NEWS
Mich. fatal accidents on descent in recent months
Michigan police say it’s too soon to make the connection between a decline in fatalities on the road and costly gas.
NEWS
'Irony' water meets health standards, report says
Complaints of discolored, cloudy and poor-tasting water on campus have been expressed by students for years, but despite the dissatisfaction of some, reports say the water is safe to drink.
NEWS
The battle is on
The 2008 presidential campaign promises to be one of the most memorable in United States history, and the Mitten State is emerging as a key battleground for both presidential candidates. Michigan has voted for a Democratic candidate in the past four presidential elections, but the margin of victory has been increasingly slim.
NEWS
City motivates workers to further education
The city of East Lansing is attempting to reimburse all of its employees pursuing additional college degrees, even with the growing number of employees involved with the program.
MSU
Obesity study finds weight, personality not related
Negative stereotypes of overweight and obese people are not necessarily true and shouldn’t affect the hiring process, according to a study done by researchers from MSU and Hope College.
MICHIGAN
Local city hosts largest scout outing in U.S.
Haslett — Boy and Girl Scout troops from more than 20 countries gathered Tuesday afternoon at Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St. in Haslett, for a day dedicated to forming international friendships and working for better global understanding.
NEWS
Former football player pleads guilty
Former MSU cornerback-wide receiver T.J. Williams plead guilty to larceny today, in connection with last April’s robbery of an MSU student outside L & L Food Center, 6075 N. Hagadorn Road.
MSU
Permits help police identify lost bikes
Bicycling groups in the Detroit area are criticizing a new city plan to fine riders $55 for not registering their bikes with the city — a fine that remains less than $10 at MSU.
MICHIGAN
Constitution reform foiled by PowerPoint
After a proposal to amend 35 sections of Michigan’s constitution was revealed as an apparent ploy to gain Democratic control of state government, political experts are saying it is unlikely to appear on the ballot this fall.
NEWS
Police Brief 07/22/08
A cell phone was stolen from the University Club women’s locker room last Sunday around 5 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MICHIGAN
Rain gardens filter stormwater
Rain gardens are popping up all over Michigan, including the Lansing area, and their benefits go beyond their aesthetic appeal — they also absorb and filter stormwater that typically flows into storm drains, rivers and lakes, taking pollutants with them.
MSU
Price increase may influence parking permit sales
The increased price of parking on campus may make it take longer for students to save the amount of money to purchase them, said Lynnette Forman, MSU parking operations manager.
MICHIGAN
City bans water bottle sales, E.L. to consider
In an attempt to be more environmentally-friendly, Ann Arbor is one of the first cities in the nation to ban the selling of water bottles at city-sponsored events – something East Lansing has not yet considered.
NEWS
Summer camp gives business freshmen taste of campus life
While Sunday’s festivities at Shaw Hall may have looked like an elementary school field day — with students tossing water balloons and running three-legged sack races — it was actually the Summer Business Institute (SBI), a weeklong camp meant to help incoming freshman business students get used to college life.
NEWS
Postponed cases to resume this week in Mich. courthouses
Several local court cases are underway, with pretrials, conferences and jury trials coming up before fall semester begins. The following cases, which involve former MSU officials and visitors, have faced postponements during the summer months but are now in full swing. More court case updates will become available later in the week.
NEWS
Funding needs to double to maintain Mich. roadways
Unless the state government doubles transportation funding, local officials could be forced to look elsewhere for money to maintain roads.
NEWS
A worthwhile jump
When Colette Evangelista jumped from a plane flying 10,000 feet above the ground on Sunday, she was looking for a sensory overload — something her autistic son deals with every day.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County puts watchful eye on intersections
In an effort to reduce crashes at intersections, law enforcement officials in Ingham County are participating in Intersection Enforcement Week.
MSU
MSU Police frequent campus to help develop relationships with students
While a Court of Appeals case at the University of Washington may put a stop to police officers monitoring residence halls. Police at MSU continue to use relationship-building, rather than monitoring approach in the halls.
MSU
New archery facility breaks ground at MSU
The construction of a new shooting center on MSU’s campus will bring students looking to compete at archery or marksmanship to MSU, said Chris Glass, former president of the MSU Archery Team.