Service Road area closed

A portion of Service Road west of Farm Lane to Parking Lot 88 will be closed until 5 p.m. Friday.

MSU Pompon Club steals show at state competition

Members of the MSU Pompon Club danced and high kicked their way to first place in the Mid-American Pompon State Competition on Sunday. The competition took place at Eastern Michigan University and featured six pompon clubs and teams from Michigan colleges.

MSU judicial board training practices under review

Clyde Martin III is not new to the university’s judicial system. But after Martin and several judicial board candidates were unable to answer exactly how guilt or innocence is determined by MSU’s judicial system, ASMSU officials began to question the way candidates are trained.

Faculty Council to consider update

A report detailing the recommendations for restructuring academic governance at MSU is a long time coming for some Faculty Council members. The report, Faculty Voice Task Force 1, was brought to Faculty Council in fall 2006, which has worked to complete restructuring by this semester’s end.

Students, city officials react to President's annual speech

“We wanted to be more informed about what’s going on with the university and on the campus,” Ford said. Simon said Dubai is a region of vital importance to MSU.

Degree dilemma

With graduation looming in May, graduate student Michael Teager’s vision of the future involves walking, master’s degree in hand, into the real world and an uncertain job market. Teager plans to take some time off between graduating with a dual master’s degree in musicology and saxophone performance and starting his career.

E.L. City Council continues eminent domain discussion

City officials said a 621-space parking garage is necessary for the proposed redevelopment of land bordering Abbot Road and Grand River Avenue, despite 800 empty spaces, on average, in the city’s four downtown garages. While East Lansing’s four garages average 59 percent occupancy, Jim van Ravensway, East Lansing’s director of Planning and Community Development, said the ramps would be unable to effectively cater to the residents, shoppers and workers the city hopes to lure to the area through the $117 million City Center II development.

Simon continues to focus on Dubai, role in state economy

What a difference a year makes. Or, in the case of the annual State of the University address, doesn’t make. MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said her address last February focused on three key points: MSU’s global impact, the MSU College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids and public universities’ roles in the state economy.

Student violates weapon ordinance; cited by police

A 19-year-old male student was cited for violating a weapons ordinance when a box cutter was found in his pocket Friday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. An officer came in contact with the student after he blocked a moving lane of traffic at about 9 p.m.

Study: Recent graduates needed for Mich. success

ASMSU representatives criticize, defend concert spending bills

ASMSU will spend more than a quarter-million dollars on two concerts planned for the first week of April, but not without critics. Garry Hartlieb, ASMSU’s finance committee chair, was one of several ASMSU representatives that questioned bills passed during a Student Assembly meeting Feb.

Council meeting preview

After delaying to acquire property for Virginia Avenue through the use of eminent domain, the East Lansing City Council will revisit the issue at its work session today. The council also will consider the cost of several city developments and repair projects valued at more than $3 million.

Zookeepers grieve death of Potter Park Zoo rhino

Grief counselors met with keepers from Potter Park Zoo on Monday following the sudden death of Spike, a 17-year-old black rhino. Spike was found dead in his stall two days after veterinarians noticed signs of discomfort. “He was a good animal,” said Tara Harrison, veterinarian and curator at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.

Clinical center Gets mda/als designation

When Tiffany Macias was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, one year ago, the loss of movement in her mouth muscles impaired her speech. But the effects that ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have had on Macias’ speaking abilities couldn’t keep her from talking about the importance of treatment and support from the MSU Clinical Center.

Single stamp price to rise 1 cent in May

The price of stamps will rise to 42 cents in May — up one cent from the current price.

Spartans edge past Boilermakers

Investigation into Cotter death continues, no new leads

Police have made little progress in piecing together the mystery behind the death of 20-year-old MSU student Rylan Cotter, whose body was found at an Indiana golf course about one month ago.

Mourning friends call Ziomek kind, considerate

To casual acquaintances, Dennis Ziomek was the friendly, smart classmate you wished you knew more about. But to close friends, the earth science junior was a loyal person who would do anything to help out a friend, including skipping class to pick them up when their car broke down or taking care of them when they were ill.

MSU funding increase falls short compared to other schools

Although the 2009 budget recommendations released by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Thursday would increase MSU’s state funding by 2.7 percent, or $298 million, some other universities, including the University of Michigan, would receive more.

Minimizing MIPs

When Sam Weiman received a minor-in-possession charge in April 2006, he knew what kind of stain it could leave on his record. Under advisement from a judge, Weiman took advantage of free legal services provided by ASMSU, one of a few options to potentially clear the MIP from his record.