MSU
Scholarship founded, honors student
A memorial fund to honor Joe Barton, the MSU junior who died Aug. 20 in a car crash on U.S. 127, has been established by his family.
MSU
Salsa lessons kick off Hispanic Heritage Month
University Activities Board is bringing a slice of Hispanic culture to MSU. The “Sizzling Salsa Fest” will run tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Union. The festivities begin with free half-hour Salsa lessons by the Bamboo! Salsa Club. A cultural disc jockey also will be in the Union Ballroom for anyone wanting to take the floor.
MICHIGAN
Capitol rally celebrates Constitution Day
A rally was held Wednesday on the steps of the state Capitol to promote the First Amendment and how it affects students, in accordance with Constitution Day.
MICHIGAN
Weeklong challenge to drive 'clean' transport
The Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, will spend next week encouraging commuters to seek alternatives to driving to work and class.
MICHIGAN
Bill could re-energize line worker education
A new legislative package expected to be introduced this month could mean more job opportunities for Michigan high school graduates interested in energy trades.
MSU
Local parishes to combine
Two will become one on July 1, 2009 — that is, St. John Student Parish and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. The two parishes will examine which programs are compatible and combine their resources to reduce redundancies and form a more unified community.
NEWS
Enrollment, funding on rise for research corridor
Economic impact, enrollment and research funding all have increased among three major Michigan universities, according to a report released today by the University Research Corridor, or URC.
NEWS
E. coli strain infects 10; cause still unknown
An investigation by the Ingham County Health Department found that 10 MSU students who were treated at local hospitals last week with similar symptoms of bloody diarrhea contracted a strain of E. coli.
NEWS
Water works
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama unveiled a plan Tuesday to provide $5 billion in federal funding to protect and restore the Great Lakes. The plan would be funded by money saved from reducing tax breaks for oil companies and would only be enacted if he’s elected.
NEWS
Council sends city projects forward
The East Lansing City Council took several steps to further the city’s development projects at its meeting Tuesday.
MSU
New Webmail offers students more options
A new beta e-mail Web system has been launched by the MSU Academic Technology Services team and is available for students to access, MSU ATS announced Tuesday.
MICHIGAN
Legislation could reregulate Mich. electric utilities industry
Michigan legislators are looking to pass a comprehensive energy package this month that would reregulate the electric utilities industry.
MICHIGAN
Summer slump doesn't affect wireless store
Sales have been pretty strong for Wireless Toyz, despite its opening at the beginning of summer when local businesses typically struggle, said Sara Williamson, the store’s assistant manager.
MSU
MSU Museum showcases Latino triumphs
To many, the Garza family is unique because of its 35 college graduates, but to Diego Garza, they’re just an all-American family living the American dream.
NEWS
Candidates vie for seats on MSU Board of Trustees
Although the presidential election will grab the country’s attention Nov. 4, another election closer to East Lansing has important implications for MSU.
NEWS
MSU Board of Trustees strips Zimbabwe president of honorary degree
It’s not likely the MSU Board of Trustees will be receiving mail from Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe any time soon. But they’d appreciate it.
NEWS
City Center II developer overcoming troubles
East Lansing’s skyline might not be getting a little higher any time soon. City Center II, a $116.4 million project slated for the Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road area, is being developed by Strathmore Development Co. The company is developing Broadway Village — a similar project — in Ann Arbor, where construction has yet to begin.
MSU
Schools run applicant background checks
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings in April 2007, colleges across the country have begun to implement background checks for students living on campus to prevent violent attacks.
MICHIGAN
Protester pleads guilty to arson
Marie Jeanette Mason, one of four people charged with setting the 1999 New Year’s Eve fire in Agriculture Hall, pleaded guilty Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids to involvement in the arson.
MICHIGAN
Utility co. sends workers to gulf
Consumers Energy sent 96 of its employees to the Gulf Coast region Sunday to help residents recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.