Right resolution

On Friday, the Board of Trustees could speak for the first time about last year’s undercover police investigation of a student activist group.

Remember happier days instead of attack, just for moment

I don’t want to write about Sept. 11’s tragedy. I don’t want to write about the pain, loss, devastation and disappointment.

State Senate brings U closer to tax credit refund

The state Senate voted Wednesday to repeal Michigan’s Tuition Tax Credit, bringing MSU students a step closer to rebates, refunds and reductions of tuition.The Senate voted 21-14 in favor of eliminating the tax credit, which served as an incentive for institutions to keep tuition increases below the rate of inflation.

Police briefs 09/20/01

Councilmember plans benefit breakfast for United Way fund

When East Lansing City Councilmember Bev Baten saw a group of children on the news come out of their school to cheer the firefighters in the station across the street, she realized it was important for East Lansing to honor its emergency workers. Planning is underway for “Breakfast for America,” a pancake breakfast to benefit the New York City United Way September 11 Fund and to showcase local rescue workers. The event will be held from 9 a.m.

Chief: Harassment not tolerated at U

Sept. 11’s violence against our country fills us all with mixed feelings of shock, fear, outrage and even anger.

Students pack Union forum to learn more on Muslim faith

Paulette Granberry Russell knows the events of the last week have affected almost everyone she knows.She knew it had affected her 6-year-old son when he woke up one night with nightmares about being lost on a plane.And the senior adviser to the president for diversity knows it has negatively affected the MSU campus when she reads e-mail from Muslim students who are being harassed because of a perceived connection between the Islamic religion and Osama bin Laden, the man suspected of engineering the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington.In an effort to educate students about Islam and break stereotypes about Muslim students, the Muslim Students’ Association hosted an Open Unity Forum Wednesday night.“I can’t express the extent of the (impact of the) events in my life,” Granberry Russell said.

Letter writer wrong that U.S. to blame

Picture this: You stand in the middle of a classroom and voice an opinion the majority of your fellow classmates disagree with.

Resolution discourages surveillance of student groups

A resolution urging university officials and police to avoid surveillance of student organizations will be proposed Friday at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting. The resolution, created by board Chairperson Colleen McNamara, says “undercover surveillance of student organizations should occur only in extraordinary circumstances and should not be a part of normal police operations.” The statement is similar to the recommendations made by an independent panel created to investigate the placement of an undercover officer into United Students Against Sweatshops, now called Students for Economic Justice, beginning Feb.

Faculty members serve governor, environment

Two MSU staff members will once again be voicing their opinions on Michigan’s environment.David Long, professor of aqueous and environmental geo-chemistry, and Lawrence Fischer, director of the Institute for Environmental Toxicology, were reappointed to positions on the Michigan Environmental Science Board by Gov.

U asks FAA for no-fly zone over Spartan Stadium events

In the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks, the sight of airplanes, no matter how small, flying near a large congregation of people could evoke some public anxiety. So with safety and fan comfort on its mind, MSU is continuing to push its request for a no-fly zone over Spartan Stadium during major events. MSU police Lt.

Election task force calls for better training

The Michigan Task Force on Voting Reform, led by state Sen. Dianne Byrum, released a report Wednesday saying elections can be improved by increasing training and accessibility.After more than 30 hours of testimony were given at six meetings in the last six months, the 18-member, bipartisan task force released the report, “Voting Reform: A Report of the People,” which included recommendations for the state on how to reform elections.“I am very excited about these findings,” Byrum said.

Dangerous ideologies lay strike on U.S.

As I slowly put myself together early Sept. 11 in preparation for my morning class, I received a phone call telling me to simply turn on the TV.

Speakers traveling from around globe to speak on campus

The Department of History is sponsoring a symposium on comparative black history Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Kellogg Center.

Womens jazz tribute to be held tonight

The Women’s Resource Center and MSU’s Department of Residence Life are teaming up to present a jazz concert on campus. “An Evening With Women in Jazz: A Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Supporters” will be held from 6:30 p.m.

Teach-in hopes to educate U about terrorist tragedy

Citizens for a Peaceful Response, a group founded Sept. 11, is holding a teach-in to challenge racial myths, discuss alternatives to war and begin a public discussion regarding an appropriate response to the terrorist attacks on the United States. The event will be held at 6 p.m.

Emotions swell as troops await call

As the Pentagon enacted the first steps of “Operation Infinite Justice” on Wednesday, Corey Portalatin anxiously waited to see what would happen. The pre-vet and marketing sophomore’s fiancé is based in Norfolk, Va., where the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier departed on its way to the Mediterranean on Wednesday.

Friendly skies

As air traffic resumes throughout the country, security measures are at the highest level since the Persian Gulf War in 1991.

Go $$ green $$ go

Students may have noticed new equipment in the library and computer labs. The new equipment is the result of $202 million raised by the university from donors during the 2000-2001 budget year.

Police briefs 09/19/01