Lansing zoo heals, educates with animal hospital

Lansing - The residents of Potter Park Zoo received a welcome addition to their community Friday. The zoo, 1301 S.

Dead crow demonstrates scope of West Nile virus infection

After a dead crow was found in Lansing with the West Nile Virus, several disease experts say they are not surprised the virus is spreading so quickly.The crow was found Aug.

RHA to launch new recycling initiative

New initiatives to increase student participation in on-campus recycling were announced at the Residence Hall Association’s first meeting Wednesday.RHA Recycling will resume its program Sept.

Students access to computers at school improve

Students throughout the Lansing area have more access to computers in school and are becoming more computer savvy as part of a nationwide trend, according to recent U.S.

U enjoys work opportunities in Capitol

Jill Schwab says she is ready for a full dose of Michigan politics as an intern in Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus’ office.Schwab, an international relations sophomore, is still in her first week on the job, but she’s sure she’ll find out if government work will be in her future after taste-testing political life while helping in the office for about 10 hours per week.“I’m interested in politics and it will be a good chance for me to get my feet wet, so that I will have more experience for a future career,” she said.

Department coping with cuts

Next to family photos and decorations, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor’s desk is piled with files and documents waiting to be read.McGlothian-Taylor and other officers at the Department of Police and Public Safety have been adjusting to an increased work load after a year of struggling budgets that, among other things, left students with an 8.9 percent tuition increase.On top of her duties as a coordinator for special events, McGlothian-Taylor now serves as the public information officer.

Motorists to yield to new traffic signs

Rajnish Sharma is getting a little help crossing the street.Yield to pedestrian signs were placed in the middle of the roadway Tuesday at crosswalks on Shaw Lane, between Farm Lane and Red Cedar Road.“People do stop their cars when they see signs and let you go,” said Sharma, an environmental engineering graduate student.

Drive Safely Work Week to raise awareness for businesses, employees

Driving while distracted or without a safety belt could be hazardous to your health.The two factors are the No.

New LCC logo has school seeing stars

Lansing Community College began its school year last week with a renovation of its image. For the new school year the college unveiled a new logo designed by Bruce Mackley, senior graphic designer at LCC. He said the administration first began discussing the replacement of the logo last year. “We were looking for something very useful, very dynamic, contemporary and eye-catching,” he said.

Officials want E.L. to capture city on film

Whether it’s the beauty of nature or throngs of people, the city of East Lansing is asking for photographs of what makes the city different from others. “This will expose (participants) to the unique things about our city and challenge them to really look around East Lansing and find and capture the spirit of East Lansing,” said Michael Sundermann, chairman of the East Lansing Arts Commission. The City Scenes Photo Contest officially kicked off in April and runs through Nov.

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Soybeans join tour as farmers set to marvel latest hybrids

The MSU Corn & Soybean Research Tour and Barbecue, set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, will allow participants to view new corn and soybean hybrid crops produced by MSU researchers and have the chance to win more than $800 in prizes. In its fifth year, the tour will be introducing some changes. “This is the first year that soybeans have been included in the program for corn hybrid trails,” said Mark Hansen, the agricultural extension agent for Ingham County’s MSU Extension.

Farm economics lead to cheese, pizza price hikes

The power of cheese is commanding a higher price.Maynard Hogberg, Chairman of the Animal Science Department, said part of the hike in cheese prices is because of a shortage of milk.The shortage is from summer drought conditions, which produced poor feed for cattle, he said.

Posthumus intends to run in 2002

Lansing - Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus will run for governor in 2002, he told a group of supporters at a Capital-area picnic. But Posthumus’ announcement Tuesday was not a formal declaration of candidacy. “It’s the first step in a long journey,” he said.

Price is Right fan fulfills lifelong dream on showcase showdown

DeAaron Easley didn’t have to pay the price to see a childhood dream come true - he guessed it.After sitting through two tapings of the “Price is Right” game show, Easley was finally selected to come on down as a contestant the third time.“Last year I didn’t get picked to be on the show, and in May I went and applied for more tickets,” Easley, a telecommunication junior, said.

ASMSU calls for Tax Credit repeal; hopes for student rebate

ASMSU Academic Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that could help give students at MSU and other Michigan public universities some money back.The bill supports the repeal of the Tuition Tax Credit, which would move money associated with it to the higher education budget.

MDOT taking input on transportation

With more money available last year, the Michigan Department of Transportation started looking at ways to help locals navigate the state.In 1995, MDOT implemented a long-term state transportation blueprint that included busing, airports, roadways and train infrastructure planning.

LBGT reception welcomes students back; provides opportunities for involvement

Members of the MSU lesbian-bi-gay-transgendered community will kick off the school year with the eighth annual LBGT reception and resource fair from 6 p.m.

E.L. City Council wants to talk trash

The city of East Lansing wants to change the way the city takes out the trash. But the issue of whether to add an automated waste collection system will have to wait three weeks for the next council meeting before a decision can be made. The East Lansing City Council voted unanimously to defer a vote on an ordinance to add the system to its current garbage collection system.

U students not properly insured

After a flood damaged Jessica Schulte’s belongings, she came out financially without a scratch - but other students may not be as fortunate.More than 80 percent of college students who rent do not have insurance for their personal belongings, said a recent survey conducted by the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents.Schulte, a communication senior, said she was insured through her parents with extra rental insurance.“We had our computers down there, and we got (money) back with no questions asked,” she said.Schulte said college life leaves plenty of opportunities for personal property to be stolen.“If you live in the dorm, you don’t always know your suitemates and their friends,” she said.