Board gives OK to new Disorderly Conduct Policy
The MSU Board of Trustees passed the revised student Disorderly Conduct Policy at its monthly meeting today.
Police ask students to be cautious
With books closing and doors slamming, many students prepare to depart from MSU for their homes with few thoughts of burglary, fire or tragedy to where they reside during the academic semester.“Theft is not something I would really think about,” said Tara Relyea, an accounting sophomore.
Womens hoops off to Samford
As the snow piles up in East Lansing, warm air will welcome MSU’s women’s basketball team (3-3) today as they travel to Birmingham, Ala.
Icers get long rest before Great Lakes Invitational
Holidays are traditionally set aside as a time for rest and recuperation and that philosophy doesn’t change for MSU’s top-ranked hockey team.After this weekend’s CCHA series with last place Ferris State, the Spartans (11-1-3 overall, 8-1-2 CCHA) will have almost three weeks to rejuvenate mentally and physically before the 36th annual Great Lakes Invitational on Dec.
Student puddle-splasher may face jail time, fines
Apparently, pedestrians are not the only people who need to watch out for puddles these days. A 20-year-old MSU student may face misdemeanor reckless driving or assault and battery charges for purposely splashing a woman with his pickup truck while driving over a puddle on Oct.
Coffeehouse sponsors benefit show
Jon Styf’s life changed two years ago when his best friend, Western Michigan University student Taylor Pierce, was diagnosed with leukemia.“That was a really important event in my life and I learned a lot about myself from it,” the journalism sophomore said.
Gore lost race fair and square
In regards to the letter “Gore should not concede election” (SN 12/1), I have some problems with it.
Santa Claus comes to town, receives visitors young and old
He sits on a large chair, dressed lavishly from head to toe, in a small castle topped with golden turrets.He doesn’t rule a country.
Santa on wheels
Each year children flock to a mall to sit on Santa Claus’ lap to tell him their hopes and dreams for Christmas morning and get their picture taken with the jolly old soul. But this year, a new tradition has been born. Meridian Township will be having its first-ever drive-thru Santa Claus in the Central Park parking lot, 5151 Marsh Road in Okemos, from Dec.
College Alcohol Study reveals boost in marijuana use among U.S. students
The government’s war on drugs may have been lost on college students - especially when it comes to marijuana, according to a recently released study.Harvard University’s School of Public Health conducted the College Alcohol Study in 1993, 1997 and 1999, surveying more than 14,000 students in colleges and universities nationwide.
Athletics director earns Boards vote, receives contract extension
Clarence Underwood’s not going anywhere soon.The MSU Board of Trustees voted at its monthly meeting Friday to extend the athletics director’s contract to June 30, 2002, despite a strong plea by Trustee Robert Weiss to do otherwise.The outcome was similar to the December 10, 1999, board meeting in which Weiss argued against promoting Underwood from the interim post to athletics director.At that time, Underwood was expected to hold the job until August 2001 before stepping down.
Bootery to close after 65 years
After 65 years, the sole of East Lansing is closing its doors.Like many of the shoes of customers looking for a new pair, Tonnie and John Temple, owners of the MSU Bootery, are worn out.The couple has decided it is time to close down the family business at 217 E.
Florida high court orders statewide manual recounts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Al Gore won a major victory Friday in his quest for the White House when the Florida Supreme Court ordered the manual recounts he sought in the state’s contested presidential election.The Supreme Court shocked Republican lawyers when it ordered manual recounts statewide, reversing a lower court ruling that had rejected Gore’s requests for the hand counts.The court split 4-3 in Gore’s favor.“The Circuit court shall order a manual recount of all undervotes in any Florida county where such a recount has not yet occurred.
Letter unfair to bash SN reviews
In a recent letter to the editor (”Paper reviews unpopular music,” SN 11/28) Dallas Smoke criticized The State News for reviewing “unpopular” music such as Blink-182, Marilyn Manson and Joni Mitchell.
Time running out for Byrum
Even though Democrat Dianne Byrum gained votes in Ingham County’s four-day recount of the 8th Congressional District election, the state senator’s deficit still leaves questions of whether she will be able to overturn state-certified results.The recount gave Byrum, of Onondaga, a net gain of 33 votes, lessening the margin between her and GOP opponent state Sen.
E.L. police to continue legal battle
The East Lansing Police Department continues to face what may be a long-running lawsuit over whether police can arrest someone for not presenting identification upon request.The department lost the first round of its battle last month when U.S.
Mens hoops faces new tests on the road
This weekend’s game at Loyola University marks the first road game of the season for the No. 2 MSU men’s basketball team.The undefeated Spartans (6-0) hold the nation’s second-longest home court winning streak at 34 games, but MSU won’t have the student cheering section, the Izzone cheering it on this weekend.MSU head coach Tom Izzo said defeating two of last year’s Final Four teams in the last two weeks - Florida and North Carolina - was a great accomplishment.
Official explains towing situation
I appreciate the opportunity to briefly explain the university’s position on issues related to our towing practices.
Tow away
MSU should reimburse all students who were illegally towed in the years since 1978, and promptly alter the parking code to comply with state law.