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Revised abortion bill passes in House of Representatives

Rachel Jackson
June 13, 2012

The Michigan House of Representatives was filled with tension Wednesday afternoon when members divisively passed a controversial bill that would place new regulations on abortions in the state. A day after hundreds of Planned Parenthood supporters gathered on the Capitol lawn to protest the bill’s imminent passage, debate took to the House floor, with the representatives ultimately passing the bill 70-39.

NEWS

Best-selling author funds MSU teaching scholarship

Zach Smith
June 13, 2012

Best-selling author James Patterson will give the College of Education $60,000 for scholarships to support the Urban Educators Cohort Program. Up to eight students enrolled in the College of Education’s Urban Educators Cohorts Program will receive a $7,500 scholarship for tuition. “When I read about the excellent teaching programs at MSU’s College of Education and its Urban Educators Cohort, I hoped there would be an opportunity for me to help,” Patterson said in a press release to MSU News. “I wanted to give a hand to eager students who take on the challenge of becoming great teachers,” he said. Sonya Gunnings-Moton, assistant dean for the College of Education and director of the Urban Educators Cohort Program, said the school is very excited about Patterson’s contribution. “We are honored that Mr. Patterson recognizes our efforts,” she said.

NEWS

Businesses hampered by construction

Jesse O'Brien
June 13, 2012

A downtown construction project that has been ongoing since May 7 has some local businesses struggling to adjust to a decrease in customers. The sewage reconstruction project taking place along Albert Avenue, between Charles Street and Grove Street has significantly impacted the amount of foot traffic to Leo’s Coney Island, 333 Albert Ave., General Manager Sean Morris said.

MICHIGAN

Face time: Curtis Audette

Rebecca Ryan
June 13, 2012

Social relations and policy sophomore Curtis Audette made it one of his goals four years ago to represent his district as a delegate for a national party convention at some point in his life. But he never expected he’d be able to serve as a delegate at such a young age.

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MSU

A day in nature

Natalie Kolb
June 13, 2012

As the summer days grow warmer, the MSU Horticulture Gardens grow bigger and brighter. The gardens, which encompass 14 acres, are bursting with life this time of year.

FEATURES

Former basketball star mentors young athletes

Britteny Dee
June 13, 2012

The summer following his freshman year of high school, Alex Schmidt signed up for a local basketball clinic to improve his skills. Now 10 years later, Schmidt, who recently graduated from the University of Michigan, still attends David Thomas’ Basketball Clinic.

MICHIGAN

Statement’s relevance lives on

Isabella Shaya
June 13, 2012

On June 15, 1962, members of the Students for a Democratic Society, or SDS, gathered in Port Huron, Mich., to combine voices and opinions in the creation of a statement which still holds relevance almost 50 years later.

COMMENTARY

Crime conviction too soft, lenient

After almost a year since its beginning, the Andrew Thompson case came to a close on Wednesday, leaving many baffled at his sentencing and wondering whether or not the punishment fits the crime.

NEWS

Update: Dog killer Thompson avoids jail time, sentenced to probation

Kellie Rowe
June 13, 2012

Despite a possible four-year sentence looming overhead, former graduate student Andrew Thompson was sentenced today to five years of probation, with stipulations from the court. Thompson will be required to perform 400 hours of community service, maintain 30 hours per week employment, continue to receive psychological treatment, have no contact with animals and pay more than $5,000 in court fines and restitution.

NEWS

Construction begins on sidewalk

Jesse O'Brien
June 12, 2012

Recent construction along Grand River Avenue between Harrison Road and Hillcrest Avenue is part of a larger sidewalk reconstruction project that has been ongoing for about a year. Director of Public Works Todd Sneathen said the city has been replacing sidewalks in the surrounding neighborhoods since last fall as part of East Lansing’s hazardous sidewalk program.

MSU

Verdehr trio to celebrate 40th year of performances

Zach Smith
June 12, 2012

Tomorrow evening at Wharton Center at 7:30 p.m., the Verdehr Trio will showcase their unique sound for music lovers to enjoy. Walter Verdehr, violinist for the trio and professor of violin at the College of Music, said that this concert will kick off the 40th year of performances by the group, which was founded with his wife in 1972. Verdehr said the trio has performed in many large-scale concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. Still, he said he continues to love working and performing at MSU. “MSU is a wonderful place to work because the administration encourages performance,” he said.

NEWS

Pro-choice advocates gather at Capitol

Rachel Jackson
June 12, 2012

A swarm of pink invaded the Michigan Capitol Tuesday afternoon when hundreds of pro-choice advocates clad in Planned Parenthood T-shirts gathered to protest a series of anti-abortion legislation going through the House of Representatives.