Cody Masalkoski will attempt to tell Lansing Community College’s Board of Trustees that he’s against a proposal to cut six of the college’s programs. “They’re all excellent programs,” the LCC criminal justice sophomore said about the jeopardized programs.
Bird enthusiasts around the nation will come together online today through Sunday as part of the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s fourth annual Great Backyard Bird Count. In an attempt to track birds, the society’s e-event will host an online survey that allows participants to let researchers know what types of birds were seen during the three days.
A new pilot project, announced this week by Gov. John Engler, seeks to raise the number of fathers identified when children are born to 100 percent in Michigan.Engler said in a written statement that “immediate establishment of paternity at birth provides a child with many benefits, including access to a complete medical history, inheritance rights, insurance, social security, veteran’s and other benefits.”The one-year, $300,000 pilot program will include Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Lakeland Medical Center in Niles and Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc.The three hospitals, which were chosen for the pilot because of geographical variances in the number of unwed births, designed their own plans to implement the program.
The state Senate unanimously passed a pair of bills Thursday, one dealing with the statute of limitations on assault cases and another that may cause concern for pro-choice advocates.One of the bills, introduced by state Sen.
The City of East Lansing will mark the beginning of Hannah Middle School’s shift into a community center tomorrow with a Reconstruction Kick-off. The event will include speeches by several city officials and a slide presentation by construction officials from The Christman Co. and architects from Mitchell and Mouat.
Gov. John Engler was ranked 13th among the nation’s governors for his fiscal policy in a study released Monday by the Cato Institute.
LANSING - Cuban Bullets are joining the Cuban and American cultures in Old Town Lansing.The sandwich of pull pork and a special sauce is the signature item of Lansing’s new Cuban Restaurant.The 3 Dames Big Little Havana, 311 E.
LANSING - MSU President M. Peter McPherson encouraged a state subcommittee to continue to close the funding gap between Michigan’s three research universities during testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee Wednesday.McPherson asked the Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee to follow the funding guidelines approved last year.
Patti Wheeler honored Susan B. Anthony’s birthday and other powerful women Tuesday.Wheeler was one of roughly 150 people to attend the Tri-County Women’s Coalition’s 23rd annual Susan B.
A task force designed to fix problems with East Lansing’s voting system met for the second time Tuesday to discuss revisions.After a hazardous election in November, city officials who are anxious to correct errors and residents frustrated at the process joined together to make improvements.East Lansing city officials appointed nine members to the task force in hopes that the next election will not be as traumatic.Bill Hollister, a member of the task force, was also a candidate for a state House seat in the November election.“We have to make sure that any system is as near perfect as we can get it,” Hollister said at the meeting.Over the course of the two-hour session, members discussed proposals regarding voter registration and renovations at the polls.
The state House finds itself with the responsibility of debating the process of pay raises after the state Senate passed a resolution changing the way raises would take place in the future.“It’s in the oversight committee, and we have a couple resolutions here,” said House Speaker Rick Johnson, R-LeRoy.
LANSING - A state Senate committee sought solutions Tuesday for a problem that has plagued the Red Cedar River - sewage overflow discharges.
Kim Porter said she feels President Bush is too conservative and not diverse enough to appeal to younger generations.
The Tri-County Women’s Coalition hopes the flicker of candles today will remind people to honor Susan B.
The East Lansing City Council will discuss a revision of an ordinance that could change the maximum height allowed for city buildings at tonight’s work session. Height limits for buildings in the downtown are eight stories, or 14 with a city permit.
Gillian Harvie is like many American motorists who hate driving in a cold vehicle.“I get my spare set of keys and let it warm up,” the journalism graduate student said.
U.S. Rep. David Bonior has added his name to the growing list of Democratic candidates likely to run for governor. Bonior, D-Mount Clemens, said Saturday he was “more than 90 percent sure” of a run while meeting with delegates from the Macomb County district he has represented since 1976. “After 10 years, the Republicans are short of ideas, they’re low on gas and, thank God, they are almost out of time,” Bonior told the Associated Press. Bonior said his potential gubernatorial campaign would focus on improvements to the environment and schools. The congressman’s name brings the list of potential Democratic candidates to five.
Sparty needs more than a helmet and gown to protect him - he needs waders and an umbrella. After a period of unseasonably warm weather and rain, the largest freestanding ceramic statue in the world is battling a lake of rain and melted snow creeping up Red Cedar Road. Other areas surrounding campus aren’t faring much better.
LANSING - A four-person panel at Lansing Community College was bombarded Friday by questions and objections about the possible elimination of six programs from the college curriculum.
As the price of one date with William Griffin mounted from $50 to $80 to $100, LaTorsha Hill repeatedly threw her hand in the air, bidding more and more money Friday evening at National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Spring Date Auction.