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Museum milestone

The MSU Museum is celebrating its 150-year anniversary in 2007, and though that might seem like an unimaginable amount of time to some, Val Berryman can help put it into perspective. Berryman, 67, has worked at the museum for 45 years – almost one-third of the museum’s life span. He first started as a part-time employee during his senior year at MSU in 1962 and moved to full-time upon graduation.

MSU

Moving beyond morning coffee

A cup of coffee may be a morning energy boost for some, but it’s a social activity for Nicole Nguyen, Web master of the MSU Coffee Club. “For me, having a cup of coffee is not something you do to just wake up in the morning,” said Nguyen, an English and professional writing junior. “It’s a really good way to get together with people. It’s a social environment.”

MICHIGAN

Police say Breathalyzer ruling won't alter actions

Local police said a recent district court ruling making it illegal for police officers to issue a Breathalyzer test to minors without a search warrant will not affect their current practices. As the law stood prior to the ruling Wednesday, police had the authority to force minors to take a Breathalyzer test — and those who refused could be issued a civil infraction and a fine of up to $100.

NEWS

Police Briefs 09/27/07

A student getting off of a Capital Area Transportation Authority bus had her BlackBerry stolen from a clip on her jeans at about 5 p.m. Tuesday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

New rhythm

For some students in the College of Music, the move from a school to a college shows a strong commitment from the university to the continued growth of the arts.

MICHIGAN

Students rally for funding

The sound of college fight songs from University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Saginaw Valley State University and Wayne State University reverberated off the walls of the Capitol as about 200 students rallied for higher education funding.

MSU

Web site gives lake lovers voice

In the fall of 2006, when Sarah Crespi and other MSU students were talking about using the power of a Wiki Web site to help protect the Great Lakes, she knew they were on to something.

NEWS

Police Briefs 09/26/07

A railing was bent and detached from a West Holden Hall stairwell sometime between 10 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, causing $800 worth of damage, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. A 46-year-old male employee reported the railing was detached and part of the stairs crumbled at the site as a result, McGlothian-Taylor said. There are no suspects in the incident, she said.

NEWS

MSU to be first American university in Dubai

In an area of the world marred by conflict, Dubai is attempting to establish itself in the United Arab Emirates as the “stabilized factor.” MSU will be the first and only American university to have a presence in the city, after finalizing a partnership with TECOM Investments and the Dubai International Academic City on Tuesday morning.