NEWS
Mike Huckabee visits E.L., third Republican in last week
Mike Huckabee, a Republican presidential candidate and former governor of Arkansas, campaigned Thursday in East Lansing.
NEWS
Sparty statue spray painted with letter "M" Thursday
A block “M” similar to that of the University of Michigan logo was spray-painted onto the base of the Sparty statue sometime between midnight and 6 a.m. Thursday, MSU police Sgt. Matt Merony said.
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East Lansing's only serial killer struck 30 years ago, today he is serving his term in Lenawee County
When making a sweep through the East Lansing street, residents can be found raking leaves, jogging and walking family pets. The description makes it difficult to imagine that 30 years ago the street was home to the man who would become East Lansing’s first — and, to this point, only — serial killer.
MICHIGAN
Middle schoolers help food bank kick off yearly drive
On top of a stage at Hope Middle School in Holt, various canned and nonperishable goods collected by students were stacked to form the word ‘hope’ — the theme of this year’s Greater Lansing Food Bank’s 26th Annual Envelope Kickoff Campaign.
MSU
MSU celebrates International Education Week with guest speaker and festivities
As understanding a variety of cultures becomes an essential part of everyday life, MSU is taking action to bring the community together. Saturday kicks off this year’s International Education Week hosted by MSU’s International Studies and Programs.
MICHIGAN
Council members prepare for new term
At around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, newly elected East Lansing City Councilmember Nathan Triplett took a deep breath.
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MSU telemarketers engage fickle alumni
While MSU’s heartbreaking demise to Michigan last Saturday caused MSU fans to endure a wave of pestilent mockery and unchecked hubris statewide, one group of on-campus workers felt the loss in terms of dollars and cents.
MICHIGAN
Unidentified body recovered from Grand River
An unidentified female body was recovered from Grand River near South Washington Avenue and Interstate 496 in Lansing on Thursday morning.
NEWS
City Council rejects Meijer's green gas station proposal
The East Lansing City Council unanimously rejected the proposed construction of a Meijer gas station in the northern tier of the city during Wednesday’s City Council meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
NEWS
Alert on campus
When she travels on campus at night, Ainagul Abdikalikova rarely thinks twice about strolling solo. But recent attacks of female students have Abdikalikova reconsidering that decision.
NEWS
Students unlikely to feel effects of CATA tax defeat
Don’t count students among those impacted by the denial of a proposed tax increase for the Capital Area Transportation Authority bus system.
MICHIGAN
Mich. Senate votes to repeal tax expansion
Michigan Senate members voted Wednesday to do away with a 6 percent sales tax expansion that was expected to generate revenue to fund budget bills that were passed last month.
MSU
Academic, athletic unity reviewed
A new report is taking a look at how well universities integrate and align athletics into their academic institution.
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Second annual Black Religion, Spirituality Conference this week
Issues of diversity, faith, racism, history and interfaith collaboration will be main points of the Black Religion and Spirituality Conference, which runs from Wednesday to Friday and has the theme of challenges and opportunities in the 21st Century.
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MSU learns 'Price of Life'
With their black shirts and numerous proxy stations around campus, the MSU Price of Life Invitational is aiming to inform students about sex slavery and human trafficking around the world and in the United States.
MICHIGAN
Ford Motor Co. implements new Sync technology
Before pulling the 2008 Ford Focus into the Harrison Roadhouse, 720 Michigan Ave., driveway, marketing junior Brandon Herring called and texted friends — without picking up his phone.
MSU
McCain campus appearance cancelled
The town hall meeting that was scheduled to feature Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., was canceled due to scheduling conflicts with the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, said Chad Fauskee, a representative in the Michigan headquarters of John McCain.
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Students promote health
Every week a group of MSU students fan out across campus to give students a health lesson.
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African Student Union brings culture to MSU
The African Student Union, or ASU, said they want to show MSU and the East Lansing community the side of Africa they see themselves.
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MSU food drive for Penn State game
Intercollegiate Athletics and the Division of Housing and Food Services are working to sponsor an MSU food drive leading up to the football game against Penn State.