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College admissions scandal

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A scandal of unimaginable proportions made headlines last week. Parents were paying, in some cases, millions of dollars to get their children into college. “Make no mistake, this is not a case where parents were acting in the best interests of their children,”said Joseph Bonavolonta, Special Agent in charge of the Boston Field Office. “This is a case where they flaunted their wealth, sparing no expense, to cheat the system so they could set their children up for success with the best education money could buy- literally.” 50 people have been charged in this case.

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Michigan State Researches Cannabis

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Michigan State University is conducting groundbreaking research on how marijuana affects the body. “Specifically the research project we’re working on right now is primarily focused on patients that have HIV,” said Dr. Norbert Kaminski who leads the research. Dr. Kaminski and his team want to make life easier for patients with HIV. Through their research, they are able to help with the pain a lot of HIV patients have. “Perhaps the anti-inflammatory activity of these molecules in the marijuana plant may actually be very beneficial to them,” said Dr. Kaminski.

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Art of Autism

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Anthony Collar is the artist behind the cards for Art of Autism. Collar, 32, was diagnosed with autism at the age of two and turned to art as a calming mechanism. Collar lives at home with his parents. He works alongside Yvonne Sampson, who is his business manager. ”The little people that Anthony creates are so whimsical and happy,” said Stefeni Collar, Anthony’s mother.

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Axe throwing comes to Lansing

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Axe throwing is the latest craze and it’s recently found itself in Lansing after owner Rich Baker and his wife opened Bulls Eye Axe Throwing. “We started up about eight months ago now. We’re bringing something to Lansing that’s never been done before, here,” said Baker. Axe throwing is a modern twist on a traditional dart game. The goal is to try and hit a bullseye, but with an axe.

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Benefits to a healthy lifestyle

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There are benefits to maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a combination of eating right, working out and mindfulness. Eating healthy means having a balanced diet. This includes consuming foods from all food groups and unhealthy foods in moderation. It is encouraged that people eat food low in sodium, sugar and saturated fats — including beverages.

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East Lansing as a city of health and wellness

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People may not think of East Lansing as an epicenter for health and wellness, but there are more resources than one may think. If one wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle it is up to them to do so. Community experts suggest the resources are there – people just have to go out and find them and take advantage of them themselves. According to a study done by Sparrow Hospital, Ingham County, home to East Lansing, located in Ingham County, offers reasonable food sources. In a study focusing on the amount of available healthy food compared to unhealthy food, Ingham County rated a 6.1, meaning that there are more healthy options than unhealthy options.

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Recreational marijuana proposal heading toward approval

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Proposal 1, the decision on whether to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan, appeared to be heading toward passage late Tuesday night. With about 55 percent of votes counted, the proposal was leading 58 percent to 42 percent in the polls according to The New York Times. The margin was more than 400,000 votes. The proposal would create a similar legal structure for marijuana use as for alcohol: People 21 and older would be allowed to use and possess the drug. There would be a 2.5 ounce limit per day on how much marijuana can be purchased and a 10 ounce limit on how much can be kept in the home, according to the Detroit Free Press.

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Citizens’ views on voting

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Once an American citizen turns 18, they gain the right to vote in elections. However, just because one has the right to vote does not mean they will exercise that right. Others are passionate about voting and believe that if the opportunity is available it should be taken advantage of. Howard Long is an East Lansing resident and an auditor in personal relations and healthcare. Long believes the attitude toward voting is always changing in our country.