College of Law adds master's programs

The MSU College of Law has established two new master's programs designed to help future lawyers in the field of intellectual property law.

Lansing fire costs thousands, work resumes

Damages from an oil fire at Spartan Oil Corp., 419 Spring St., in Lansing on Monday could cost thousands of dollars, company President Bruce Maguire said. No one was hurt, although one employee was in the storage facility when the fire started, said Bruce Odom, public information officer for the Lansing Fire Department. Spartan Oil's 70 employees returned to work Tuesday without stopping service to the company's 5,100 customers.

Police: Bicycles top list of stolen property at MSU

On-campus valuables, particularly bicycles, have been disappearing from dorm rooms at a high rate this Welcome Week. At least 17 bikes were reported as stolen on campus between Aug.

New treatments might prevent infections

Women who suffer from frequent yeast infections might soon be able to find relief in a preventive treatment. A recent study by Wayne State University's Jack D.

Nader's ballot spot debated in court today

The case attempting to place Ralph Nader on the Michigan presidential ballot as an independent candidate will be heard at the Lansing district of the Michigan Court of Appeals at 1 p.m.

La Casa stresses changes

In its third year, McDonel Hall's all-Spanish, all-the-time floor, La Casa, has residents and professors taking a step back to evaluate its growth.

Black Student Alliance looks ahead

The first president of the Black Student Alliance, Dr. Richard Thomas, spoke at the group's Welcome Reception on Tuesday. Thomas is a history professor at MSU, who also did his undergraduate studies here.

Oil fire burns two facilities

An oil fire in Lansing during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour stopped traffic and sent smoke into the air that was visible for several miles. The fire at Spartan Oil Corp., 419 Spring St., in Lansing, severely damaged a 4,000-square-foot motor oil storage facility.

Bike project leases wheels to staff, students

The MSU Bike Project held its first public fund-raiser bicycle clinic at Demonstration Hall Tuesday, in response to a growing demand for bikes.

'U' to receive $3M grant for police training

MSU will receive a $3 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in order to set up national training sessions on how to analyze and use intelligence information. The grant, which was announced today by U.S.

Police briefs 09/01/04

Democrat wants apology for Kerry criticism

Lansing - Democratic congressional candidate Bob Alexander held a rally at the office of Rep.

E.L. cyclists raise money riding to Mackinac Bridge

A group of East Lansing bicyclists are pedaling across Michigan toward the Mackinac Bridge to raise money for bicycle-related organizations and causes. The 34th annual "Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw" bicycle tour, organized by the Tri-County Bicycle Association, began today at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. East Lansing resident Roger Simkin was one of 30 participants from East Lansing. "I have been doing this for 12 years," Simkin said.

ASMSU bill criticizes E.L. housing ordinance

ASMSU passed a bill Thursday denouncing an East Lansing City Council ordinance that restricts the conversion of houses into rental properties. Under Ordinance No.

Elizabeth Edwards to visit Lansing Friday

Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, will visit Lansing on Friday, said John Kerry presidential campaign spokesman Rodell Mollineau. Time and location have not yet been determined. Edwards is active in the Wade Edwards Foundation, which was named for her 16-year-old son who died in a car accident.

APASO welcomes new students

A bright sun, big smiles, and fragrant flowers all accompanied the Asian Pacific American Student Organization Welcome Reception Monday night in the Horticulture Demonstration Gardens. With a new year comes new students with new perspectives, and last night Korean Students United, Vietnamese Student Association, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi and other organizations all set up booths to welcome the fresh crop of students. "Asian Americans need a voice in the MSU community, we don't have a distinctive voice yet," said Matt Wong, a finance junior and a racial ethnic student aide in Bailey Hall who overlooked the Pi Alfa Phi booth.

Ash borer-infected trees get axed in 2 townships

As research continues on the patterns of the emerald ash borer, local environmental organizations are cutting down damaged ash trees in two Ingham County townships. The destructive Asian beetle has infected trees in Meridian and Delhi Townships, and is believed to have infected six to 10 million trees in the heavily infested areas of southeast Michigan, forest and entomology Professor Deb McCullough said. McCullough is part of a research effort with scientists from The Ohio State University and Canada that studies habits of the ash borer, looking at development habits, dispersal and flight patterns, possible insecticides and methods of trapping and control. Much of McCullough's work was done in the Ann Arbor area during the last few months, because they're "really getting clobbered by ash borer this summer," she said. The ash borer's larvae kill the tree once getting under the bark. As of July 15, 13 southeast Michigan counties have been under a quarantine, making it illegal to transport ash materials, including firewood, out of the area, said Tim Flint, the Michigan Department of Agriculture emerald ash borer response coordinator. Ingham County is part of the quarantine, but only the eastern edge of the county falls within a core area considered to be the most heavily infested.

Permanent residents, students share living space, earn respect

Nick Potocki and his neighbors have a mutual understanding. When the off-campus mechanical engineer senior has a party, he warns his neighbors.

Police briefs 08/31/04

Despite conflict ASMSU to host Sept. conference

A year after an ASMSU representative proposed breaking ties completely with the Association of Michigan Universities, MSU will host the association's quarterly conference this September. Last September, Academic Assembly representative Adam Raezler argued against ASMSU's alliance with AMU.