International Opportunities Fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, on the second floor of the Union. Students will receive information about internships, volunteering, teaching and working abroad from 50 MSU international units and external organizations. Students do not need to register, and dress is casual. For more information, visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu.
MSU College Democrats joined protesters Friday in Lansing to oppose U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers' handling of the Mark Foley scandal. Former Rep.
Silver the English bulldog seems like a normal, happy puppy. He can't stop wagging his small, stubby tail and desperately wants someone to pet him. But the 9-month-old Silver is of a different variety.
Recent polls show Gov. Jennifer Granholm leading Republican challenger Dick DeVos before tonight's debate. Iowa-based Selzer & Co. published a poll Sunday that said 49 percent of 643 likely voters would vote for Granholm.
Eminent domain and increasing higher education funding are two issues students say they want addressed by candidates running for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives. The 69th District covers East Lansing, Meridian Township and Williamstown Township.
A decline in blood donors during a time when the local American Red Cross says it usually sees its largest amount of donations has Red Cross officials scrambling to find donors. In the last couple of weeks, blood collections decreased by about 70 units a day, which is about 10 percent of the organization's collection goal — especially type O blood. Ann Kammerer, the communication specialist for the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross, said there are times when not many people are donating blood, but this time of year is expected to be a busy one for donations. "Around summertime and winter holidays, we see less donations because people are on vacations and are unable to make donations," Kammerer said.
Liz O'Brien isn't Muslim, but she fasted from sunup to sundown on Thursday to learn more about the religion. The interdisciplinary studies in social science sophomore attended a "Fast-A-Thon" in Holmes Hall that was sponsored by the Muslim Students' Association, or MSA.
Did the October snow affect your plans today? "No, we've all lived in Michigan long enough to know what to expect." Katie Jacquemin hospitality business senior "I am enraged by the snow.