NEWS

Mason sentenced to almost 22 years for 1999 arson

Liz Kersjes  and  Kyle Feldscher

February 5, 2009

The Ohio woman who pleaded guilty to setting Agriculture Hall on fire in 1999 was sentenced to almost 22 years in prison Thursday. Marie Mason, 47, of Cincinnati, said she committed the arson with her then-husband Frank Ambrose on New Year’s Eve, 1999. She said the two set the offices of the Agriculture Biotechnology Support Project on fire to protest federally funded research on genetic modification of potatoes.

NEWS

A driving force for fuels

Pat Evans

February 4, 2009

The field of biofuel research would have little in the tank without MSU professor Bruce Dale. The professor of chemical engineering and material science finished two studies last month that could foster positive attitudes about alternative fuels and decrease the cost of creating them. Dale’s first study presented evidence against the notion that benefits of biofuels are offset by the land required to produce the corn for ethanol and the gas emissions of the vehicles using the fuel.

BASKETBALL

Summers outscores Minn. in first half on way to MSU rout

Cash Kruth

February 4, 2009

The only question following Wednesday night’s game between the MSU men’s basketball team and Minnesota was which Durrell Summers highlight play would find itself on the chopping room floor.

MICHIGAN

Lansing offers computer, TV recycling

Jeff Kanan

February 4, 2009

Students looking to dump old TVs and computers before the upcoming transition to digital TV can do so on Saturday at the Ingham County Road Commission facility, 5613 S. Aurelius Road, in Lansing, as part of a recycling program.

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MSU adds new homeland security certificate program

Kayla Habermehl

February 4, 2009

MSU, the National Guard and the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security have partnered to bring a new certificate program in homeland security to MSU.

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ASMSU revises course-repeat bill

Chris Vannini

February 4, 2009

ASMSU’s Academic Assembly code and academic policy committee amended a bill Tuesday to revise the university’s course repeat policy. The University Committee on Academic Policy, or UCAP, is reviewing the policy and asked for ASMSU’s stance.

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Students reflect on Gaza conflict at vigil

Brittany Shammas

February 4, 2009

About 20 community members gathered Wednesday night to pay tribute to the thousands of Israelis and Gazans suffering or dead as result of tensions in the Middle East.

NEWS

Sentencing scheduled for 3 involved in Ag Hall arson

Kyle Feldscher

February 4, 2009

Federal prosecutors are recommending a 20-year sentence for the woman convicted of setting Agriculture Hall ablaze on New Year’s Eve 1999.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio gives '09 recruiting class 'A' grade

Cash Kruth

February 4, 2009

When MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio tells his players their hard work will pay off, he can point to MSU’s 2009 recruiting class as a prime example.

NEWS

Police Brief 02/04/09

Kyle Feldscher

February 3, 2009

A 20-year-old female student reported her debit card number stolen and fraudulent charges made, but the transgression was caught by bank employees before purchases were authorized, MSU police Sgt.

NEWS

Granholm says little on plan to halt rise in tuition

Allison Bush

February 3, 2009

Gov. Jennifer Granholm spent no more than a few seconds mentioning her proposal for in-state public universities to lock in tuition during her annual State of the State address Tuesday.

NEWS

Remembering Dancing Don

Kyle Feldscher

February 3, 2009

“Dance on Don.” Family members and friends scrawled these words on the rock on Farm Lane Tuesday night, as more than 100 people gathered at a candlelight vigil to honor Don Ausman’s life.

NEWS

Simon addresses tuition, cutting costs

Justin Harris

February 3, 2009

As part of her State of the University address Tuesday, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon expressed concern about a freeze in tuition suggested this week by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

NEWS

Council signs off on historic greek district

Jeff Kanan

February 3, 2009

Six fraternity and sorority buildings are now protected from changes to their architecture and design after the East Lansing City Council approved Tuesday the creation of a Fraternity-Sorority Historic District.

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SpartanEdge.com claims magazine reprinted story

Brittany Shammas

February 3, 2009

Journalism junior Nick Mordowanec said he was surprised to see an article he wrote in January’s edition of ing magazine. He said he was even more surprised to see another student’s name on the byline.

MICHIGAN

Postal Service suffers from financial woes

Pat Evans

February 3, 2009

Each time students update their Facebook.com status or send an e-mail, they could be contributing to the decline of the U.S. Postal Service, experts said.

MSU

Brody Complex, Mayo Hall to remove landlines by fall

Chris Vannini

February 3, 2009

MSU officials have made a call to remove landline telephones from dorm rooms in the Brody Complex and Mayo Hall by the start of the fall 2009 semester.

MICHIGAN

E.L. launches new Web site, aims for easy navigation

Jeff Kanan

February 3, 2009

The city of East Lansing unveiled its new Web site today, which will offer a more informative and picturesque view of the city online.

NEWS

Police brief 02/03/09

Kyle Feldscher

February 2, 2009

A 19-year-old female student reported a GPS stolen from her vehicle in Lot 89, the commuter lot near Farm Lane and Mount Hope Road, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Kilpatrick expected to leave jail, exit state

From staff and wire reports

February 2, 2009

Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame ?Kilpatrick is expected to become a free man Tuesday after serving 99 days in jail. Kilpatrick is expected to leave the city immediately, but experts doubt the move will be permanent.