Granholm, Stabenow lead in latest poll

A poll released Tuesday shows Democratic incumbents leading their Republican challengers in the Michigan gubernatorial and U.S.

Local coaches: No on Prop 2

Okemos — MSU basketball coaches Tom Izzo and Joanne P. McCallie denounced Proposal 2 Monday afternoon, saying the ballot initiative would harm diversity in the state. They were joined by several other collegiate basketball coaches, including Tommy Amaker from University of Michigan and Ernie Zeigler from Central Michigan University. Izzo urged Michigan voters to oppose Proposal 2. "We should be trying to take steps forward," Izzo said.

Police briefs 10/31/06

Events to honor Day of the Dead, hunger strike

MSU students can participate in a Day of the Dead project from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday in room 200 in South Kedzie Hall.

Master plan to frame campus layout for coming years

MSU is going to update the campus' master plan, which will detail building and construction plans for the next five years. Campus planner Stephen Troost said the department of Campus Planning and Administration has brainstormed ideas for the plan since the beginning of the year.

Investigative team, news reporting focus for new State News editor in chief

Margaret Harding, a 20-year-old journalist, waited in a graveyard at midnight for an escaped cop killer.

Doctoral student's survey to examine dorms' racial distribution, climate

An MSU researcher is planning a survey to study the racial distribution, climate and attitudes in residence halls. Jessica Mills, a sociology doctoral student, will compose the survey and compile the results, with support from the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, as part of her dissertation and possibly for the university's use. "She is interested in where students are placed to live in residence halls," said Martina Egerer, Holden Hall's RHA representative. The survey will examine students' beliefs about why they are placed in dorms, she said.

MSU to hold creative arts career forum

The MSU Career Services Network will provide a creative arts forum for students interested in learning more about careers in writing, publishing graphic design, advertising, curation and art management and freelancing.

MSU-Penn State blood challenge to help patients

For the 13th consecutive year, hospitalized patients in Michigan and Pennsylvania will receive blood from the MSU-Penn State Blood Challenge. Students at MSU and Penn State University will have the opportunity to help their respective schools win the challenge by donating blood until Nov.

Potential development may offer housing close to campus

Construction on a Louis Street apartment building that will house 96 people could begin by June, giving students more housing options close to campus. Joe Goodsir, president of Community Resource Management Co., said he hopes this project mirrors the success of an apartment building he opened in 2001 on Louis Street. "That has been a very successful building for us," Goodsir said. The plans for the new apartment building will go before the East Lansing City Council at its Nov.

Author to have book signing, discussion

U.S. News & World Report writer Jeffery Sheler will sign and discuss his book, "Believers: A Journey into Evangelical America," at 7:30 p.m.

Proposal 2 debate to be held on Wednesday

Correction: The brief should have stated that Jeff Wiggins, chairman of the MSU College Republicans, will not be debating in Wonders Hall on Wednesday night because of a prior commitment.

Boudro defense cites photos in testimony

The victim of an August assault in East Wilson Hall said Friday he has lost 90 percent of his hearing in his left ear, has decreased cognitive abilities and is recovering from a skull fracture. William Suits' testimony was part of a preliminary examination in East Lansing's 54-B District Court in the case against Paul Boudro, a Richmond resident who is charged with one felony count of assault in connection with the incident, which carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. The alleged assault occurred at about 3 a.m.

Kids celebrate historical Halloween

By James Andersen Special to The State News Lansing — Dressed as Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson, complete with fake facial hair and a baseball glove, 8-year-old Noah Kitson of Lansing smiled as he described his favorite part of the 1931 movie "Frankenstein." "I like the part where Igor drops the normal brain and picks up the other one," he said.

Shopping center to offer trick-or-treating

Children can trick-or-treat for free tonight at the 5th annual Halloween at Eastwood Towne Center from 4-6 p.m.

Group does community service to honor Gandhi

Some members of the Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students would have painted homes Saturday if it had not rained.

Halloween walk draws families to city

Peeking out from under the wide brim and tall crown of his hat, cowboy Dillon Blair strolled into BTB, 403 E.

Levin: Bring troops home

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., surveyed the crowd of more than 60 people in Case Hall on Thursday with a look of concern.

Student helps start SADD chapter at MSU

Years after Amy Gnotek lost her aunt, uncle and two high school classmates in separate drunken driving incidents, she now has a way to raise awareness about the problem. The interdisciplinary studies in social science senior helped form MSU's first chapter of Spartans Against Drunk Driving, or SADD, which will raise awareness about drunken driving, supports victims of the crime and prevents underage drinking. The group will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m.

Simon's emergency powers unspecific

The MSU Board of Trustees passed an ordinance last week clarifying President Lou Anna K. Simon's power to declare a campuswide emergency, but it doesn't define what is considered an emergency or what exact powers the president is given. The ordinance is more of a show of power than a real change in university policy, said Kristine Zayko, MSU's associate general counsel. "When a president declares a campus emergency, the president is then given power to use whatever means necessary to protect the interests of this university," Zayko said. MSU police Chief Jim Dunlap said the ordinance makes law enforcement easier. "This plan helps law enforcement get together an emergency management plan," Dunlap said.