Temperatures below zero, a windchill below 20 degrees and being on crutches couldn’t stop secondary education sophomore Tim Stark from lining up for Tuesday night’s basketball game. “I can’t miss the basketball game,” said Stark, who had knee surgery during winter break. “The line isn’t that bad right now, I would usually get here two hours before.”
A number of factors went into the decision to postpone university operations Monday, most of which revolved around concerns for student and staff safety, university officials said Tuesday. In addition to allotting more time to clear roads, Acting Provost June Youatt said the decision was made to allow for an easier transition back to a fully-functional campus. “The 5 p.m.
As historic sub-zero wind chills have East Lansing residents shivering, experts have their own advice to help students navigate the deep freeze.
A new greek-specific course meant to enhance leadership skills will be open to students who are members of greek life this spring. EAD 315 Section 009OD is a three-credit course that would allow students involved in greek life to learn about different leadership techniques. William Arnold, an assistant professor of education,OD said the course was developed to fit a niche within the greek community after it was requested by multiple students. “The class aligns with their values,” Arnold said.
After an ice storm left 34,800 Lansing area residents in the dark throughout a 10-day period in December, many were left with questions about how Board Water and Light, or BWL, handled the process of restoring power.
MSU has cancelled afternoon classes until 5 p.m., according to a university statement released Tuesday morning.
The combination of dropping temperatures and climbing snowfall left students without classes all day Monday and Tuesday morning — but for some, the work has just begun. After a Monday snow day for MSU and many other schools across the state, officials decided to reopen MSU operations and classes at 12 p.m. All morning classes are canceled, but afternoon courses and the highly-anticipated basketball game against Ohio State at Breslin Center will move forward as planned. It is the seventh time in school history that the university has closed and the second time it has closed for two consecutive days. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids predicted the high temperature only will reach 6 degrees, and wind chills might reach as low as 25 degrees below zero. East Lansing felt the weight of more than a foot of snow throughout the weekend, leaving city and on-campus crews with a powdery mess to clean. The staff at MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, or IPF, have worked nonstop since Sunday when the snowstorm hit in order to keep roads and sidewalks clear, prevent pipes from freezing and remove snow buildup. About 80 percent of campus was cleared of snow as of 11 a.m.
Cases of the virus responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic are increasing in the Lansing area, and experts say this could mean more infected young adults and a longer sick season.
After Monday’s snow day was announced Sunday evening, many resourceful students took to the outdoors to create their own wintry fun.?Ty Sickler, James Mooney and their roommates decided to use the snow to their advantage and build two snowboarding ramps off their porch on West Grand River Avenue.
East Lansing residents are dealing with several inches of snow and dangerous wind chills — but some are just happy their power is back on.
At 453 Abbot Road, greek letters still hang above the door, a physical reminder of Theta Chi. But the brotherhood is no longer there. After allegations of hazing, the fraternity’s national board of directors voted to revoke the chapter’s charter, which would have celebrated its 75th anniversary at MSU this year.
For the second day running, MSU has canceled classes due to inclement weather. MSU officials have announced that the university will resume normal operations at noon Tuesday.
?Michigan’s heavy snowfall has caused intense travel restrictions for students trying to make their way back to MSU. Everything from flights, trains and buses to car travel have been hampered by severe weather, often leaving people stuck in certain areas for extended periods of time.
The city of East Lansing has declared a weather emergency until at least 5 p.m., according to a statement from city officials. To ensure streets are cleared efficiently, residents are asked not to travel on public streets unless necessary. Parking on all streets is suspended until the emergency is lifted.
The Lansing area set a new record for snowfall on Jan. 5, coming in at 9.5 inches total.
MSU’s spring semester will start a little differently than most — with the university’s first campus-wide class cancellation since February 2011 and one of the few in school history. In addition to canceled classes, academic buildings will be closed to the public and any on-campus activities have been called off, according to a voice message sent to university faculty.
For the first time since February 2011, classes at MSU have been cancelled because of inclement weather conditions. Monday’s snow day was primarily called because of the low temperatures expected to sweep through the area, acting provost June Youatt said.
Power has been restored after portions of the Bailey neighborhood in East Lansing went dark Friday afternoon when a commercial bus struck a utility pole, according to police. East Lansing police Sgt.
Residence halls will open earlier than expected, according to MSU’s Residence Education and Housing Service. Students can move back into their dorms starting at 8 a.m.
Before Spartan dreams were coming true at the Rose Bowl, the Tournament of Roses parade set out to make “Dreams Come True,” as their theme to commemorate 125 years of the event in Pasadena, Calif.