Economic writer to lecture on diversity
Nationally known economic writer Julianne Malveaux, whose work appears regularly in USA Today, will deliver a public lecture on issues such as race, culture and their economic impacts at 7 p.m.
Bills aim to help investors, economy
Giving investors tax breaks up to $5,000 if they lose money on risky investments is just part of the Senate Republicans' plan to help boost Michigan's economy and science and technology jobs. Unveiled on Monday, the bills will be aimed at helping companies stay in Michigan and train people for jobs. Last week Gov.
ASMSU approves urination bill
ASMSU officials passed a bill last week supporting the university's proposal to ban public urination on campus. Paul Harmon, ASMSU association director, said the group supports the proposal because people should not be urinating on campus. "As long as the university makes facilities available for people to use, I don't see why we wouldn't support something that protects the image of MSU," he said. Internal Vice Chairperson of Student Assembly Patricia Smith said the ordinance could improve MSU's image during tailgating season.
Center to host free sing-along concert
The Mid-Winter Singing Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road.
Lawmakers propose medicine restrictions
Last week, Christina Kim headed to the aisles of CVS Pharmacy, 240 MAC Ave., when her roommate needed cold medicine. But if some legislators have their way, the advertising sophomore might have to show identification to a licensed pharmacist if she wants to buy cold remedies in the future. As part of a bipartisan push to fight small methamphetamine labs popping up around the country, legislators want over-the-counter medicines to be sold behind pharmacy counters, and not in gas stations or grocery stores. "Currently, meth manufacturers go to grocery stores and pharmacies and buy out their entire supply," said Scott Gerber, spokesman for Sen.
Aroma café drifts into E.L.
By Michael Ludwig Special for The State News Despite its colorfully painted walls and new custom-made furniture, walking through the doors of Aroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea for the first time reminded 29-year-old John Reiber of his old favorite shop, Caffe Latte. Aroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea opened for business on Jan.
City to have dance for dads, daughters
The East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts will host its annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance at 7:30 p.m.
Donated statue missing in MSU's Japanese garden
A large, Japanese ceramic statue donated to MSU by the University of the Ryukyus in Japan has been stolen from the entrance of the Kathleen D.
Guest grillers advocate healthy body image
MSU graduate student Deb Bassett said she didn't know anything about RUBI before her dinner was cooked by a member of the group Monday night at BD's Mongolian Barbeque. As Respecting and Understanding Body Image members took over the long grilling swords and began flipping meats and vegetables, they also were raising consciousness and money for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the end of February. In addition to cooking at the restaurant, 2080 W.
Civil rights lectures to discuss activism
Four veteran activists will visit MSU in February to contribute to a lecture series honoring those who fought civil rights battles in the 1950s and 1960s.
Restaurant's party to benefit area club
Troppo Restaurant, 101 S. Washington Square, in downtown Lansing will hold its annual Super Bowl party to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing at 5 p.m.
Body image group to guest grill at eatery
The Respecting and Understanding Body Image group members will be guest grillers at BD's Mongolian Barbecue, 2080 W.
Sexual assaults spur self-defense class
By Lydia WeissSpecial for The State News About 20 voices echoed through the Union Ballroom Saturday night.
E.L. officials look to create new West Village area
East Lansing officials are in the process of revamping an area that once housed the city's bus station.
Memorial service to be held for LCC prof
Memorial services will take place today for Carolyn Kronenberg, a Lansing Community College professor killed minutes before a class she was scheduled to teach on Jan.
Simon launches blog to further communication
Students aren't the only ones who use Weblogs anymore. Now, university administrators are jumping on board. MSU President Lou Anna Simon created a blog on her university Web page, which will allow her to communicate with students and the rest of the MSU community and allow for feedback via e-mail. "We do know that students are using this type of technology, as are others around the country, and we thought we'd try it and see how it worked," Simon said. The blog is a way to increase discussion before major university decisions are made, Simon said. Blogs such as LiveJournal and Thefacebook have recently taken college campuses by storm, allowing their users to post information and photographs.
BSA event focuses on leadership
The sound of drums and a children's tale about slavery kicked off the Black Student Alliance's celebration of Black History Month. The performance, featuring members of Sankofa Shule Academy, a Lansing kindergarden-through-eighth charter school, began the event. Seventh-grader Deyonta Wilmot said he was excited to participate in the drumming performance because practicing for it helped him learn how to convey the struggles of important figures in Black History Month.
Fair provides advice, food
In an effort to help homeless people get back on their feet, the MSU School of Social Work and Volunteers of America Michigan hosted a resource fair where local agencies provided information about jobs and housing, and services such as free HIV testing. More than 100 people passed through the Volunteers of America Michigan's New Hope Day Center, 430 N.