Dog parade scheduled to show off local pets

The "Parade of Paws" will begin at 10 a.m. on June 24 in the East Lansing High School parking lot.

Animal shelter holds monthly orientation

The Ingham County Animal Shelter will have its monthly volunteer orientation at 6 p.m. tonight at the shelter, 600 Curtis St.

Worthwhile worms

Thousands of worm eggs in a glass of a sports drink could provide relief from bowel disease symptoms, MSU and University of Iowa researchers say. Linda Mansifeld, a professor of microbiology, is leading a study on how whipworms can be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Whipworms are thread-thin parasite worms, about an inch long when full-grown, that burrow their heads into the walls of the large intestines.

E.L. to run summer art classes for children

Art classes for children ages 4 to 14 will be offered this summer at various locations throughout East Lansing.

FDA approves contraceptive

A new contraceptive pill that limits women to four periods a year was approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, in May. The pill, Seasonique, has seven low-dose estrogen hormone pills instead of having seven placebo pills, like other birth control pills, said Nicolle Stec, a health educator through the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Olin Health Center.

Aquatic Center open for summer season

The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center is now open. Located at 6400 Abbott Road, the center offers a tube, drop and body slides, diving board, concessions, family changing rooms and sunbathing chairs.

Police briefs 06/07/06

Fuel bill to go before Congress

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is presenting a bill to Congress today that will help independent gas stations add facilities to support ethanol.

'It's a guy thing'

Donivan Wells decided to become a nurse for job security — something he has never had to worry about in the ten years of his career. With nurses in high demand, Wells, a certified nurse who works at Sparrow Hospital, 1215 E.

Suspect to undergo testing, trial delayed

Court proceedings for Michael Lee Castillo — charged with drunken driving and kidnapping MSU student Amanda Lynn Brandel — will be postponed to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. Castillo, a 32-year-old Lansing Community College East student, will undergo psychiatric testing June 15 to determine his competency and his state of mind when an East Lansing police stopped him on Jan.

Simon to speak for club's "Guest Day"

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will speak today at the East Lansing Kiwanis Club's first annual "Guest Day." Simon will speak at noon at the Union in the second floor banquet room.

Center to hold free yoga class Sunday

The Center for Yoga, Movement and Massage, 1780 E. Grand River Ave., is offering a free yoga class on Sunday from 3:30-5 p.m.

Garden Galore Tour held by coalition

The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition will be holding its 9th annual Gardens Galore Tour on June 24 and 25.

Police briefs 06/05/06

Teddy bear fix-up

A green cast covered Barry's right leg Saturday afternoon. The teddy bear also wore protective plastic sunglasses for her lazy eye and a colorful Band-Aid covered one of her wounds. Sarai Garcia's stuffed animal went through a lot at the MSU/Mid-Michigan Children's Initiative, or MSU/MMCI's, Second Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, which took place off of Service Road, across from the Clinical Center. "She had a broken leg," the 8-year-old Lansing resident said.

Professor earns national honors

After years of working to make U.S. schools better, MSU's William H. Schmidt received the top honor in education research.

Cook-off heats up city

Lansing — The riverfront buzzed with energy Friday night as the Lansing Board of Water and Light held its annual Chili Cook-Off. The cook-off, now in its 11th year, hosted 39 booths, with 1,500 gallons of chili served, said John Strickler, spokesman for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. Greeted by a warm and sunny day, visitors tasted chili, salsa and other foods at booths that wound along the downtown River Trail between Michigan Avenue and Shiawassee Street.

Police briefs 06/02/06

Organic farming

Ten acres of MSU's vast agricultural fields are reserved solely for growing organic food. The MSU Student Organic Farm, 3291 College Road, in Holt serves as a place not only to grow certified organic food, but research organic farming techniques as well, according to its Web site. The farm focuses on Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, in which the produce from the year-round farming is divided into shares and sold before the food is harvested. A share feeds up to about four adults and is not limited to one family, said farm manager and instructor Jeremy Moghtader. Shares are sold in spring, summer and fall and cost $460 per share, said Holly Markham, an environmental policy and anthropology senior, who works at the farm.

Studies: Media use more male experts

When it comes to how newspapers cover political races, sex makes a difference. This was a common finding in two studies by MSU researchers who analyzed articles on the U.S.