ACLU discusses riot suspension policy at 'U'

Fifteen people, including 10 students, allegedly involved in the March 28-30 disturbances have now been arraigned in 54-B District Court. More than $40,000 in damage occurred to the city and campus during the weekend MSU bowed out of the NCAA tournament, and university and city officials vowed those who broke the law would be punished to the maximum extent. Twenty-one students were arrested during the disturbances but more arrests are expected as the university works with police departments and the public to find additional information to make further charges. But as university officials suspend students believed to be involved, the American Civil Liberties Union is questioning whether the university is acting responsibly. The university temporarily suspended two students for actions following two MSU basketball games.

Medicaid could see $60M cut

Medicaid could feel the blow of a $60 million cut if the state House's attempts to save the Michigan Merit Award Scholarship succeed.The Michigan Merit Award program gives $2,500 to students who successfully pass at least four out of the five portions of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program test.

Bar hoppers to get alcohol info

Bar patrons searching for a ride home could soon find themselves reading statistics on alcohol they just consumed.The Safe Ride Campaign is starting a new project which gives students a business card with a list of cabs they can use to get a ride home after a night on the town.

Squad cars' new computers speed up information checks

The East Lansing City Council will get their first look at the new computer information systems installed in 14 East Lansing police cars at 6 p.m.

U.S. News ranks 'U' highly

Four MSU colleges are among the top 25 schools in the nation according to the U.S. News & World Report released Friday. Seventeen MSU graduate programs were included in the rankings, which were published Monday. The College of Education's elementary and secondary education programs were ranked No.

Reception celebrates 25 years of service

The Office of Supportive Services will celebrate its 25th anniversary from 6-8 p.m. Thursday with an honors and appreciation reception in the Union ballroom.

Cinco de Mayo comes early during 'U' event

All students are invited to attend "Our Multicultural Tapestry," a celebration of Cinco de Mayo from 11:50 a.m.

Union sets date for grievance arbitration

A date has been set for a third party mediator to hear arguments between the Graduate Employees Union and university officials regarding a dispute on the wording of a 10-month-old contract.Union President Scott Henkel said the arbitration hearing will be held May 20 in the Union.The hearing was originally scheduled for March 5, but was canceled after a snowstorm prevented the Southfield-based arbitrators from making the drive to East Lansing, Henkel said.

Police briefs 04/08/03

Events create neighborhood

For humanities and pre-law senior Chris Kroll, apartment living is about more than having a place to sleep at night. Kroll, president of the University Apartments Council of Residents, said he wants his neighbors to get to know each other, and he hopes his work on the council will achieve that goal. The council was founded in the 1950s and serves those who reside in Cherry Lane Apartments, Spartan Village Apartments or University Village Apartments.

Protests continue as war wages on

About 25 people stood in a row along the curb on Grand River Avenue Friday in downtown East Lansing, holding signs and protesting the war with Iraq as they hoped for motorists' reactions.

11-year-old dies in weekend car accident

An 11-year-old East Lansing girl was killed Friday night when the truck she was riding in ran into a telephone poll on Coolidge Road near Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing police Sgt.

Week features LBGT issues

Pride Week begins today, with a host of activities that seek to educate and entertain the MSU community about lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered issues.The week is sponsored by the MSU Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students."The week is a chance for the community to concentrate our efforts on a few big events," alliance Chairwoman Natalie Furrow said.

ASMSU officials discuss riots, war with Iraq

Addressing resolutions on the war with Iraq and the March 31 riots, members of ASMSU got down to business Tuesday.The meeting was the first for the 12th session of MSU's undergraduate student government's Academic Assembly.Some members of the assembly feel there is a need for open dialogue about war-related events at MSU, but the destruction of public and private property has "no place in an academic setting," according to the first bill.Since the start of the conflict in Iraq, activists have taken their stance on the walls and stalls of bathrooms around campus as well as the outside of Gap, 435 E.

Greek Week raises $62K

The money is pouring in.To date, Greek Week activities sponsored by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils have raised about $62,000 to support Relay For Life, Area 8 Special Olympics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation."I'm surprised," assistant director of Greek Week Christina Cybulla said.

Group revels first year with Fiesta

About 200 students and faculty danced the cha-cha during Fiesta La Casa, a celebration of the Spanish-language organization La Casa's first year on campus. The third floor of McDonel Hall is known as La Casa, a living and learning community of students interested in Latin American culture.

Police briefs 04/07/03

Journalists, educator to enter Hall of Fame

The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame will add three new names to its list of honorees. Jane Briggs-Bunting, Lawrence Mack and Robert McGruder were selected by the Hall of Fame committee and will be inducted Saturday. Briggs-Bunting is a journalism professor at Oakland University and an adviser to The Oakland Post.

Capitol Update

Smallpox vaccinations might contribute to heart disease Michigan Department of Community Health officials advise Michigan health departments and hospitals to suspend smallpox vaccinations clinics. Dr. David Johnson, chief medical executive for the department, said the suspension is due to concerns about smallpox vaccinations leading to heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccinated about 25,000 people nationwide, including 375 Michigan residents since February.

Students enter Survivor-like contest

Patio lights, fog and a fake orange flame illuminated the North Case Hall study lounge Saturday night as seven students received bamboo torches, said last words to their friends and prepared to live a week without beds, television or showers.Castaways 2, a program similar to the television show "Survivor," began this weekend in Case Hall.