Study links brothers, gay men
The more biological older brothers that a man has, the more likely he may be gay, according to a recent study performed at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. The study was conducted by Anthony Bogaert, a professor of community health sciences and psychology at Brock University, and was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on June 28.
MSU group compiles bug book
To some a spider isn't just a creepy insect, but a helpful and invited guest in gardens or crops. A new pocket guide created by MSU's Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is meant to help people identify insects, like spiders, that could be beneficial or harmful to their plants. Mary Gardiner, an MSU entomology graduate student, decided to create the guide, "Identifying Natural Enemies in Field Crops," about six months ago. Doug Landis, a professor of entomology and Gardiner's adviser, said the guide was never planned, but was conceived coincidentally. "The project was originally intended to focus on soybean aphids," Landis said.
Interstate 96 vehicle collision causes Okemos exit traffic jam
For one Sunoco cashier, Thursday's most notable differences were the amount of drivers coming off the Okemos Road exit and their exasperated attitudes. "It was horrible," Carrie Parks said. "Everyone was just mad because they had to get off the highway and go a totally different way." Three accidents forced police to close a portion of Interstate 96 Thursday night. One driver, who collided with an empty "cement" semitrailer tanker truck in the third accident, was critically injured and was considered alive Friday afternoon, according to Ingham County Sheriff Detective Sgt.
MSU Board of Trustees meeting rescheduled
The MSU Board of Trustees meeting planned for July 11 is rescheduled for July 17. The Trustee Finance Committee will meet at 2 p.m.
Italy beats France
The crowd packed into Crossroads Food Court in MSU's International Center didn't just observe a heated match Sunday — it became part of a World Cup final experience.
Mich. traffic projected to worsen
Future congestion of highway traffic could be a problem by the year 2026 for the state of Michigan, a research group in Washington, D.C.
E.L. City Council will meet again next week
The East Lansing City Council will not meet this week. It will resume next week at 7:30 p.m. on July 18 in City Hall, 410 Abbott Road.
MSU student wins LGBT scholarship
An academic, an activist, a role model and now a Point Scholarship recipient — Lauren Beach has accomplished many things during her time at MSU, and she said she is by no means close to finished in the pursuit of her goals. Beach, a social relations and microbiology senior, was surprised she won the prestigious scholarship for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, students. "It was like a big fluke," she said.
State may increase education funding
Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the state Senate and House of Representatives have come to an agreement on the state's fiscal year budget for 2007, but now they have to iron out its details. Granholm, speaker of the House Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, and Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, R-Wyoming, released the budget June 30.
30-year-old music haven closing
Nestled between businesses on Grand River Avenue, The Grand Wazoo has been a fixture in East Lansing for 30 years. The store, located at 619 E.
Voter registration for primary ends Monday
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 8 primary election. Registering to vote can be done at a Secretary of State office, including the one in East Lansing, located at the corner of Albert Avenue and Charles Street.
Funeral to be held for assistant professor
Dr. John W. Kim, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, died Sunday. Kim, 39, practiced with Lansing Neurosurgical Associates, 575 Ramblewood Dr., and helped train medical school residents during their rotations. The funeral is today at 11 a.m.
Riverwalk offers career networking
Lansing — Young professionals will have an opportunity to build business relationships with some of their peers in the Lansing area at a networking event tonight. Rockin' on the Riverwalk: Networking for the Next Generation of Business Leaders will run from 5-7 p.m.
Old Town trimmings
Lansing — Lou Tallarico, 75, has run Lou's Barber Shop long enough to make it the oldest family-owned barbershop in Lansing. Blue and red barber poles mark the location of the small shop at 521 E.
Court proceedings to continue in home invasion trial
After hearing testimonies on June 30, which included narrative, forensic findings and an alleged confession from a Lansing man charged with attempted home invasion, a district court judge ruled there is enough evidence for criminal court proceedings. Walter Thomas Webster, a 34-year-old Lansing resident, who also has an address in Rockford, Ill., is charged with first-degree home invasion of a second-floor apartment on West Saginaw Highway and the attempted assault with intent to commit sexual penetration of the woman residing there.
Young candidates run for office
A Cooley Law School student running for a seat in the state House of Representatives might find himself learning law while also creating it as the primary elections approach. Jeffrey Lance Abood, from the Lansing area, is running in the Democratic primary for the 69th District House seat on Aug.
Professional program spreads diversity
A program through MSU is helping professionals from other countries connect with those in the workforce in the United States. The Visiting International Professional Program, has been teaching foreign professionals for more than 15 years about business, culture and other global issues that help make them more diversified. "We are helping people who are employed in various degrees, from journalism to business, and teaming them up with one of our own professionals to help understand more about their working area from another point of view," said Sung Soo Chung, head of operations and planning for the program.