Bill could change local seed rights
Local governments could lose the right to decide what type of seeds are grown in their counties if a Michigan Senate proposal passes. Senate Bill 777, introduced in November 2005, would remove a local government's power to decide whether farmers can grow genetically modified seeds or organic seeds. Genetically modified seeds are technologically manipulated to become resistant to herbicides or have more nutrients, said Sen.
Traditional cleansing pool opens for Jewish women, marks area's first mikvah
Before participating in the age-old cleansing ritual known as the mikvah, Jewish women must rid themselves of everything except for what they were born with — no makeup, no nail polish, no contact lenses. They are even encouraged to clip their fingernails. A new mikvah, a ceremonial bathing area for women of the Jewish faith to use once a month in order to reach spiritual purity, was dedicated in East Lansing on Jan.
Investigation continues in student death
Police continue to investigate a car and pedestrian crash that killed MSU student Dannielle Brandt Friday night. Brandt was on her way home from walking a show cow at the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education at about 10:20 p.m.
Man chases bar employees with gun
Employees of a Lansing Township bar escaped what police call a hostage situation after an unknown man broke into the back window of the closed bar and chased them around the building early Sunday morning. "The (employees) were finishing up when they heard a crash in the back and observed a man running toward them," Lansing Township police Lt.
Feedback sought for possible tax increase
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, is seeking public comment about its proposed tax increase at its Wednesday meeting. RHA officials are asking that students voice their opinions on whether the tax increase should be approved at 7:15 p.m.
Doctor testifies on autopsy in LCC murder trial
Carolyn Kronenberg, the Lansing Community College professor murdered last year, could have died one of two ways, said Dr. Joyce DeJong, who conducted the autopsy. DeJong, Lansing's Sparrow Hospital's forensic pathologist, testified Monday in the trial of Claude McCollum, a former LCC student charged with the murder and rape of Kronenberg, 60, who was found dead 15 minutes before her class was to start on Jan.
Area traffic accidents minimal despite snow
Weekend traffic accidents were lower than average in the Lansing area, after a snowy Saturday night to Sunday morning. A spokesman for the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said Lansing had 5.2 inches of snow.
Fans enjoy big game from E.L.
Waleed Lado wanted to understand American's obsession with football on its biggest day. Lado, who came to Michigan recently from Saudi Arabia to study microbiology at Lansing Community College and to practice Christianity, watched the Super Bowl on Sunday from Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave., like many other college students. Lado said he was trying to understand the obsession and the commercials. "When you say 'football,' all the Americans stand up," Lado said about the excitement fans show.
New café brings France to E.L.
A symphony plays in the background as Lisa Panetta-Sawaya serves a muffin to one of the first customers at Mona Lisa's Coffee House, her newest café. Panetta-Sawaya opened the first Mona Lisa's café in Haslett in 2004, and after its success, she decided to open another café when Ooh la la Crepes, 1133 E.
Dept. director at LCC testifies in McCollum trial
Brenda Young didn't know why she was called into her Lansing Community College office on a Sunday morning last year.
On the move in Detroit
On Super Bowl Sunday, the Detroit People Mover was a public transportation adventure. Patrons were greeted at stations by bomb-sniffing dogs. Riders were liable to break out into choruses of "Let's go Steelers" without warning.
Lakeside study experience to be offered in fall
Instead of studying environmental science in a classroom next fall, students can spend the semester in a new study-away program at MSU's W.K.
Trial witnesses say murder suspect often seen on LCC campus
The man charged with the murder and rape of a Lansing Community College professor last year had slept in campus buildings on more than one occasion, testimony in his trial showed Thursday. Carolyn Kronenberg, 60, was found beaten, strangled and raped before her class was scheduled to begin the morning of Jan.
WEB EXTRA: Totally Takeout, disturbances among issues discussed at RHA meeting
The April 2-3 disturbances and the security system in Emmons Hall were among the topics university officials discussed with members of the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, on Wednesday. Lee June, vice president of Student Affairs and Services, said MSU police are willing to meet jointly with RHA to address any of the members' questions and concerns about possible future disturbances, in efforts to correct and prevent any incidents similar to the ones in 2005. He said in the future, if action needs to be taken, police need to announce their intentions more times and louder on speakers. In the event of future disturbances, "I am sure you as students will do the positive things you did last year," June said.
WEB EXTRA: Chinese festival to take place in Haslett
The 2006 Chinese Spring Festival Gala will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at Haslett High School, 5450 Marsh Road in Haslett.
WEB EXTRA: Muslim association to host diversity dinner
The Muslim Students' Association will be having its annual diversity dinner at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road. Both Muslims and non-Muslims are welcome at the event.
MSU Study Abroad Fair offers full spectrum of travel opportunities
It was Groundhog Day in the United States and Canada. It was Crepe Day in France. It was Candlemas worldwide, from Brazil to Liechtenstein.