Pay remains an issue for graduate TAs

Some MSU graduate teaching assistants are demanding back pay they say the university owes them after winning a grievance arbitration in August.

Workshop aimed at students with kids

Students who have children are invited to attend a free Student Parent Workshop from 1-4 p.m. on September 13 at the Kellogg Center.

Memory walk to aid Alzheimer's patients

The sixth annual Greater Lansing Memory Walk will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Breslin Center. The walk is sponsored by the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

Lynching lecture to address supremacy

The department of African American and African studies will host a lecture titled "The Lynching of Black America: The Case of James Cameron" from 3 p.m.

E.L. library to display work of local artist

Photographer Doug Elbinger will display his "Legends" collection at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road.The free exhibit will feature 22 portraits of famous people, including Bob Hope, John Lennon, Tina Turner and Elton John.

N. Tier residents voice concerns

Plans for a new development in the Northern Tier has raised concern from members of the East Lansing Planning Commission and neighbors in the surrounding area.

Former 'U' VP, dean dies at 86

Gordon A. Sabine, the original dean of the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences and former MSU vice president, died Thursday evening in Arizona at 86 years old.Sabine became dean of the newly formed College of Communication Arts and Sciences in 1955 and held the position until 1960 when he became vice president for special projects.

Local bands take the stage for day-long MDA benefit show

Nine Lansing-area bands converged Sunday in Lansing to help raise more than $3,100 for muscular dystrophy research. The Green Door Lounge, 2005 E.

Richardson convicted; faces jail time

A Saginaw County District Court jury found former MSU basketball star Jason Richardson guilty of misdemeanor domestic violence on Thursday.Richardson and his former girlfriend, Roshonda Jacqmain, were involved in a domestic dispute last April when Richardson arrived at Jacqmain's home to pick up the couple's daughter.

Spartans will be Aggies in 1000th game

Throwback jerseys are in, so the MSU football team decided to take the fad one step further - with a throwback name.In honor of the school's 1,000th football game, the Spartans will go incognito, removing the logos from their helmets and going by the name Aggies on the scoreboard, Sports Information Director John Lewandowski said.

Theatre Department to hold auditions

While some MSU students were enjoying the last summer holiday, Kirsten Keyt was polishing her audition piece for tonight. "I need to look over my monologue and find the emotion," the theater senior said.

Police briefs 09/02/03

Legislators wrong to dabble in curriculum

Politicians who can't even balance a budget on time should not be involving themselves in the curriculum of the state's universities.

Right guideline

Hail, hail to the University of Michigan for continuing to maintain diversity on its campus. On Thursday, U-M announced its new undergraduate admissions policy, which eliminates the controversial point system and emphasizes essay writing.

Free movie, music on top of parking ramp

"Shanghai Nights" will be shown for free Thursday at the Parking Ramp Picture Show. The event starts with a performance from musical performers Westrin & Mowry at 7 p.m.

Triumphant return

His leg might have been broken, but his love for the game was not.Tyrell Dortch, filled with energy and anticipation and nearly two years removed from the last time he saw game action on the Spartan Stadium grass, darted onto the field Saturday afternoon seemingly with new life.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Author donates portion of book proceeds to The Listening Ear

The author of a fictional book chronicling a victim of sexual abuse will donate some of the profits to a local crisis center.

Respecting university means 'U' cleans up

As a long-time area resident and MSU alumna, welcome back students, faculty and staff. The beginning of fall semester is always one of high energy, new beginnings, new friends and new experiences.

Former education professor dies of colon cancer at age 68

Marvin Eugene Grandstaff, former professor of education and advocate for faculty rights, died Thursday of colon cancer at age 68."Marvin was an extraordinary citizen of the university," English professor Philip McGuire said.

Defensive line proving worth

They might have begun as a question mark, but by the time the game was over, they were the heroes.The MSU defensive line shut down Western Michigan's offensive star and abused its quarterback.