MSU

MSU-produced beef to be used in cafeterias

Josh Mansour

May 17, 2011

This summer, homegrown beef will be making its way to the MSU cafeterias with the help of a group of students in the beef management program. Through the fall, the beef will be served in the Case Hall cafeteria and Brody Square, said Kurt Kwiatkowski, corporate chef for MSU Culinary Services. Kwiatkowski said he is excited to see the fruits of what has been a year-long process. “This is a long-term thing we hope grows and continues to develop,” he said.

MICHIGAN

E.L. City Council set to approve 2012 budget

Ian Kullgren

May 16, 2011

After months of smoothing out the details, the East Lansing City Council likely will approve the budget for the 2012 fiscal year.

NEWS

Gas prices changing daily commute

Alyssa Zandi

May 16, 2011

With gas prices at a two-year high and warmer weather overall, more people are looking to put a damper on their driving habits and find alternate forms of transportation.

NEWS

Change in tax policy could affect students, businesses

Marina Csomor

May 16, 2011

An overhaul to Michigan tax policy passed Thursday by the state Senate might result in seniors and low-income workers paying more in taxes and students paying more for tuition.

NEWS

MSC smokestack demolition underway

Jesse O'Brien

May 16, 2011

The days are numbered for the iconic MSC smokestack, located east of Spartan Stadium, after dismantlement on the structure began last Monday.

NEWS

Community shows support for young cancer patient

Summer Ballentine

May 15, 2011

Abigail and John Waller, MSU employees, held a sale to raise money for their son Charlie, who was diagnosed with brain cancer April 1.

NEWS

Construction set to close local road

Rachel Jackson

May 15, 2011

Harrison Road will be closed to traffic beginning Monday as repairs are made to the railroad crossing between Trowbridge and Service roads.

NEWS

East Lansing improves standing as city for employment and growth

Ian Kullgren

May 15, 2011

A list generated by Forbes economists shows East Lansing as one of the best job centers in the country for “medium sized” cities. This year, East Lansing rose nearly 50 spots from the 2010 list to number 19 nationally — one of the most dramatic improvements of any ranked city.

NEWS

Bin Laden's death brings relief, not closure for Muslim student

Summer Ballentine

May 2, 2011

When environmental biology-plant biology junior Kristen Schotts returned to her high school after converting to Islam during college, she realized the impact 9/11 had on some Americans’ views on Muslims.

NEWS

Islamic Center to hold prayer service for EL community

Summer Ballentine

May 2, 2011

Members of the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing, 920 South Harrison Road, will hold a service at 9 p.m. tonight at the center to pray for America in response to the killing of Osama bin Laden, head of terrorist group al Qaeda. The service is open to all community members.

MSU

MSU employees take their children to work

Ashley Brown

April 28, 2011

Children of MSU employees came to campus prepared to do work Thursday in celebration of Take Your Child To Work Day.

MSU

Association recognizes students, organizations for globalization efforts

Beau Hayhoe

April 28, 2011

The International Student Association, or ISA, held its first International Student Leadership awards ceremony Thursday night to recognize students and organizations for their commitment to promoting globalization at MSU.

MICHIGAN

Students take plea bargain, guilty of three misdemeanors after fatal crash

Kyle Campbell

April 28, 2011

Three college students who faced five felony charges for providing alcohol to three minors at a party in January — after which the minors were involved in a fatal car crash — pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in court Thursday.

MSU

On-campus policy of medical pot creates problem for students

Emily Wilkins

April 28, 2011

After spending years running cross country in high school, physiology freshman Chris Hall developed chronic lower back pain.

MSU

TA’s ratify new union contract

Megan Durisin

April 28, 2011

The members of the MSU Graduate Employees Union, or GEU, ratified a new four-year contract ­— which will include increases in pay and better health and dental care ­— by a 94 percent vote.

MICHIGAN

Couple plans to open restaurant on wheels

Lauren Gibbons

April 28, 2011

Anthony Maiale wants to bring a different kind of restaurant to the Lansing area — a restaurant on wheels.

MICHIGAN

State House bill aims to update telecommunications law

Marina Csomor

April 28, 2011

A bill passed in the Michigan House on Tuesday could give Michigan a competitive edge in the telecommunication industry.

MSU

Students encouraged 'Pack Up, Pitch In'

Dillon Davis

April 28, 2011

As students prepare to vacate their dorms and apartments for the summer, many leave behind a trail of carpet, wooden lofts and various belongings that would end up in a landfill.

MSU

RHA to host charity ball Friday

Laura Fosmire

April 28, 2011

Students looking to blow off a little end of the year steam have the option to don a mask, grab a glow stick and head to the RHA Masquerave. The fourth annual charity ball for the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, will take place at 7:30 p.m.

MSU

Construction Awareness Day aims to inform students of projects

Megan Durisin

April 28, 2011

The amount of construction going on across campus is the most communicative sciences and disorders senior Erin Dixon has seen during her time at MSU.