MSU
Program cuts, tuition hikes on ASMSU agenda
ASMSU will focus on tuition hikes, possible academic program and department cuts and a medical amnesty bill this semester, officials said.
MSU
Students set to showcase talents
Vocal, dance and open mic/instrumental student acts will be showcased at 8 p.m. Saturday in the International Center during Showtyme at MSU. The show, is hosted by University Activities Board in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Planning Committee.
MICHIGAN
County reveals top dog names of 2009
The Ingham County Treasurer’s Office released its list of the top 20 most common dog names for 2009 with changes from the previous year reflecting entertainment and university influences.
MSU
ECAC to discuss many issues
Program and department cuts, faculty health care and minimum class sizes will be among the main issues addressed this semester by the Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC.
COMMENTARY
Owen's bankruptcy inexcusable
I think it is outrageous that students at MSU would condone and excuse the irresponsible behavior of MSU Trustee Faylene Owen and her husband, which resulted in their recent bankruptcy filing and their home foreclosure.
COMMENTARY
Naming new decade proves difficult task
New Year’s Eve always is more exciting when a somewhat significant change in numbering occurs. As we left behind yet another decade, we were instantly handed another pressing question: how to pronounce years during this decade.
COMMENTARY
Harsher penalties needed for drunken drivers
For years, law enforcement officials have attempted to crack down on drunken driving — from lower blood alcohol content limits to harsher sentences to national advertising campaigns. Despite these somewhat successful efforts, drunken driving still is a problem and must be more vigorously confronted in our society.
MICHIGAN
Council to consider overlay committee
An ordinance restricting rental licenses could be up for review if the East Lansing City Council forms a committee to evaluate the policy at tonight’s work session.
MICHIGAN
Mich. hopes to ban texting while driving
On occasion, Leslie Wright will send a text message while driving simply because it is convenient, she said.
BASKETBALL
Coach wants B. Thomas to look for shot
For the last few seasons, MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant has sounded like a broken record when talking about how Brittney Thomas needs to be more aggressive on offense.
BASKETBALL
Izzo pleased with improvement of inexperienced center trio
After three big men from last season graduated, it was clear the MSU men’s basketball team would have a huge hole to fill down low.
FEATURES
'Fusion Shows' brings bigger names, helps out smaller acts
If you frequent concerts in East Lansing, chances are you have been to a Fusion Show.
FEATURES
Boarding provides more than sport
While many students on MSU’s campus might scowl at winter weather, there is one group on East Lansing soil embraces the flurries — the MSU Snowboard Club.
MICHIGAN
MSU student reports being sexually assaulted
An MSU student reported she was sexually assaulted Wednesday morning in Ann Arbor at an off-campus house, according to an Ann Arbor Police statement.
MSU
Museum approved to break ground
The MSU Board of Trustees concluded 2009 by voting to approve several multimillion dollar construction projects, including the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, at its Dec. 4 meeting.
MICHIGAN
Alcohol cited in Nov. student death
MSU student Brian McMillen’s death was attributed to alcohol poisoning in a report released Thursday by the Ingham County Medical Examiner.
FOOTBALL
Pretrials set for players this week
The nine MSU football players charged in the Nov. 22 assault were arraigned during winter break and are scheduled for pretrial conferences this week.
MICHIGAN
Cherry's departure shakes up gubernatorial race
Lt. Gov. John Cherry, the prospective democratic front-runner for the 2010 gubernatorial election, ended his campaign last week, leaving Republicans scrambling for new strategies, experts said.
MSU
Owen's Dec. bankruptcy has board questioning
A month after MSU Trustee Faylene Owen filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with her husband, members of the MSU Board of Trustees expressed mixed emotions on the filing’s implications for the board.
MICHIGAN
In somber courtroom, Rumrill sentenced
When the prison gates click shut behind Melissa Rumrill, the outside world will start to disappear.