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MICHIGAN

Aquatic Center provides summer fun

Twelve-year-old East Lansing resident Zachary Trethewey said that participating in the sand castle contest was one of his favorite parts of Wednesday’s 8th annual Summer Splash at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center.

NEWS

Bill could broaden state's definition of hate crimes

A bill introduced last week in the Michigan House of Representatives seeks to expand the state’s definition of hate crimes to include intimidation of gays, lesbians and those with disabilities, as well as the use of symbols for the purpose of harassment.

NEWS

West Nile testing continues

As reports of the West Nile virus arrive from across the United States this week, experts said the virus’s impact in Michigan still remains to be seen. News reports said mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in Nevada, California and Washington. But as of Tuesday, there have been no reported cases of West Nile in humans or mosquitoes in Michigan this year.

NEWS

Farms promote local produce

Community supported agriculture, or CSA, can provide an alternative to grocery store shopping for fresh produce. CSA is a partnership between the farmer and the people who buy shares in the farm prior to the growing season, agreeing to share the farmer’s risk, said Elaine Brown, executive director of Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems, or MIFFS, a nonprofit, affiliate organization of MSU.

MICHIGAN

Gallery looking for art exhibits

East Lansing’s alternative art space, (SCENE) Metrospace is accepting proposals for an upcoming exhibit, now through Sept. 19. The exhibit will display the works of individuals and groups of artists from Oct. 24-Dec. 14.

MSU

Combing for clues

The month of August not only marks the beginning for a new school year at MSU, but also the beginning of honey harvesting season for beekeepers across the state. But as students return to East Lansing they may be the only ones creating a buzz, as Michigan’s honeybee population is continually disappearing.