Lansings rep.-elect juggles church, state
Even though hes moving to the Michigan Legislature, Michael Murphy says he will not forget about the parishioners at his church.Murphy attributes his Nov.
Even though hes moving to the Michigan Legislature, Michael Murphy says he will not forget about the parishioners at his church.Murphy attributes his Nov.
Amidst controversy and accusations of problems at the polls, voter turnout this year met standards many expected.In a written statement, Michigan Secretary of State Candice Miller said Michigans overall voter turnout was close to 62 percent.
East Lansing police Capt. Juli Liebler wants to make sure residents know the difference between real police uniforms and vehicles and those of a man posing as a police officer in the area.A female MSU student was stopped near Albert and M.A.C.
Its not just the thrill of the hunt that lures Luke Gabbard into the fields every November.Just being outdoors, being out in the woods, seeing animals, thats half the enjoyment of it, said Gabbard, an agriculture business management junior.
For some MSU fraternity members this time of year is just right for swimming.The Delta Gamma sorority kicked off Anchor Splash on Sunday.
East Lansing police officials released composites of two male suspects Monday that are wanted in the stabbing of a 22-year-old student.Eric Miller, a criminal justice and psychology senior, was stabbed twice in the back while attending a house party on the 100 block of Gunson Street at about 1:15 a.m.
Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., the Union will host the greek systems annual Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council elections.Fraternity elections will take place in the Union Gold Rooms A and B and sorority elections will be held in the Union Parlors B and C.Panhellenic president Tiffany Finlan said its a responsibility not to be taken lightly.Its important to select a strong individual who will be able to carry on the responsibility of such a large organization, Finlan said.
East Lansing City Council members will discuss a downtown housing study and the possible construction of skate parks in the Lansing area at their city council work session tonight. The Downtown Housing Market Study will be a 60-day project that begins Dec.
As the entire nation waits anxiously for the final tally in the presidential race, some Michigan voters may find themselves waiting to find out who is going to represent them in Congress for the upcoming term.State Sens.
By JOHN HEILPRIN The Associated Press WASHINGTON - For the second time in as many years, Americans are being asked to spend a penny more to mail a letter. First-class stamps will cost 34 cents and other postal service rates will increase, but 20-cent postcards will remain unchanged.
An autopsy will be performed tomorrow on the human remains uncovered in a wooded area on Lansings west side early Saturday morning.MSU experts have played a crucial part in the investigation by aiding police in excavating the body, and will help with the autopsy if needed.The body was found around 9:30 a.m.
House Democrats made history by electing their new leaders Friday.The Michigan House Democratic Caucus announced that state Rep.
LANSING - Marilynn Slade is heading west this winter.Slade, the Lansing city clerk, plans to resign at tonights city council meeting after eight years at the position and is moving to Sierra Vista, Ariz.
Friday evening in the Moot Courtroom of the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building, 43 MSU students were initiated into the pre-law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta. The fraternity, open to students of all majors who are considering law school, had been dormant on campus for the past three years. Natalie Gonder, a Spanish and journalism sophomore, was among the students initiated into the organization. The ceremony went really well, Gonder said.
Things werent looking good for the state House Republicans vying to keep their 58-52 majority over the Democrats.But after Tuesdays election, the GOP prevailed - the Republicans still have 58 representatives in the House and none of the partys incumbents, who werent term-limited, lost.Kendall Wingrove, press secretary for House Republican Communications, said winning the House majority has not been easy.We worked extremely hard for two years in preparation for this election, Wingrove said.
At 6 p.m. on Nov. 15, the greek system will hold elections for representatives of the Interfraternity Council, in the Union Gold Room and Panhellenic Council, in the Union Parlors B and C.Tiffany Finlan, Panhellenic president, said its important to select a strong individual who will be able to carry on responsibilities of such a large organization.I hope that whomever is elected will take the traditions that we have established and work to build on them, she said.The Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils are looking for presidents and vice presidents for many greek areas and activities.There are three candidates running for Panhellenic president.Emily Crandell, a general management senior, said she is running because the greek system has given so much to her, shed like to give something back.I have a million ideas, Crandell said.
Minors cant buy cigarettes, pornography or alcohol - and now the state is trying to ensure they cant buy violent video games either.An initiative introduced by Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm on Thursday morning encourages retailers to enact regulations preventing minors from purchasing mature video games.The Entertainment Software Review Board has a system to rate games on a scale similar to movies.
With the peak season for autumn leaves drawing near, Lansing city officials want to make sure residents know how to dispose of their leaves.Its illegal to dump leaves in what is called the right of way, said Steve Chalker, the recycling coordinator and supervisor of the right of way enforcement officers for the citys Public Service Department.
In a state House contest predicted by many to be hotly contested, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer handily beat her GOP rival Bill Hollister.The winner of the 70th District state House seat said shes going to focus on getting situated with her new job for the next couple of months.After a long night of no sleep, Whitmer finally saw the numbers of her victory against Hollister.
The Lansing Police Department hopes its new television show, Join the Team, will help develop better relations between MSU and Lansing community members.