MSU
Spring Arbor hires MSU's Webb
Charles Webb, MSU vice president for university development, will leave his position at MSU and become president of Spring Arbor University.
NEWS
Campus police, administrators plan for worst but can't ensure policies will keep students safe
Almost a year after the massacre at Virginia Tech University, MSU might not be able to handle the aftermath of a mass shooting on campus. Thursday’s shootings at Northern Illinois University are a reminder that although emergency systems have been revamped, these incidents aren’t preventable, MSU police Chief Jim Dunlap said.
NEWS
Gunman opens fire on students during class Thursday at Northern Illinois University
The Northern Illinois University president said five people have died in a “rapid fire” shooting at a lecture hall that ended in the gunman’s suicide.
MSU
Former dean of 21 years dies in home
Myron S. Magen, the founding dean of MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, died at age 81 Wednesday in his East Lansing home.
MSU
Book donations to benefit kids
Rather Hall student government and Rather Hall Black Caucus are hosting an NBA All-Star Game Night and Book Drive at 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the hall’s main lobby.
MSU
Outside students may fill vacancies
John Marcus is more than willing to represent any college or group if an ASMSU student assembly representative he’s currently filling in for returns to his position.
MICHIGAN
State suspends loan program
The MI-LOAN student loan program has been suspended indefinitely due to funding problems.
MICHIGAN
State News-MSU appeal date set
A hearing before the Michigan Supreme Court for The State News’ lawsuit against MSU is set for March 4 at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing.
MICHIGAN
Winter upkeep improves car safety
As if snow, icy roads and subzero temperatures weren’t enough, drivers also have to worry about keeping their cars in good condition during winter weather.
MICHIGAN
Examination of 2 MSU students delayed
A preliminary examination for two MSU students charged with home invasion has been postponed until 9 a.m. March 13 at the 55th District Court in Mason.
MICHIGAN
Officials: McCain to benefit from endorsement
Mitt Romney’s endorsement of John McCain for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination Thursday likely will sway Michigan’s delegates to McCain, a local political analyst said Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Woman robbed outside local ice rink
Meridian Township police are investigating an armed robbery at gunpoint at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd.
NEWS
Police Brief 02/14/08
A Hewlett-Packard laptop computer, several video gaming systems, an MP3 player, DVDs, video games and other items totaling more than $3,600 were stolen from a West Akers Hall dorm room sometime between 3 and 4:50 a.m. Sunday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MSU
Spring Arbor looks to hire MSU administrator
The man behind one of MSU’s most successful fundraising campaigns will likely leave the university after this weekend. Spring Arbor University’s Board of Trustees will vote Saturday on whether to appoint Charles Webb, MSU vice president for university development, as their 15th president.
MICHIGAN
E-mail scam reported by E.L. residents
East Lansing police are investigating two related reports of a threatening e-mail scam. Two East Lansing residents reported receiving e-mails with the subject line “Be More Careful,” in which the sender threatened to kill them if they didn’t wire him or her $15,000.
MICHIGAN
FEMA floodway approval assists East Village development plans
The development of East Village has overcome a hurdle after the federal government approved a city request allowing it to build on land closer to the Red Cedar River.
MSU
For students, by students
Like most of his friends, James Lim didn’t understand MSU’s judicial system before he decided to apply for the Student Defenders program. Lim, a political science and economics junior, is one of five members who make up Student Defenders, an ASMSU-affiliated program that helps resolve intra-university disputes by giving counsel to student clients.
NEWS
Winter cases still unsolved
While Indiana police investigate the death of an MSU student, East Lansing police are still working to solve a January armed robbery and a number of break-ins from winter break.
MSU
New Alumni Association director named
Stella Cash was named acting executive director of the MSU Alumni Association on Monday.
MICHIGAN
MSU program trains, works with politicians
It’s not a big secret to Lansing legislators, but MSU students might not know the university has an influential, policy-driving, politician-manufacturing institution tucked away in Berkey Hall’s third floor.