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Killer shrimp, monkey gobies could harm waters
Harmful species such as killer shrimp and monkey gobies might hitchhike to the Great Lakes on ships traveling through the St.
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Wibert chosen as new E.L. police chief
Deputy Chief Tom Wibert has been appointed as the new East Lansing Chief of Police, City Manager Ted Staton released Wednesday. Wibert will fill the position May 2 when Chief Lou Muhn retires. Wibert joined the East Lansing Police Department in 1985 and was appointed Deputy Chief in 2000. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in education and a master's degree in public administration. His father was an East Lansing Police officer and his grandfather was a Lansing Police officer.
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Men charged in student death
Two men have been charged on multiple counts in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Oakland County in relation to a Jan.
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Proposed bill would streamline organ-donation process
People interested in donating their organs could have the front of their driver's licenses or ID cards stamped with a heart logo beginning in 2007 if a bill passed in the Senate is made law. Introduced by Sen.
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Flyers raise awareness about riots
With both MSU basketball teams advancing to the Sweet 16, university and city officials are focusing on raising awareness about responsible celebration through flyers and meetings. The flyers, detailing the consequences of participating in or watching a riot and publicly consuming alcohol, were put together by Olin Health Center and distributed throughout the city and on campus. "We don't want people to think the norm is that everyone gets drunk and is out of control," said Dennis Martell, Olin Health Education Services Coordinator. The flyers use information from a 2003 survey of social and academic life, conducted by MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.
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Man charged in fatal car accident
A Marshall man is held in jail with no bond after he was charged Tuesday in East Lansing's 54-B District Court with murder, stealing a motor vehicle and drunken driving in relation to an accident early Friday morning that killed an Okemos resident. Alexander Hamil, 19, was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in front of Judge Richard D.
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Scientists: Lower-sugar cereal not more healthy
In the battle for the hearts of health-seeking Americans, cereal manufactures offer lower-sugar sweetened cereal, but experts say the new versions are almost nutritionally unchanged. At the request of The Associated Press, nutrition scientists from five universities looked at cereals offered by both General Mills and Kellogg's and found that calories, carbohydrates, fat and fiber did not change significantly. The lower-sugar option was offered because there was a demand from consumers, said Shelly Dvorak, spokeswoman for General Mills, which lowered sugar content in its cereals, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix and Cocoa Puffs. "We had consumers writing in and calling in for reduced-sugar options," Dvorak said. But although reducing sugar in the cereal, carbohydrates had to be added, Dvorak said.
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Teen fights for free speech
A censorship debate sparked by an underground, conservative newspaper at East Lansing High School continued Tuesday when the editor said he will distribute the paper against school policy. The administration halted distribution of the independent newspaper last week and said it stands behind a district policy requiring all publications to be approved by the principal as official organizations with adult advisers.
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Air traffic keeps growing locally, nationally
In February, 46,564 passengers flew through Lansing's Capital City Airport - more people than the number of students who attend MSU. This was an increase of 6.3 percent in a month, following a national trend of increased air travel traffic. The Federal Aviation Administration released a forecast Thursday, stating that more than 1 billion passengers will travel yearly by air by 2015.
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MSU athletes still watched, tested for steroid use
As national attention turns to steroid use among athletes, health and MSU officials say it is a constant battle to monitor new drugs. Last week, Congress heard testimony from several professional baseball players in an effort to shed light on steroid use. It is an important health issue, said Robert White, spokesman for the House Committee on Government Reform. "What we heard from the hearing is this is not just steroids," White said.
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Sen. speaks on Social Security
College students need to be concerned with the future of Social Security, because changes to it will affect them, U.S.
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E.L. officials to discuss budget for next fiscal year
Discussion of East Lansing's 2006 fiscal year budget will take place during the City Council's work session tonight.
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Area science center to host Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny will visit the Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive in Lansing, from 8 a.m.
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WEB ONLY: Sen. Stabenow to visit E.L. to discuss Social Security
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will be at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, at 9:30 a.m.
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E.L. library turns to cultural roots in 4-part series
With more than 40 cultures represented throughout the East Lansing community, the East Lansing Public Library has set out to educate families about their neighbors. Supported by a grant from the Target Corporation, the library's Community Cultures program is a four-part series of Sunday afternoon presentations featuring food, dance, crafts, costumes and folklore from societies around the world.
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Race benefits area food banks
By Jolene Ross Special for The State News Lansing - As soon as the runners finished a 5K race on Saturday at Hawk Island Park, most ran under a pavilion to get dry and warm. Rain and sleet caused some problems for the annual Food & Fitness 5K Run/Walk fund-raising event sponsored by the Lansing Dietetic Association, but the amount of money raised was not affected. As expected by race officials, funds increased, with almost $5,000 raised for Lansing area food banks. "I'm happy with that for this kind of weather," said Gayle Hood, treasurer for the Lansing Dietetic Association.
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Greeks change party policies for safety
Amid new party policies, MSU's greek community is keeping safety issues at the top of its priority list. The Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council changed their policies on one-on-one parties last semester and regularly discuss risk management for open parties, said Lyndsay Dalby, vice president for administration of the Panhellenic Council. One-on-ones are parties with a fraternity and sorority in which only members of the two chapters are allowed to attend, and open parties are open to nonmembers. "Risk management is something that is constantly talked about within the community," Dalby said.
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Some E.L. leases cause problems for MSU renters
Final exams won't be the only concern on Mary Deboni's mind when the second session of the summer semester ends.
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Trashy business makes loads
The Bertsch family is expecting a new child in May. But with new regulations for cribs and car seats, the old baby equipment from two other children was out of date and just taking up space in their East Lansing home.
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Minorities underrepresented in state advising positions, study says
Minorities remain underrepresented as top advisors to the nation's governors, according to a new study at the State University of New York at Albany. Findings in "Democracy Unrealized," a report by the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society at the university showed that, in 2004, minorities made up 32 percent of the nation's population, but held just 16 percent of key appointed policy positions in state governments. Nationwide, Chicano and Latino appointees held the lowest share of executive positions, only 4.3 percent, relative to their share of the U.S.