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During the bi-monthly meeting on Monday (Sep. 25), the Dewitt City Council voted unanimously in favor of approval for a new Finance Director position. The decision came in response to acknowledging staffing shortages, and it aims a fresh proposal to separate duties currently handled by the Interim Clerk-Treasure Sarah Stoltzfus, who is temporarily overseeing the financial aspects.
MSU – Beal Botanical Garden has launched a bigger initiative of its wellbeing program, called “Nurture Your Roots,” this program appeared in June of 2023, as a first-year establishment towards an all-inclusive well-being program within the garden.
EAST LANSING – Michigan State is desperate for a win after starting the season 2-0, then losing four consecutive games. The Spartans will have another crack at getting back in the win column against Michigan tonight. Recapturing the Paul Bunyan Trophy would be just what the program needs in the midst of a season that’s slipping away week by week.
Taking care of the ball needs to be on the front of the Spartans’ minds after committing 12 turnovers in the last three games. Quarterback Katin Houser, who saw his first career start last week in Piscataway, has the tall task of facing the smothering Wolverine defense. Houser completed 18 of 29 passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-24 loss to Rutgers.
In a historic move, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill, HB 4302, aimed at safeguarding the well-being of minors in Michigan by raising the minimum age of consent for marriage to 18. This action not only represents a continuation of Whitmer’s previous initiatives signed into law in early 2023, but also positions Michigan as a progressive leader, making it the tenth state in the United States to officially eliminate child marriage. Before the bill, the legal age to get married in Michigan was 16 with parental consent. The bill was first introduced on March 16, 2023, and passed on Sep. 26.
The other nine states that have a ban on underage marriage with no exceptions are Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut.
“I am committed to keeping Michiganders – especially young women – safe and healthy, and today’s bipartisan bill fully implements Michigan’s ban on child marriage,” Whitmer said in a press release.
After weeks of contention among East Lansing residents, the city council voted no on the project proposed for the Bailey St. parking lot.
“It’s exciting,” said Paul Martin, the manager at the Wild Goose Inn. “I thought it was going to pass but it didn’t. I’m just shocked, but I’m excited, I’m happy.”
Haley Preston, a Michigan State University junior, was born and raised in sunny California, where she said there was no farmland in sight. She is now the South campus animal farm ambassador for MSU. “Ever since I was growing up, I’ve always enjoyed farm animals,” Preston said. “I was the girl who always watched her horse shows, I loved watching veterinarian shows. I always enjoyed learning and knowing about farm animals.
Youth in the East Lansing area will now have the opportunity for their opinions and ideas to be heard through the Mayor’s Youth Commission this November.
The main issue voiced during the public hearing were concerns about parking. The plan is for the apartment complex to be built where the Bailey street parking lot currently is, and many local business owners are worried that removing these parking spots will damage their business.
The Lansing Area AIDS Network (LAAN) celebrated its 30th AIDS walk fundraiser on Sept. 30 at Edgewood United Church in East Lansing. Even though the event was the 30th annual walk, it was the first in-person walk since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019.
EAST LANSING, Mich.- Michigan State University dorms are without air conditioning. What do students think about no air conditioning? And how can students deal with the heat as school is back in session?
Summertime in Michigan is hot and most people run central air or fans to beat the heat. However, school is back in session and Michigan is moving into fall season. Despite that, the heat of summer still lingers.
“It can get really hot in the dorms, especially since we just recently left summer,” said Michigan State University sophomore Tim Marshall.