'U' experiences brief Internet service loss

Internet service at MSU was down for almost two hours Wednesday, said Richard Wiggins, MSU senior information technologist.

Evening car accident leaves woman dead

A 34-year-old woman was killed by a police cruiser as she walked in the middle of an U.S. 127 ramp on Tuesday night, Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth said. Tina Marie Potter, who has no known address but has parents living in Ludington, was determined dead on the scene. Deputy Robert McElmurray was on his way to a call in Webberville, and as he exited northbound U.S.

Police briefs 12/02/04

Vet school constructs center

After long sessions of chemotherapy, the muscles of animals can become weakened, and the effects of the cancer can harm their bodies.

Would a smoking ban at East Lansing bars and restaurants be a good idea?

"It would be a great idea. I hate going to the bar and coming home and reeking of smoke. The health risks are just as important even though it's not something you think about in the short-term." Erin Purdy communication senior "It would be a bad idea.

Senate delays bill to allow state pipeline veto

The same day Rep. Michael Murphy, D-Lansing, held a town meeting to oppose a proposed gas pipeline running through Lansing, state senators announced they will not consider a related bill this year. Last month, the House passed a bill that would give the state government the power to decide if utility pipelines pass through city property on state-owned property.

'U,' Malawi team up for NIH grant studies

Using a four-year, $725,256 grant from the National Institutes of Health's Fogarty International Center, MSU will establish a partnership between the University of Malawi in Africa and MSU's medical ethics program. While spending a semester at MSU, scholars from Malawi will take part in an independent study and enroll in advanced classes in MSU's Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences.

Legislators debate same-sex benefits

A Michigan state representative is constructing a House resolution to oppose considering domestic-partnership benefits in future contracts for same-sex state employees. Rep.

Holiday nature event features family fun

The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, is sponsoring "Holiday in the Woods" a seasonal family event. The event will take place from 10 a.m.

ASMSU wants better roommate matching

For better or worse, many first-year students are paired by university housing officials before they come to MSU's residence halls. But ASMSU is arguing that in some cases, it's for the worst, and will propose a system to match freshmen with similar characteristics. MSU's undergraduate student government passed a bill about two weeks ago that suggested surveying residents about their sleep patterns, study habits, noisiness and drinking habits. "I was sitting in my room and my roommate and I weren't getting along, and it hit me," said Aaron Sobel, a representative for the College of Business who created the bill.

Life sciences meeting Thursday in Midland

MSU will co-host the Mid Tech: Life Sciences and Beyond conference from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Thursday at the Ashman Court Hotel in Midland. Speakers include Tim Mayleben, vice president and founder of Esperion Therapeutics Inc. and David Humes, University of Michigan Medical School professor and founder of Nephros Therapeutics, Inc.

E.L. retailers react to new liquor law

Some local liquor retailers say they don't plan to raise their liquor prices in response to a gubernatorial decision that allows them to do just that. The bill, which Gov.

Area residents spread AIDS awareness, facts

As a white, heterosexual woman, Jennifer Parks said she is not the typical image of an AIDS patient, but the 50-year-old Holt resident has been battling the disease since 1989. "It took me a long time to sort all of this out and understand I didn't get AIDS because I deserved it, but because I didn't take precautions as a young woman," Parks said. Parks was infected by her second husband who participated in risky activities that were unknown to her, she said. She now speaks at community events, such as today's World AIDS Day observance at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, to educate the public about the causes and effects of AIDS. In 2003, about 3 million people died from AIDS or complications from the illness.

Winter festival will include chili, Santa

East Lansing will host its annual Winter Festival and Chili Cook-Off from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C.

'U' officials give health tips for holidays

The holiday season has arrived and with it oodles of cookies, candy, cakes and cocktails. Between the stress of shopping and the care-free atmosphere of holiday galas, attention to eating and exercise habits can slacken in December, which is fine for a short period of time said Ronda Bokram, an Olin Health Center nutritionist. "The holidays are a time of connecting with people and sharing food with people, it's OK to bake cookies and eat them and not worry about it," Bokram said.

Professor, course evaluations available online

Students should receive e-mails this week informing them to fill out evaluations for their professors and classes online.

Microsoft Corp. CEO to speak at business forum

An energetic speaker known for jumping around stages and firing up crowds will headline the annual MSU business forum this year. Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer will speak Wednesday at MSU's Management Education Center, 811 W.

Police briefs 11/30/04

E.L. council members to review renovations

East Lansing City Council members will get their first look at the semi-renovated East Lansing High School when they meet with the city's Board of Education tonight. The groups also will touch base on mutual concerns, such as snow plowing services, and will discuss the possibility of housing some school buses at a new East Lansing Department of Public Works site. Mayor Mark Meadows said the council is looking forward to touring the new high school during one of its quarterly meetings with the school district. "It was a big issue for the community when they voted to provide the school board with funds to make those changes," Meadows said. Construction on the $55 million project, which began in January 2001, is about 75 percent complete, said Paula Steele, principal at East Lansing High School. New music rooms, two gymnasiums, a 550-seat student union, an inside track and science laboratories are among the completed additions to the building, Steele said. The auditorium is scheduled to be completed in mid-December, and a media center will be finished by August 2005. "Everybody's been really patient," Steele said.

ID theft trial moved to undetermined date

Former MSU student Denita Dorsey's circuit court trial was moved to an undetermined date, county court clerks said. The May graduate faces 27 charges for identity theft and fraud of more than $100,000 from earlier this year.