NEWS
Police report low crime during Sweet 16 weekend
Friday night was much calmer than students or police anticipated after the Spartans made their seventh Sweet 16 appearance in 11 years.
NEWS
ASMSU unable to reveal new Web site before elections
MSU’s undergraduate student government planned to unveil its new Web site today as thousands of students would potentially visit the group’s site this week to vote in ASMSU’s election.
NEWS
Stem cell research could appear on November ballot
The fate of embryonic stem cell research in Michigan might rest in voters’ hands if a grassroots campaign collects enough signatures by July 7.
MSU
Exhibits teach about veterinary care
It was udder madness as hundreds of kids and parents anxiously awaited their turn to milk a cow, pet farm animals and stick their hands inside a cow’s stomach Saturday during the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Vet-a-Visit.
MICHIGAN
E.L. food co-op may move to new home
Since Country Markett closed its doors in January, Rachel Ulch’s spontaneous trips for bread, beer or laundry detergent have her looking elsewhere.
MICHIGAN
Campus conserves energy for Earth Hour
Flashlights and candles powered student activism this weekend as part of Earth Hour, a worldwide event aimed at raising awareness about global climate change.
MSU
Fundraiser to benefit nurse in Africa
A charity art and auction show to benefit a public health nurse working in Africa will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. at McDonel Hall.
MSU
Parking ramp named best new lot
The Grand River Avenue parking ramp near Morrill Hall and Olin Health Center has been awarded a 2008 Aon Build America Award in the “Building New” category.
MSU
RHA charity ball proceeds go to MSU Safe Place
Holly Rosen didn’t wait for officials from MSU’s Residence Halls Association to notify her that MSU Safe Place would receive proceeds from the group’s charity ball this year.
MICHIGAN
Mich. pushes to increase use of renewable energy
The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a state renewable portfolio standard Thursday, which would require state facilities to purchase 25 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025.
MSU
MSU sheep farm awaits spring
Spring’s first blue skies have a way of making students wish they were outside enjoying the sunshine instead of sitting in an artificially lit lecture hall, but it could be worse.
MICHIGAN
Man pleads guilty to charges in July shooting
A man charged with the shooting and attempted murder of an East Lansing man last summer has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder and felony firearm.
MICHIGAN
Middle schoolers shadow MSU police
After grasping a plastic pop bottle, seventh-grader Quincey Briggs used black forensic powder and a brush to sweep the bottle and uncover his own fingerprint.
MSU
MSU schools top magazine rankings
MSU has the nation’s top graduate program in both elementary and secondary education for the 14th year in a row, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
MSU
Conference gauges program's progress
By neglecting education, some members of the black community are aiding in their own oppression, sociology professor Kalvin DaRonne Harvell said Thursday.
BASEBALL
Disappointing debut
The snow had melted, the grass was green and it was a perfect day to open a new baseball season Wednesday at Kobs Field. Too bad the MSU baseball team forgot to come out of hibernation. The Spartans fell to Eastern Michigan 10-3 in their home opener, losing to a team that came into the contest with a 1-17 record.
NEWS
Credit crunch alarms student loan lenders
With the prospect of federal student loans decreasing in availability next year, Whitney Krieger said she is worried she won’t be eligible for the aid she needs.
NEWS
Police Brief 03/27/08
An MSU parking pass was stolen from a vehicle in the Holden Hall parking lot sometime between 7-9 a.m. Tuesday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said
NEWS
E.L. residents still unhappy with City Center II plans
About 25 East Lansing residents broke out clapping at Wednesday’s planning commission meeting after Ann Nichols, president of the Oakwood Historical District Neighborhood Association, criticized building heights in the new City Center II proposal. A new plan for a $117 million downtown development was discussed at the meeting.
NEWS
Preview of ASMSU elections
Members of ASMSU have planned for spring elections since last semester, and officials from MSU’s undergraduate student government said they are hoping to increase the number of voters this year.