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Bipartisan state board unanimously approves education funding plan

Karen Confer
May 13, 2010

The Michigan Board of Education has unanimously approved a plan for reforming education funding in the state on all levels that, if adopted, could offer college students financial assistance for their first two years of schooling. The bipartisan Board approved the plan Tuesday, although it is not legally binding and is meant as recommendations for legislators during state budget negotiations.

NEWS

Red Cedar River under flood advisory

Aseel Machi
May 13, 2010

The Red Cedar River is under a flood advisory and will continue to be monitored as rainfall continues in East Lansing and mid-Michigan throughout the next several days, said Nathan Jeruzal, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids.

NEWS

MSU appoints interim executive director of Dubai campus

Emily Wilkins
May 12, 2010

Harold Sollenberger, a professor emeritus of accounting and information systems, has been named interim executive director of MSU’s campus in Dubai, the university announced Tuesday. Sollenberger temporarily will replace Brendan Mullan, who served as executive director of MSU Dubai for two years. Sollenberger’s appointment will begin June 1.

NEWS

ECAC elects new chairperson

Emily Wilkins
May 4, 2010

John Powell was elected as the new chairperson of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC, during a special ECAC meeting on Tuesday. Powell, an at-large ECAC member and former University Committee on Faculty Affairs chairman has served as chairperson of a task force on health care benefits and health affairs.

NEWS

Illinois man charged with on-campus sexual assault reaches plea deal

Kate Jacobson
April 30, 2010

An Illinois man allegedly connected to an on-campus sexual assault in February pleaded guilty to reduced charges Friday in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court. Montague Stanford, 40, of Naperville, Ill., pleaded guilty to one count of indecent exposure, a misdemeanor offense which carries a maximum charge of one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

NEWS

Perfect record

Zane McMillin
April 29, 2010

More than 20 students are poised to graduate with 4.0 cumulative GPAs this semester. They do their best to balance academic and social lives, but say it isn’t always easy.

NEWS

SADD, police hold eating contest

Alanna Thiede
April 29, 2010

SADD hosted a noodle eating contest and fundraiser at Noodles & Company, 205 E. Grand River Ave., Thursday night, between 10 local police officers. Five members of the MSU and East Lansing police departments ate bowls of noodles one at a time in competition for the “Pig Bowl” trophy.

NEWS

E.L. bar owners, patrons prepare for smoking ban

Zack Colman
April 29, 2010

The smoke is set to clear Saturday when a statewide smoking ban goes into effect, and many East Lansing residents and establishments said they see a positive future for businesses and society. Restaurant owners said implementing the law in May instead of when it was passed in December will help customers adjust while the weather is conducive to being outside.

MSU

Fixed-term employees face cuts due to budget

Brittany Shammas
April 29, 2010

Under a revision to a university policy, appointments to fixed-term employee positions made on or after March 1 can be ended before contractual expiration dates for budgetary reasons. The policy requires written notice be given to the employee 30 days before the date of termination.

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Program helps students recycle

Lauren McKown
April 29, 2010

This year will mark the 14th annual Pack Up, Pitch In, Help Out program at MSU as students prepare to leave for the summer. The program helps to promote environmental sustainability on campus by providing easy ways for students to recycle plastics, white paper, mixed paper, wood and carpet.

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Newly elected ASMSU chairperson resigns

David Barker
April 29, 2010

One week after he was elected Student Assembly Chairperson, Eric Branoff has resigned. Branoff gave up his seat at ASMSU’s Student Assembly meeting Thursday night to accept a scholarship to study Arabic for a year in Amman, Jordan.

FEATURES

Musical ensemble member talks about life in show

Karen Confer
April 29, 2010

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” the classic rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, premiered on Broadway in 1971. Two years later, the play was adapted into a film starring Ted Neeley as Jesus. Now, 37 years later, Neeley is reprising his title role as part of the “A.D. Tour.” The play will run at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Auditorium. The State News sat down with Amber Hurst-Martin, a disciple girl and understudy for soul singer, to discuss what it is like working on “Jesus Christ Superstar” with the show’s legend, Neeley.

COMMENTARY

Regrets don't spoil time at MSU

It felt odd to walk out of the Communication Arts and Sciences Building on Thursday after the final class of my undergraduate career. Like most graduating seniors, I was relieved to be done, and felt a bit of sadness as well. But another emotion crept in: regret. I wondered if I really made the most of my time in that building, or in my entire time at MSU. And with graduation one week away, I’m realizing that, yes, I have a few regrets.