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New files discovered in Jaye case

Matt Treadwell
May 16, 2001

The first day of testimony supporting state Sen. David Jaye’s validity as an elected official was put into a virtual holding pattern after new documents were found that could prove important to either side of the Washington Township Republican’s case.The Senate panel investigating Jaye spent most of Tuesday in recess and broke early to allow the defense and prosecution the chance to share and review the newly found Senate records, which included memos and other office records pertaining to Jaye’s character.Defense attorneys say some of the memos could prove favorable for Jaye’s case.The panel is charged with determining whether Jaye, a 13-year veteran of the Michigan Legislature, should be expelled from office for “a recurring pattern of personal misconduct.”“It’s ironic.

COMMENTARY

Unemployed graduate seeks job in Never-Never Land

When I was very young, I loathed when adults asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Regardless of my age I always firmly believed I was QUITE grown-up, so I gave them a ridiculous answer and replied, “I’d like to be a set of Tinker Toys, or perhaps a trophy wife.” And let me tell you, at 8 years old, those sort of answers always killed them!

COMMENTARY

Writer questions presidents actions

This year, for the first time in quite awhile, I attended graduation. Lacking the stature of the speakers, I merely listened to their words of wisdom, and recalled the time of my own graduation 31 years ago at Madison Square Garden.

NEWS

Tuition guarantee at risk

Jamie Gumbrecht
May 14, 2001

Michelle Martin has worked at least 20 hours a week to cover the cost of tuition and living expenses since she transferred to MSU two years ago.The university’s tuition guarantee has helped the history junior afford her education by keeping the rate of yearly tuition increases down to an average of 2.8 percent a year for the past six years.But university and state officials say the guarantee, instituted at MSU in 1994, may be in jeopardy.For the first time since 1993, Gov.

NEWS

FBI disclosure has McVeigh looking at potential options

By BRIGITTE GREENBERGThe Associated PressWASHINGTON - Timothy McVeigh’s lawyers said Sunday he is re-evaluating his position on wanting to be executed after learning the FBI failed to disclose evidence in the Oklahoma City bombing case.The FBI’s lapse has prompted members of Congress to urge hearings into how it happened, and one Democrat wants President Bush to appoint a blue-ribbon commission to review the FBI.McVeigh has not instructed his defense team to pursue a particular legal strategy.

MICHIGAN

Officials say Lansing could retry for bond

Shannon Murphy
May 14, 2001

After the Lansing school bond failed May 1, Lansing officials are now trying to decide how and when to have another school bond proposal.The $338.5 million proposal, based on an eight-year construction schedule, would have been used to renovate 39 Lansing schools.

MICHIGAN

E.L. tries to Stamp out Hunger

Matt Treadwell
May 14, 2001

Letter carriers in the East Lansing area collected an unusual amount of outgoing mail Saturday - an estimated 10,000 pounds worth. But it wasn’t a standard load of letters that filled mail trucks at the end of the day; rather it was a collection of nonperishable food items donated by residents who took part in the U.S.

NEWS

Woman critical after car accident

Drew Harmon
May 14, 2001

A 43-year-old woman is listed in critical condition after a van collided with the car she was riding in near the intersection of Hagadorn and Jolly roads Sunday night.“I saw that he was going through the light,” said Pat Whittier, an East Lansing resident who was traveling south on Hagadorn Road on her motorcycle behind the van when the accident occurred.

NEWS

Team mourns top swimmer

Drew Harmon
May 14, 2001

The MSU swimming program was struck with tragedy April 30, when team members learned that standout swimmer John Munley had died during a morning jog near campus.

COMMENTARY

Good move

The panel appointed to review the undercover investigation of Students for Economic Justice made the right decision by choosing Quinn Wright, a student, to serve on the panel. The panel was created to investigate the undercover infiltration of SEJ by the MSU police.

NEWS

Senator challenges legitimacy of inquiry

Matt Treadwell
May 14, 2001

The three attorneys defending embattled state Sen. David Jaye will begin their arguments Tuesday before the six-member Senate panel investigating the Washington Township Republican’s conduct. The bipartisan panel is meeting to determine whether Jaye should be expelled from office for “a recurring pattern of personal misconduct.” Tuesday’s noon meeting at the Michigan National Tower will begin the second week of hearings concerning Jaye’s fate as a state senator.

SPORTS

Womens crew boat waits to hear NCAA fate; golf qualifies for nationals

Paul Day
May 14, 2001

The MSU women’s crew team qualified all four varsity boats Saturday for Sunday’s Grande Final at the Lexus Central Sprints Regional Championships. But the Spartans finished fifth in Sunday’s competition with a total of 14 points, as Michigan won the competition with 120 points. The first varsity eight boat had the best showing with a time of 6:42.4 and a fourth-place finish in the final. The second varsity eight boat finished the final with a time of 6:55.6.

MICHIGAN

FBI investigates possible robbery link

Lisa Satayut
May 14, 2001

Though local authorities say it’s too early to draw a connection between a recent bank robbery and a previous one at the same location, an FBI agent stationed in Lansing believes the East Lansing bank that was robbed Thursday could possibly be connected to a November robbery. The Thursday incident marked the third time in six months the Michigan National Bank, 1390 W.

NEWS

Student joins investigation panel

Lisa Satayut
May 14, 2001

A student representative has been added to the independent panel appointed last month to examine the MSU police undercover investigation of a campus student activist group.Quinn Wright, ASMSU’s Student Assembly chairperson, was invited to join the panel April 30 by original panel members psychology Professor Norman Abeles, former MSU Trustee Russell Mawby and former state Rep.

MICHIGAN

Commissioner to run for council

Shannon Murphy
May 14, 2001

Kevin Beard says he’s ready to move on to the East Lansing City Council after seven years on the city’s planning commission.Beard, 45, has been an East Lansing resident for 17 years and has been chairman of the planning commission for the past five years.He said with the experience he has gained on the commission as well as six years on his neighborhood association board, he is more than ready to be a city council member.“I really think I am prepared and qualified to tackle the big challenges the city has before it,” he said.

SPORTS

Lugnuts drop two out of three during weekend

Steve Bossi
May 14, 2001

LANSING - It was a game that a mother would love.Although his team lost to the Burlington Bees 9-7 on Mother’s Day, Lansing Lugnut manager Julio Garcia said the players, as well as their mothers, should not be disappointed with the performance.The 16-run, 23-hit barrage started right away when Lugnut first baseman Blair Barbier (2-for-4) drove in infielder Adam Morrisey (1-for-3) with a first-inning single.

COMMENTARY

President pushes unnecessary precautions

So President Bush is pushing for a new high-tech missile defense system. I don’t think very highly of Bush or any of his plans, but he did surprise me with a quote in the May 14 edition of Newsweek.