During Lent this year, it’s not about what people are giving up, it’s about what they are giving back. People across the globe pledged their Lenten promises Wednesday, but one trend in East Lansing deviates from the norm.
The possibility that Flats Grille, 551 E. Grand River Ave., will ever return became less likely Wednesday morning, when the Financial Services Bureau began liquidating the business’ assets.
East Lansing’s development could be affected if Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s proposal to transfer regulation of the state’s wetlands to the federal government is passed. Granholm proposed to transfer this authority, which deals with issuing developers construction permits, during her Feb. 3 State of the State address.
An MSU student died after drowning and suffering from severe hypothermia Tuesday when his sport utility vehicle went off a Lansing bridge ramp and into the Red Cedar River.
Andrea Kozminski turned down scholarships at other schools before coming to MSU last fall. The no-preference freshman wanted to pursue a career in music therapy. Then, about two weeks ago, Kozminski learned of a proposed moratorium on admission into the program.
When MSU Residence Halls Association began nominations for next year’s president on Feb. 11, a nomination for current president Mark Dobson caused a roar of laughter from the assembly and an ear-to-ear grin from Dobson.
Students wishing to spend their nights as bar stars will have two extra hours to do so if a recent proposal by Gov. Jennifer Granholm is passed into state law. Granholm made an announcement last week proposing bars be permitted to stay open until 4 a.m., a two hour extension on the current 2 a.m. closing time, in an effort to generate more money for the state.
Applications for study abroad have declined almost 12 percent from the same time last year. Cindy Chalou, associate director for the Office of Study Abroad, said students are being more thoughtful about applying to programs and are considering the financial implications more than their interest in traveling. “Several programs a year ago were filled in the fall and I think students were really applying when they were interested,” Chalou said.
Charles Ballard, an MSU economics professor, will hold a lecture March 4 in Fairchild Theatre to discuss the future of Michigan’s economy.
Ten months of study began Tuesday for 24 new fellows as part of the MSU-sponsored Michigan Political Leadership Program.
Patrons of Flats Grille, 551 E. Grand River Ave., usually are greeted with the scent of pierogies and grilled tortillas.
A memorial service is planned for visiting scholar Tao Li at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Alumni Memorial Chapel.
More than 15,000 fun-sized Twix bars will be passed out to students on campus today, each tagged with a message encouraging a positive body image and a healthy relationship with food.
In one picture, you’re downing a beer. In another, you’re dressed for Halloween as a naughty nurse. You and your friends might think your Facebook profile picture is funny, but what would your mother say?
What is your reaction to Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s proposal to keep bars open until 4 a.m.?
MSU’s graduate school will do its part fostering scholastic integrity as part of a seven-university grant aimed at raising awareness for ethical research practices. Along with Penn State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, MSU will distribute a survey this spring to graduate students, faculty and research personnel in an attempt to gauge the ethical climate of the institution.
Despite the recession, one product is creating economic stimulation. Condom sales in the U.S. wrapped up the last quarter of 2008 with a 5 percent increase, and full-year sales were the highest in three years, according to a report compiled by The Nielsen Company. Sales in January of this year were 6 percent higher than the same month last year.
A new bill could make voting easier for out-of-state MSU students. State Rep. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, introduced a bill to Michigan’s House of Representatives last week that would repeal Rogers’ Law, which requires Michigan voters to have the address listed on their driver’s license match the address on their voter registration card.
An accidental fire started Thursday morning in a trash receptacle outside University Village Apartments when a garbage truck overheated, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
What’s your reaction to MSU formally agreeing to make Sparrow Hospital its “primary partner”?