Church celebrates tradition, fiesta

Lansing - What began as a simple fundraiser 27 years ago for Cristo Rey Church, has evolved into the largest Latino festival in mid-Michigan.

Opinion of loan rates vary among students

MSU students are showing mixed responses to news of student loan interest rates reaching an all-time low, which would begin in July. Student loan lenders on Monday announced the interest rates will reach the lowest in the program's 39-year history.

Study finds low incomes and brain tumors might be realted

A recent MSU study found that people in Michigan who have low incomes might be more likely to develop brain cancer.

Potter Park zoo home to rare tiger cub

Zoo visitors now have the opportunity to see one of nature's most rare and endangered species at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.

Police briefs 05/27/04

Shelter offers new hope

Lansing - Despite rain and cold, the gymnasium of the new St. Vincent Home for Children was packed with people ready to dedicate the new building for abused and neglected children.

War veterans decorated after 60 years

In 1943, William Smith was a lanky high school student, living day by day in his mid-Michigan home. Within a year, he had been drafted and found himself in Belgium fighting against Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. "It was hell," said Smith, now a Lansing resident.

Water sinks courses

Swimming ducks meander in the pond as foliage sprouts out along the shoreline. In the middle of this serene pond, a red golf ball washer stands upright, covered to its neck in water.

E.L. parks, recreation programs losing money

East Lansing city officials are not getting the return investment expected from two of the city's parks and recreation programs. In the midst of another budget crunch, officials are looking at alternative ways to increase revenue with the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, and Active Living For Adults, the city's adult daycare program. The city's annual budget this year will contribute almost $1.2 million from its general fund to the Parks and Recreation Department.

DPPS tags bikes to be impounded

Campus is on orange alert. Brightly colored orange stickers have sprung up everywhere attached to unregistered bicycles because they are in violation of MSU Board of Trustees Ordinance 33.

WEB ONLY: 'U' study shows back-up plans help businesses

An MSU study, commissioned by AT&T Corp., has discovered companies who don't get their supplies from other companies, could be in trouble if their main supplier goes out of business.

Police briefs 05/25/04

Weather creates problems

Wedding anniversaries are meant to be special occasions when a couple enjoys each other's company and reflect on the time spent together.

WEB ONLY: E.L. Family Aquatic Center to open Saturday

The City of East Lansing Family Aquatic Center opens its 2004 season Saturday. The center features water slides, a zero-depth pool, room for sunbathing, an interactive play area and a wet-dry sandbox. Located on Abbott Road, just north of Lake Lansing Road, the center offers 10-day as well as daily passes.

Racers compete for 'U'

MSU took 34th place out of 129 teams at the International Formula SAE Racing Competition this weekend at the Pontiac Silverdome, due in part to a disqualification during one of the contest's events. The team was disqualified during the endurance event on Saturday, costing the team a crucial 400 out of 1000 points.

Local group holding fund-raiser for statue

A $75,000 life-sized bronze sculpture of Ransom Eli Olds might soon be appearing in Lansing. The committee, "A City's Ransom in Bronze," has taken up the project and will be holding fundraising events to raise money for the tribute.

Safety belt zone set in Okemos for today

A safety belt enforcement zone will be set in place at the intersection of Bennett and Hulett roads today at 10 a.m.

Green roof planted on top of Plant Sciences

Instead of looking down on cement roofs, students taking classes at the Plant and Soil Sciences Building will be able to look down on plants and grass.

Protestors occupy senator's office

Lansing - As a protest against the U.S. government's financial aid in Israel's occupation of Palestine, a group of about 15 people sat patiently Friday afternoon in U.S.

E.L. businesses adjust for smaller summer population

Between steady phone calls and a line of dining-room customers, business wasn't tapering off earlier this month for Rice Kitchen owner Jack Fong. Then again, MSU was still in session. While Fong's 8-month-old establishment, 551 E.