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Auto plans rejected; Obama sets conditions

President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control over the auto industry Monday, bluntly rejecting turnaround plans by General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, demanding fresh concessions for long-term federal aid and raising the possibility of quick bankruptcy for either ailing auto giant.

NEWS

University struggles to keep Broad museum under budget, on time

Winter is beginning to give way to warmth, but progress on MSU’s new art museum — which was set to break ground this spring — remains frozen. At the time of its announcement last January, projected cost for the building was about $40 million. However, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said last week initial outside estimates for the entire project were about $160 million — or roughly four times the original projected cost.

NEWS

Arrest made in sexual assaults

A 28-year-old Lansing man faces up to 15 years in prison for two counts of sexual assault related to incidents that occurred within about an hour of each other on and near campus last week.

MSU

MSU hosts Midwest improv groups

On Saturday night, students learned just how hard life would be if the Riddler stopped chasing Batman and became the bouncer at a local bar or club. In this scenario, the key to enter to the bar would not be an ID, but the correct answer to a nonsensical riddle.

NEWS

Police Brief 03/27/09

An 18-year-old student made the mistake of leaving his personal belongings on a bench in Munn Ice Arena’s locker room Tuesday, and it ended up costing him $80, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MICHIGAN

Spring greening

As the threat of global climate change becomes more real, local efforts to reduce waste are more important than ever. At MSU, campus officials have set a goal to decrease waste by 30 percent by 2015. And in East Lansing, recycling coordinators have seen an increased effort by students to reuse materials and clean up after themselves.

MSU

Festival draws crowd, showcases 100 films

Gold stars on the floor led the way to theaters in Wells Hall, showcasing 100 films from around the country during the East Lansing Film Festival. The movies, most of which were independently produced, might not have sounded familiar to students and local residents, but they attracted a crowd. Attendants and volunteers were buzzing about the turnout and the shows.