Unfinished study spurs debate 2 years after death

Two years after an MSU student died while crossing Chandler Road, a crosswalk lies near the site she was struck.

'U' Extension works to inform E.L. of seasonal insects

Four home-invading insects could make their presence known in East Lansing this fall by infiltrating homes in search of a warm place to live. In addition to the multicolored Asian lady beetle - an invasive species that migrated from northeastern Asia - boxelder bugs, cluster flies and leaf-footed pine seed bugs are among the warmth-seeking pests, said Howard Russell, an entomologist with MSU Diagnostics Services. The insects usually surface on the first warm day following the first cold day of the year, Russell said, adding that the area has already experienced that first cold day. "We haven't seen large numbers yet, so I think that's a very good sign," he said.

Police briefs 10/19/04

Campus safety bill drafted

ASMSU officials said they are concerned with campus safety because of the recent sexual assaults on campus, so much so they wrote a bill to increase lighting and emergency phones on campus. The bill, written in the middle of its Student Assembly meeting Thursday, advocates for a safer campus and to support the Residence Halls Association's safety report issued last year. "One incident near the tennis courts, and tailgates are changed," said Derek Wallbank, a representative for the Council for Students with Disabilities.

Council meeting to address rental housing

Three more East Lansing communities will address the East Lansing City Council tonight, in hopes of stopping rental housing from being established in their neighborhoods. Through an ordinance approved by the council in April, residents have the power to create "overlay districts" through petitions, which would prohibit future rental housing or restrict those that exist.

Olin to provide cold, flu packs

With cold and flu season underway, and only about two-thirds of the flu vaccine expected to be available nationally, Olin Health Center officials are scurrying to provide this year's cold and flu kits. Jon Kermiet, an Olin Health Educator, said students will need to pay more attention to their hygiene practices this year to prevent sickness because the flu shot will not be made available to them. According to the 2004 National College Health Assessment, 82.3 percent of students contracted the cold or flu.

Lawmakers question abortion rights, Roe v. Wade decisions

Seventy million women would be at risk of losing their right to have an abortion if the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v.

Faculty members receive surprise awards

Six MSU supervisors were surprised with Supervisor Recognition Awards last week with the final award given Monday.

Jewish studies films show Israeli culture

The Jewish Studies Program is showing \"Desperado Square\" at 7:30 p.m. Monday in 147 Communication Arts and Sciences Bldg. Ellen Rothfeld, an MSU Hebrew lecturer, will introduce the film. Rothfeld said the purpose of the film series, which is in Hebrew, is to introduce students to the Israeli culture. \"Most of these films are not religious oriented, it\'s more the culture, although of course most of Israel is Jewish,\" Rothfeld said. The other film in the series, \"Broken Wings,\" will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

7-Eleven shooting trial goes to court

The murder trial of two men accused of killing Joseph Lavon Parker outside an East Lansing 7-Eleven begins today. Eric Charles Gordy, 35, and Hatarie Deamont McCorkle, 29, both of Detroit, allegedly shot Parker at the 7-Eleven at 210 E.

Law college to host Proposal 2 discussion

To show sensitivity to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the MSU College of Law is hosting a panel discussion on the impact of Proposal 2 at noon today in Room 343 in the law school.

Student government stands against gay marriage proposal

ASMSU has taken a stand on the proposal to ban gay marriage and it's in resounding opposition. MSU's undergraduate student government's Student Assembly passed a bill Thursday night to make a public statement against Proposal 2, which would amend Michigan's Constitution to recognize marriage as a union between a man and woman. The assembly debated for more than an hour about the proposal and whether ASMSU has the right to chime in on what has been called rigidly partisan. "ASMSU needs to act on this," said Derek Wallbank, representative for the Council for Students with Disabilities.

McPherson commits to provide African aid

MSU President M. Peter McPherson and Alpha Oumar Konare, head of the African Union, have called for a generation-long commitment to Africa - a continent both leaders said is crying out for help. At the annual meeting of the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa, McPherson announced that he and Konare will work together on the project, called \"Partnership with Africa.\" McPherson said short-term emergency support offered by the United States is not enough to help improve the security, finance, technology and infrastructure challenges Africa is currently facing.

Officer arrested on three felony counts

Lansing police Detective Darren Duso was arraigned on three felony charges Sunday morning, according to the Ingham County Sheriff's Department. Duso, a 42-year-old Mason resident, was arrested Saturday afternoon for stealing prescription drugs from a Dansville residence, Ingham County Sgt.

Council awards 'U' corporation of year

The Michigan Minority Business Development Council presented MSU with the "Corporation of the Year - Education Sector" award on Oct.

Coalition hosts arts fair

Calm and grinning, Army Capt. Jon Holland wheeled his bright orange lion into Hannah Community Center on Sunday.

Area women pose nude with canines

Jana Nicol's mom is going to ground her for life. "I really do think so," said Nicol, the owner of Gone 2 the Dogs canine accessory store, 416 S.

Word on the street

"Most people already have their minds made up. Even with the three debates, people had their minds made up weeks or months ago.

Faculty voice committee picked

A committee formed last spring to get faculty and administration working together now has its members placed.

Former candidate's daughter to visit 'U'

Chrissy Gephardt, the daughter of former presidential candidate Dick Gephardt, will visit campus today to promote change for the LBGT community. The director of the National Stonewall Democrats grassroots campaign core, Chrissy Gephardt said her primary goal is to create visibility of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender issues for college students. "They're just not brought up knowing discrimination, and bigotry and hatred the way older generations have," she said. Gephardt will address the MSU chapter of Stonewall Democrats at 8:30 p.m.