Although a resilient minority continues to refute the scientific consensus that global climate change exists, researchers have moved past the debate and are now discussing solutions to the crisis. Experts from across the continent gathered Thursday for the "Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region" symposium at Kellogg Center.
This St. Patrick's Day, being a designated driver gets you more than just a carful of loudmouths. To curb drunken driving, Spartans Against Drunk Driving, or SADD, and the East Lansing Police Department are teaming up to persuade students to find or become designated drivers. Students can receive a free T-shirt from local bars if they present a coupon from today's edition of The State News.
With MSU hosting the first and second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, East Lansing's downtown businesses are gearing up for fan traffic. "We'll see an increase in activity, especially with restaurants that cater to sports fans like (Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar) and Crunchy's," said Tim Dempsey, East Lansing's community and economic development administrator. Stores in the downtown area, such as Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, 515 E.
MSU's Eli Broad College of Business received a jolt when BusinessWeek magazine released its annual B-school rankings, dropping the college from last year's rank of 29th to 48th. "We aren't happy," said Robert Duncan, dean of the college.
Gin and tonic. Rum and cola. No matter the drink of choice, the cost of liquor may be on the rise for spirit-loving Michiganians and liquor retailers. Seeking funds for public safety and education programs, Gov.
A new bill could help communities across the state develop better recycling programs. The proposed legislation would establish a center for recycling development.
The tall spines of green safety phones are a familiar sight to the thousands of students who stroll by more than 150 of the campus pillars daily. But with cell phones becoming more prevalent, the safety phones easily blend into the background as decorative ornaments rather practical devices. "Most reasonable people would feel that, in this day and age of everyone having a cell phone, they're probably used less than they used to be, but not everyone has a cell phone," said MSU police Assistant Chief Mike Rice, who leads the employees who take care of the phones. Callers can phone any campus number for a five-minute talk, reach the Capital Area Transportation Authority's Night Owl when they need a ride and contact 911 in an emergency. Because of high costs, Rice said the number of calls made on the phones can't be tabulated, but some students agree that it's reassuring to have the phones available, although they've never used them for an emergency. "I'm glad to know they're there just to make sure everyone's safe," international relations senior Brittany Struble said. Physiology senior Jesse McAllister said the phones create a handy solution for those who may not have another option. "I know that they're there for help, but I guess a cell phone would be just as effective," he said.
With St. Patrick's Day just a few days off, Dublin Square Irish Pub, 327 Abbott Road, is opening its doors Wednesday. The restaurant, ordained with authentic Irish decor, plans to offer live entertainment and music four nights a week, following the dinner hour.
Lung cancer, emphysema, nicotine-stained fingers and a hole in your pocketbook. There are several reasons not to smoke, and MSU researchers just added one more to the list. James Trosko, along with a team of colleagues and students, recently published a study that linked smoking to pancreatic cancer.
The State News caught up with first gentleman Dan Mulhern after speaking at a Michigan Campus Compact meeting Monday at Kellogg Center.
East Lansing wants your vote — for ice cream. Of 98 submissions for the East Lansing centennial ice cream contest, eight choices remain.
Lansing — Gary Mason was found guilty of the 1973 murder of MSU student Martin V. Brown, a jury decided Wednesday after four days of deliberation. The verdict ended a five-week court battle on a 34-year-old case, during which the prosecution argued that Mason was part of a duo that attacked Brown at about 1:30 a.m.
In light of East Lansing's Centennial Celebration, a panel of former East Lansing mayors discussed the city's past achievements and growth during the last 40 years Sunday at Hannah Community Center. "It's just reliving pleasant old memories," said George Griffiths, mayor from 1975-79, at the 819 Abbott Road location.
The owner of Cedar Village, Dover's Crossings and Knob Hill apartments is breaking ground on another housing development. DTN Management Co. is constructing the Hamptons next to Berrytree Apartments, 2950 Whitehall Drive in Okemos, on the corner of Hagadorn and Mount Hope roads, said Colin Cronin, DTN's area director of student properties. The location is slated to house veterinary and medical students and is planned to be similar to its sister location, the Riverwalk, 232 S.
The city of East Lansing is striving to become more environmentally friendly with the help of a local coalition. The Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities Coalition has been working toward a cleaner environment for nearly 10 years.
Five conceptual designs of a redeveloped East Village have been revealed. Feedback has been given. And now it's back to the drawing board. The San Diego-based Pierce Company Inc. is working with a Hollywood architectural firm to narrow down the initial designs using feedback from East Lansing community members. The Pierce Company is partnering with the city to revamp an area bounded by East Grand River Avenue, Hagadorn Road, Bogue Street and the Red Cedar River. Eliminating some of the design concepts is the next step toward resolving a final East Village design, which won't be available for several months.
Several blows to the head killed Robert Busby, the owner of Creole Gallery in Lansing's Old Town, Ingham County Medical Examiner Dean Sienko concluded Thursday. Busby, 60, was found dead in the basement of Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., at about 1 p.m.
Despite closing its doors Monday, (SCENE) Metrospace will return to downtown East Lansing at its new location, 110 Charles St., in April. The decision was made about six months ago, said Sharon Radtke, East Lansing Arts Program Coordinator.
Several blows to the head killed Robert Busby, the owner of Creole Gallery in Lansing's Old Town, Ingham County Medical Examiner Dean Sienko concluded Thursday. Busby, 60, was found dead in the basement of Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., at about 1 p.m.
Lansing — Sympathetic to the family of Martin V. Brown and ashamed about his association with a hate group in the 1970s, Gary Mason said he would become the "fall guy" or scapegoat for Brown's 1973 murder on MSU's campus. In taped interviews in 2005 with Detective Jason Ferguson of the Ingham County Sheriff's Department, Mason proclaimed his innocence, but said he still felt guilty about Brown's murder. "I'm so ashamed," Mason said.