MICHIGAN

Potential education budget boost, results pending

When the Legislature hammers out a budget for school aid, it can be the difference between brand new computers for an entire district or a huddled classroom struggling to share crayons and textbooks. While that kind of disparity isn’t at stake this year, some experts say schools across the state still are finding it hard to mend deep wounds from a $1.1 billion education spending cut two years ago. However, schools could receive about $85.7 million more than previously expected, after a new state revenue estimate yesterday, according to the House Fiscal Agency.

MSU

Officials respond to Morrill Hall fire, cause unknown

Anya Rath

May 15, 2013

Morrill Hall caught fire around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The hall was in the process of demolition.

MICHIGAN

Construction, liquor licenses discussed by E.L. City Council

Omar Thabet

May 14, 2013

East Lansing’s City Council met Tuesday to discuss issues around the community.

MICHIGAN

MSU teams up with Pure Michigan

Katie Abdilla

May 14, 2013

In effort to help boost Michigan’s economy, MSU has decided to team up with Pure Michigan and embrace in-state products.

MSU

MSU students part of developing video games

Anya Rath

May 14, 2013

A love of playing video games is what drove Justin Girard to MSU. Luckily for Girard, that love turned into a passion for making video games.

MSU

Summer offers different employment dynamic for students

Soundarya Lakshmi

May 14, 2013

Summer semester brings good weather and also great opportunities for students looking for jobs. Whether for the paychecks or to build résumés, students are always looking for job opportunities on and off campus and contrary to popular belief, summer is no different.

MICHIGAN

Professor charged with animal abuse resigned from MSU in April

Holly Baranowski

May 14, 2013

Patricia Schenck, an assistant professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, officially resigned from MSU effective April 12, said university spokesman Jason Cody.

MICHIGAN

New pizza restaurant set to open downtown by the end of summer

Derek Kim

May 14, 2013

Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille is broadening its horizon to Spartan country this August. 215 Ann Street will be home to the East Lansing location of the Grand Rapids area sports lounge.

MICHIGAN

Michigan legislators looking to change high school curriculum requirements

High school students seeking trade-orientated training could opt out of certain foreign language and mathematics requirements if newly introduced legislation makes its way to Gov.

MSU

Cafes, Sparty's and Food Truck remain open during summer

Tyler Beck

May 13, 2013

The first thing that comes to mind about changes in the summer is usually the sun, the rising temperatures and what to do to pass the time; however for MSU Culinary Services, changes come in the shape of closing down dining halls, altering the hours and even testing out new dishes.

MICHIGAN

Police still investigating death of MSU student from 40 years ago

Holly Baranowski

May 13, 2013

Last Thursday marked the 40th year since MSU student Diane Elizabeth Osinski was found dead by a group of mushroom hunters. The case, which was determined to be a homicide, was never solved.

MICHIGAN

Foxes spotted recently throughout East Lansing

Derek Kim

May 13, 2013

Foxes have been sighted by East Lansing residents according to the city government.

MSU

Students take to first day of summer classes

RJ Wolcott

May 13, 2013

The sun beamed upon freshly bloomed foliage as birds eagerly chirped their sweet melodies, welcoming students back to the world of essays, GPAs and procrastination.

MICHIGAN

Construction season hits E.L.

Katie Adbilla

May 13, 2013

Just in time for the kickoff of summer classes, the season’s slew of construction projects has begun in full force; and economics junior Garrett Simonis is dreading it.

MICHIGAN

Wanderer's Teahouse set to close this week

Derek Kim

May 13, 2013

After nearly two and a half years, Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe is closing its doors in East Lansing. The decision comes after owner Michael Spano accepted a position as an acupuncturist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, thus ending a partnership with the city of East Lansing noted for crepes, hummus sandwiches and various teas from across the globe. Spano said Friday will be Wanderer’s last day in business. “It’s kind of a dream come true,” Spano said.

MICHIGAN

Shooting occurs at New Orleans parade, 17 injured

Holly Baranowski

May 13, 2013

During a Mother’s Day parade in New Orleans Sunday afternoon, gun shots injured at least 17 people, according to multiple reports.

NEWS

Innovation steers ship at The State News

Dillon Davis

May 12, 2013

There’s something nostalgic about the work of a newspaperman.

MSU

Coffeemaker stolen from dorm room

Holly Baranowski

May 12, 2013

A Keurig coffeemaker was stolen from a locked dorm room between the times of 2 p.m. May 5 and 10:40 a.m.

MICHIGAN

Bill would donate fees from crimes to nonprofit

In an ironic categorical swap, criminals could turn into crime fighters under new legislation.

MSU

ASMSU develops summer plan to function without its taxes

Soundarya Lakshmi

May 12, 2013

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, has been facing the consequences of its student taxes being withheld by MSU since the student government declined to pass a bill to relocate and transfer funds to the university financial system at the end of the spring semester.