NEWS
Police Brief 04/08/09
A 19-year-old male student reported his Gateway laptop computer stolen Sunday from his West Akers Hall room, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
City attempts to reach deal with property owners for project
After tabling a scheduled vote on whether to use public right-of-way to acquire a property for its Avondale Square project, East Lansing City Council members will have to wait to complete construction of the project’s west alley.
NEWS
Cheers, no tears
The arrival of spring and deep NCAA Tournament runs by the MSU men’s basketball team used to be signs of impending disturbances in East Lansing. However, police and university officials are hoping two celebrations within the last week they deemed as “peaceful” might signal progress in their efforts to improve a reputation tattered by riots in years past.
MSU
6th race conference to begin today
The sixth national Race in 21st Century America conference, launches today with a keynote address by former U.S. Surgeon General M. Joycelyn Elders at 1 p.m. in the Kellogg Center auditorium.
MSU
Proposals for academic calendar released
The Academic Year Task Force drafted an initial report on its findings regarding changes to the academic calendar to begin as early as 2010. Based on survey data from faculty and students and calendars of other universities, the task force suggests MSU adopt a 14-week fall semester, to begin after Labor Day. There would be a one-week finals period, according to the report.
MSU
Visiting professor to give lecture promoting peace
Steve Sharra might have many lectures to come, but he is working on one as if it were his last. Sharra is an MSU visiting assistant professor in philosophy and peace and justice studies.
MICHIGAN
Auction clears out Flats Grille
Paul O’Connor bought his grandma’s cutting board from a Michigan Department of Treasury auction Tuesday morning of the remnants of Flats Grille, the business he used to own. The sentimental piece and his computer from the restaurant’s office were the only things the owner of the former eatery was able to keep of items sold in the auction.
MICHIGAN
Job expo scheduled today in Lansing
Capital Area Michigan Works! will hold a spring job expo from 2:30-6 p.m. today at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave. The event will give job seekers an opportunity to network with more than 50 local companies in a variety of industries, including information technology, health care, finance and manufacturing.
MICHIGAN
Auction to be held for Flats belongings
A public auction will be held at 10 a.m. today at Flats Grille, 551 E. Grand River Ave., for assets within the restaurant. The restaurant closed Feb. 24 when it was seized by Michigan Department of Treasury due to a tax warrant issued by the department against the State Pizza Corp., the parent company of Flats. Officials have said Flats owed more than $8,800 in unpaid taxes.
MSU
More than 100 E.L. residents lose power
More than 100 Consumers Energy customers in East Lansing lost power Monday after winter storms blanketed the state.
MICHIGAN
Council to discuss rental ordinance
Concerns about the unstable housing market have resulted in a request for East Lansing City Council to table an ordinance that would assist property owners whose homes are on the market.
MICHIGAN
Web site creates alternative options for job seekers
For many students, traditional job-recruiting opportunities, such as meet-and-greets with alumni and employers, can be awkward and boring. With that idea in mind and Internet technology at his disposal, Ted Williams set out to create a way for students to land a job without having to worry about awkward meetings, grades or connections.
MSU
MSU research finds reason for female hyena dominance
In most animal species, males are in charge. But when it comes to spotted hyenas, females are getting the last laugh. Female spotted hyenas are more dominant than their male counterparts. Researchers have always been intrigued by this sex role reversal, but with no satisfactory explanation. That is, until now.
MSU
Shaw Hall eating spaces reopened
The Shaw Hall cafeteria reopened Monday after it was closed for five days because of a virus that hospitalized about 30 students last week.
MICHIGAN
Power outages reported after winter storm early Monday
About 90 Consumers Energy customers in East Lansing were without power Monday morning after winter storms swept through the state overnight. Consumers Energy spokesman Terry DeDoes said there is no immediate timetable for when power will be restored to East Lansing customers.
NEWS
Police: Crowd celebrated ‘peacefully’
Despite an increase in arrests from last year’s Cedar Fest riot, police said they are happy with the “peaceful” celebration that lasted until early Sunday morning in East Lansing following MSU’s Final Four victory Saturday night.
MSU
Campus cafeterias take precautions against Shaw Hall virus
At The Gallery in Snyder-Phillips Hall, almost everything had to be handed to Munaz Muntasir by a cafeteria employee. “They give you forks with a piece of napkin and salt and pepper packs,” said Muntasir, a biochemistry and molecular biology freshman. “I had to ask for a bowl. But I could get my own frozen yogurt.”
MSU
Student government concludes 45th session
ASMSU Student Assembly looked toward the future at its final meeting of the 45th session Thursday. “I am extremely satisfied with what we’ve accomplished this year,” Student Assembly Chairperson Michael Webber said. “We started a lot of initiatives and finished them.”
MICHIGAN
School members organize dining event
Aged Montana grass-fed tenderloin brochette. Maine Lobster served over Minnesota toasted wild rice with house-smoked roma tomatoes stuffed with spinach. For dessert, double fudge chocolate pecan brownies, classic New York cheesecake and key lime pie.
MSU
Students start 'green' public policy journal
Basketball buzz dimmed at least for a moment Friday as people from around the Midwest focused on sharing ideas for new regional environmental policies. Most of the attendees of the Roosevelt Institution’s launch event for a new journal that focuses on environmental issues were members of the institution, which functions like a nationwide student think tank.