Ingham County Prosecutors are warning that police will continue to follow minor in possession laws that allow police to fine minors for refusing to take a breath test.Under current law, police can fine individuals younger than 21 a $100 fine if they refuse the breath test.But in a court opinion issued last week, U.S.
Two graduating MSU seniors were chosen to represent the class of 2003 at commencement ceremonies. History and sociology student Steven Serling and mechanical engineering student Karena Heikkila each will present a speech to the graduating class this Saturday at Breslin Center.About eight students submitted speeches to MSU's Senior Class Council to compete for the opportunity to address thousands of fellow classmates at graduation.Senior Class Council President Carrie Dietiker reviewed each application and decided Heikkila and Serling would be the best representatives for this year's class."They both had well-written speeches and were well-prepared and kept us interested in what they had to say," Dietiker said.
Almost two years after the Catholic Church's sexual child-abuse problems became public, parishioners around the country continue to donate funds to the church, despite the slump that experts predicted.Locally, as Catholic parishes have received consistent donations over the last two years, donations to the Diocese of Lansing have decreased by 27 percent."People have a different relationship with their parishes than they do with the larger church in general," said Liz Schweitzer, a member of St.
East Lansing police are investigating at least two alcohol-related fights during the holiday weekend outside downtown bars.On Saturday night, East Lansing police Capt.
The holiday season is a time of family traditions - classic traditions, such as sledding and drinking hot chocolate, and quirky ones, such as gathering to talk over a giant pot of chili. To celebrate and share family traditions, the Women's Resource Center is sponsoring "Family Holiday Traditions: The Ties That Bind" Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
The Spartan Child Development Center will offer free childcare this week for MSU students looking to spend some quiet time studying for finals. The center, 1730 E.
Registration is underway for the East Lansing Citizens' Police Academy. The 33-hour free program will teach 20 participants about the criminal justice system and the role of the East Lansing Police Department. The program runs from Jan.
The Association of Michigan Universities' online writing campaign produced more than 2,500 letters supporting higher education funding, but fell short of its goal by more than 7,000 letters. The two-week campaign, which ended Nov.
With the economy improving and holiday retail expected to increase this season, businesses are looking to keep extra help as permanent employees after the holidays.
Students who were upset about a sexually charged T-shirt distributed on campus said they would like to drop the charges they filed with university officials if they are permitted to educate the shirtmakers.A flier advertising for T-shirts bearing the phrase "Wolverines Pack Fudge," accompanied by an explicit cartoon, was distributed on campus in October, before the MSU-U-M football game.Three members of Respecting Individuals on Neutral Ground, or RING, a caucus of the Alliance of Lesbian, Bi, Gay and Transgender Students, went to university officials to file a complaint against the students who sold the shirts.Two students involved in the production and sale of the T-shirts, biomedical science junior Carmen Peter and economics junior Charlie Peck, were unable to be reached for comment Sunday.Joseph Doss, who said he hosted Web space for the site that distributed the shirts, said he did not have any part in the creation of the merchandise and hosting the Web site is not a punishable offense.University officials said Doss was in violation of policies that keep students from posting fliers except in areas designated by the university and from selling merchandise in residence halls, which also includes MSU-granted Web space.Doss said his only hand in the matter was as a host to the site, which is only linked through his MSU Web site."I wouldn't host anything that I wasn't paying for," Doss said.
As Gov. Jennifer Granholm prepares to finalize the state's budget, officials from East Lansing are making an attempt to save the city's fire-protection funding.
Tran Van Thuy, a former combat cameraman and director of more than 20 films, will visit campus today. The graduate of film school in Vietnam spent five years as an anthropologist with the nomadic Khu Sung people before beginning to focus on the Vietnam War in 1966. Two of his films, "The Story of Politeness" and "The Sound of the Violin in My Lai," will be shown at 7 p.m.
Reindeer, frogs, bears and dogs showed up for refreshments and activities at the Impression 5 Science Center on Saturday as the museum hosted its first Teddy Bear Tea.About 30 children attended the event, which invited youngsters and their favorite stuffed animals to the science center for refreshments, crafts, singing, a visit from Santa Claus and a free health check for stuffed animals as they entered the tea room."It's a fine science," said Impression 5 spokeswoman Heather Nedroscik of the check-ups.
Reflective closed-captioning devices, increased seating options and headsets are coming soon to a theater near you.
Members of the East Lansing City Council and the Bath Charter Township Board of Trustees are considering the implementation of a traffic study on Chandler Road.
MSU students interested in expanding their international experience and perspective will have some additional options this spring. Academic Council approved the addition of two new specializations Tuesday - one in international business in the Eli Broad College of Business and one in Muslim studies through James Madison College.
As thousands of students return home this holiday weekend for turkey, pie and other treats, an expanding waistline isn't the only health-related thing people should keep in mind.Last week, the Michigan Department of Community Health released a list of tips to prevent foodborne illnesses during the holiday season and raise awareness about healthy kitchen practices."Whenever you're preparing food for massive groups of people, you have to be very mindful of what you're doing," said T.J.
Dawn Clark has spent the past two weeks preparing enough desserts to feed more than 400 people.The Bath resident is one of many restaurant employees getting ready for the Thanksgiving rush expected at Jambalaya's, 5942 Round Lake Road in Laingsburg, and said she has made a dozen pecan and apple pies and baked more than 16 cakes.
In light of the struggling economy and concerns about tuition rates, MSU President M. Peter McPherson and University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman participated in an hour-long discussion of the universities' budget woes Tuesday afternoon, airing on WKAR 870-AM. Last year, the total cuts to Michigan universities were around $160 million coupled now with a state deficit of $920 million. McPherson said the state most likely will cut 6 percent or less to Michigan universities next year.
East Lansing and the MSU community are no strangers to riotous behavior, and with the basketball season getting into full swing, city and university officials said they are prepared for the worst.