Theater to curb crowding problems

More than 1,000 people were turned away from renowned Harvard Professor Stephen Jay Gould’s guest lecture earlier this month because the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre was filled to capacity. University officials say that won’t happen again. The second of five lectures for the McPherson Professorship lecture series has been moved from the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center to prevent overcrowding. Depending on the turnout, Daniel Kleppner’s speech Wednesday will either be held at the Pasant Theatre or the much larger Wharton Center Great Hall.

Bill removes malpractice immunity for U doctors

All MSU physicians may lose legal immunity under a bill that was passed out of the Senate House Policy Committee on Tuesday.

New lecture series lures acclaimed speakers to U

The College of Arts and Letters announced Wednesday its plans to launch a new lecture series.Lectures will focus on current college strengths, such as jazz, film and American studies.

Campus Fest offers free fun

Krysten McCully didn’t know she’d spend part of her day rolling around inside a human-sized bowling ball after class Tuesday afternoon.But that was just one activity she and many other students enjoyed at the Sports Illustrated Campus Fest, which will continue today behind the rock on Farm Lane.“This whole thing is really great,” McCully, a pre-vet freshman, said.

RHA, McPherson meet to discuss greenhouse plans with students

The Residence Halls Association will hear both sides of a debate about plans for a proposed student greenhouse at its general assembly meeting today.The meeting will be in the Essex Underground of Wilson Hall at 7 p.m.RHA pledged support for a student project last year in an effort to replace a greenhouse taken down in 1998.The project received approval from the university, but was amended later.

Legislature aims to make public accessibility for people with disabilities easier

Don’t even think about parking next to that handicapped space. A new state law taking effect Oct.

Media wins riot photo rights

The March 27-28, 1999, East Lansing riot left fires burning long after the smoke from that fateful evening had cleared - the battle for possession of unpublished riot photos is finally over more than a year and a half after it started.In an attempt to single out participants in the riot, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III issued subpoenas to all state media outlets for copies of unpublished photographs and film taken during the disturbance.An eight-month long court battle ensued between 11 Michigan media outlets that were under subpoena, including The State News.The state Supreme Court ruled in favor of the media Tuesday.

Fire kills Lansing man

Lansing police and fire crews are investigating a suspicious death in connection with a fire that occuring early Tuesday. The Lansing Fire Department received a call at 4:25 a.m.

Voucher proposal forum will discuss amendment of state constitution tonight

An MSU-Detroit College of Law forum today will address the state school voucher ballot proposal. Pro-voucher group Kids First!

U receives awaited funding in House higher education budget

LANSING - The state House approved the $1.66 billion higher education budget Tuesday to fund Michigan’s 15 public universities for the fiscal year that begins Oct.

Log rolls off shelves

Rianne Jones says she never thought distributing 25,000 copies of the Red Cedar Log was beyond reach.“I was really confident,” said Jones, Red Cedar Log editor in chief.

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Campus Fest brings much activity to U

For the next two days, students can do something other than study between classes.And students could also be coming home after their classes with more than just books.The Sports Illustrated Campus Fest returns today to MSU with its full array of exhibits, games, sporting activities, sweepstakes and free stuff.

Runners dash for cash in support of exhibits

Dinosaurs might be extinct. But the MSU Federal Credit Union-sponsored Dinosaur Dash is still running strong. The 15th annual 5K race is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

College of Social Science greets acting dean

For Gary Manson, good faculty is going to make his new job as acting dean of the College of Social Science just a little bit easier. Manson was officially named acting dean at Friday’s MSU Board of Trustees meeting.

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Clock tower dedicated; more upgrades on the way

About 30 people gathered Monday to watch the dedication of the Central Clock Tower to the city of East Lansing.The clock tower, located at the intersection of M.A.C.

Report to offer area students job info

Students looking to embark on a new career after graduation will soon have an additional resource available to them, thanks in part to the university. The MSU Career Services & Placement will offer a report Wednesday that some say will help make students aware of more career opportunities available in the Lansing and East Lansing area. Lansing’s office of Manpower Inc., the largest staffing firm in the world, will release the report, which was researched and designed by two MSU students.

Business brings internships to U

An East Lansing business is bringing large-company internships to students.After its initial opening in June, Internship USA, 541 E.

Michigan liquor sales up, surpass 1999 revenues

Michigan liquor sales have risen in the past year, but no one’s quite sure why people are stocking up their liquor cabinets more than usual.Sam Fawaz, owner of Jackpot Party Store, 2922 S.