Like most of his friends, James Lim didn’t understand MSU’s judicial system before he decided to apply for the Student Defenders program. Lim, a political science and economics junior, is one of five members who make up Student Defenders, an ASMSU-affiliated program that helps resolve intra-university disputes by giving counsel to student clients.
While Indiana police investigate the death of an MSU student, East Lansing police are still working to solve a January armed robbery and a number of break-ins from winter break.
Stella Cash was named acting executive director of the MSU Alumni Association on Monday.
It’s not a big secret to Lansing legislators, but MSU students might not know the university has an influential, policy-driving, politician-manufacturing institution tucked away in Berkey Hall’s third floor.
Valentine’s Day dinner can mean candlelights, white tablecloths, steak, seafood, heart-shaped pasta and chocolate desserts. But Elvis? Several local restaurants are going beyond the norm today to set up for one of the restaurant industry’s busiest nights of the year.
In an effort to comply with Proposal 2, MSU’s system of academic governance may see some changes in how student committee positions are identified.
When it comes to parking for teaching and research assistants, there is one rule — park south of the Red Cedar River. If the Graduate Employees Union, or GEU, has its way, that might change.
Katie Wilson is already planning her drive to class around upcoming construction on Farm Lane, which will lead to road closures and detours. “I’ll have to leave earlier,” the psychology junior said.
Students searching for romantic allure this Valentine’s Day might direct their efforts to a sensual source. Health educators from Olin Health Center discussed the sexual appeal related to sharing a meal with a significant other Wednesday at the Spartan Dining Room located in West Holmes Hall.
The body of MSU student Rylan Cotter was lying 28 feet from the base of an electrical tower when she was discovered, Chesterton, Ind., police said Wednesday.
The MSU College of Law has recommended Joan Howarth as its candidate to take over as dean.
The East Lansing City Council moved forward in its attempt to receive a $5.3 million bond and delayed action of a resolution banning the use of eminent domain during its meeting Tuesday night. The bond is planned to foster the development of new businesses in the downtown and could be used for improvements on the Virginia Avenue project and in other parts of the city.
A purse containing a wallet, $100 cash and various forms of ID was stolen from Eppley Center sometime between 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 7:30 a.m. Feb. 6, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
Police have uncovered new video evidence revealing Rylan Cotter’s whereabouts during the hours before her death. Chesterton police Lt. Dave Cincoski said footage shows the 20-year-old MSU student alone at about 12:45 p.m.
Torian Bridges wasn’t as positive as MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon about proposed increases to MSU funding from the state. During her State of the University address Tuesday, Simon said Gov.
While vomiting in a bathroom stall as a teen, Jessica Weiner made the life-changing decision to seek help for her eating disorders. Weiner, now a best-selling author and self-esteem expert for “The Tyra Banks Show,” visited campus Tuesday to discuss body image and self-esteem.
A portion of Service Road west of Farm Lane to Parking Lot 88 will be closed until 5 p.m. Friday.
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.
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.
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.