MICHIGAN
Fuels, energy cause debate between House candidates
Energy conservation and alternative fuels remain top priorities of the candidates running to represent the 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
MSU
State budget shortfall may lead to spring tuition hike
Spring tuition for the 2008-09 academic year may be on the rise again after a less-than-expected bump in state appropriations.
NEWS
The price to play
While gamers can annoy their living companions with flashing lights and sound late into the night, scores aren’t the only numbers rising as game consoles have recently been found to run up energy bills.
MICHIGAN
Pedicure safety emphasized
With sandal season in full swing, East Lansing resident Stephanie Miller said she thought getting pedicures twice a month would not only make her feet ready for the beach, but also give her a chance to relax and be pampered.
MICHIGAN
Cell phone health risks under debate
Over the past few years researchers have attempted to pin cellular phones as the culprits behind cancer, brain tumors and even attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
MSU
Mich. leaders rally to bring new lab to MSU
Michigan business, economic and political leaders met last week to announce a statewide effort to help MSU win a national competition for the $550-million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, that would update the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory on campus.
MICHIGAN
Monday voter deadline for Aug. primary
For students looking to vote in the Aug. 5 Michigan primary, Monday is the deadline to register.
MSU
Munir pleads not guilty
After facing charges of using the computer for criminal behavior, an MSU visiting research associate from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center had his plea entered as not guilty at his hearing Thursday, as he wished to remain mute.
MICHIGAN
Road opens earlier than expected
The Abbot/Chandler road reconstruction project was completed ahead of schedule, as both the northbound and southbound lanes opened to traffic Wednesday afternoon, according to a city of East Lansing press release.
MSU
Leaders meet to push for nuclear science facility on campus
Michigan business, economic and political leaders met Tuesday to announce a statewide effort to help MSU win a national competition for the $550 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that would update the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory on campus.
MSU
Spring tuition may rise after state funding falls short
For the second time in a month, tuition for the 2008-09 academic year could be on the rise.
MICHIGAN
Word on the street
Why do you think people get crazy on the roads during a holiday weekend?
MICHIGAN
Hazards of the holiday
Fourth of July weekend means hot dogs, fireworks and fun — but it can also mean an increased level of risk on the roads.
MSU
Alumni relive MSU experience
Sparty riled up a unique crowd in the Auditorium on Wednesday as alumni from decades past and children still in grade school were brought together on campus for Grandparents University.
MICHIGAN
Vacant downtown space to house tech companies
MSU students, professors and East Lansing residents who are looking to start up a technology-based business could soon have a place to do so.
MICHIGAN
E.L. police host camp for students
Thanks to the Camp ELPD scavenger hunt around MacDonald Middle School, 11-year-old Brittany Price will know her way around when she enters 7th grade in the fall.
MICHIGAN
Mich. group to host energy-efficient party
In order to spread awareness on energy efficiency, clean energy and global warming, Clean Water Action is hosting a Lights Out Party Thursday that will be run completely without the use of electricity.
MICHIGAN
Downtown E.L. shops to host sidewalk sale through Saturday
Students and East Lansing residents can do their shopping outside this weekend by attending the annual East Lansing sidewalk sales.
MICHIGAN
Fire experts warn Mich. residents of fireworks safety
Fireworks light up the Michigan skies every Fourth of July season with varying degrees of color, sound and power but East Lansing fire marshal, Bob Pratt said a lot of these displays are breaking Michigan law.