Miner named Lansing city clerk by 2 votes

The office of the Lansing City Clerk will see a familiar face take charge. With only two votes separating the candidates, runner-up Lisa Sinclair, who had 6,081 votes, conceded to her opponent, Debbie Miner, with 6,083 votes, at 11 p.m Tuesday. “I would like to congratulate my opponent,” the 1999 MSU graduate said. Sinclair declared victory in the August primary, but her victory wasn’t able to carry over to the final election.

U police force honored for academic achievements

The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety was honored for its officers’ academic achievements Tuesday.MSU police Chief Bruce Benson was honored on behalf of his whole staff with a certificate from the Police Association for College Education for high standards of excellence.All of the department’s 60 officers have bachelor’s degrees and 16 will have advanced degrees soon, Benson said.Louis Mayo, executive director of Parking And Code Enforcement, presented the award and reiterated the importance of having an educated police force.“The quality of policing will not improve significantly until higher education requirements are established for its personnel,” Mayo said during his presentation.Mayo credited MSU police for its standard that requires all officers to receive at least a bachelor’s degree before they can enter the department.MSU is one of less than 50 state and local police agencies in the United States that requires a four-year degree.Mayo said the main function of police departments is to protect democracy and that intent can be disrupted without requirements such as MSU police’s academic standard.Benson said besides the benefits within the department, this award will help police officers remember they were students too - an important perspective for a department that deals with students daily to have.“I think the second main value is that we as police officers have been in that student’s shoes,” Benson said.He said he and his colleagues can remember the pressures of college life, which helps relate why higher education is so important.“It’s a tribute to all of us in this organization,” he said.Sgt.

Mr. Sandman takes sleep to new level for students

I swear I am a poster child for narcolepsy. Or at least a viable candidate. One of life’s simple pleasures, the act of sleeping, has no longer become a main priority of my daily routine.

Womens sport fans as good as mens

On Sunday, I attended the MSU women’s basketball exhibition. However, I had to leave at halftime because I had a paper to write.

Campaign chooses official logo

MSU’s Energy Conservation Campaign turned on its light Tuesday morning in front of administrators. Cassie Kraft, a studio art sophomore, had her design selected out of 15 entries to become the campaign’s official logo.

Expogoers say theyre undeterred by economy

The red carpet was rolled out for hospitality business recruiters and students at this year’s Career Expo on Tuesday.More than 60 hospitality businesses sent recruiters to the Kellogg Center, looking for students to fill internships and permanent positions.

Tourism grows at slower rate; state considers bill

As voters cast ballots Tuesday, state lawmakers turned their focus to tourism.Donald Holecek, director of MSU’s Travel, Tourism and Recreation Resource Center, told the state House Commerce Committee that state tourism continues to grow, although it is slower than in recent years.“Activity levels are barely up this year over last,” Holecek said.

Adado, Meyer take council seats

The Lansing City Council at-large election ended with the experience of two incumbents winning over newcomers Tuesday. Louis Adado and Larry Meyer won the two four-year seats on the council with 8,301 and 6,691 votes, respectively. Jerry Heathcote and Vince Villegas finished third and fourth with 4,003 and 3,774 votes. Adado, 42, said he was not surprised at the outcome of the election. “I had a pretty good feeling going in,” he said.

Benefit concert to be held at Harpers downtown tonight

After the Sept. 11 attacks, Scott McLaughlin wanted to help out in any way he could. “I just figured this was my small contribution,” the English junior said.

Woven creates desire

Woven “EPrime” (EP) Interscope Sometimes EPs are better than full LPs for the simple reason that it creates a desire within the listener for more.

Kravitz provides mediocre album

The latest effort from Lenny Kravitz picks up right where he left off with his 1998 release, “5.” In fact, the albums could almost be mistaken for one another.

Hazardous

The house fire Monday night on Sunrise Court is a tragedy for the students who lived there, but we hope it will call attention to the need for everybody to pay more attention to fire safety throughout the city. When looking for a place to live, students need to take note of the condition of the house, where it is and how old it is.

Loving, sharing, pushing, shoving of Christmas date back centuries

With Halloween (otherwise known as parents’ second-least favorite holiday) out of the way, moms and dads around the country can brace themselves for their least favorite holiday - Christmas.

Republicans to talk about bioterror issues, preparation

The MSU College Republicans will meet with state Rep. Paul DeWeese , R-Williamston, and state Sen.

Whats happening?

Events • St. John Student Parish: Prayer Service, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 327 M.A.C. Ave. Nourish yourself spiritually for the journey and come together to pray for ourselves, our country and our world.

Spartans No. 4 in both polls; Estrada wins rookie honor

A two-game sweep of Bowling Green couldn’t keep the Spartans from falling a spot in this week’s USCHO.com national rankings. MSU (5-2-1 overall, 5-2-1 CCHA) fell from No.

Two more papers will be made free to U

Students arriving back on campus for spring semester will be met with two more newspapers provided free of charge. MSU President M.

Students head to Philadelphia to represent U in Model United Nations conference

About 49 MSU students hopped on a bus headed for Philadelphia on Wednesday to practice ridding the world of its problems. MSU’s International Relations Organization will participate in the 35th-annual University of Pennsylvania Model United Nations Conference, representing four countries - including Afghanistan. “We’re trying to do what the U.N.

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Bloody battle with Penn State begins

Students rolled up their sleeves and gave blood to the American Red Cross as the MSU -Penn State Challenge kicked off Monday. Nearly 20 volunteers from the university teamed up with the Red Cross to coordinate drives Monday at Holden and Gilchrist halls. Now in its seventh year, the challenge pits these two Big Ten schools in an effort to increase the Great Lakes region’s blood supply.