RHA organizer draws acts
Event planners are busy people. They work long hours with a cell phone glued to an ear, trying to organize conventions or lectures and keep everyone happy in the process. This one is a junior, majoring in general business administration and pre-law. Eric Bolf is the director of special events for the Residence Halls Association.
Body & Mind
Women looking to work out but want to drop the musclehead males at the gym are finding a home at Curves for Women.
$3M project up for vote
The MSU Board of Trustees will vote on several university building renovations Friday, including a $3 million addition to the Cyclotron structure. If the contract for the renovation is passed, construction for the 13,000 square-foot addition will begin shortly after the board meeting, said University Engineer Bob Nestle.
Senior class council to sponsor bowling for soon-to-be grads
MSU seniors interested in bowling can attend the "Senior Bowling Extravaganza," at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holiday Lanes, 3101 E.
Outdoor legend Trost shares passion with visitors
Fred Trost stood in the men's room of his outdoor museum, wondering if he should make the life-size plastic bear at the far urinal anatomically correct.
Single local temple home to faithful
When Payel Gupta was a little girl, she prayed with local members of the Hindu community in their houses. There was no temple in the Lansing area until 1992, so Gupta's friends and family would gather together in local homes to worship. Now, when she attends the Bharatiya Temple of Lansing in Haslett, it is a symbol to her of how far they've come.
A fighting chance
Inside the boxing ring, 15-year-old Victor Limas throwing punches as if he has the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Brightest & Best
With 50 to 100 e-mails a day clogging her inbox, Pam Whitten was surprised when she opened an e-mail from the American Medical Women's Association that she thought was spam.
City balances licenses, safety
Dave Milligan said he couldn't imagine his restaurant without some beer on the menu. For the Crunchy's owner, a liquor license is just as integral to business as his burger-yielding kitchen. "Liquor makes up almost half of our revenue," Milligan said. Milligan owns one of the 31 liquor licenses distributed to East Lansing by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Use of Mich. as landfill might end
Some state lawmakers say they are ready to take action on the amount of out-of-state and Canadian trash being dumped in Michigan landfills.
Olin series to inform women on importance of staying healthy
Olin Health Center is coordinating a month-long series of events to address women's healthy sexuality during February. It's the second women's healthy sexuality month at MSU, and was developed by Olin health educators to inform MSU women about the importance of gynecological exams and keeping their bodies healthy physically as well as sexually. "There were some needs in the area of women's sexuality, such as pap smears," Olin Health Center health educator Dennis Martell said.
Patriot Act spurs concern
The East Lansing City Council plans to discuss a resolution submitted by concerned residents condemning the USA Patriot Act as an infringement of their civil rights. Residents opposing the Patriot Act are expected to address the council during the public comment portion of today's 7 p.m.
Disease from animals to humans discussed during business forum
The way newly discovered diseases often jump between humans and animals will be the topic of "The Convergence of Animal and Human Health: Opportunities and Challenges." The discussion is at 11:45 a.m.
Retailer group expands scholarship competition
Miranda White considers herself one of the Student Book Store's "lifer" employees. The dietetics senior, who has worked at the store at 421 E.
Big Ten student government association to be redesigned
Because of general dissatisfaction with the structure of the Association of Big Ten Students, representatives from MSU's undergraduate student government said they plan to help reshape the organization. The association holds semi-annual conferences for student governments at Big Ten schools.
Professors win 'geek' bowl
Katherine Schaefer Special for The State News Students from the Honors College concluded their week-long Geek Week events with a trivia game against their professors Friday night. Laura Portwood-Stacer, a telecommunication, information and media studies senior, came up with the idea for Geek Week last year.
Students celebrate Chicano History Month
Chicano History Month is in full swing, with students across campus honoring their heritage through a series of events in February. The events are planned and sponsored by the Culturas de las Razas Unidas, MSU's Chicano student group Movimiento Estudiantil Xicano de Aztlan, ASMSU's Programming Board and the Chicano and Latino Studies program.