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EDITORIAL: Laughing at student activism makes Ferguson undeserving of trustee title

MSU Board of Trustees Chairman Joel Ferguson has served on the board since 1986 and has been its chairperson since 1992 — longer than some college students have been alive.One might think that with such a history of service to the school, he would come to respect the students he represents. His comments about student activism at the Board of Trustees meeting suggest otherwise, however.

FEATURES

Goo Goo Dolls to perform at Wharton Center Wednesday

Fans of the alternative rock sounds of the Goo Goo Dolls will get to experience the band in an up close and personal setting on Wednesday.The band will be performing in the Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre as part of their spring acoustic tour, "The Otis Midnight Sessions." Run River North, a Korean-American indie folk-rock band from Los Angeles, will also perform during the evening.

MSU

Room and board price hikes on the horizon for most students

Students will have to pay $344 more in food and housing fees next year after the MSU Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve a 3.95 percent hike to double room and silver meal plan packages. Overall, the rate for room and board will rise to $9,154 in the 2014-15 year. The board approved the hike unanimously and with no public comment.

FEATURES

You give me butterflies

An intricate green vine painted on the cement floor of the horticulture building entices visitors to follow the brush strokes to the colorful, wooden screen door of the MSU Butterfly House.It is one of many horticulture gardens featured around campus.The butterfly house, established at it's current locale about 13 years ago, has been a consistent attraction for families and students alike.

MICHIGAN

Sparty statue vandalized with Go Blue spray paint message

While walking to class Monday morning, some students may have noticed a new addition to the Spartan Statue. Late Sunday night early Monday morning, an unknown person spray painted “Go Blue” on the front of the statue. Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations Scott Westerman said he does not think the vandalizer is a U-M student.