NEWS
Trustees tap Ferguson as chairperson again; Breslin named vice chair
At Friday afternoon’s Board of Trustees meeting, members of the board addressed organizational matters.
NEWS
Brandon's Bill
Indeed it has been a long trek for Shawn D’Annunzio. Fueled by her son’s memory, Shawn D’Annunzio spent nearly two years working to pass a law bearing her son’s name. On Dec. 14, 2012, Gov. Rick Snyder signed Brandon D’Annunzio’s Law.
MICHIGAN
Reactions mixed to E.L. 50/50 ordinance
During a December 2012 meeting, the East Lansing City Council voted 3-2 to keep a rule requiring restaurants subject to the 50/50 ordinance to report their sales every 90 days intact.
NEWS
Zeke the Wonder Dog III to appear on AFV
MSU’s beloved dog, who has entertained Spartan fans during many MSU football halftime shows, will display his talents on a national stage this weekend.
MSU
ASMSU discusses support for off-campus voting registration applications, runs out of iClickers
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, welcomed the new semester Thursday evening at its weekly general assembly with a presentation from East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Triplett.
MSU
Ice, ice, baby
Skating came naturally to elementary education junior Jessica Chartier. She started skating at age 7. Now, she could skate in circles around her former self as co-captain of the Spartan Synchronized Skating team. “We’re ready to skate, we’re ready to compete, we’re ready to try our best,” Chartier said.
MSU
Assistant Chief of MSU Police retiring
After leading police during the Cedar Fest riots and regulating campus parking, MSU police Assistant Chief Mike Rice is leaving his beloved department to pursue his other passion: financial advising. Rice, an MSU alumnus, enjoyed a retirement party with a group of about 100 friends, family and fellow officers Thursday at Kellogg Center after 43 years, four months and seven days with the MSU Police Department. Rice will begin part-time financial advising Monday.
MICHIGAN
Flu shots scarce in local pharmacies
As a deadly flu strain hits Michigan, pharmacies in the East Lansing area are dealing with increasing demand for vaccinations. CVS Pharmacy, 240 M.A.C. Ave., did not have any available shots as of about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, but the store expects to receive a shipment today. CVS Pharmacy distributes shots on a walk-in basis.
MICHIGAN
Evidence of self-defense in stabbing
Recently found evidence shows MSU freshman Yanlin Li might have acted in self-defense when he reportedly stabbed three other students Sept. 13, 2012 during a street fight in Lansing, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said Thursday. As of Thursday, Li was listed as a student in MSU’s online directory.
MSU
Plans made to redesign roundabout on Bogue Street
At MSU Physical Plant’s Construction Junction meeting Thursday morning, the plant’s engineer and architect John LeFevre announced the crosswalk near Bogue Street and Shaw Lane will be under construction this summer to eliminate the intersection’s roundabout.
BASKETBALL
MSU basketball defeats Iowa 62-59 in nail-biter
Tom Izzo has witnessed nearly 600 games since taking the helm of the MSU basketball program. But the last time he left Carver Hawkeye Arena in Feb.2011, he was certain the 20-point loss to Iowa was the worst performance of any team during his tenure. This time around, he gets to leave with a smile.
MSU
Trustees to discuss open administrative positions
The MSU Board of Trustees will meet at 3:30 p.m. today at the Administration Building to discuss filling open administrative positions, university spokesperson Kent Cassella said.
COMMENTARY
Personal goals create more than just sweat
There are some moments in your life when the curtains behind your eyes are drawn and you are forced to accept the awful truth that is unveiled. For me, last night was one of those moments.
COMMENTARY
Put your money where your mouth is
There is a sense among many in our culture that the wealthier you are, the greedier you are, and the wealthy don’t pay “their fair share.”
SPORTS
Gymnastics to open season against Western Michigan
The MSU gymnastics team gets their season underway at 4 p.m. Saturday when they take on Western Michigan at Jenison Field House.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers take on big series against Notre Dame
As the losses continue to pile up for the MSU hockey team, the Spartans are looking at this weekend’s home series against one of the country’s top teams as an opportunity to turn the season around.
FEATURES
'The Biggest Loser' contestants caution students of bad habits
Although he was the first contestant eliminated from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Thomas “TC” Pool left with the motivation to reverse the bad eating habits he had carried since young adulthood.
FEATURES
Lansing 5k event to benefit Haiti
Though the earthquake hit Haiti three years ago, Pastor Noah Filipiak recognizes that aid and support is still needed for the impoverished island. Therefore, Filipiak is hosting his third-annual Lansing For Haiti 5k on Saturday, Jan. 12, a fundraiser created to help relief efforts in Haiti.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Live chat: MSU men's basketball defeats Iowa, 62-59
The No. 22 MSU men’s basketball team (12-3 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) travels to Iowa City, Iowa and Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (11-4, 0-2). To follow the game, share your thoughts and ask questions to The State News’ men’s basketball reporter, Josh Mansour, join the live chat.
NEWS
Animal neglect case of MSU professor moving to circuit court
College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Patricia Schenck faces animal neglect charges in Clinton County Circuit Court after she opted out of a Thursday hearing at the Clinton County District Court.