Central Michigan University will amend the new tailgating procedures to allow students to use external sound systems in Lot 63 starting with this Saturday’s tailgate.

The possibility of a statewide smoking ban has been a hot topic of debate in Lansing for quite some time, but after a recent ruling, some individual counties are now holding their own discussions regarding the matter.

In a unanimous decision, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that counties can now make stricter smoking laws than the state government.

The $12 billion American Graduation Initiative proposed by President Barack Obama is one step toward an improved economy in Michigan, officials at various community colleges are saying.

Obama unveiled his plan in front of thousands at the Macomb Community College South Campus in Warren last week – a plan that would be comprised largely of competitive grants for community colleges across the nation.

After months of debate between government officials and animal protection organizations, gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes region will return to the endangered species list.

The Humane Society of the United States, along with several other groups, recently filed a lawsuit in court seeking the restoration of federal Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves.

Lots of young people grow up with dreams of hitting home runs and scoring touchdowns. But for Keith Sintay, the dream of becoming an animator was just as much of a challenge.

Now at the age of 41, the Central Michigan University alumnus has done the animating for movies like “Mulan,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and one of this summer’s most highly anticipated movies, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

The 2010 Michigan gubernatorial race is just getting started, but looks to feature a host of competitive candidates – at least on the Republican side of things.

Bill Ballenger, former Griffin Endowed Chair, believes John Cherry appears to be the frontrunner for the Democratic ticket.

Michigan residents no longer have to wait to get their hands on the new enhanced driver’s license (EDL) and state I.D. card.

The new form of I.D. was released in April to make travel across the border more convenient.

As of June 1, all U.S. and Canadian residents traveling across the border by land or water are now required to present proper documents in compliance with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

So what exactly does a graduate of Central Michigan University do with a degree in religion?

It is programs like philosophy and religion, creative writing and anthropology that are paths less traveled compared on a campus dominated by students who study subjects like business and health fitness.