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Renters question bills

An unexpected water bill has left Crossing Place Apartments tenants scratching their heads and complex managers issuing apologies. The bill, delivered earlier this month, was the first sent to tenants since they moved in.

MSU

'U' political groups discuss ASMSU code

Discussion and the pursuit of possible legal action regarding ASMSU's election code continued Tuesday night, a day after the MSU College Democrats and the MSU College Republicans met in a lengthy special meeting. The two political groups were concerned that the MSU undergraduate student government's code limited free speech. Under the code, candidates from different colleges can't appear on the same flier or handout and requires organizations to gain permission from candidates before endorsing them. Members of ASMSU's Steering Committee, which passed the election code, reworked three sections of the bill with six members of the College Democrats and Republicans.

MSU

WEB-ONLY: Graduate students discuss reconstruction changes

Professors, teaching assistants and members the Graduate Employees Union who work in the College of Arts & Letters filled Room 111 of Berkey Hall Wednesday night to discuss how the restructuring of the university will affect them. "We are here to discuss possible solutions to this problem, and how we are going to fight these budget cuts, rather than absorb them," said GEU president Scott Henkel. Philosophy, history and religious studies will be moved to the College of Social Science, which will be renamed as College of Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.

COMMENTARY

Fire away

If you've ever wanted to ask President M. Peter McPherson a question, here's your chance. No topic is off-limits.

NEWS

Crunchy's mixes song, burgers, beer buckets

Place: Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. More information: (517) 351-2506. Hours: 11 a.m.- 2 a.m., seven days a week Beers on tap: Arcadia Starboard Stout, Widmer Heferweizen, Bell's Amber Ale, New Holland Paleooza, Bell's Winter White Ale, Arcadia London Porter, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Arcadia Nut Brown, Arcadia Scotch Ale, Arcadia ESB, Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, New Holland Raspberry Cider, Pete's Strawberry Blonde, New Holland Sundog Amber Ale, Bass, Newcastle, Guinness, Killian's Irish Red, Labatt, Miller. Atmosphere: Sports bar-esque.

NEWS

Impacts of med school relocation questioned

The possible transfer of MSU's College of Human Medicine to Grand Rapids could severely impact the region's economy and health care services, a group of Mid-Michigan leaders say. East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows and Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides are among the group of constituents who formed the Lansing-area Executive Response Team, which met in Lansing City Hall on Wednesday.

MICHIGAN

Group to remain active despite Dean dropout

After months of identifying supporters, registering voters and campaigning, the Students for Dean crusade came to an end Wednesday. Howard Dean officially announced he was dropping out of the race for Democratic presidential nominee Wednesday in Burlington, Vt.

NEWS

Theater a world unto itself; people form cliques easily

As theater reporter, I've gotten the opportunity to meet a slew of interesting people. I've talked to Broadway actors, cocky directors, talented students, cheerful theater managers, mean professors and, of course, die-hard theater lovers. The theater is a world of its own.

NEWS

Rick's says 'Hello Dave'

While Chicago's Hello Dave might seem right at home tonight at Rick's American Café, the band doesn't limit itself to just one kind of venue. In fact, unlike most independent rock bands, Hello Dave has spread out across the map, performed at U.S.

NEWS

'Hard Lessons' taught at Mac's

In response to criticism of The Hard Lessons' blues- and rock 'n' roll-influenced sound, guitarist Agostino "Gin" Visocchi said he'd rather the band sound like music 30 years ago than two years ago.

COMMENTARY

Abortion issues not truthfully explained

Again, I find myself rolling my eyes as yet another female college student regurgitates the propaganda she's been fed as a part of the "first generation to have had the right to abortion since birth" ("Women should make decisions about own bodies, need choices" SN 2/12). Lindsay Staron tries to convince me that abortion is safe.