MSU NetID passwords were left vulnerable late last week because of a software glitch, MSU technology officials said. "It was not an attack, it was a configuration error.
Everybody knows the classic story about a girl who gets swept up in a tornado, follows a golden path, makes friends along the way and eventually lands in a green city with an impostor mayor. But for MSU communication senior Darriel Tanner, that story wasn't enough. Tanner, who wrote and will direct "It's Not a Fantasy, It's Life 2" tonight in Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre, chose to depict "The Wizard of Oz" as a Christian play about four characters seeking self-esteem, wisdom, faith and the purpose of life. "We put the play on last spring, but God placed it upon my heart to rewrite it because a lot of things have changed within my life since last year, so I finished the new writing earlier this year," Tanner said.
Crews will begin marking trees in Meridian Township today for the emerald ash borer, a deadly beetle that has attacked about 6 million ash trees in Michigan. Crews marked more than 18,000 trees for treatment last week in south Lansing and Delhi Township, but wind conditions and an insufficient workforce delayed markings in Meridian Township until today.
Notorious eco-warrior Rodney Coronado is warning animal researchers at MSU and elsewhere that they are being watched and targeted by the radical environmental movement. But don't expect Coronado to be the one lighting the fire. Rather, the 37-year-old who spent 57 months in prison for firebombing MSU research laboratories is traveling the country and inciting a new generation of militant environmentalists to carry the torch. "Our direct action is more necessary now more than ever," Coronado said during a phone interview last week from his home in Tucson, Ariz.
The state of Michigan has made a mark for itself in the past six years by bringing in federal research and development dollars.Michigan ranked ninth in the nation in a RAND Corp.
As the city of East Lansing prepares for the third-consecutive formidable budget, city officials and area contractors are preparing to adapt to another tough year. East Lansing leaders are waiting for the Michigan Legislature to pass the 2005 state budget, hoping it turns out to be favorable to municipalities through increased shared revenues. Included in the city's proposed budget cuts is a $524,000 slash to sidewalk, street and building repairs, as well as a continued hiring freeze for all city positions that open up in the 2005 fiscal year. Dave Skiver, a general superintendent for L & L Construction Company, said his business will have to try and find other jobs in the budget crunch. The Holt-based business began a $272,000 job repairing city roads Monday in East Lansing - something that might not fit into the budget a year from now. "The competition is actually worse now," Skiver said.
When the students of Forest View Elementary wanted a new mascot, they looked to their student council, made up of fourth- through sixth-graders who meet and organize charity drives through the school.
The MSU softball team expected to sit higher than sixth place in the Big Ten at this point in the season.
The most outstanding aspect of Jim Crawford Band's debut release is, by far, the highly skilled rock and funk vocals provided by guitarist Jordan Good and bassist Eugene Gibralter.
The number of representatives sitting around the table at Academic Assembly meetings could increase on Tuesday. Assembly Chairperson Dan Weber announced late last week that appointments for empty seats, generally conducted at the beginning of the fall semester, would be done at Tuesday's meeting. "If there are people who want to be on the assembly now and they're willing to do it, there's no reason to wait four months for them to get on and get to work," Weber said. Only nine seats were filled during the March election, leaving about 20 seats open.
As an enlisted soldier in the 101st airborne division, I attended night classes at Austin Peay State University.
A new network now is available as a reference tool for organic farmers and those considering a transition to organic-growing practices. The New Agriculture Network, available at www.ipm.msu.edu/new-ag.htm, will feature advice from MSU Extension staff members, crop updates and a newsletter throughout the growing season.
The East Lansing City Council recently commended the Residence Halls Association for providing alcohol-free programs on campus to MSU students. RHA's on-campus programs include Campus Center Movies shown at Wells Hall, special events including concerts and lectures and various Health and Safety programs. "I believe it's important to show that this university is more than just getting drunk and partying," RHA President Ernest Drake said. Drake said the commendation is a pat on the back for the organization.
In its mission statement, the MSU Residence Halls Association asserts it is "committed to continuously improving the on-campus experience at Michigan State University." In satisfying the unyielding demand for box-office movies at budget prices, RHA does a punch-up job.
Jeff Smoker's possible successor and MSU's potential next power running back showed their potential and inexperience in their first competition before an MSU crowd on Saturday. Redshirt freshmen Stephen Reaves and Jehuu Caulcrick - both scout teamers last year - could be the starting quarterback and running back, respectively, in the fall for the Spartans. In Saturday's Green-White Spring Scrimmage at Spartan Stadium, Reaves eventually settled into a rhythm after struggling early, and Caulcrick ran the ball with power and speed most of the day. Reaves, who played with the first-string offense Saturday, was 15-of-26 for 184 yards and two interceptions, while Caulcrick rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries "Early on, I thought I could've done some things better throwing the ball, made a little better reads," Reaves said.
Dancing, bowling and billiards will merge in the Union for a night of free Friday-night entertainment.
The Department of Mathematics will hold its 2004 awards ceremony on Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday night was a long night for two former MSU football players. As player after player was selected in the 2004 NFL Draft, quarterback Jeff Smoker and defensive tackle Matthias Askew awaited their fate. "I was watching all of the other players go," Askew said during a conference call.
The Faculty Folk Spring Luncheon will be held on Friday from noon to 1 p.m. in the University Club, 3435 Forest Road.