ASMSU: New assemblies have long road ahead

Even though ASMSU's new representatives are still unknown, this year's student government session has approached its final week.

MSU alum to be police chief

East Lansing Deputy Chief Tom Wibert knows what it's like to be a college student. He got his master's and bachelor's degrees from MSU and has four college degrees total.

Word on the street: What do you think of parking in East Lansing?

It's kind of a pain to park here on the week days. No matter where you park, it seems like you get a ticket anyway. Chris Bell film studies sophomore They're pretty blatant about raising (ticket) prices.

State rep. works to give more voters absentee option

People might be able to cast an absentee ballot at their local county clerk's office in the week before a primary or general election if a bill introduced by Rep.

Local businesses plan for Final Four weekend

As a large crowd gathered outside of Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave., after the basketball games Sunday evening, general manager Aaron Weiner said there were no security concerns inside. "Everything was very positive," Weiner said. In East Lansing, most of the businesses were closed for Easter Sunday, including Woody's Oasis Bar & Grill, 211 E.

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ASMSU officials need time to finalize results of student election

ASMSU officials have candidate results for last week's undergraduate election, but Student Assembly Chairperson Andrew Schepers said finalizing the results "takes time." ASMSU's election committee, along with the university's election committee, has to review the student government's election totals to make sure there are no "screw-ups" and to make sure the counts are accurate, he said. ASMSU's election committee also will have to validate write-in candidates and confirm that the write-ins have been placed in the correct college as a candidate. Undergraduates voted on candidates for 58 open seats and a proposed tax hike of $3 in the election, which took place Wednesday and Thursday.

MSU wins law competition

A group of MSU law students sang their way to a national championship earlier this month. The team of four gave a rendition of "Hello Again," a tune they picked up from Nick at Nite commercials, before beginning each round of the Irving R.

MSU Knight Center gets $2.2 million

The Knight Center for Environmental Journalism recently received a $2.2-million grant to expand its outreach and programs. The grant, from the John S.

Simon, trustees root for Spartans

MSU administrators were on hand in both Austin, Texas, and Kansas City, Mo., for the men's and women's basketball games Sunday, and said they were pleased with both the teams' and the fans' performances. MSU President Lou Anna K.

Area group to offer CPR classes to public

The Lansing Area Safety Council will offer CPR and pediatric first aid training for area residents and daycare workers from 6 p.m.

Man found dead near Lansing parking ramp

A 22-year-old Illinois man was found dead at about 11 p.m. Sunday in front of the parking ramp on the corner of Washtenaw and Townsend streets in Lansing, said Lansing police Detective Sgt.

Group could vote on East Village

The East Village Planning Team, comprised of landlords, property owners and East Lansing officials, might vote on a master plan to guide the overhaul of the area at 5:30 p.m.

Officials: MSU vehicle theft, accident rare

A March 18 accident that killed John Allen Hawkins, 46, was one of the first and largest incidents in which an MSU vehicle was stolen, officials said.

Peace, justice focus of lecture

Author and professor Michael Klare will discuss resource management and overconsumption in the United States and abroad tonight in South Kedzie Hall. Peace and Justice Studies, an undergraduate specialization program, is sponsoring Klare's speech, which begins at 7:15 p.m.

Kids hunt eggs before bedtime

As children glared at the dark, squishy fields of Nancy Moore Park on Saturday, they primed to search for plastic eggs. Parents, on the other hand, prepared for a hunt of their own - to find their children in the mass of about 500 participants. Guardians clenched their children's hands as pressure mounted under the setting sun at the Okemos park's Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The scavengers jumped up and down to keep their feet warm and planned with their peers, who would later become their enemies. When the siren blared, the small hunters darted out into the crowd, leaving many parents behind.

Sesquicentennial ice cream at Dairy Store

The MSU Dairy Store has found its own way to celebrate the 150th birthday of MSU - by creating a new sesquicentennial flavor of ice cream. MSU President Lou Anna K.

Local Catholics pray for ailing pope at Mass

Pope John Paul II has been in the prayers of the parishioners at St. John Student Parish, 327 M.A.C. During Mass, the Catholics pray for the 84-year-old leader to get healthy. The pope, who has been in the position for 26 years, has several different roles.

Killer shrimp, monkey gobies could harm waters

Harmful species such as killer shrimp and monkey gobies might hitchhike to the Great Lakes on ships traveling through the St.

Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students to hold annual 'Satrang'

With sweat on their brows, members of the Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students concentrated while dancing to traditional Indian rhythms this weekend. The group was practicing for its upcoming "Satrang" event on April 8. "Satrang" is the coalition's annual cultural show dedicated to bringing a taste of Indian tradition to campus.