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Eatery offers variety in Asian dining
Mee goreng and roti are just two of the items found at one of East Lansing's newest restaurants. The MSU Rice Kitchen, 551 E.
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Recruitment begins for greek organizations
The Interfraternity and Pan-Hellenic Councils will kick off greek recruitment next week. Women's Pan-Hellenic Council Recruitment will begin with Spirit Day from noon to 6 p.m.
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Pastor camps out on billboard
Pastor Brian Henley woke up around 6 a.m. Thursday morning, "showered" with bottled water from his mini-fridge and ate breakfast before spending about three hours waving to rush-hour traffic on Interstate 96. He left behind the luxuries of home and has been living on a billboard since Sunday at the Martin Luther King Jr.
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Group lobbies for a leash-free dog park
Lansing - More than 40 dogs of all shapes, breeds and sizes swam and wallowed in the company of other four-legged friends on Wednesday evening in an effort to establish Lansing's first leash-free dog park. Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks and the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the dog paddle party at Hawk Island County Park in Lansing. Lansing-area residents and their pets played at the public beach, raising about $250 for fencing of a proposed leash-free dog park. "There's no leash-free dog parks in Lansing, so this is a way for the dogs to play off their leashes," said Dusty DeHaven, secretary of Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks. "We're taxpayers, too, and we want a place for our dogs to recreate, exercise with us and be a part of the community." Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, which formed almost two years ago, is in the process of developing and lobbying for a leash-free dog park. "Our first big hurdle was to get the Lansing City Council to amend a law that requires dogs to be leashed in all city parks," said Janet Geissler, Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks president.
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'U' rioters sentenced
Four MSU students were sentenced to jail time on Wednesday for their roles in the March 28-30 disturbances which resulted in more than $40,000 in damage to the city and campus. Three of the students were banned from state-funded university campuses for one year.
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Friends grieve over student
Melissa Timte wanted to work with children and one day live in Texas, said friends of the child development senior who died Tuesday evening at Sparrow Hospital. Her mother, Jacqueline Timte, of Canton, Mich., reached at home Wednesday, said her daughter "absolutely loved life." "I remember the twinkle in her eyes, her smile, her fun sense of humor," Jacqueline Timte said. Melissa Timte, whose 21st birthday was Monday, was hospitalized since Sept.
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Lansing hosts swim party for dogs, owners
A dog-paddle party, planned by Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, will be held today from 6-7:30 p.m.
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Douglas J hosts beauty open house
Tuesday evening was a pampering soiree for MSU research associates Gia Pham and Betsy Askin at the Douglas J Exchange "fun and beauty" night. As Pham chewed on a piece of quiche and Askin ate a chocolate-covered strawberry, they browsed the wall of sale products and contemplated whether to get a hair consultation. "I want to take advantage of the 20 percent off," Pham said.
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E.L. Public Schools force superintendent to retire
East Lansing Public Schools will soon be looking for a new leader, as board members voted Monday night to terminate the superintendent's contract in one year.Thomas Giblin has served as superintendent for six years and Board members voted 4-3 in favor of forcing him to leave.
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Eatery features new sandwich
There's a new restaurant in East Lansing that is unlike any other eatery around. Menna's Joint, 4790 S.
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E.L. plans for a second City Center downtown
Nearly two years after East Lansing officials purchased land to develop a second city center, property negotiations have delayed the progress.
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Charity to celebrate 35th anniversary
The Cristo Rey Community Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary of service to the Lansing area with three community events during Hispanic Heritage month. An automobile and motorcycle show will be held from 10 a.m.
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Council might change parking rules
Additional changes to the city's parking regulations will be discussed at the East Lansing City Council work session today.The council approved changing the no-parking ordinance on city streets to 2-6 a.m.
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5K walk benefits children
Lansing - Residents from across the state gathered for a special cause on Saturday at the Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association's first 5K Run/Walk and Family Day at Potter Park.
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Paper pilots win tickets
White airplanes flew far and high Saturday afternoon, speeding past bustling shoppers as part of 88.1 The Light's Ready to Fly Paper Airplane Contest. The contest, part of a promotion for Christian pop band FFH's Ready to Fly tour, took place at Meridian Mall in Okemos. Participants of all ages were invited to make and fly a paper airplane to compete for tickets to the FFH concert and an ice cream sundae party with the artists. "Our son loves to make paper airplanes," said Trish Payne of her son Jordan.
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'U' team competes in go-kart race
As the sound of screeching tires and the aroma of burnt rubber filled the air, Jon Denton watched his racing teammates speed around the Meijer parking lot. Denton, a member of the MSU Formula Racing Team, attended the first stop of the Red Bull Cheever Racing Go Kart Competition on Thursday afternoon. The engineering arts senior said the team was invited to the event at Meijer, 2055 W.
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Greeks start recruitment
Current and potential members of the greek community will rush to campus this weekend for the first annual Go Greek Barbecue to kick off fall recruitment. "We have never done anything quite like this," said Suzie Luplow, Panhellenic Council vice president for external affairs.
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Radio station hosts paper airplane contest
A paper airplane contest, sponsored by 88.1 FM The Light, will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Meridian Mall, 1982 Grand River Ave.
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Leaders ask for energy bill
Energy and Commerce Committee leaders promised a focused investigation Wednesday to find the cause of the August blackout that is estimated to have caused $6 billion in losses. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham told lawmakers and witnesses testifying in Washington D.C.
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Wireless Web now available in E.L.
Visitors to downtown East Lansing can surf the Internet while shopping and eating at the city's newest wireless fidelity "hot spot" located at Fountain Square and Ann Street plazas.The city kicked off the free Internet service, provided by Arialink Broadband, on Wednesday with the Hot Spot Plaza Launch Party.