Old campus buildings to be destroyed, renovated

When baby boomers began entering college during the 1960s, more space was needed on campuses to accommodate hordes of new students. And during that time, about 8 million square feet and nearly a third of the buildings on MSU’s campus were constructed. University engineer Robert Nestle said despite some buildings undergoing extensive renovations or even being destroyed, the majority of buildings on campus can remain useful with updates. “Buildings tend to be updated and renovated as needs change,” he said.

DCL looks to expand study abroad to Mexico

The MSU-Detroit College of Law has created a new study abroad program. The program, “Study Abroad in Mexico,” has not yet been approved by the American Bar Association.

Party receives green light as national committee

It became a little easier to be Green on Thursday. The Green Party - which branded Ralph Nader its poster boy during the 2000 presidential election - gained equivalent status with the Republican and Democratic parities, regulators ruled. The Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 to recognize the Green Party of the United States as a national committee. “I think it is wonderful,” said Tim McCarty, a political theory and constitutional democracy sophomore, who worked for Nader during the 2000 election. The party’s new status means it can accept $20,000 a year per donor, and use the money toward state and local party committees.

Police briefs 11/09/01

U works to keep campus mail rooms safe

Anthrax scares have popped up across the country, but MSU employees working in campus mail rooms can rest easier knowing the university has taken measures to promote their safety and comfort. Biohazard safety kits containing gloves, special containers and disposal instructions are available for mail rooms in every college and department through University Stores. The kits will be delivered based on request. “We are attempting to supply each building with a mail room with one of these kits,” said John Lewis, director of University Services.

Trot to aid anti-smoking cause

People thinking about quitting smoking cold turkey can seek support from others at the 14th Annual Cold Turkey Trot on Sunday. The Turkey Trot is a 5K race benefiting the American Lung Association of Michigan and will begin at 1 p.m.

U escapes losses from budget cuts

MSU President M. Peter McPherson said the university avoided severe losses in the state’s budget reductions process.On Tuesday, Gov.

Students take action outside courtroom

Ten students who say they were the victims of racial profiling when they were asked to leave Meridian Mall last month are trying to solve the problem - without lawsuits.With the help of campus administrators, student groups and the American Civil Liberties Union, some of the students plan to meet with mall and store officials next week.The students were asked to leave the Deb Shop in the Okemos mall Oct.

Police briefs 11/08/01

Kilpatrick lays out future

Kwame Kilpatrick began talking about his plans for his new job as the mayor of Detroit on Wednesday. “I think young people across the country can look at Detroit as a beacon of light,” said Kilpatrick, the Detroit Democrat who defeated City Council President Gil Hill in Tuesday’s election. With 91 percent of precincts reporting Wednesday, Kilpatrick had 104,287 votes, or 54 percent, to Hill’s 88,992 votes, or 46 percent. After serving as House minority leader for the past 10 months, Kilpatrick earned a narrow victory over Hill early Wednesday.

Two more papers will be made free to U

Students arriving back on campus for spring semester will be met with two more newspapers provided free of charge. MSU President M.

Police to participate in Midwest AIDS project sensitivity training

The Midwest AIDS Prevention Project has developed gay and lesbian sensitivity training for officers and support staff at police departments across the state.

ASMSU opposes anti-drinking bills

ASMSU’s Student Assembly voted unanimously last week to oppose two legislative bills that would affect college students.One bill deals with making it possible to serve jail time for a minor in possession charge, the other would make using a fake ID a felony.Joe Mignano, external vice chairman for Student Assembly, said these bills deal with students and they needed to be addressed.“We look out for students - that’s why we’re here,” he said.Mignano said MSU’s undergraduate student government believes the bills inflict harsh penalties and are directly geared toward college students.“We’re not condoning these activities,” he said.

Students head to Philadelphia to represent U in Model United Nations conference

About 49 MSU students hopped on a bus headed for Philadelphia on Wednesday to practice ridding the world of its problems. MSU’s International Relations Organization will participate in the 35th-annual University of Pennsylvania Model United Nations Conference, representing four countries - including Afghanistan. “We’re trying to do what the U.N.

Pedestrian signals for blind garner recognition

For mathematics junior John Kuchinski, hearing a voice when he crosses the street on campus doesn’t disturb him - it reassures him.“I think they are good sometimes,” said Kuchinski, who is blind.

Vote reaffirms E.L. annexation of golf course

The petition to annex the Four Winds Golf Course into East Lansing was on the city’s ballot for Tuesday’s election - it was too late to have it removed after the city and Meridian Township decided the issue last month. But when all the ballots from the city of East Lansing’s election had been counted, the agreement was bolstered by a 78-percent voter approval rating. “I’m not surprised,” East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows said.

Some questioning motives behind tailgate taping

Students caught on video during football tailgates don’t need to worry about prosecution, MSU police officials say, but it would be nice if they would continue to clean up their trash.MSU police Chief Bruce Benson said police use videotape to document some arrests, to record problems with large groups for the protection of individuals and officers and to analyze ways different groups act while tailgating, from set up through clean up.The video could reveal why the flood plain area by the rock on Farm Lane has so few tailgating troubles, while areas such as the tennis courts near Wilson Road are fight-laden and trash-filled, Benson said.“It was grossly misunderstood by some people,” Benson said.

Intersection will receive walk-light adjustment

Sometimes being safe requires being patient - that will soon be the case at the intersection of Farm Lane and Auditorium Road.The pedestrian walk lights were reassessed earlier this year and an authorization to automatically put on the lights and make the “walk” light last two seconds longer was sent to the Lansing Board of Water and Light on Monday.

New car incentives aplenty

Current car rebates and incentives are being offered to help the economy rebound, and that may be a good reason for students to buy a new car.

Police briefs 11/07/01