MSU has been awarded $25,000 for its international programs in K-12 education, beating out more than two dozen other colleges and universities across the country.
About 100 angry and confused protesters stood on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday night with signs that read "What is wrong with wanting equality," and "How many people have to die for us to have equal rights." The event was a demonstration by protesters voicing their disapproval of the passing of Proposal 2, which will amend the state constitution to define the union between one man and one woman as the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union. The protest was organized by Rally for Equality, a group of Haslett High School students who said they want equality for everyone. "People should be free to make their own choices," said Haslett High School sophomore Ashley Nalett, the organizer of the event.
Chios owner Rocio Patel said she wanted to infuse ethnicity and culture into both her merchandise and the store's atmosphere. A native of Costa Rica, Patel said she hoped to show people something different by selecting and handcrafting some of the jewelry, gifts and fabrics. After 10 years in East Lansing, including five years at the current location, 305 E.
A new round of contract negotiations between the Michigan Nurses Association and Sparrow Health System began Wednesday after a vote to authorize a strike was issued earlier this month. The contract expired Oct.
A Marathon of Majors will be held from 5-7 p.m. today on the first floor of Bessey Hall. Academic advisers from about 15 MSU colleges will be available to assist students in exploring majors, meeting major and college requirements, exploring internship and career information, transferring credits, studying abroad and tutoring options. Other groups, including the MSU Counseling Center and the Writing Center will also provide information. "Usually, students have to go from college to college to gather information about the colleges, but with this event, they're able to do that in one night," said Rosemarie Handley, advising coordinator for the Undergraduate University Division.
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., was elected by Democratic senators to be their caucus secretary.
A Spartan Village resident could face prison time for racking up more than $3,000 in purchases on stolen credit cards. Sadia Zoe Tabue-Bogne was arrested Nov.
International Education Week is a time when students can explore other cultures by tasting, saying or seeing things they've never tried before. During its fifth annual celebration, this year's International Education Week is complete with dancing, music, language classes, food, film, lectures and other educational activities.
The East Village Master Plan Team has invited the residents of East Lansing to come forward with their own vision for the Cedar Village area. Residents can show up and speak their mind regarding the city's proposed $16.3 million transformation at 5:30 p.m.
The election might be over, but candidate criticism is not. Prominent environmental lawyer Robert F.
The MSU Federal Credit Union broke ground on a new branch in southern Lansing last month, which is slated to open in late summer 2005. Builders started developing the site at 200 E.
Another case of influenza has been reported in Michigan, bringing the number of cases to four. The newest case is in Kent County.
Faculty members said they were pleased with the role they played in forming the plan for liberal arts reorganization, and they want to make sure they are still involved in the implementation of any changes.
ASMSU joined part of an ongoing battle between students and administration officials Thursday when it passed a bill calling for MSU to join the Worker Rights Consortium, a nonprofit international group that monitors labor practices. MSU's undergraduate student government requested the MSU Board of Trustees to allocate one percent of its profit from licensed apparel, up to $50,000, which is required to join the consortium. The WRC would report on factory conditions overseas where some MSU apparel is manufactured to ensure fair labor practices. Nine of the 11 Big Ten universities belong to the WRC, including 120 other colleges and universities across the country. Lauren Olson, a representative for the College of Natural Science, introduced the bill to Student Assembly and said petitioning ASMSU to join the WRC was one of the major reasons she became a representative. "We should be perpetuating the idea of fair labor as we go into the real world," she said.
The issue of medical and social treatment of intersex individuals will be addressed today during a discussion hosted by the Undergraduate Bioethics Society. Intersex individuals are people with a wide variety of physical abnormalities that cause the genitals to differ from the "normal" conception of male or female anatomy, said Alice Dreger, a Lyman Briggs associate professor. "We like to increase awareness about some of the ethical issues concerned with reproductive health in this society," said Annika Storey, chairwoman of the society and a physiology senior. Dreger will lead the discussion, "Gender, Sex and Ethics," at 7:30 p.m.
A poetry collective called Batey Urbano excitedly warmed up in a back room of the Erickson Kiva before several Latino and Chicano urban poets hit the stage to perform poetry with a purpose. "Is-La Mind," or "Ease The Mind," showcased the Batey Urbano poets as part of Puerto Rican Culture Week, put on by the Puerto Rican Student Alliance this week. "Our performances are a collaboration of our culture and hip-hop," Chicagoan group member Jiovani Vargas said. Batey Urbano is an outlet for people to express themselves, Vargas said.
Cheery music with sleigh bells and synthesized orchestras is jangling through store and parking lot speakers.
City officials hope to bulk up their financial toolbox for redevelopment by redesignating a section of the city as "blighted," but not before East Lansing residents weigh in on the matter. Citizens will have the chance to share their views on designating East Village as a blighted zone at the East Lansing City Council meeting today at 7:30 p.m.