MICHIGAN
Alleged I-96 shooter testifies in his own trial
The trial of accused I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel resumed Monday morning on Livingston County Circuit Court in Howell, Mich.
NEWS
Proposal could appropriate 50K work visas to immigrants
Gov. Rick Snyder announced a proposal Thursday to revitalize Detroit by appropriating 50,000 work visas for skilled immigrants willing to work in the city. The visas would be doled out over five years, with an intended effect of reversing Detroit’s slumping economy and shrinking population, Snyder said in a statement.
MICHIGAN
Curtis Hertel Jr. sees little opposition in local Senate election
The office of East Lansing’s state senator is up for grabs this November as Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing, is term-limited and unable to run again. Curtis Hertel Jr., a Democrat serving as Ingham County Register of Deeds, currently is the only candidate in the running to succeed Whitmer.
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Faculty Senate approves two new degree programs
Two new programs for students were approved at the joint Faculty Senate and University Council meeting last Tuesday and are scheduled to begin this summer.
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Lunar New Year brings students closer to home
A new on-campus series “Music in the Neighborhoods” launched Sunday evening at the Lunar New Year celebration in McDonel Hall.
BASKETBALL
Harlem Globetrotters bring tradition to MSU
For some Harlem Globetrotters fans, it’s the power of the tradition that keeps them coming back.
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Local tattoo artists host Lansing fundraiser
Local Lansing tattoo artists collaborated on Sunday evening for Artonica, an event meant to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank and Capital Area Humane Society.
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Changes made in annual Miss Greek beauty pageant to improve stereotypes
A philanthropy event once associated with drinking and provocative dancing was a wholesome pageant at the Kellogg Center Thursday night. Sigma Pi fraternity hosted the thirteenth annual Miss Greek beauty pageant, which raised more than $2000 for the American Cancer Society. Sigma Pi’s philanthropy chairman Spenser Frania said they did things differently this year to alleviate some of the Greek life stereotypes. “In past years it’s been at a bar or club, which was not good,” Frania said.
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MSU reacts to Obama's comments on sexual assaults
A prominent issue in the MSU community, sexual assault, received attention on the national stage this week when President Barack Obama addressed the issue directly in a speech delivered to the White House Council on Women and Girls. A White House report on the issue estimates 20 percent of female college students are sexually assaulted, while only about 12 percent of victims report it. In an October interview with The State News, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator Shari Murgittroyd said she estimated only one in five assaults at MSU ever reach official ears. Jayne Schuiteman, interim director of the Women’s Resource Center at MSU, said she thought the president “hit the nail on the head” with his remarks, but acknowledged the issue was not a new one. “It would have been ideal to have this addressed sooner, but I think Vice President (Joe) Biden has a great track record at looking at issues of violence against women,” Schuiteman said.
NEWS
Weather advisory issued for Ingham
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids sent out an advisory that will be in effect from 1 a.m.
MICHIGAN
13 bills introduced for harsher penalties for sex trafficking
Lansing – The Capitol was buzzing on Thursday afternoon as members of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced 13 bills sponsored by 17 state representatives that would call for harsher penalties for individuals and groups involved in sex trafficking.
MICHIGAN
Weekend weather could cause danger
The continuous snowfall and sub-zero temperatures in East Lansing have been posing a threat to student drivers on and across campus since the start of the semester.
MICHIGAN
Living City - Stepping up to save lives
For Boxer/Pitbull mix Daley, donating blood isn’t a ruff time. In fact, it often ends with treats.
MICHIGAN
More witnesses testify in alleged I-96 shooter trial
Three new witnesses testified in the trial of the alleged I-96 shooter on Thursday at the Livingston County Circuit Court in Howell, Mich. MSU alumnus Raulie Casteel, 44, has been accused of the shooting spree that occurred in October of 2012ka on I-96ka. On Oct.
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RHA to reopen movie rental offices, launch campaign promoting respect
The MSU Residence Hall Association, or RHA, met Wednesday to discuss plans for the spring semester, including a new on-campus campaign encouraging students to be more respectful and the relaunch of MSU’s movie rental offices.
NEWS
Voices of Dissent
On the first day of his visit to Istanbul, Turkey, biology and psychology sophomore Ryan Farrick woke up to an unusual smell.
NEWS
Obama talks sexual assaults at universities
Obama talks sexual assaults at universities U.S. President Barack Obama spoke Wednesday about an epidemic prevalent on university campuses — sexual assault. In remarks to the Council on Women and Girls, President Barack Obama addressed the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, citing the estimate that one in five women are sexually assaulted at universities. “These young women worked so hard just to get into college, often their parents are doing everything they can to help them pay for it.
MICHIGAN
Snyder wants $350 million for Detroit
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders announced a proposal to allocate up to $350 million throughout 20 years to Detroit’s unfunded pension obligations. Flanked by House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, and Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, Snyder said Wednesday the proposal was a settlement, not a bailout. “This is not a bailout of dollars for Detroit’s debt, this is not a bailout of banks and other creditors,” Snyder said.
MICHIGAN
Investigators testify during alleged I-96 shooter trial
HOWELL, Mich. – During FBI Special Agent Anthony Hartman’s interview with Raulie Casteel, Hartman said the alumnus openly spoke about the .45-caliber revolver and 9mm pistol he had in his home. When he went upstairs to retrieve them that day, Hartman said he remained cautious. “I followed (Casteel),” he said.
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Professor holds public discussion on Michigan economy
Although Detroit is not the only reason for the economic downfall in Michigan, according to economics professor Charles Ballard, it plays a significant role.