A 19-year-old male student was cited for violating a weapons ordinance when a box cutter was found in his pocket Friday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. An officer came in contact with the student after he blocked a moving lane of traffic at about 9 p.m.
ASMSU will spend more than a quarter-million dollars on two concerts planned for the first week of April, but not without critics. Garry Hartlieb, ASMSU’s finance committee chair, was one of several ASMSU representatives that questioned bills passed during a Student Assembly meeting Feb.
After delaying to acquire property for Virginia Avenue through the use of eminent domain, the East Lansing City Council will revisit the issue at its work session today. The council also will consider the cost of several city developments and repair projects valued at more than $3 million.
Grief counselors met with keepers from Potter Park Zoo on Monday following the sudden death of Spike, a 17-year-old black rhino. Spike was found dead in his stall two days after veterinarians noticed signs of discomfort. “He was a good animal,” said Tara Harrison, veterinarian and curator at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.
When Tiffany Macias was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, one year ago, the loss of movement in her mouth muscles impaired her speech. But the effects that ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have had on Macias’ speaking abilities couldn’t keep her from talking about the importance of treatment and support from the MSU Clinical Center.
The price of stamps will rise to 42 cents in May — up one cent from the current price.
Police have made little progress in piecing together the mystery behind the death of 20-year-old MSU student Rylan Cotter, whose body was found at an Indiana golf course about one month ago.
To casual acquaintances, Dennis Ziomek was the friendly, smart classmate you wished you knew more about. But to close friends, the earth science junior was a loyal person who would do anything to help out a friend, including skipping class to pick them up when their car broke down or taking care of them when they were ill.
Although the 2009 budget recommendations released by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Thursday would increase MSU’s state funding by 2.7 percent, or $298 million, some other universities, including the University of Michigan, would receive more.
When Sam Weiman received a minor-in-possession charge in April 2006, he knew what kind of stain it could leave on his record. Under advisement from a judge, Weiman took advantage of free legal services provided by ASMSU, one of a few options to potentially clear the MIP from his record.
A new student group, Students for Prosperity, wants to see for themselves where tuition dollars and other money given to MSU is being used.
Wendy Yuen saw break dancing, Taekwondo and step dancing at the Lunar New Year Show on Saturday, and couldn’t pick a performance she liked the most.
ASMSU’s Student Assembly allocated $300,000 to fund three concerts later this semester during its meeting Feb. 7.
Pink and red rose petals covered the floor and the words “love” and “amor” shone under the lights at the 11th annual Latin Xplosion on Friday.
Students interested in the renewable energy and biofuel industry in Michigan can present their research and invention proposals to field experts at Biofuel Inventors’ Day.
Author Jessica Weiner, dubbed America’s “Queen of Self-Esteem,” will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wharton Center.
With people between 18 and 29 years old representing 21 percent of the voting population, voters within the age range of MSU students are making their votes count with increased political activism.
A windchill advisory is in effect for the Lansing area until noon today. This morning, the windchill was predicted to be near minus 24 degrees. According to the National Weather Service of Grand Rapids, wind gusts could reach about 30 miles per hour today.