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NEWS

Police examine leads in assault

As police investigate a series of leads into the weekend assault of an MSU student in her East Lansing home, officials are reminding residents to keep up their guards. While the investigation is in preliminary stages, East Lansing police Lt.

NEWS

Occupancy violations to be reviewed

David Meyer was told he wasn't supposed to reside in his East Lansing home. Today the finance senior will head to court to fight a ticket he received for over-occupying a house on Stoddard Avenue. "I'm not too happy about it," said Meyer, who has since moved to Lansing.

FEATURES

Music downloading a hot topic

My best friend, a self-proclaimed musical expert, and myself, an average consumer, disagree on an ethical situation that has been making news since roughly four years ago - downloading music and burning CDs.

COMMENTARY

Hard work, dedication make a winner - not the No. 1

Over the holiday break, I lost count of how many bowl games I watched. When I realized I was listening to languages other than English, I knew I had entered another world zone on the satellite and it was time to turn the television off because something was critically wrong.

MICHIGAN

E.L. promotes recycling with new drop site

East Lansing residents again have an opportunity to turn their trash into reusable goods.The city reopened the Valley Court recycling drop-off site on Friday, located at Valley Court and Hillside Court.

COMMENTARY

Bobby's den

The Lions are hoping to gain from MSU's pain. Former MSU head football coach Bobby Williams is now employed as running backs coach for the Detroit Lions.

COMMENTARY

Study comments out of context

I want to thank The State News for its continued interest in the National Collegiate Health Assessment, especially in light of those things that impact academic health, but I am very concerned The State News took comments and the purpose of the study on this issue out of context.

MICHIGAN

Union, school board square off in lawsuit

The bickering over the budget crisis in East Lansing Public Schools reached the legal level Monday.The East Lansing Education Association, the union representing East Lansing teachers, filed unfair labor practice charges against the East Lansing School Board - accusing them of breaking a state labor law.Union officials have pointed fingers at the school board, saying Superintendent Tom Giblin broke state labor laws by releasing budget plans publicly before they were presented to the teachers' union.

MSU

Budget woes force cut backs in TA positions

Aaron Naumann has seen the number of teaching assistants in his Integrative Studies for Social Science office cut in half.Last semester eight graduate students worked in his Berkey Hall office.

NEWS

Cold, snow welcomed by winter sports enthusiasts

The blustery winds and slippery sidewalks of a Michigan winter might have some wishing spring break would arrive a little quicker.But the bitter temperatures and snow can also mean excitement for those who crave winter sports.Lansing resident Robin Harris, 22, often enjoys sledding at Quinton Park in Lansing."I'll get a few friends together, maybe five or six people and go in the evening," he said.

ICE HOCKEY

Booth a pleasant surprise in first season

MSU head coach Rick Comley has endured plenty of surprises in his first year at the Spartans' helm.From shocking losses to player desertions to an unimproved offense, Comley's initial season hasn't exactly followed the script.But one of MSU's most pleasant surprises has been freshman left wing David Booth.

MICHIGAN

Senator tours state promoting security

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., met with police and firefighters in Marquette Monday to address their concerns regarding homeland security. Stabenow spokesman Dave Lemmon said the round-table discussion was her sixth such visit to Michigan municipalities.

FEATURES

New releases

Local punk rock powerhouse The Stooges releases an exciting import today entitled "Head On."The 1970s is represented with releases from Earth, Wind & Fire's "Live in Rio," Emerson, Lake & Palmer's "Re-Works," and The Moody Blues' "Say it with Love." Marvin Gaye has two today.

MICHIGAN

Rogers chosen to be on energy committee

Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, has been appointed to serve on the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 108th Congress. Rogers' subcommittee assignments will be announced in the next few weeks. The committee, which was formed in 1795, provides principal legislative oversight related to telecommunications, consumer protection and food and drug safety. The committee also oversees public health, air quality and environmental health and the supply and delivery of energy, as well as interstate and foreign commerce.