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Gov. Snyder Creates Campus Fire Safety Month

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Off-campus housing — a greater fire risk

LANSING- MI — College students living away from home should take a few minutes to ensure that they are living in a fire safe environment as they start their academic year at Michigan colleges and universities, as Gov. Rick Snyder recently proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month. Living off-campus poses particularly high fire risks that are preventable when young adults know and practice life-saving fire safety measures.

PET WORLD: Why a male cat may become attached to an inanimate object

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency

Q: My girlfriend's family has a cat who almost every night will grab a wash cloth or dish towel in its mouth and carry it through the house crying as it does so.

Advice for College Grads

Rina Risper10 years ago08 mins

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®

Every year I have the pleasure of speaking with some seniors at Michigan State University (Go Green!). We discuss the basics of investing and what the heck this 401(k) thing is.

Movie: Kevin Hart: What Now?

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Studio: Universal Studios (1hr. 36 min.)

Plot: Kevin Hart gives a historic stand-up performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.

Cast: Kevin Hart, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Ed Helms, David Meunier, Richardson Jones

Rating: R

Bottom Line: ****

Lansing Community College Ranked #1 in Michigan

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

LANSING, MI — Lansing Community College (LCC) is making lists, receiving awards, and being featured as a leading resource and contributor to higher education and community by local, regional and national organizations.

College: Navigating the Steps to Post-Secondary Education

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Photo by Kenn W. Kiser

By Michele Strasz, Capital Area College Access Network, www.capitalareacan.org

The Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN) is dedicated to increasing college attainment in our community.

Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

Dear Readers,

Ever since 9th grade, my daughter has gone on a college tour with other students from the Greater Lansing Area. She is now in 10th grade and has become very accustomed to being in high school. The older the children get, the more exhausting it becomes juggling the things they want to do with the things you want to do.

Recipe: Spicy Butternut Squash Bisque

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

PREP TIME

20 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

SERVINGS – 6

THE KID’S DOCTOR: Preschool nutrition can be challenging

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Teaching young children the importance of healthy eating habits encourages a lifetime of good health.

Photo by Dreamstine.com

Jill on Money: Don’t let workplace benefits go to waste

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

Like most Americans, you're probably weighing options in the open enrollment period for insurance and other workplace benefits. Like most people, you will probably default to what you did last year. That's a shame, because spending some time with your various plan options can help you save money and take advantage of your company's buying power.