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City Council looks to increase festival business

Pat Evans
May 24, 2010

With thousands of people coming to East Lansing during the summer for a variety of festivals, local restaurants need more space to adequately seat customers who want to eat while enjoying the festive atmosphere, city officials said. Last week, East Lansing City Council passed requests — all of which were encouraged by festival planners — to extend outdoor seating for several East Lansing restaurants.

MICHIGAN

City Council to discuss dog laws, location for sculpture

Pat Evans
May 24, 2010

A prominent new city sculpture and more extensive dog laws are on the agenda for Tuesday night’s East Lansing City Council work session. Project Pride will be making an artistic donation to the city and its potential location in the new plaza being constructed on the east side of the East Lansing Marriott at University Place. The City Council also will discuss the issue of dog laws after two loose dogs attacked and killed a neighbor’s pet dog, about a month ago.

MSU

Bill to support federal funding rejected

Emily Wilkins
May 24, 2010

Legislation providing federal funding for academic research that failed to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives last week could mean more competition for MSU faculty seeking funds in the future. The America COMPETES Act will grant more federal support to university research, but the failure to pass the reauthorization bill will spread the act’s funding over a longer time period than originally anticipated

MICHIGAN

August weather arrives in May

Ashley Brown
May 24, 2010

Reaching a high of 83 degrees Monday, Michigan has rarely had weather this warm this early in the year. With a chance of storms on Thursday, the air might cool, promising a more comfortable weekend with temperatures ranging in the high 70s and lower 80s for an enjoyable holiday.

NEWS

CATA bus services closed for holiday

Andrew Krietz
May 24, 2010

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will not operate May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. All CATA services, including Fixed-Route, Spec-Tran, Redi-Rides, Connectors, Rural Service and Shopping Bus will be affected.

MICHIGAN

Click It or Ticket campaign resumes

Aseel Machi
May 24, 2010

Police officers across Michigan are on the lookout for drivers not wearing seat belts as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign, which kicked off Monday in preparation for Memorial Day weekend. To keep motorists safe, police officers are increasing enforcement of state seat beat laws because Memorial Day is one of the state’s biggest travel days.

MSU

MSU prof finds human link in climate shift

Anthony Odoardi
May 24, 2010

An MSU professor on national panel contributed to a report released last Wednesday to Congress that found climate change is occurring and people are part of the cause. Tom Dietz, a professor of sociology, former director of MSU’s Environmental Science and Policy Program and vice chairman of a panel on the America’s Climate Choice project, reported his findings last week in Washington, D.C., and said pollution caused by humans accounts for a significant part of global climate change.

NEWS

Police Brief 05/24/10

A 45-year-old East Lansing man reported his bicycle stolen during the morning of May 12 outside the Natural Resources Building, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The man secured the bike’s frame to the rack outside the building.

MSU

Spring Arts and Crafts Show draws thousands

Meagan Choi
May 23, 2010

Artists unveiled their creations Saturday and Sunday at the 2010 MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show at the Union. The University Activities Board, or UAB, has sponsored the annual show for 46 years and has seen it grow into one of the largest arts and crafts shows in the state.

MICHIGAN

Memorial raises disease awareness

Anthony Odoardi
May 23, 2010

Friends and family of Imade Asemota, an MSU alumnus who died from sickle cell anemia in 2009, hosted a memorial concert Friday to raise awareness and donations for a foundation that was created in her name. The Imade Asemota Foundation, which was founded by Asemota’s family, stressed how difficult it has been to recover from the loss of their loved one.

NEWS

Local business fund police helmets

Andrew Krietz
May 23, 2010

The East Lansing Police Department recently was awarded $2,200 in funding from local businesses to purchase new headgear for officers on duty. The four Nolan N43 Trilogy helmets for the ELPD motor unit feature “full face” shielding to protect the officers and increased crash, hearing and UV light protection while riding.

MSU

College of Law to use grant for play

Andrew Krietz
May 23, 2010

The MSU College of Law announced Friday that it received a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Humanities Council. A mid-November production of a play written by Sandra Seaton, MSU Law’s inaugural writer, and a corresponding symposium will both be supported with the available money.

MICHIGAN

Locals enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine

Aseel Machi
May 23, 2010

The annual Middle Eastern Food Festival occurred on Thursday and Friday in Lansing at the St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church. The event featured Middle Eastern specialties including homemade pastries and hosted raffles and church tours throughout the day.

MICHIGAN

Political newcomer runs for congressional seat

Karen Confer
May 23, 2010

An African immigrant, MSU alumnus and newcomer to politics, Kande Ngalamulume has decided to run for U.S. Congress in the November 2010 election. Ngalamulume will oppose incumbent, Mike Rogers, R-Brighton. Rogers has defeated various opponents to be re-elected in the past four elections.

MICHIGAN

Eatery approved for liquor license

Pat Evans
May 23, 2010

Longtime local Chinese restaurant Peking Express was approved to obtain a liquor license by the East Lansing City Council after debate on whether the dining room should close as soon as alcohol sales stop.

MSU

MSU 1 of 4 to receive Recycler of the Year Award

Meagan Choi
May 23, 2010

The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center was one of four state organizations to receive a Recycler of the Year award last Wednesday from the Michigan Recycling Coalition. The award was given to the most effective and innovative recycling and waste reduction programs across the state.

MSU

MSU unveils technology upgrades

Anthony Odoardi
May 20, 2010

The Academic Technology Services Open House and MSU Computer Store Expo was held Thursday at Computer Center to showcase some upcoming technological renovations at the university. Updates will occur in the computer labs at Berkey and Wells Halls, which will be completely upgraded with new paint, flooring, printers and computers.

NEWS

Police Brief 05/21/10

Andrew Krietz
May 20, 2010

A 31-year-old male MSU employee reported his wallet stolen in the basement of the Music Practice Building on Wednesday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. While the employee practiced his instrument, he was asked to assist a person upstairs. McGlothian-Taylor said the practice room was left unlocked and unattended for five minutes.

NEWS

Police Brief 05/20/10

Andrew Krietz
May 19, 2010

An MSU employee reported damage to a vehicle on May 17 in Lot 91, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The passenger window was found shattered and a small rock was sitting in the seat. No items were stolen from the car.