MICHIGAN
Lansing's annual train show, sale attracts thousands
During the warmer months, Walled Lake, Mich., resident David Jasinski tends to his sprinkler business.
MICHIGAN
Power restored after Lansing outages
Parts of the Lansing area went dark on Friday night into Saturday morning with power outages, according Board of Water and Light, or BWL. A snowblower hit a padmount transformer, causing an outage near the 200 block of North Capitol Avenue. Nearly 100 residents also lost power along Grand River Avenue and Waverly Road in Lansing, as well as the Groesbeck area of Lansing, on Saturday morning due to a downed power line.
MICHIGAN
Student arrested for alleged attack on boyfriend
An MSU student was arrested for allegedly attacking her boyfriend at about 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 in West Owen Hall, according to police. MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said the 19-year-old student became violent during a verbal altercation with her boyfriend, a 21-year-old student, when she accused him of infidelity.
MSU
ASMSU finally passes bike share
After two hours of back and forth debate, ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, decided to move forward on the bike share initiative that would put 40 bikes at 10 locations on campus for student rental use.
MICHIGAN
University funding increase unlikely despite surplus in Michigan budget
For the second consecutive year, the state of Michigan looks to end the fiscal year with unspent cash, according to an estimate from Michigan’s Senate Fiscal Agency.
MICHIGAN
Pair brings English dance history to MSU
Dance instructors Robert Messer and Linda Hanson enjoy nothing more than bringing people a glimpse into England’s past through dance — costumes and all. The pair teach English country dancing, a widely-recognized style of dancing that began in England in about the 1600s as a way for men and women to interact together in a social setting.
MSU
Winter weather causes delays in CATA bus routes
Some students report bus delays of five to 10 minutes, although it is improving with recent fairer weather.
MICHIGAN
2014 cases to watch
As the new year begins, the court schedule is beginning to heat up. The past year brought cases that likely will be on the docket for 2014.
MICHIGAN
Proposed Goodrich's closure sparks debate at E.L. Planning Commission
Plans for the future development of Trowbridge Plaza remain unclear in the midst of controversy behind the proposed closure of Goodrich’s Shop-Rite grocery store. The store and the former Oodles and Noodles restaurant could be replaced with two new buildings if the site’s developer gets his plan approved. The discussion warranted a full house during the East Lansing Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night.
MSU
Action to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes could prove expensive
It could cost nearly $15 billion to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from entering the Great Lakes and potentially devastating Michigan’s fishing and tourist ?industries, according to a report compiled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
MSU
Campus renovations to look forward to in 2014
MSU is kicking off a new semester of construction and renovations with plans to create a neighborhood-like facility for graduate students and updating the dining hall in Akers to resemble that of Brody Hall.
MICHIGAN
Study: students save cash by buying, selling books online
Studies show students could save money on books by utilizing online resources such as Amazon, to buy and sell back their books.
NEWS
Izzone members brave cold weather to line up for MSU-OSU game
Temperatures below zero, a windchill below 20 degrees and being on crutches couldn’t stop secondary education sophomore Tim Stark from lining up for Tuesday night’s basketball game. “I can’t miss the basketball game,” said Stark, who had knee surgery during winter break. “The line isn’t that bad right now, I would usually get here two hours before.”
MSU
MSU cancels classes for second day
A number of factors went into the decision to postpone university operations Monday, most of which revolved around concerns for student and staff safety, university officials said Tuesday. In addition to allotting more time to clear roads, Acting Provost June Youatt said the decision was made to allow for an easier transition back to a fully-functional campus. “The 5 p.m.
MSU
Experts discuss risk of cold temperatures on student health
As historic sub-zero wind chills have East Lansing residents shivering, experts have their own advice to help students navigate the deep freeze.
MSU
Special course offers greek life students chance to build leadership skills
A new greek-specific course meant to enhance leadership skills will be open to students who are members of greek life this spring. EAD 315 Section 009OD is a three-credit course that would allow students involved in greek life to learn about different leadership techniques. William Arnold, an assistant professor of education,OD said the course was developed to fit a niche within the greek community after it was requested by multiple students. “The class aligns with their values,” Arnold said.
MICHIGAN
BWL discusses ice storm, new procedures
After an ice storm left 34,800 Lansing area residents in the dark throughout a 10-day period in December, many were left with questions about how Board Water and Light, or BWL, handled the process of restoring power.
MICHIGAN
Update: Classes canceled until 5 p.m.
MSU has cancelled afternoon classes until 5 p.m., according to a university statement released Tuesday morning.
NEWS
A frigid welcome
The combination of dropping temperatures and climbing snowfall left students without classes all day Monday and Tuesday morning — but for some, the work has just begun. After a Monday snow day for MSU and many other schools across the state, officials decided to reopen MSU operations and classes at 12 p.m. All morning classes are canceled, but afternoon courses and the highly-anticipated basketball game against Ohio State at Breslin Center will move forward as planned. It is the seventh time in school history that the university has closed and the second time it has closed for two consecutive days. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids predicted the high temperature only will reach 6 degrees, and wind chills might reach as low as 25 degrees below zero. East Lansing felt the weight of more than a foot of snow throughout the weekend, leaving city and on-campus crews with a powdery mess to clean. The staff at MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, or IPF, have worked nonstop since Sunday when the snowstorm hit in order to keep roads and sidewalks clear, prevent pipes from freezing and remove snow buildup. About 80 percent of campus was cleared of snow as of 11 a.m.
MSU
Swine flu infection rate steadily increasing near East Lansing
Cases of the virus responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic are increasing in the Lansing area, and experts say this could mean more infected young adults and a longer sick season.