East Lansing police say the response to Cedar Fest shows they’ve changed since the April 2005 disturbances, which tarnished their image. And several local officials, who reviewed the 2005 melee, agree police have revised their practices.
A possible recession might be suitable comedic fodder for Campusfood.com’s marketing department, but it’s anything but funny to East Lansing businesses. Campusfood.com recently began offering “Recession Specials” on its Web site, which marketing director Julie Shimshack said was a tongue-in-cheek method to encourage sales.
The luster of the Great Lakes and Michigan’s natural beauty might not be enough to keep Michigan’s tourism sector from declining this year. Two MSU researchers, along with representatives from Michigan’s tourism sector, predicted the number of travelers will decrease by 2 percent in 2008, while travel spending will remain flat and prices for traveling will increase about 4 percent.
Calorie and carbohydrate intake are key aspects of bodybuilding, but there’s also a lesser known contributor to better muscle definition. Supplements, namely whey protein and creatine, can aid with nutrient intake and muscle tone, but must be used only in conjunction with powerlifting and proper dieting practices, nutritionists said.
AAA Michigan reported Monday that the average price of gas in the Lansing/East Lansing area increased eight cents from last week.
East Lansing police have identified nine new suspects in crimes stemming from the April 5-6 Cedar Fest riot by reviewing video and photographic evidence taken during the event.
Two state business reforms that could benefit MSU graduates were signed into law last week. The first law provides tax credits for anchor companies, which are companies that lure suppliers or customers to expand or relocate in Michigan. The size of those tax credits correlate to how many jobs are created and how much personal income tax revenue is generated.
Bruegger’s Bagels, 505 E. Grand River Ave., was damaged Friday when an accidental electrical fire erupted after the restaurant closed for the evening.
One of Europe’s most popular dishes, the doner kebab, is coming to East Lansing. Memo’s, a traditional Turkish diner, will fill the location at 321 E. Grand River Ave., which was left vacant when Ria Malaysian closed its doors in early 2007.
With a proposal to legalize medicinal marijuana sitting in the Michigan House of Representatives since March 5, legislators said it’s highly likely the issue is headed for the November ballot.
Michigan legislators said college students could be relieved of some financial burden if the state moves to place state employee retiree health care benefits in a trust fund instead of paying the bill annually.
The 52 people charged for crimes committed during Cedar Fest all face misdemeanor charges, but that could change as charges are finalized, East Lansing police said Monday.
Following the sudden death of a Western Michigan University student suffering from complications similar to meningitis, local health officials said they’re experiencing very few cases near campus.
The body of a 72-year-old Lansing resident was found Sunday at College Fields Golf Course, located at Hagadorn and Bennett roads.
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon released a statement on her blog Monday in response to the riot during Cedar Fest this weekend.
After months of uncertainty, the Michigan Democratic Party announced Friday that it will not hold a “redo” primary, according to The Associated Press.
Taking the bus in East Lansing will require more cash beginning today. The Capital Area Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted Feb. 20 to raise fares by 25 percent for adults and 10 percent for student semester passes to stay on pace with budget costs.
College students might as well not lose sleep over a stalled bill that would allow bars and restaurants to extend hours until 4 a.m. by paying a $2,500 annual fee, local officials said.
After six years of declining state aid, local government leaders are telling Michigan legislators that enough is enough.
An East Lansing man is recovering from numerous facial lacerations, missing teeth and a shattered jaw after being brutally beaten in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, early Saturday morning by two college basketball players.