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Simon asked to aid Lansing commission

MSU President Lou Anna Simon is working to increase MSU's presence locally and nationally. In response to budget cuts and a reduced population in schools, Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides appointed Simon and another co-chairperson to create the Special Commission on Schools and Neighborhoods. Benavides appointed Simon during his 2005 State of the City address Monday. The group will be composed of Lansing-area leaders and administrators from local schools.

NEWS

Lansing man charged in death of prof

Lauren Phillips
January 27, 2005

A 27-year-old Lansing Community College student was charged Wednesday with murder and first degree criminal sexual conduct in the death of LCC professor Carolyn Kronenberg. Kronenberg, 60, was found dead Sunday morning in LCC's Student and Personnel Service building in a classroom she was scheduled to teach in, 15 minutes before her class was to start. Claude McCollum, a Lansing resident, was an LCC student but not in any of Kronenberg's classes, a statement from the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office said. McCollum was arraigned Wednesday in Lansing's 54-A District Court and is being held in the Ingham County Jail without bond, jail officials said. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb.

COMMENTARY

Pill prohibition

Buying dietary supplements over the counter might get more complicated in the future. Earlier this month, the Institute of Medicine called for tougher regulations in regards to dietary supplements. Because supplements can be sold unless they are proven to be harmful, there is a possibility of an adverse effect unknown to the willing pill-taker. Advertisements for some of these supplements make it appear that taking them is safe and can, in some cases, work miracles.

NEWS

Surviving the snowfall

Emily Bingham
January 27, 2005

Baby, it's cold outside. But just because the temperatures are dipping down doesn't mean you shouldn't be fired up to go frolic in the wintery weather.

SPORTS

Q&A Player of the week: Bryan Lerg

Eric Fish
January 27, 2005

Freshman Bryan Lerg recorded his first career hat trick last week against Lake Superior. He tallied four points in the win and tie. The State News: What has been the big difference in your recent play from your play earlier in the season? Lerg: I think I'm getting used to the environment around here.

NEWS

LCC improvised dance concert a must-see

Katie Rausch
January 27, 2005

Roberta Otten-Mason wrestles against an African river's powerful under-current. Struggling to reach the light that shines over the river, smothering the darkness where she is trapped, Otten-Mason fights to reach the air above.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: City Council discusses MSU's proposed open-alcohol ban

Kris Turner
January 27, 2005

As the debate over a proposed open-alcohol ban on campus rages, East Lansing officials are looking at its potential impact on the city. At a work session this week, East Lansing City Council members discussed different ways they could notify university officials of their opinion on the ban. "We are in favor of it because that would put the people on the university's property under the same laws and regulations when they come across Grand River (Avenue)," Councilmember Bill Sharp said. As it stands now, it's unlawful to walk in East Lansing while drinking from an open container, but it's legal to do so on campus.

NEWS

WEB ONLY: Spartans bounce back in 71-58 win over Purdue

Chris Barsotti
January 27, 2005

The No. 11 MSU women's basketball team had little trouble keeping their home record perfect as the Spartans made it 9-0 at home after beating Purdue, 71-58. The Spartans (17-3 overall, 6-2 Big Ten) got big contributions from all five of their starters, being led by senior center Kelli Roehrig, who had 20 points and junior forward Liz Shimek, who picked up a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. "Kelli was very strong and solid on the inside tonight," MSU head coach Joanne P.

COMMENTARY

Graduate opines on restriction results

In response to the studies presented this week on the positive effects of the tailgating restrictions ("Tailgate trash" SN 1/25), I fear there may be negative effects that are not being studied.

COMMENTARY

Izzone members lack former verve

I have been a season ticket holder for MSU basketball for 27 years and have watched the evolution of the Izzone from a fanatic group of supporters to what it is now. When the Izzone first appeared, it was spontaneous, boisterous, exuberant, frenetic, LOUD and timely.

NEWS

MSU cited among schools involved in recruitment bribery

Chris Meagher
January 27, 2005

The former high school football coach of a player MSU briefly recruited in 1999-2000 told a federal jury Tuesday that MSU was among five schools that offered him money to convince the recruit to come to its school. Lynn Lang, the former head coach at Trezevant High School in Memphis, Tenn., listed MSU along with Tennessee, Mississippi, Memphis and Arkansas as universities that offered money for Albert Means, but never paid.