NEWS
Police Brief 07/15/09
A series of obscene phone calls were reported by a Wharton Center employee, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Lt. Gov. Cherry in favor of keeping Mich. Promise
Michigan Lt. Gov. John Cherry was on campus Wednesday to speak in support of the Michigan Promise Scholarship, a merit-based student grant that provides up to $4,000 to students who complete up to two years of post-secondary education in the state.
NEWS
Dean chooses temporary director of journalism
After weeks of uncertainty among faculty and students, Lucinda Davenport, an MSU professor of journalism, was announced Wednesday as the interim director of the MSU School of Journalism.
NEWS
City Center II not foreclosed, Huntington notice was mistake
A notice of foreclosure that was published July 9 regarding a large-scale downtown development project was an error, said Eric Sanko, vice president of special assets at Huntington National Bank.
NEWS
Half-Blood Prince a hit
Although “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” did not play until 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, Carina Teoh arrived early to make sure she was the first in line. “We got here at 9:15 in the morning, before the doors opened,” Teoh said.
NEWS
Granholm proposes new library
MSU could become a partner in the creation of a new state center aimed at promoting a knowledge-based economy through technology, entrepreneurship and science. Proposed Monday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention (MCIR) would replace the Michigan Library and Historical Center in Lansing.
NEWS
MSU, Ingham prepare for swine flu
As fall inches closer, MSU and Ingham County health officials are gearing up to ward off the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu. President Barack Obama issued a statement July 9 warning citizens to be prepared for a return of the virus in the fall. The Obama administration announced its plans to help state governments financially to begin vaccinations in the fall.
NEWS
Despite recent headlines, GOP still strong, Republicans say
In the eight months since the presidential election, news coverage of top ranking officials on all levels of the Republican Party has been mixed. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, for instance, has faced numerous ethics complaints, mounting legal fees as a result of those complaints and announced earlier this month that she will step down from her role before the official end of her term.
NEWS
State funding will expand E.L. parks
East Lansing residents who spend time in the local parks will see their expansion and improvement during the coming year. For the last 15 years, city officials have worked to improve parks and recreational facilities in East Lansing to better improve residents’ quality of life, City Manager Ted Staton said.
NEWS
Sotomayor hearing examines nominee’s ability to be impartial
Questions about impartiality and previous rulings have been at the forefront of the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, which began Monday. Major issues U.S. senators on the Judiciary Committee have been grilling Sotomayor about include her stance on particular policy issues and her judging methods, said Bernadette Meyler, a law professor at Cornell Law School.
FEATURES
Knott plays summer concert series
The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Ryan Knott beginning at 7 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. Friday. The concert will take place at Fountain Square at the corner of M.A.C. Avenue and Albert avenues. Saturday night’s performers will be Against School Violence, at the Ann Street Plaza, also beginning at 7 p.m.
FEATURES
Wilde Play coming to Grand Ledge
Capital TheaterWorks, the resident company of The Ledges Playhouse, 133 Fitzgerald Park Drive, in Grand Ledge, presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde.
FEATURES
MSU professor shares love of cartooning with children
In a cartoon-bright room with walls covered in children’s drawings and populated by chairs shaped like hands and high-heeled shoes, 10 children sit with heads bowed over papers in fierce concentration.
FEATURES
Gone Wired offers sit-down atmosphere
Opening a cafe was never part of Colleen Davis’s plan. And yet five years ago, Davis opened Gone Wired Cafe. “When I was a student and a teacher, I would always go for places to study and to write and there weren’t any and I felt there was room for a cafe geared directly towards students and people who like to go to cafes to do their work,” Davis said.
NEWS
Sign of the times
With the number of pets surrendered to the Capital Area Humane Society for economic reasons continuing to rise and the shelter almost always being at full capacity, it would seem there is little silver lining to be had for unwanted pets in the struggling economy. However, according to Samantha Eburne, president and CEO of the humane society, there is hope. “The economy has affected adoption in a positive light,” Eburne said.
COMMENTARY
Bathroom etiquette is serious business
Every once in a while, I’ve been known to enjoy a drink or two. I turned 21 only about a month ago, so saying that probably won’t shock many people. I’m still a little green to the MSU bar scene, but there’s something that’s already made an impression on me.
COMMENTARY
Lawsuit reminds students internet not anonymous
Even though people seem to believe the things they do on the Internet won’t be noticed or traced back to them, often they still can be. That’s what happened to two MSU students when some alleged alterations they made to a Wikipedia Web page was met with a libel suit that could end up costing them each $25,000.
NEWS
Interim director of journalism school chosen
Lucinda Davenport, an MSU professor of journalism, has been named interim director of the School of Journalism two weeks after the school’s immediate past director, Jane Briggs-Bunting, was asked to step down.
NEWS
E.L. City Council votes for park renovations, approves parking hours request
Two East Lansing parks will see renovations after the East Lansing City Council voted to enter a project agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or MDNR, to receive grant funds at its council meeting Tuesday. The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts applied for the grants in April 2008 for White Park, located in the northern part of East Lansing, and Hawk Nest Park, located on the corner of Buteo and Kiskadee drives. Two grants were submitted for property acquisition at White Park, which would total about $500,000.
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Former N.Y. Mayor Giuliani visits Breslin for business seminar
For a leader, attending a funeral is more crucial than attending a wedding, former mayor of New York and presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani said in the speech that ended the daylong Get Motivated business seminar at Breslin Center.