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MIDDAY UPDATE: MSU works to prevent identity theft occurrences rise

Identity theft is an intricate crime of numbers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the number of identity theft complaints reported in Michigan has grown from 6,566 to 7,307 in the past two years. Recently, MasterCard revealed to more than 68,000 card holders that a breach in security had occurred, causing a "higher level of risk," referring to identity theft.

MSU

Secretary attends her last Board of Trustees meeting

Amy Davis
June 20, 2005

Sue Carter has worn several hats during her lifetime, but on Friday she fulfilled the last duties of a position she's held for the last two years: secretary to the MSU Board of Trustees. "I've been blessed to occupy a number of positions in life," Carter said.

MSU

Student charged with sex crimes

Kris Turner
June 20, 2005

An MSU international graduate student was arrested by Michigan State Police on charges relating to third degree criminal sexual conduct on Wednesday. Luabeya Kapiamba, a 37-year-old male agricultural economics graduate student, was charged with having multiple sexual encounters with a 15-year-old Washtenaw County female, police said. The Congo, Africa, native was arraigned in a Washtenaw County district court on three counts of criminal sexual conduct on Thursday, police said.

COMMENTARY

MSU should revoke dictator's degree

I am glad that MSU's honoring of the brutal dictator Robert Mugabe is finally becoming known ("Honorary degree debated" SN 6/9"). As an alumnus, it troubles me to have a degree from an institution that proudly lists Mugabe on its Web site of honorary graduates.

MICHIGAN

Intertribal tradition

George Boissineau, a carpenter from North Branch, waits for the grand entry at the Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday afternoon.

NEWS

House fire causes $175K in damage

Bob Darrow
June 20, 2005

Three MSU students are without a home after a fire spread through their East Lansing house late Friday night. Deputy Fire Chief Scott Wyman said the fire caused an estimated $175,000 worth of damage to the house, damaged two other nearby houses and destroyed five cars. A crowd of bystanders gathered to watch East Lansing firefighters put out the blaze as water fell in sheets around the house at 404 Evergreen St., just a block west of the East Lansing Police Department and City Hall. The fire was reported at 11:32 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Higher ed funding passed

Mara Deutch
June 20, 2005

Michigan senators approved the higher-education portion of the state budget on Thursday that provides funding for public universities and colleges. Senate Bill 273, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, might provide a total 1-percent increase to universities and a total higher-education increase of 3.1 percent, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency. MSU would receive an increase in funding by 0.6 percent, according to that analysis. Northern Michigan University and Wayne State University received significant cuts under the proposed budget. Senators also held a hearing on Thursday to look at another bill that might increase state funding by up to 5 percent. The bill, which was introduced in February, would increase state funding to K-16 by no more than 5 percent, or by an inflationary rate based on the cost of living, said Sen.

FEATURES

Morissette's acoustic 'Little Pill' little improved

Alex Abate
June 20, 2005

Alanis Morissette has put a new spin on old success by re-releasing her 1995 album, "Jagged Little Pill." The songs are about the same as the original CD but stripped down and less produced. The rawness of the CD is evident in her popular track, "You Oughta Know." In the first version, this song is carried by hard drums and Morissette's screaming voice.

NEWS

Videos spark debate on police action

Kris Turner
June 20, 2005

The independent commission reviewing the April 2-3 disturbances questioned local police officials about the use of force and tear gas after reviewing video footage of the event during a Friday meeting. Joe Tuchinsky, a representative from the American Civil Liberties Union, said the films did not show a need for police intervention.

COMMENTARY

Whoops

Part of being professional is being responsible and willing to be held accountable for things that go wrong.

COMMENTARY

Red Wings should learn from Pistons

I mean, how lucky are we to have such a cool team? I am arguably the biggest Detroit Red Wings fan one can find, but the Detroit Pistons are threatening to take that title away very soon ... just how lucky are Detroiters, that we have an NBA team that can pick up the slack, and just like that, start to give the city championship hopes and then actually deliver on it.

MICHIGAN

2 arrested in apartment drug robbery

Kris Turner
June 20, 2005

Two people were arrested and charged with an armed robbery that occurred in Chandler Crossings apartments early last week. The Bath Township Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident. Jawan Laderdale and Frederick Lilly were arraigned on felony charges of armed robbery and possession of a firearm on Wednesday.

MSU

MSU approves interim budget for 2005-06

Amy Davis
June 20, 2005

An interim budget for the 2005-06 academic school year was approved Friday by the MSU Board of Trustees. The board voted to permit the operation of the university at its 2004-05 budget expenditure levels until next year's budgets have been established. Last year, the 2004-05 budget and tuition rates, which included a 2.4-percent hike for in-state students and a 5-percent increase for out-of-state students, were established at the board's June meeting.

COMMENTARY

Fox News isn't at top of students' list

It was disconcerting to read The State News article ("Fox News, ESPN 2 added to campus TV" SN 6/13) about the Residence Halls Association's elimination of The New York Times readership program in order to fund the inclusion of Fox News into the student cable system.

NEWS

NetID passwords must be changed by September

Bob Darrow
June 20, 2005

Many MSU students, faculty and staff will have yet another password to remember this fall. Last Tuesday, Academic Computing & Networking Services, or ACNS, sent out the first in a series of e-mails to active MSU Webmail accounts informing users that they will have to update their passwords before Sept.

MSU

MSU to admit fewer freshmen in fall '05

Jason Worthy
June 20, 2005

This year's incoming freshman class will be slightly smaller than last year, according to admission rates so far, but a smaller class doesn't mean it will be less diverse. Jim Cotter, senior associate director in the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, said they are confident the freshman class will be more diverse than last year. "I feel more students now look to MSU for diversity," he said.