Witnesses begin testifying in DeBoer v. Snyder trial
The signs and people outside of the federal courthouse in Detroit signaled one thing: the beginning of the DeBoer v.
Suspect in East Lansing sexual assault and home invasion arraigned
A man was arraigned on Tuesday for the alleged sexual assault and home invasion of an East Lansing resident.
Opening arguments made in DeBoer v. Snyder trial
The trial that could change Michigan adoption and marriage laws began Tuesday in Detroit.
Three suspects in Dustyn Frolka's death arraigned
Three minors now face felony charges for the alleged robbery and murder of MSU student Dustyn Frolka. Samantha Grigg, 17, Brendan Heim, 16, and Tyrel Bredernitz, 17, were arraigned in 65th District Court in St.
Student sentenced to 45 days in jail for civil disturbance charges
For the most of the students implicated and arrested in the post-Big Ten championship game civil disturbance, the punishment has been a fine and a mark on their record.
Apple Inc. issued permit to build at Eastwood
Lansing Charter Township has issued Apple Inc. a building permit, indicating the possibility of an Apple Store coming to Eastwood Towne Center.
Same-sex couple trial to begin Tuesday morning in Detroit
Michigan’s policies regarding same-sex couples, including a ban on benefits for the partners of public employees, continually have been challenged by trials claiming the state’s stance violates the U.S.
MSU student sentenced to 45 days in jail for involvement in Cedar Village disturbance
A 20-year-old MSU student has been sentenced to 45 days in jail following his involvement in the post Big Ten championship game civil disturbance in Cedar Village. Justin Paul Roe was arrested and arraigned on Dec. 13 2013 on three charges. Kindling a fire, unlawful assembly and remaining within 300 feet of a fire. Roe will serve his time in the Ingham County jail.
Impact 89 FM celebrates 25 years of student radio
Thursday night usually signifies the crowding of students in a local bar to unwind after a long week of classes, but last Thursday, one Lansing bar was crowded for a different reason — to celebrate WDBM 88.9-FM’s birthday. 25 years ago, Impact existed as an AM radio station with a signal that could only be picked up by certain residence halls.
10th annual Polar Plunge draws hundreds
Anticipation buzzed through the crowd as plungers donning all kinds of costumes prepared to submerge themselves in the frigid depths early Sunday afternoon in Bath Township.
Local fighters brawl to stop child hunger
It was no Madison Square Garden or Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, but on Saturday night Chandler Crossings turned into a boxing venue that carried the excitement of a world-class fight night.
A new beat
Class is in session, and the word for the day is “cohesion.” When asked for the definition, the students stare back blankly at the teacher, unsure of how to answer.? But this is no English class.
Increases to Michigan higher education funding still under discussion
After recent funding changes proposed by Governor Rick Snyder, the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan Executive Director Michael Boulus is happy to see increases to higher education funding, but noted funding is still a pressing issue.
Minimum wage legislation could affect student jobs
The State Board of Canvassers approved a petition Wednesday to form a coalition of organizations and interest groups that would raise Michigan’s minimum wage from the current $7.40 to $10.10 by 2017.
House subcommittee reviews proposed higher education funding
LANSING — A recommendation for funding Michigan’s public universities that would restore MSU to about half of the funding cut during Snyder’s first year in office was reviewed by the House Higher Education Subcommittee Wednesday. Gov. Rick Snyder’s recommendation calls for a 6.1 percent increase from the previous year, which equates to a little over $15 million.
iPhones, money stolen from dorm
A dorm room was robbed between 2 and 11 a.m. on Feb. 14 in South Hubbard Hall, according to police. MSU police Sgt.
Upcoming storms could cause outages
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted for the Lansing area Thursday, which could mean more power outages for residents, according to a statement from Board of Water and Light spokesman Stephen Serkaian.
Board of Water and Light explains outage
The Board of Water and Light cited “technical failures” with their phone system due to high call volumes as the reason for their delayed response to the power outages in December.
MSU Salsa Club practices for upcoming Afro-Latino show
Biomedical laboratory diagnostics senior Patricia Malang started at the MSU Salsa Club with zero dance experience.