Parents reveal details of student's death

On the night she was killed, MSU student Dannielle Brandt was walking back to her dorm room from the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, heading north across Mount Hope Road. It was late at night, reportedly foggy, and Brandt was wearing dark clothing. There are no crosswalks at the intersection of Mount Hope Road and Farm Lane. The traffic light for westbound traffic turned green as Brandt crossed the road, and there was one car at the light and another approaching.

Judge: Cops can withhold report from State News

The State News' appeal to an Ingham County Circuit Court judge's ruling that allows MSU to withhold an incident report concerning an alleged Feb.

Local folk musician discusses telescopes, moving to college

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is the largest infrared telescope ever launched into space. In addition to capturing images of deep space, it serendipitously provided a stage name for 18-year-old folk phenomenon Dan MacDonald of St.

Summer's almost over, gear up for fall

As summer winds down, it's important to think about how far we've come and where we're headed.

Police briefs 08/16/06

Bush posse not looking out for kids

I suppose it's natural to look up to and support your older siblings — but what if your older brother is George Dubya? I shudder at the thought.

Police rev up for weekend

Drunken stupors, alcohol-enraged arguments and public urination are just a sample of what area police officers have seen students participate in during the madness of Welcome Weekend. After nearly four months with a fraction of the population, East Lansing police Chief Tom Wibert said Welcome Weekend is the busiest week of the year for the department. "We don't approve vacations for that week," he said.

Researcher studies tree rings to learn ash borer's patterns

In coming months MSU researchers could know how fast emerald ash borer populations move, how fast their populations grow and even when the beetles first arrived in the United States. Nathan Siegert, a visiting research associate in forest entomology, began sampling tree rings in 2004 over an area of 5,800 square miles in southeast Michigan with the goal of mapping the ash borer's spread.

ASMSU hopes to improve tailgating

Improving the tailgating experience for the upcoming football season has been high on the work list for ASMSU this summer, said Julielyn Gibbons, director of legislative affairs. It's a priority Stephanie Yuhasz, a nursing senior, said she thinks needs attention.

Politically active

This November, some of the biggest political offices in Michigan and around the country will be up for grabs.

Now taking applications

MSU will accept applications for the first installment of students in the Residential College in Arts and Humanities beginning in September.

WEB ONLY: 'Pulse' predictable, uncreative remake

I turned my cell phone on while walking out of the movie theater, and I checked my e-mail as soon as I could after watching "Pulse" — alone. Was it a clever idea to have ghosts take over technology (computers, phones)? Yes, but it was done in such cliché, dreary manner that it just didn't work.

Legislature increases university budget

In the battle that often is the state budget process, MSU received a 3 percent increase in state appropriations in the version that passed in July.

Political pursuit

The votes have been cast and the candidates chosen — now it's time to look ahead to the Nov.

City approves East Village developer

The East Village Project finally has some muscle behind it. The city of East Lansing entered into a memorandum of understanding with The Pierce Company in early August, which gives them 18 months to complete market, traffic and environmental studies, among others. Specializing in developments for college towns, the company is putting the finishing touches on a project similar to the one targeted for the city at San Diego State University. "We want to create a 24/7 all-year-round live, learn, work and play environment," said Frederick Pierce, the company's president and CEO.

Expanding into nature

Walkers, joggers and bikers will have a little more to enjoy as the city begins construction to extend the Northern Tier Trail. The trail has been a prominent feature in the city for about seven years, and runs north to south along the west side of Abbott Road for four miles.

Krouse should read Bible before making arguments

Shane Krouse's latest column, "Bible supports abortion rights," (SN 8/10), is sadly misinformed and wrongheaded.

Navigating MSU is an adventure

As I reflect upon my 5-1/2 cruel and unusual undergraduate years at MSU, I deliberate about the issue of getting to and from class. It can be the most frustrating and tiresome of times or the most rewarding of times.

MSU football single game tickets available

Tickets for five of MSU's seven home football games this season are on sale now. Single-game tickets are available for every home contest with the exception of the Notre Dame and Ohio State games.

Historically black schools open their doors

Look around on your first day of class and you're bound to see people from different cultures and backgrounds.