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MSU receives $2M grant from Mott Foundation to improve future for Flint students

Rina Risper9 years ago04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Michigan State University’s Office of K-12 Outreach will continue to help improve educational opportunities for students in the city of Flint, thanks to a $2.1 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

My Perspective: The Death of Fidel

Rina Risper9 years ago014 mins

By Ramze Suliman

The best way to get to know a person, a country or even a dictatorship is to come in without any preconceived notions. It sounds much easier than it is.

The Fatherhood Project: Darryl Evans: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Morgan Evans, 10-years-old, spending time with her father, Darryl Evans and her sister, 3-year-old, Emiliya (aka “Emmy”). Darryl spends time with his children at his photography studio, Pure Enchantment. His son, Dion, 21, is not shown.

Courtesy photo

Living United Locally: Capital Area Mentoring Partnership

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Tristin Harwell, 19, is a MSU student who volunteers as a mentor with Operation Homework.

News Spotlight: Winter Storm Operations Report and Reminders – On the Street Parking Rules in Effect

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

The City of Lansing initiated winter storm operations early this morning and will continue around-the-clock until city streets are cleared of snow.

Movie: Talking Moana: Eight Reasons to Watch

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

Walt Disney's “Moana” is a delightful and inventive animated fantasy flick with a splendid blend of animation, music and culture. A film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a mission to save her people, Samantha Ofole-Prince breaks down the eight reasons why this one is a must see.

PET WORLD: Positive reinforcement can help with a dog that bites

Rina Risper10 years ago011 mins

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency

Q: We have a 5-year-old male cockapoo dog that bites. We do not hit him. We got him at 8 weeks from a family breeder. We can't remove anything from his mouth or groom him without concern. If we pet him he can snap. He growls and attacks at times.

Recipe: Creamy Leftover Turkey and Quinoa Soup

Rina Risper10 years ago02 mins

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

SERVINGS: 6 – 8

Social Security and You! QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Rina Risper10 years ago09 mins

There are plenty of questions when it comes to Social Security. Some of the questions and answers are in this article.

$2M grant to help youngest students learn science

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

It's often thought that kindergarten is too early to learn science. But with the right approach to teaching, even the youngest students can learn to think and talk like scientists, Michigan State University researchers say.