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MICHIGAN

Study: Smoky work environments present health hazards

Hangovers aren’t the only potential deterrent bar patrons should be concerned about. Environmental tobacco smoke could be the cause of death in the case of a young asthmatic waitress who collapsed and died shortly after arriving for work at a Michigan bar, report participants said.

MSU

Tour of China offers business experience

When David Gross studied abroad in China two summers ago, he was inspired. “I was job shadowing in China, and I thought, ‘Why can’t I do this with a bunch of companies?’” said Gross, director of China Operations for Broad China Business Society.

MSU

Cupid's Crush adds new dances

Salsa, African and Caribbean calypso music resonated from the Union Ballroom on Friday as nine dance troupes and more than 250 people celebrated their culture and Valentine’s Day.

NEWS

Police Brief 02/14/08

A Hewlett-Packard laptop computer, several video gaming systems, an MP3 player, DVDs, video games and other items totaling more than $3,600 were stolen from a West Akers Hall dorm room sometime between 3 and 4:50 a.m. Sunday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MSU

Spring Arbor looks to hire MSU administrator

The man behind one of MSU’s most successful fundraising campaigns will likely leave the university after this weekend. Spring Arbor University’s Board of Trustees will vote Saturday on whether to appoint Charles Webb, MSU vice president for university development, as their 15th president.

MICHIGAN

E-mail scam reported by E.L. residents

East Lansing police are investigating two related reports of a threatening e-mail scam. Two East Lansing residents reported receiving e-mails with the subject line “Be More Careful,” in which the sender threatened to kill them if they didn’t wire him or her $15,000.