Lawmakers work to disperse, balance Mich. budget
Wednesday was a busy day for state lawmakers as they returned to chip away at next year's $39.7 billion budget. As the weeks dwindle before the Sept.
'U' launches anniversary events
Green and white flags, flyers and banners surrounded Beaumont Tower on Tuesday, when MSU officials kicked off the 150th anniversary of the university. President M.
College showcases work of Detroit artist
Detroit artist Tyree Guyton's works will be featured in "An American Show," an exhibit sponsored by the MSU College of Law on Thursday, with a reception at 4:30 p.m. Guyton's work represents real-life inner-city issues he encountered firsthand living in Detroit.
ASMSU speaks out against removal of rental housing
Members of ASMSU's Student Assembly were boisterous Thursday night in their denouncement of the City of East Lansing's plans to demolish houses on Virginia Avenue. The city is waiting to hear approval for a $2.3 million loan from the U.S.
Granholm forms Arab, Chaldean commission
Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced the creation of a Commission on Arab and Chaldean American Affairs last week. The new commission will inform the governor about important issues concerning the Arab-American and Chaldean-American communities, and it will also help showcase their achievements and contributions to society. The new commission is set to be signed into executive order after Granholm and commission members make finishing touches. "The governor thought it was really important with so many Arab-Americans and Chaldean-Americans residing in Michigan that they would be able to provide guidance and advice on a variety of issues," Granholm spokeswoman Liz Boyd said. Michigan has the largest population of people of Arab and Chaldean descent outside of the Middle East.
New restaurant opens in Lansing's REO Town
Cadillac Club Restaurant & Night Club will have its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.
Rain, cool weather hurts summer tourism industry
Cool temperatures coupled with unseasonable rain put a damper on Michigan's summer this year. The state's tourism industry, as well as local businesses that rely on warm weather, slowed this season. "Travel in Michigan was down," said Steve Yencich, president and CEO of the Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association.
Daughter of 'U' prof found dead in U-M dorm room
A University of Michigan sophomore and daughter of an MSU professor was found dead in her dorm room Monday. Kristi Sprecher, 21, of Okemos, was found dead at 8:15 p.m.
Health day to focus on women's issues
The MSU College of Nursing will hold its first-ever women's health day on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day will start at the James B.
MSU College of Law gets $100,000 grant
MSU's College of Law will expand its community outreach with a $100,000 grant awarded over two years to create and support a new clinic. The college was awarded the grant to begin the Small Business/Nonprofit/Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, designed to assist and counsel law entities throughout the state.
E.L. reports drop in crime over weekend
East Lansing and MSU police officials experienced a slowdown in crime this Labor Day weekend, a week after Welcome Weekend and a week before the first MSU home football game. There was nearly a 90 percent decrease in minor in possession complaints and parking complaints in East Lansing during the weekend, and more than 60 percent decreases in other common crimes. East Lansing police Sgt.
River to decrease for repairs to sea walls
The water level of the Grand River will decrease by 18 inches in Lansing starting today. The Lansing Board of Water & Light lowered the river above the Moores Park Dam so property owners upstream of the dam can repair sea walls and make other property improvements. The river will drop by six inches each day from today until Friday.
Committees meet to discuss candidates, colleges
The Executive Committee of Academic Council met Friday to discuss the applicants for the search and rating committee for the acting provost.
Nader, marriage ban on ballot
Ralph Nader and a state constitutional proposal to ban gay marriage will both appear on the November ballot, after two Michigan Court of Appeals rulings.
Walking drunk can earn breath test
Walking home drunk can lead to an encounter with a police officer, even for those 21 or older, local officials said. East Lansing police Capt.
Federal legislators to present Kerry plan
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) and area public and environmental officials will meet today to present presidential candidate John Kerry's proposal to stop Canadian garbage from being sent to Michigan landfills.
Nurse shortages impact 'U'
With a projected shortage of 794,000 registered nurses nationwide in 2008, the MSU College of Nursing is stepping up to teach more students. Marilyn Rothert, Dean of the College of Nursing, has been working with Provost Lou Anna Simon to bring more nursing instructors to campus.