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MICHIGAN

Landlords say occupancy codes difficult to enforce

Brian Charlton
January 16, 2003

Tenants beware - many area landlords are going the extra step to ensure occupancy codes are followed. With East Lansing officials pressing the over-crowding issue for the past couple years, landlords say students can sometimes be elusive. Fred Bauries, an East Lansing landlord, says he keeps a close look on the houses around him - mostly because he rents out the three houses right next door. "My most creative way would be that I live next door," he said.

NEWS

A moment in time

Victor DeRoseretired, alumnus, class of 1952DeRose was on vacation with his wife in April 1968.

FEATURES

Weekend guide

ThursdayChoke, Capture the Flag and Thunderbirds are Now: Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave.

NEWS

Group sponsors volunteering day

Chrystal Liebold
January 16, 2003

Into the Streets is ready to kick off its fourth year of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service."Every year, we plan for a certain amount of people, and we always exceed the amount we've planned for," said Carlos Fuentes, assistant director of the Service Learning Center.

MSU

Class to help save retired greyhounds

Josey, a racing greyhound, broke one of her toes when she was a little more than 2 years old.Instead of taking her to a veterinarian, her owner decided the dog wouldn't be able to race anymore - or bring in any money - and wanted to have her put down.Josey would have joined the thousands of racing greyhounds killed each year through mistreatment or euthanasia, according to the Greyhound Protection League, had it not been for REGAP - Retired Greyhounds as Pets.Now, the 57-pound reddish animal has a new owner, her own backyard and a striped carpet bed the family calls "Tiger.""She's not so timid anymore," owner Patti Myers said.Myers adopted the dog through the program in June."Before, when you'd give her something to play with, she'd grab it and look at you," the Swartz Creek resident said.

MICHIGAN

Bus way to be discussed at open meeting

A public information meeting tonight will allow students and city residents to comment on the proposal of a new dedicated bus way between Harrison Avenue and Farm Lane. Representatives from the Capitol Area Transportation Authority and MSU will be present at the forum, which takes place from 5 p.m.

NEWS

Dawn drills ready cadets

As temperatures in the teens send chills through the morning air, Army ROTC cadets gather in Demonstration Hall, preparing for Wednesday's workout. At 6 a.m., 30 cadets line-up on mats, using the buddy system to count and time their partners' crunches.

SPORTS

Hoosiers on deck

Dawn Klemish
January 16, 2003

In the early part of the Big Ten season no team has proven unbeatable, making every game count.MSU (8-6 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) has an opportunity to make a big difference at 7 tonight against Indiana at Breslin Center.Indiana guard Jenny DeMuth, averaging a team-high 18.3 points and 6.7 boards in Big Ten games, leads the Hoosiers (9-4, 2-1) to battle.Prior to today's matchup, Indiana eked out a 54-50 upset over No.

NEWS

A journey through King's life

1929: Jan. 15, Michael Luther King Jr., later renamed Martin, was born in Atlanta to school teacher Alberta King and Baptist Minister Michael Luther King.1944: Sept.

COMMENTARY

AIDS isn't a top priority in E.L.

Ron Hanson's letter to the editor was absurd ("War abroad ignores problems at home," SN 1/13). He doesn't approve of our spending millions on air bases in Turkey when our population is screaming for help to fight HIV and AIDS. In Ingham County, when one person dies of AIDS, about 1,000 die from heart disease and 800 from cancer.

MICHIGAN

Public schools will face cuts

Joey Guillen
January 16, 2003

Lansing - In a swift reaction to the budget deficit, Gov. Jennifer Granholm notified state public school districts Wednesday that funding will be cut as soon as March. "This is painful to any parent, whether you're a Republican or a Democrat," Granholm said. Despite the regret Granholm expressed, she said the budget had to be dealt with as soon as possible. "We have to bring the budget into line," she said.

MSU

U-M bans smoking in dormitories

Chrystal Liebold
January 16, 2003

The University of Michigan announced Tuesday that starting next fall, smoking will be banned in all university residence halls. Officials say the reason for the ban is to enhance overall public health and to prevent students from beginning to smoke after arriving on campus. U-M is one of several Big Ten universities who ban smoking in dorms and Lansing Community College banned smoking on its campus last year.

MICHIGAN

Cars need protection against cold weather

Lindsay Weiskittel
January 16, 2003

As the new year is brewing a frigid winter season, experts are suggesting motorists winterize their cars. AAA Michigan spokesperson Jim Rink said motorists should have car items checked out - ideally before the winter driving season. "During the week when you have close to single digits and various wind chills, it drastically reduces the starting power of the battery," he said.