Tradition exhibited at powwow

Dance clothing composed of bright green, orange and yellow strings draped the back of dancer Wayne Silas at the Pow-wow of Love on Saturday.

Seize the day

Police are flirting with limits of the Fourth Amendment and attempting to set a dangerous precedent as they embark in an effort to seize private computer hard drives they believe could contain evidence against lawbreakers during the March 28-30 disturbances. Last week, police obtained a warrant to confiscate a computer from an on-campus student.

Linebackers to be more aggressive

The MSU football team hopes a new defensive setup will result in more aggressive and productive linebackers this fall.The new schemes allow them to wreak havoc on opposing offenses.And they're just chomping at the bit to get started."The way the defense is set up now, it allows us to be more free," junior linebacker Ronald Stanley said.

Police briefs 04/14/03

LCC's financial struggles lead to layoffs

Lansing - Lansing Community College budget woes have led to 17 layoffs and the elimination of five staff positions.The college's cuts are necessary in order to keep tuition low, Trustee Todd Heywood said."We're at a place where really tough decisions have to be made to avoid increasing tuition rates so that they are affordable," he said.

Drums, dance featured at Pow Wow of Love

Dance clothing of bright green, orange and yellow strings draped the back of dancer Wayne Silas on Saturday at the Pow Wow of Love.

Supporters take back night with stories

Tamika Payne can sympathize with the women who come to her with their stories of sexual violence.

Man climbs 525-foot tower in police standoff

Lansing - A man who said he needed help to see his family climbed a 525 foot communication tower located next the WLNS-6 news station in Lansing today.Police haven't released the name of the man that brought Lansing police and firefighters to a standstill as he climbed about 400-feet up the 525-foot tower after jumping a six-foot barbed wire tipped fence.The man, who police say they have had several disturbances from in the past two weeks, safely climbed down from the tower after two hours of suspense.Police couldn't communicate with the man until he started descending down the tower.

Three students arraigned today for disturbances

Three MSU students were arraigned today in 54-A District Court in Lansing with seven felonies and one misdemeanor for their alleged involvement in the March 28-30 disturbances.Prosecutors say they hope to have sent a strong message to MSU students after police used photos, video footage and an online journal to track down the alleged lawbreakers.

Students rally for causes at Board of Trustees meeting

The board room hadn't been that full of people in years, MSU President M. Peter McPherson said.Waiting patiently until the Board of Trustees meeting came to a close, a crowd of more than 200 students sat quietly inside and around the fourth floor board room of the Administration Building Friday.And when the last trustee added his comment to the board and McPherson opened the floor to public participation, students took turns telling MSU administrators about their causes, which included affirmative action, domestic partner benefits, gender identity, diverstment from certain corporations and the construction of a freestanding Multicultural Center."It's important we don't just pay lip service to retention and affirmative action," said social justice senior Bryan Newland, co-president of the North American Indian Student Organization.Newland was one of several students who spoke to the board about how MSU can improve the retention of minorty students and support affirmative action.

Police seize riot photos

Police have begun seizing computer hard drives holding images from the March 28-30 disturbances they believe could provide evidence against lawbreakers, potentially leading to new arrests. It's the first time computer equipment has been confiscated in connection with a riot inside the university community, said Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III, adding the operation could take months. Police pursued photographs and footage from media organizations after the March 27-28, 1999 riot.

Students are always welcome at ASMSU

At ASMSU, we are always glad to hear students' opinions. You, the students, are always welcome.

Group raises poverty awareness

Armed with sleeping bags, blankets and layers of clothing, about 30 MSU students and faculty bared the cold temperatures Wednesday night to sleep at the rock on Farm Lane. The group wanted to increase awareness about worldwide poverty, housing and homelessness. The second annual event, known nationwide as HabiFest, was held by the MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that works to provide affordable housing in the Lansing area and worldwide. "Our goal is to open some eyes about the seriousness of homelessness around us," HabiFest co-coordinator Monica Glysson said. To achieve their goal of awareness, Glysson and other members of Habitat for Humanity spent the day passing out fliers and orange T-shirts to students interested in learning about poverty issues. Students gave small donations to help build the shed that would go toward a house in the Lansing area.

Gymnasts expect meet to be last of season

When the eyes of the college gymnastics world focus on the NCAA Championships in Lincoln, Neb., in two weeks, head coach Kathie Klages doesn't expect her MSU gymnastics team to be there. Sure, the Spartans have a chance.

Catching on

He's No. 1 on MSU's wide receiver depth chart, his coaches love his speed and his teammates are lauding his leadership - but he is yet to catch one pass in a game of college football. After former Spartan standout Charles Rogers broke the MSU record books and entered the NFL Draft, MSU's depleted receiving corps is forced to look for a fresh start.

Only just begun

For those who watched with anticipation, the collapse of Saddam Hussein's statue in Baghdad's center Wednesday was history in the making - the fall of tyranny and the rebirth of a people. It was like witnessing the climax of a well-known fairy tale: the part where Prince Charming (coalition forces) courageously rescues the beautiful princess (the Iraqi people) from the dark and cold prison of the evil queen (Saddam). But this real-life event is far more serious than any children's story.

'U' unseasoned at wideout

Seasons past have produced the likes of Kirk Gibson, Andre Rison, Muhsin Muhammad and Charles Rogers.

Parish supports students of all sexual orientations

Although the Catholic Church doesn't encourage lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered lifestyles, one East Lansing parish is extending its arms to MSU students who follow them. One Spirit, an LBGT support group that meets at St.

Tigers are difficult to watch even for faithful

Sigh. After meticulously counting down the moments until Opening Day arrived at Comerica Park, sitting through a 9-19 showing in spring training and returning north for eight miserable losses, I remember now why I was so eager to forget the last Tigers baseball season. Call me crazy (and I'm sure you will), but when Detroit finished 55-106 last year, I really, really thought this year couldn't be any worse. It was the worst season Detroit had since 1996.

Team goes nuts waiting on 1st game

Spring fever has hit the Lansing Lugnuts. Of course it doesn't help that it's eight days into the season and the team has yet to play a full game. The squad made it through the first three South Bend batters during its April 3 home opener before driving rain forced fans and players to scurry for cover. Since then, snow, near-freezing weather and poor field conditions have caused the cancellation of seven games - the Lugnuts' entire home-opening stand. Lansing travels to South Bend, Ind., today for a 7:30 p.m.