Support of U.S.-led airstrikes in Afghanistan is evident among college students across the country.Last month, Harvard University’s Institute of Politics conducted a telephone survey of 1,200 undergraduate students nationwide and discovered nearly four of five students were advocates of the airstrikes.
An MSU alumnus has created another option for purchasing used textbooks.Eric Hamilton, a 1996 graduate, launched a new Web site Monday that brings students together to buy or sell textbooks through the Internet.Hamilton said the site, www.Universitybookswap.com, is designed to be a message board for students looking to make textbook bargains.“We are aggressively going after and tailoring our business to college students,” he said.Students at 64 other colleges across the country are being introduced to this service as well.
A justice from the Michigan Supreme Court will speak to students in an Integrative Studies in Social Science class today. Marilyn Kelly will appear by request of Fayyaz Hussain, an assistant professor of ISS, in the last of a series of three lectures regarding the Sept.
In celebration of Puerto Rican Culture Week, various events will be held through Saturday to promote awareness and provide entertainment. The annual event, sponsored by the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, features guest speakers, an open mic night, a pig roast and a dance. Marcelina Trevino-Savala, coordinator for Chicano/Latino Student Affairs in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, said the week allows students to experience cultural events. “It’s to make people aware of the Puerto Rican culture, history and issues in the community that are happening,” she said.
More than 8 million meals are served every year through MSU’s residence hall system - but MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety along with hall governments and black caucuses wants more meals served off campus this holiday season.A campuswide nonperishable food drive will continue through Monday, giving students, staff and faculty a chance to drop off that extra bag of noodles or can of soup to any residence hall.This is the second year MSU community police officers are sponsoring the drive, which donates food to area families, MSU Safe Place, the MSU Student Food Bank, the Lansing City Rescue Mission and Lansing’s Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N.
Anne Utech came to MSU from Ottumwa, Iowa, to further her education - and that means she pays out-of-state tuition.But what she didn’t realize was that the higher costs apply to study abroad programs as well.“I participated in a women’s studies program in London, but I had to take less credits and there were some misunderstandings,” the dietetics and nutritional sciences senior said.
After five days of drawing blood from donors, the American Red Cross has collected 618 pints of blood from the MSU community. With one week remaining in the seventh annual MSU-Penn State Challenge, the Spartans are leading the Nittany Lions by 92 units. A new registration format via e-mail has improved the process.
Its ivy-covered history and proximity to Grand River Avenue are reasons why Nick Duca said he likes living in West Circle Complex - but he hasn’t forgotten his Landon Hall residence is about 70 years old. The future of the West Circle dorms was discussed by the MSU Board of Trustees on Friday as members mapped out how campus may look in 20 years. “I like the history and it feels more homely with the smaller rooms and cafeteria,” said Duca, a hospitality business sophomore.
More than 300 runners, walkers and wheelers supported quitting smoking at Sunday’s 14th annual Cold Turkey Trot.The 5K race started at 1 p.m.
The name “Brian” means strong one - strong meaning physical and mental endurance.Decked out in Asics, GORE-TEX and Oakleys with P.O.D.
On Tuesday, ASMSU will host its second forum to discuss having a voting student seat on the MSU Board of Trustees - and this time members hope it will be more productive. MSU’s undergraduate government held its last forum on the first day of classes this semester.
A variety of activities will be held on campus this week in celebration of International Education Week, today through Friday. The event, now in its second year, was started by President Clinton as an opportunity to promote international education and the understanding of different cultures around the world. MSU officials believe the Sept.
That three-letter word is everywhere - sex. But in the overabundance of sexual propaganda, many have felt there is a lack of information available to college students. September marked the official launching of www.collegesextalk.com, a Web site that is exactly what its name implies - a place where people can get together on the Internet and talk, ask or learn about sex and relationships from Dr. Sandra L.
A historical voice in the black power movement of the 1960s and 1970s will be speaking twice today on campus. Kathleen Cleaver, a Yale Law School professor and former member of the Black Panther Party, will be featured at this year’s Black Power Rally, which begins at 7 p.m.
The Landon Hall cafeteria will be ready to set sail tonight when the West Circle dorms, Residence Life and MSU police sponsor “Friday Night Cruise.” The event runs from 8 p.m.
When baby boomers began entering college during the 1960s, more space was needed on campuses to accommodate hordes of new students. And during that time, about 8 million square feet and nearly a third of the buildings on MSU’s campus were constructed. University engineer Robert Nestle said despite some buildings undergoing extensive renovations or even being destroyed, the majority of buildings on campus can remain useful with updates. “Buildings tend to be updated and renovated as needs change,” he said.
The MSU-Detroit College of Law has created a new study abroad program. The program, “Study Abroad in Mexico,” has not yet been approved by the American Bar Association.
Anthrax scares have popped up across the country, but MSU employees working in campus mail rooms can rest easier knowing the university has taken measures to promote their safety and comfort. Biohazard safety kits containing gloves, special containers and disposal instructions are available for mail rooms in every college and department through University Stores. The kits will be delivered based on request. “We are attempting to supply each building with a mail room with one of these kits,” said John Lewis, director of University Services.
People thinking about quitting smoking cold turkey can seek support from others at the 14th Annual Cold Turkey Trot on Sunday. The Turkey Trot is a 5K race benefiting the American Lung Association of Michigan and will begin at 1 p.m.
Students arriving back on campus for spring semester will be met with two more newspapers provided free of charge. MSU President M.