Biker, dog to stop at Capitol for charity
After driving through 48 states since the beginning of May, the Hogs For Dogs charity drive ends at 10 a.m.
Survey tracks campaign ads
Almost 60 percent of Americans live in areas where no presidential campaign television commercials have been broadcast since the end of the primary season on March 4, according to a recent survey. But some campaign representatives say they aren't concerned about the survey's implications.
Relief center to help Lansing flood victims
Any residents or business owners who experienced damage from the May floods may receive assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center in Lansing. Located at Lansing Fire Station No.
E.L. businesses prepare for development
Businesses on Abbott Road and Grand River Avenue are cleaning offices and drawing up blueprints to make way for East Lansing's newest downtown development. The $180 million project, called City Center 2, is expected to take three years to build.
Success, downfalls mark center's 35th anniversary
Social work adjunct Professor Rachel Crandall was a sophomore at MSU applying for a volunteer position at the Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center in East Lansing 25 years ago. "I really wanted to work with people, and I wasn't sure if I would be able to," said Crandall, who has a speech impediment and neurological disabilities.
Nader remains on ballot despite Dems.' protest
Presidential candidate Ralph Nader will continue to be the independent candidate for the presidential election, despite protests from the Michigan Democratic Party that he withdraw.
Council debates housing proposal
The debate over where and how to house students in East Lansing continues at tonight's City Council meeting, at which council members will discuss whether to accept an application calling for a new student apartment complex. The application from Campus Village Properties would renovate part of the Ramada Inn property, 1100 Trowbridge Road.
Candidates debate, seek to unseat Rogers
Two Democratic candidates vying for a seat in Michigan's 8th Congressional District debated Thursday evening in the Hannah Community Center to clarify their views for voters before the Aug.
Capital cruisers
When the idea lightbulb first flickered above the head of Craig Parrish to hold a classic car show in downtown Lansing, the prospects were dim. "It started with an idea but I had no sponsors," the promoter remembered.
Abstinence-based programs create sex ed controversy
For Casey Taubitz, the only reference to contraception during her high school health education class was a brusque "just use a condom." Taubitz, who graduated in 2004 from Fenton High School, said the curriculum at her school was abstinence-based - similar to programs President Bush would like to see more school districts utilize. In his 2004 State of the Union address, Bush added federal funding for abstinence-only sex education programs, expressing a desire to double the current amount.
New deli blends food, old films
A poster of John Belushi donning a "college" T-shirt in the movie "Animal House" says it all for Gary Ignat.
Perry monastery opens doors for meditation
Perry - The blue and yellow ribbons on the front steps of the meditation hall were cut, the balloons were sent off into the sky and the members of the Dhammasala Forest Monastery officially had a new place to meditate.
'U' student's essay appears in Newsweek
Traci Carpenter just wanted to make sure this year's presidential candidates took time from their campaigning to explain how they're different from each other, so the journalism senior took her own time to write an essay. That essay recently won the Newsweek/mtvU essay contest for her thoughts on the aforementioned issue and how candidates do not explain what they are going to do to help the young voters demographic.
Tickets remain for Cheney, McCain visit
At least a few hundred tickets are still available for Friday's scheduled Lansing stop by Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen.
Council rejects size increase of cell phone tower
Thunderous applause arose from about 40 East Lansing residents after their City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to reject a leading cellular phone company's proposal to double the size of one of its city towers. Nextel Communications submitted an application at the council meeting to revamp an existing cell phone tower, located on top of the Alton Street water tower in Patriarche Park. The communication company's lawyer, Randall Reaves, said the new tower would include an air conditioning unit, a 24 kilowatt generator and would increase radio signals, allowing the company to carry more calls.
Exhibit promotes religious tolerance
Lansing - People handcuffed, tied to chairs and looking bloody and beaten, dotted the north lawn of the Capitol on Wednesday.
Commission sets goal to double grad degrees
Lansing - Michigan's future workforce needs to concentrate more on mental strength rather than physical strength, according to Lt.
Forums give parents support
When Soledad Quiroz traveled from Chile to begin her graduate program in biochemistry, the international student was bombarded with surprises.