NEWS

Rhyme and responsibility

Jahshua Smith

July 8, 2008

A bittersweet good-bye is commonplace for a soldier — the willingness to serve their country, compounded by the fact that they must leave their loved ones behind during their time of service. Twenty-year-old Lansing resident Spc. Wayne Weigel’s final adieu before his deployment to Afghanistan this week included parting ways with his family, friends and another element of his life just as meaningful to him — his music.

MICHIGAN

Entrepreneurs conjure business strategies with local program

Allison Bush

July 8, 2008

Local business owners, professors and students interested in opening a business will have an opportunity to help develop their business plans in a hands-on environment this fall.

MSU

Cheating common among students taking online classes

Cheating on tests and quizzes, once near impossible with teachers roaming the aisles of a classroom, becomes easier when the only contact with the instructor is via e-mail.

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MSU awaits return of alumni authors

Nico Rubello

July 8, 2008

Thomas McGuane remembers talking with excitement to other young writers about literature as an MSU student during the early 1960s — but that’s not all he remembers. “It seemed like MSU always had a lot of beautiful girls,” the now acclaimed writer said. “That probably stands out more in my mind than anything else.”

MICHIGAN

McCain to visit Mich. in search of support, funds

Nico Rubello

July 7, 2008

As Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., plans to visit metro Detroit on Wednesday and Thursday, the visit’s potential effect on the votes of MSU students remains unclear.

MICHIGAN

Deaths from alcohol increasing on campus

Nico Rubello

July 7, 2008

Some MSU students said that drinking games may lead to alcohol abuse, while others say they are only part of the problem.

NEWS

Word on the street

Research has shown drinking games can be fatal due to alcohol poisoning. What are your thoughts?

MICHIGAN

New businesses ready for fall

Allison Bush

July 7, 2008

Downtown East Lansing is home to constantly changing businesses and this summer is no different — three new businesses will open along Grand River Avenue before the school year begins.

MICHIGAN

'Common Ground' diverts local traffic

Katie Koerner

July 7, 2008

In order to accommodate the Common Ground Music Festival, several travel restrictions took effect for motorists in Lansing on July 2. The restrictions will be in effect through July 16.

MICHIGAN

Science searches for cause of polar bear endangerment

Heather Lockwood

July 7, 2008

Scientists predict the Arctic Ocean could be completely ice free for the first time in human history this summer — making survival more difficult for the polar bear, whose population is estimated to decline by 30 percent during the next 45 years.

MICHIGAN

Gap between leases can cause problems for students

Nich Wolak

July 7, 2008

With the end of their lease dates looming in the near future, students may be starting to think of housing issues. Some may even find themselves scrambling for a place to live during the time between the end of their current lease and the start of the fall semester.

MSU

MSU professors recognized by U.S. EPA

Two MSU professors won the 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their work in pollution prevention.

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Ethanol process employs waste

Heather Lockwood

July 7, 2008

Mariam Sticklen said she has found a way to produce affordable ethanol without adversely affecting the cost of food — and she did it with the help of cows.

MICHIGAN

MSU student convicted for Cedar Fest

Marilyn King

July 7, 2008

An MSU arts and humanities sophomore who was convicted of a misdemeanor during the Cedar Fest riot was sentenced to 15 days in the Ingham County Jail Monday, according to the East Lansing Police Department.

MICHIGAN

Holiday fatalities higher than last year

Marilyn King

July 7, 2008

Seven people died in seven separate traffic crashes across the state during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to Michigan State Police Lt. Gary Megge.

MICHIGAN

High gas prices force Mich. travelers to stay closer to home over holiday weekend

Allison Bush

July 6, 2008

The number of Michigan residents traveling over the Fourth of July weekend was less than normal because of increasing gas prices.

MICHIGAN

End of project relieves local residents, businesses

Kara Paliokas

July 6, 2008

Life is getting back to normal for residents and business owners impacted by the Abbot/Chandler Road project.

MICHIGAN

Cedar Fest update

Update on sentences of those involved in the Cedar Fest riot.

MICHIGAN

Fuels, energy cause debate between House candidates

Nico Rubello

July 6, 2008

Energy conservation and alternative fuels remain top priorities of the candidates running to represent the 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

MSU

State budget shortfall may lead to spring tuition hike

Spring tuition for the 2008-09 academic year may be on the rise again after a less-than-expected bump in state appropriations.