'I have a Dream' speech

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Law fraternity to hold info session

Pre-law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta is having informational sessions at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 in Room 335 of the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building. Representatives from DCL also will be available to answer questions. Students from all majors are invited to attend.

Pajama party tickets still available

Get ready to party in your pajamas as Rather Hall's Black Caucus presents its second annual Pajama Jammy Jam at 9 p.m.

Educational programs help cut truck fatalities

Dana Hunter has always found truck drivers to be courteous on the road."I've never had a problem with semi-trucks driving on the road," the no-preference freshman said.

Lansing group promotes peace

Lansing - The collective chant of "Peace in Iraq" reverberated within the walls of a Lansing church Thursday after a group of anti-war speakers motivated the crowd.

Caucus to hold auditions for show

The United Black Caucus is seeking participants for its first Black History Month Program titled "Linked By Our Past, Bound By Our Future." The caucus is asking those interested in singing, performing a skit, reciting poetry or dancing in the program to audition today from 4-6 p.m.

Council to debate gender identity report

A resolution to bring gender identity to MSU's anti-discrimination policy will once again come before the Executive Committee of Academic Council on Tuesday."We spent a lot of hours in this committee," said Jon Sticklen, gender identity committee member and professor of engineering.

LCC trustee search narrowed to 6; decision expected Jan. 24

The Lansing Community College Board of Trustees has narrowed down its choices for a vacant position from 27 applicants to six.On Jan.

Byrum sworn in as caucus leader

Women in Michigan politics took another step forward Wednesday with state Rep. Dianne Byrum becoming the first woman to lead a legislative caucus in Michigan."I'm proud to be chosen by my caucus to represent them," she said.

Bookstores entice students with promotions

For Carisa Siljander, buying books at the MSU Bookstore on Thursday also meant getting her palm read.

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Spring rush to begin for some greeks

Spring recruitment for Interfraternity Council fraternities and Panhellenic Council sororities kicks off Monday with an open house in the Union from 4-8 p.m. Interfraternity Council President Anthony Morabito says a joint council open house is a first for this semester. "Normally, the guys have a night in the Union, and the girls go and do their own thing," Morabito said. Allison Amrine, Panhellenic Council vice president of recruitment, said meet-and-greet sessions are beneficial to those interested. "All the sororities are coming out," she said.

GEU, 'U' officials to begin negotiations in March

A date has been set for a third-party mediator to hear arguments between the Graduate Employees Union and university officials regarding a dispute on the wording of an eight-month-old contract.The two parties will begin talks March 5, union President Scott Henkel said.The graduate employee contract, ratified in May, says teaching assistants with at least four semesters of experience will be promoted to the highest level of pay.

Assistant joins department staff

Flash back a few years. A senior at Albion College is winding down his student teaching program with the hopes of becoming a teacher after graduation.

Program seeks applications

Applications for the 2003-04 Racial Ethnic Student Aide positions are due Jan. 15 in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs. Requirements for the position are a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5, at least one semester of living in a MSU residence hall and a strong desire to help people. The program provides a supporting environment for racial ethnic students at MSU, and a one-of-a-kind learning experience, said Nikki O'Brien, coordinator of African American student affairs.

E.L. service provides recycling program for Christmas trees

For many East Lansing residents, leftover remnants of the holiday season can be considered more of a nuisance to be disposed of than to be put toward a useful cause."I had this huge, beautiful Christmas tree in our living room, and I didn't know what to do with it," no-preference sophomore Sarah Mellon said.Mellon was happy to learn her tree could soon be transformed into healthy fuel to be used year-round in city parks through a tree recycling program run by the East Lansing's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services."Recycling is always beneficial in any way possible," she said.

Communities gear up to restore grants

East Lansing wants its money back.City officials say they will be working with 61 communities to restore $3.7 million in fire protection grants throughout the state.

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Rogers favors tax cut plan, says it will help economy

The state of Michigan is undoubtedly feeling the sting of a weak national economy, but U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers said the package of tax cuts President Bush laid out Tuesday will benefit all taxpayers. "The goal here is to create more jobs and continue the growth of the economy," Rogers said.

Professor wins research award

Mercouri Kanatzidis, a university distinguished chemistry professor, has been presented with the 2002 Humboldt Research Award.