State, E.L. officials debate increasing speed limits on two local roads
A private meeting Friday between Michigan transportation officials and East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows about increased speed limits on two city thoroughfares yielded no decision on the fate of the roads. The meeting was scheduled to provide city officials an opportunity to voice concerns to Michigan Department of Transportation officials concerning the change, which would increase the speed limit on sections of Saginaw Street and Grand River Avenue by 10 mph. Although no decisions were made, Meadows said the meeting was informative and productive. "There was a lot of dialogue about the decision-making process involved," he said.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Attorney general against court ruling on preference practices petition
The state's attorney general has filed an appeal stating a group attempting to outlaw preference practices should be able to continue their petitioning.The appeal comes less than one week after an Ingham County Circuit judge ruled that a state board shouldn't have approved a petition aimed to ban racial and gender preference practices in Michigan.Attorney General Mike Cox, who filed an appeal against Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Paula Manderfield's decision, said in a written statement Tuesday that his office filed the appeal to "remain consistent with established Michigan law" and to protect the rights of the public.
5th-year tuition hike hurts students
As a graduating fifth-year senior, I am appalled by the idea of increasing tuition for "super seniors." Now that I am at the threshold of the light at the end of the tunnel as described by Paul Duby in "Tuition hikes could be in 5th-year students' futures" (SN 3/24), I am very pleased with the circumstances that led to my extended stay at the university. I attended two full summer sessions and completed an eight-month internship at a medical device manufacturer in Cincinnati to complete my degree requirements in a timely fashion.
Basketball full of fakes, hockey's where it's at
For someone who understands most of the sports out there, except cricket - can't they just run faster to speed up games?
WrestleMania Revenge event cancelled at Breslin
Professional wrestling body slams and brawls will be seen on campus no longer this spring. World Wrestling Entertainment has canceled its April 10 trip to MSU due to a scheduling conflict and is looking to reschedule the event in the fall. WrestleMania Revenge tickets for the canceled show are refundable in full at the point of original purchase.
MIDDAY UPDATE: ASMSU election results final, 21 new officers appointed
ASMSU election results have been approved, and early next month, 21 new assembly members will take their seats on MSU's undergraduate student government.Only 4.7 percent of MSU undergraduates participated in the election, although 8 percent accessed the online voting site.Alternately, last year's elections had the highest turnout in the government's history, with 14 percent of undergraduates participating."Last year there were a lot more controversial issues," Student Assembly Chairperson Missy Kushlak said.
Drugs, death fill new DMX film
Man sells drugs. Man gets cocky. Man shoots a bunch of people. Man slaps women. Man has other bad guys after him.
'U' remains perfect at home with 10-4 victory over Warriors
The Spartans had a loud and enthusiastic student cheering section at Kobs Field on Monday afternoon. And they had plenty of reasons to be boisterous for the near three-hour contest. The MSU baseball team's offense blistered the scoreboard and left-handed pitcher Scott Koerber silenced Indiana Tech hitters, giving the Spartans a 10-4 victory. It was the fourth-straight victory for MSU (8-10), bumping the Spartans' home record to a perfect 4-0 this season. "Four in a row," MSU manager Ted Mahan said after the game.
Student artists 'Master' Kresge display
Printmaker Kelly Tegen wasn't just playing dress-up when she created a life-size, paper Barbie doll, complete with interchangeable lingerie - she was creating art for the annual "Master of Fine Arts Exhibition" at the Kresge Art Museum. With prints made from actual lingerie, gallery patrons who change the attire of the 6-foot doll with a 19-inch waist can note that real women's clothes don't fit Barbie's exaggerated physique. "It allows viewers to be engaged in art in a different way," Tegen said. The art exhibit shows the work of students who will be receiving their master's degrees in the fine arts and whose work includes mixed media, paintings, prints, sculpture and video.
Prof to lecture about Islam at E.L. church
A lecture and discussion series highlighting the various facets of Islam will be held every weekend for the next four weeks.
Bus driver brightens students days
By Jessica Gershel Special for The State News At the station next to the Shaw parking ramp, exhaust fumes linger in the air, buses crowd the road and students rush to catch their ride.
Universities surveyed on race factor in admissions
Three Michigan universities have been solicited in a national survey requesting the disclosure of information regarding the significance of race and ethnicity in their admissions decisions. MSU, University of Michigan and Wayne State University received letters from the Michigan affiliate of the National Association of Scholars asking for information pertaining to each school's admissions processes.
Wallbank quality candidate for E.L.
During my years at MSU, I met many great professors and made many close friends. I am proud and privileged to call Derek Wallbank my friend, and I urge you to support his candidacy for East Lansing City Council. Wallbank has been dedicated to serving the MSU community from the moment he arrived on campus.
'U' requirements waste of time, cash
I am writing in opposition to the useless and arbitrary university-required courses. I am now a senior at MSU and I have taken every university-required class that I need to graduate.
Habifest activities to be held on campus
Kevin Campbell, director of programs for Habitat for Humanity International, will speak about poverty awareness Wednesday at MSU's Habifest, a day aimed at advocating affordable housing. An MSU social science professor and a Habitat for Humanity homeowner from the Lansing area also will speak at the event.
Day honors Chavez
The first official Cesar Chavez Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, with events scheduled at the MSU Main Library and a dinner at the Lansing Center. Cesar Chavez was best known for his civil rights work with farm laborers and founding the United Farm Workers Union. "This is kind of a celebration to get the community together," said Santiago Rios, chairperson emeritus for the Capitol Area Cesar E.
'U' chews on organic food
A sickening scenario spoiled business for a cluster of supermarkets across Japan in January: Some store shelves carried a number of eggs that were six months old. "Many consumers were shocked," said Julia Yamaguchi, an independent organic inspector and consultant involved with the Japan External Trade Organization.
Press freedom focus of Gardner lecture
Joel Simon, deputy director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, will speak today as a part of the annual Gardner Lecture. Simon, who worked in Mexico City for the San Francisco Chronicle and wrote the book "Endangered Mexico: An Environment on the Edge," will discuss the state of press freedom in Latin and Central America.
Sale to benefit area seniors' community
Residents of the Burcham Hills Retirement Community will hold their annual rummage sale from 9:30 a.m.