Snow falls on 'U'

As if a broken foot isn't difficult enough for a student trying to get around campus, 3 inches of snow doesn't make it any easier. English junior Lindsay Kosmala broke her foot last Saturday and spent Wednesday wrestling with her crutches on the snowy sidewalks. "Having to get books and go to class with a broken foot in a snowstorm is way more than I wanted to do in the first week of school," she said. Three days into the spring semester, students are not only adjusting to a new schedule of classes, but to Michigan's typical winter weather.

Police briefs 01/15/04

Beef industry topic of Extension program

The opportunity to educate Eastern Corn Belt cattle feeders on the latest technology and new practices in the industry will be available again this winter.

Robbery suspect caught

A man unaffiliated with MSU attempted an armed robbery against two Emmons Hall residents Tuesday night. Lansing resident Deandre Deshone Hudson, 18, spent Tuesday evening harassing students throughout the building, looking for drugs and money, police said.

Residency requirement revised for non-U.S. citizens; 'U' affected

Because of a Michigan statute that kept all non-U.S. citizens from receiving his or her law certification, Melanie Capobianco, a Canadian citizen and MSU-DCL College of Law student, might not have been able to enter the Michigan bar last May. The statute required a student to possess a green card or documentation proving they were permanent resident aliens.

E.L. targets city growth, traffic study

The East Lansing City Council continued to work on strategies for a traffic study on the intersection of Abbott and Chandler roads at a Tuesday work session. Two separate traffic studies are being conducted on Abbott Road.

Bank to host vault fund raiser with 'U' head hockey coach

This evening, Fifth Third Bank will host a "vault warming" party to celebrate the opening of its Jolly Road Banking Center, 2112 Jolly Road in Okemos. Tickets to the 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Capitol celebrates 125 years

Michigan's political leaders gathered on the Capitol's glass floor Wednesday afternoon to officially ring in the 125th anniversary of the state's Capitol building.

Dorms change housing contract

A revised university policy will ensure students deciding where to live next year make up their minds quickly. For the first time, University Housing has revised the rules for breaking a housing contract.

Apple growing focus of Fruit School event

MSU researchers and faculty partnered with MSU Extension staff members will hold a Fruit School Jan.

Organic farming to be conference feature

On Jan. 31, the fifth annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will welcome established keynote speakers and several different presenters to Michigan small farmers.

Dorms face renovations

Two years after Shaw Hall was gutted and refitted with new wiring and stackable furniture, another residence hall is facing its deadline for a nip and tuck. Snyder and Phillips halls will be closed for about 18 months starting in May 2005 so contractors can make updates that will include renovating the community bathrooms, outdoor masonry and plumbing, electrical and heating systems.

Restaurant offers new option for Asian cuisine

A newly opened restaurant is flavoring downtown East Lansing with an authentic taste of Asian cuisine, but it will have to survive a location that has housed at least five different restaurants in the past decade.

Task force to reopen cold cases

A few forgotten homicide cases in Ingham County are getting a second chance at justice. Officials from the Ingham County sheriff's office are planning to re-investigate eight unsolved area homicides, or cold cases. The first case Ingham County Sheriff's Office officials plan to reopen is the 1986 murder of Bonnie Van Valkenburg.

Olin campaign aims to modify students' drinking perceptions

A campaign launching this semester in posters and advertisements around campus is designed to help change students' perceptions about drinking. Olin Health Center is conducting a social norming campaign that seeks to correct misconceptions the public might have about an issue.

Red Cross faces blood shortage

The Red Cross is asking students to roll up their sleeves. The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross is down to a 24-hour overall supply of blood.

'U' might merge departments

The Executive Committee of Academic Council discussed the possibility of reorganizing university departments during its Tuesday meeting. A proposal to consolidate the sports medicine program to become a part of the radiology department was passed to Provost Lou Anna Simon for further action.

Groups fight to keep highway billboards

One Michigan lawmaker is working to change the scenery along state highways - especially billboards.

CATA makes improvements

As January temperatures dip into the teens and lower, students are increasingly huddling around the blue and green bus stop signs. The Capital Area Transportation Authority has made several tweaks to local service as the new year begins. This semester, it will be a shorter wait for students taking the bus to class from the commuter lot on the south side of campus.

Zoo hosts event to recruit volunteers Legal activist to visit Cooley Law School

This weekend, the Potter Park Zoological Society will host a brunch promoting voluntarism at the zoo. The brunch, which takes place on Saturday at 10 a.m., will be held in Potter Park Zoo's Exploration & Discovery Center, 1301 S.