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ONLINE UPDATE: Angelou speaks to senior class

Amy Davis
May 7, 2005

Projecting her trademark inspirational words onto a crowd of several thousand people, author Maya Angelou inspired the graduating class with a few lines of poetry and even belted out a few song verses Friday during the convocation ceremony at Breslin Center. The ceremony honored more than 8,000 spring and summer semester students with undergraduate or advanced degrees. \"Milestones in our lives should always be celebrated,\" MSU President Lou Anna K.

NEWS

ONLINE UPDATE: E.L. Police release report on disturbances

Kris Turner
May 5, 2005

A report released by the East Lansing Police Department detailing the planning, damage and aftermath of the April 2-3 disturbances was given to the East Lansing City Council during its meeting Tuesday. The report states East Lansing businesses and facilities sustained about $5,775 in property damage and explains the use of police action in some instances.

NEWS

ONLINE UPDATE: E.L. police release report on disturbances

Kris Turner
May 4, 2005

A report released by the East Lansing Police Department detailing the planning, damage and aftermath of the April 2-3 disturbances was given to the East Lansing City Council during its meeting Tuesday. The report states East Lansing businesses and facilities sustained about $5,775 in property damage and explains the use of police action in some instances.

NEWS

ONLINE UPDATE: Last provost candidate visits MSU, gives 8 focuses for improvement

Amy Davis
May 2, 2005

Laura Schweitzer said mentoring programs are the best way to foster partnerships within the university, community and individuals and to foster a student-friendly atmosphere. On Monday, Schweitzer was the last of five finalists for provost to visit MSU. The provost is the chief academic officer and oversees areas such as appointments, terminations, salaries and the academic budget. Schweitzer is the associate vice president and interim dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville and teaches undergraduate courses in psychology, in addition to her administrative responsibilities.

MSU

RHA takes control of Channel 12, keeps it on air

Tom Keller
April 29, 2005

Channel 12 is back on. The channel, which broadcasts free movies and student-produced programming to MSU's campus and surrounding cities, was scheduled to be taken off the air at the end of the school year due to declining viewership. But the Residence Halls Association announced this week that it will assume control of the channel after a division of Housing and Food Services gives up control of it next month. RHA President Kevin Newman, who during his campaign stressed improving amenities as the key to keeping students on campus, said keeping Channel 12 a part of residence hall living should be a priority. "This is another program that RHA can bring to the on-campus community that they can't get anywhere else," Newman said. The move became possible after Swank Motion Pictures Inc., the company from which RHA purchases the movies for Channel 12 and its Campus Center Cinemas, agreed to provide them with a digital media player system at no charge for at least a year. The system will substantially cut the channel's labor costs by enabling a month of its programming to be done in 30 minutes. "There's been some technical issues, but the new digital media player will alleviate that," RHA Director of Technology Tom Wolf said.

FOOTBALL

Reaves arraigned on drunken driving, unlawful license charges

Chris Meagher  and  Lauren Phillips
April 29, 2005

A 20-year-old MSU student and football player was arraigned Wednesday on charges of drunken driving and unlawfully displaying a license, court officials said. Stephen Reaves, a sophomore who was backup quarterback for the MSU football team in fall 2004, was arraigned on the two misdemeanor charges. The maximum penalty is 93 days in jail and/or $500 per misdemeanor charge, Assistant City Attorney Tom Yeadon said. MSU Associate Athletics Director John Lewandowski would not detail what action will be taken. "Coach Smith will take appropriate disciplinary action - we are not going to air our dirty laundry in public," Lewandowski said. Reaves was previously charged with a minor in possession and a prohibited alcohol charge. Reaves is the fifth football player of the semester to appear in court. Last season, the Tampa, Fla., native played in five games, going 23-for-58 with 331 yards with two touchdowns.

SOFTBALL

Team ends Big Ten season

Chris Barsotti
April 29, 2005

Coming off a sweep of a doubleheader against IPFW on Wednesday, the MSU softball team will head into the weekend with four big games to close out the Big Ten portion of its schedule, with two games against No.

NEWS

General adjustments

In 1952, Bill Land did what most young people in Michigan did after high school graduation - he signed up to work in an automobile factory. "When I came back from the Army, there wasn't any question what I was going to do," the 72-year-old Lansing resident said.

FEATURES

Comedy group Your Mom Improv to split sides at Arena Theatre

Maddie Trier
April 29, 2005

With story-telling, people-molding and ad-libbing games, the student group Your Mom Improv is shaking students out of the study doldrums this weekend. Your Mom Improv has three shows this weekend, but each night has a different layout of games, and culminates with a roast of three senior members on Sunday. "Improv is about coming and seeing something new," said Phil VanWagoner, a telecommunication, information studies and media senior.

MICHIGAN

Bikers urge motorist awareness during riding season

Melissa Domsic
April 29, 2005

The ice has melted, the grass is green and Michigan's motorcyclists are revving up and riding their bikes out of hibernation. More than 30 motorcyclists and about 20 other Michigan residents gathered behind the Capitol on Thursday to celebrate May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and some of the state's top trainers spoke about the importance of all drivers working together to keep each other safe.

SPORTS

Year in review 2004-2005

Steve Eder
April 29, 2005

From the triumphs of titles to the heartaches of defeats, MSU sports teams rewrote history, hung various banners and gave fans countless memories.

BASEBALL

WEB ONLY: Spartans play Wolverines in Lansing

Esther Gim
April 29, 2005

Today's MSU baseball game against Michigan at Oldsmobile Park in Lansing at 7 p.m. will feature a "Study Break Special" at $1 for MSU students, faculty and staff with an MSU identification. In addition, MSU men's basketball players Tim Bograkos and Andy Harvey will throw out the first pitch. The Spartans are coming off a 9-8 comeback win against Central Michigan on Wednesday.

MSU

MSU employees bring children to work

Josh Jarman
April 29, 2005

The university opened its arms to a group of potential future Spartans on Thursday as more than 100 employees brought their children to the annual "Take Your Child to Work Day." The day's activities included tours, informational displays and a ceremony where the children got to meet Sparty and receive a certificate of completion.