MSU doctors create treatment plan for patient relationships
A new treatment developed by MSU doctors is designed to help physicians create better relationships and communication with their patients. The treatment plan uses several methods, such as pharmaceutical treatment and behavioral changes, to help doctors treat patients with symptoms that are difficult to diagnose.
WEB EXTRA: City Council approves improvements to 2 E.L. parks
The East Lansing City Council approved plans to revamp two parks at its meeting Tuesday night. The park on the corner of Albert Avenue and Abbott Road will receive a fountain and a new fence.
Cats looking for homes
Every summer, the Ingham County Animal Shelter struggles to compete with numerous free kitten offers from a multitude of cat owners.
Bookstore offers variety, charm
Lansing — It was always a dream for Lansing resident Scott Harris and his wife Debbie Krantz to own a bookstore. Their dream became a reality in May when they opened Everybody Reads, 2019 E.
Former MSU media center director dies
A memorial will be held for former director of the MSU Instructional Media Center Somnath Chatterjee, 64, who died July 13. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m.
Republican candidate to meet with public
Michigan Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Keith Butler will meet with the public at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Beaner's Gourmet Coffee, 6439 S.
Author to speak at community center
Jeannette Walls, author of the book "The Glass Castle," which has been chosen for the "One Book, One Community" program, will speak at 7:30 p.m.
City may upgrade downtown parks' design
A few parks throughout East Lansing could be getting spruced up thanks to funding from a Cool Cities grant and a private donation. The park on the corner of Albert Avenue and Abbott Road will receive a fountain and a new fence.
MSU hosts 27th annual agricultural exposition
Tractor competitions, ice cream sampling and a petting zoo are just a few things the MSU Agricultural Equipment Exposition, or Ag Expo, will offer this week. This summer will mark the 27th year MSU has hosted the event, said Laura Probyn, spokeswoman for the Ag Expo. The expo begins today and continues until Thursday, and is sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, opens at 9 a.m.
Main Library upgrades technology, furniture, study spaces for fall
Roads and sidewalks aren't the only places on campus experiencing construction this summer — every floor and both wings of the Main Library are experiencing a makeover. But despite the caution tape and movement of reference materials, the library has continued to stay open. Construction started the day after spring finals and is scheduled to be finished for the fall, facilities manager Jim Hensley said.
Breathalyzing boaters
Michigan boaters may soon have to be more aware of how much alcohol they consume. A bill that was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives in June could drop the legal blood alcohol content, or BAC, of motorized boat drivers from 0.10 to 0.08, the same as that for automobile drivers. Sgt.
Protesters cruise to Lansing
Lansing — The brigade of motorcycles known as the 21st Century Paul Revere Riders rolled up to the Capitol Thursday morning to warn Americans of the consequences of loose immigration laws, founder Frosty Wooldridge said.
Incumbent, student up for seat on board
The race to represent part of East Lansing and MSU on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is between an MSU student and a board veteran. The board is the governing body of Ingham County and is responsible for legislative and administrative functions of the county. MSU is in district 10, which also includes central and southern East Lansing and is currently represented by Democrat Mark Grebner. Challenging Grebner is history senior Zach Hodyna, a Republican who said he's interested in representing students on the board. Below is a brief description of each candidate and why each wants to win in the general election on Nov.
Student wins journalism awards
"Sam Howell clutched the arms of his wheelchair, lips pursed, eyes wide with determination. "He was going to stand." These two sentences lead into a story that catapulted journalism senior Melissa Domsic into more than $17,000 worth of scholarships for her reporting.
Flu vaccine production may be more efficient
Producing a vaccine for avian bird flu and other influenzas may become a faster, cheaper process because of technology from an MSU animal science lab.
Command post cabana
A four-wheel, hitch trailer with four expandable rooms, a fuse box for a power generator, collapsible railings on the roof for observation, removable insulation, air conditioning and heating. It has about 480 square feet of room, weighs about 90,000 pounds and costs about $100,000. What might make a swanky fold-out camper is actually the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety's new mobile emergency center called a "cabana," which officers used Wednesday in a training exercise. Purchased using a $300,000 homeland security grant issued from the state, the cabana can be used as a command post, first aid facility or area for emergency workers to rest in an ongoing incident. MSU police Inspector Bill Wardwell said the department made a case that MSU is a potential terrorist target because of the amount of research the university does, the amount of people who come to public events —including football and basketball games — and the number of influential people who visit the campus. "We identified several things that would help us respond to a terrorist attack, this being one of them," he said.