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MICHIGAN

Area unharmed after spring snowfall

Lauren Phillips
April 25, 2005

Although the unexpected snowfall left many people shivering this weekend, on the roads and in the fields there were few problems, police said. The almost 3 inches of snow that covered the Lansing area this weekend was not a local record, said Walt Felver, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids branch. That record is held with 11 inches of snow on May 9, 1923, Felver said. About 2.9 inches of snow accumulated in the area as of Sunday evening since Saturday, Felver said.

MSU

MSU finds its Muse with mtvU

Kristi Jourdan
April 25, 2005

A mini British invasion swept through campus on Saturday as mtvU's Campus Invasion 2005 Tour made a stop at Breslin Center with performances by London-based bands Razorlight and Muse.

FEATURES

MADE apparel debuts

Aaron Foley
April 25, 2005

It was 6:30 p.m., and things were just a tad hectic. The food hadn't arrived yet, the dancers were still going over their routine and designers were still sewing up elaborate creations. Chantel Cozart admitted she was nervous.

NEWS

3rd provost hopeful hosts forum today

Margaret Harding
April 25, 2005

In one provost candidate's opinion, a university provost must be a leader and a cheerleader. "University administration has to facilitate aspirations," said Uday Sukhatme, the third of five provost candidates to visit MSU.

COMMENTARY

Convict control

When a convicted sex offender is able to live invisibly within a community, no one can be sure they won't hurt someone again. Such was the case in two separate cases in Florida in recent weeks.

MICHIGAN

Cleanup volunteers drag trunk, bikes from river

Jacqueline Wayneguite
April 25, 2005

Kim Snook's Haslett High School biology class couldn't believe the things they saw pulled out of the Grand River or found along the banks on Saturday - bicycles in good condition, a large trunk, a bone and a coat. Snook brought her class to the Adopt A River program to clean up the river and its banks and trails. She said the event tied in perfectly with Earth Day on April 22 and a recent class unit on humans' impact on the environment. "I think they see the effects down here more than in the school," Snook said. About 300 people braved dropping temperatures and sleet to participate in the cleanup, which is in its 11th year, Adopt A River coordinator Jennifer Rostar said. "It's amazing that people were willing to come out even with the bad weather," Rostar said, as she watched the shivering volunteers attempt to get warm under the Shiawassee Street bridge. The event was held one day after Earth Day and about a week before Arbor Day on April 29.

MSU

ASMSU chooses board leaders at meeting

Kristi Jourdan
April 25, 2005

MSU's undergraduate student government chose leaders Thursday, with some controversy about who is the best person for the job. ASMSU selected its only candidate for the student funding board vice chairperson, and after three votes, made a decision for the leader of the student programming board, which will be for the entire 2005-06 school year. English junior Brandon Hicks was the sole candidate for the Student Funding ballot and was unanimously voted vice chairperson.

NEWS

Planning team approves East Village overhaul

Kris Turner
April 22, 2005

A plan to guide the redevelopment of the Cedar Village area was approved by the East Village Planning Team at its meeting Thursday. The plan, which will be carried out during the next 10 to 15 years, establishes a vision for East Lansing officials and property developers to follow, according to city documents. "It will just be a dynamic area," said Kevin Beard, chairman of the East Village Planning Team.

NEWS

9 pretrial cases left without resolution

Lauren Phillips
April 22, 2005

No resolutions were reached in any of the nine pretrials on Thursday in cases relating to the April 2-3 disturbances, officials said. No defendants pleaded guilty to any charges, and therefore, their cases were moved ahead for jury selection and trial, said Molly Clark, an assistant city attorney dealing with the disturbance cases.

FOOTBALL

Seeking: NFL job

Chris Meagher
April 22, 2005

Former MSU place-kicker Dave Rayner lined up for a 45-yard field goal at the Duffy Daugherty Building on Tuesday with no one rushing, yelling or attempting to block his kick. It was just him and the ball. This has been the scenario for Rayner during the past couple months, preparing for the 2005 NFL Draft. "I come in here kicking at least twice, sometimes three times a week," said Rayner, who is MSU's all-time leader in scoring, field goals and extra points.

MSU

Student guitarists play at Union

Josh Jarman
April 22, 2005

Guitarists of the world unite. Members of the MSU Guitar Club descended on the Union on Thursday as part of the University Activities Board's Noontimes performance. During the event, zoology senior and club member Ivan Orlic played some songs from his native Peru, as well as songs such as REM's "Losing My Religion." Orlic, who started playing classical guitar while growing up in Lima, Peru, said the instrument helped him make friends when he came to the United States to study at MSU. "I meet anyone who is playing a guitar," Orlic said.