Two prison inmates were standing a few feet away from her, but this was the happiest day of her life. There weren't any bouquets of extravagant flower arrangements and no invitations were sent out beforehand.
Age: 58 Party affiliation: Republican Hometown: Crawford, Texas Occupation: President of the United States Education: Bachelor's degree from Yale University, master's degree at Harvard University Experience: Texas Air National Guard pilot, owned various oil and gas companies, partner in Texas Rangers baseball team, Texas governor Family: Spouse Laura; daughters Barbara and Jenna Web site: georgewbush.com
While sitting on a bench outside of Wells Hall on Tuesday, Jennifer Brownlee pulled out her cell phone for a quick chat.
This year, Halloween won't be the scariest day of the fall. According to the Real People Players, the real chills begin Nov.
Pop! Pop! Pop! Paintball pellets ricochet off red and blue bunkers. Within 10 seconds, several people in green and white MSU shirts emerge from behind barriers, rushing across the field toward their opponents. Firing endless shots, paintball shells scatter about the field and MSU teammates shout back and forth to each other.
Age: 33 Party Affiliation: Democrat Hometown: East Lansing Occupation: State Rep.
A group of women met Monday to discuss how females have been historically ignored and misrepresented in criminal research. Merry Morash, an MSU criminal justice professor, recently completed a textbook entitled "Gender, Crime, and Justice: Advances in Understanding." Morash said she wanted to create the book to provide a more accurate depiction of women in relation to criminal activity. She said many of the past crimes committed by females have either been ignored or blamed on the fact that they were acting outside what was socially acceptable behavior for a woman. "One of the most important findings very early on was that adolescent girls who are sexually abused frequently run away," she said. Morash added when the women run away their coping mechanism is to prostitute, steal and take drugs to survive on the streets and to dull the pain. "In essence, what happens to those girls is they are taken to court and then sent back home, or sent to an institution and then sent home.
For state Rep. Gretchen Whitmer, there wasn't a particular instance that got her interested in politics. Instead, the 33-year-old mother of two said growing up in East Lansing in a family with a history of public service helped her recognize the importance of serving others. Her father worked in former Republican Gov.
By partnering with a national environmental organization, MSU will assist in researching how harmful contaminants found in the Great Lakes will affect human health. The Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human Health, based in Ann Arbor, was formed in collaboration with MSU and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, said Joan Rose, a professor of fisheries and wildlife and crop and soil sciences who works with the center. "One of the goals of the center is the communication of this science so it can be useful to communities and other decision makers," Rose said. A team of scientists from multiple fields and different institutions will research three main areas of how the Great Lakes impact human health - through drinking water, recreational water use and the development and spread of toxic algae, Rose said. Congress allocated funds for research of oceans and their impact on human health, and legislators felt that a body of freshwater needed to be included, Rose said, adding that a grant proposal was written to compete for that federal funding. Nearly $10 million was awarded to NOAA, and funding was officially received six to eight weeks ago.
Robert Roth's background is rich with colorful people and life-changing experiences: He was almost Nirvana's second guitarist.
Age: 45 Party affiliation: U.S. Taxpayers Hometown: Adrian Occupation: Software-development company employee, main contractor is U.S.
Age: 37 Party affiliation: National Law Party Hometown: Hartland Occupation: Systems project analyst, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 1986-present Education: Attends Oakland Community College Experience: Secretary, Natural Law Party of Michigan, 2002-present Family: Married; three sons Web site: None • Supports a more thorough analysis of the issues brought before the board • Supports identifying different perspectives on board issues
Age: 44 Party affiliation: Republican Hometown: Northville Occupation: Court of Appeals Judge Education: Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University, law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Experience: Adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge, judge on Michigan Court of Appeals Family: Married; one son and expecting second child in November Web site: judgezahra.com
Age: 49 Party affiliation: Republican Hometown: East Lansing Occupation: Manages own real-estate portfolio, formerly had commercial landscape contracting company Education: Bachelor's degree from MSU Experience: MSU Board of Trustees, 1991-92; CMU's Board of Trustees, 1997-2004 Family: Married; three children Web site: fosterformsu.com · Supports the challenge of continuing to provide excellent education in spite of severe budget cuts · Supports soliciting more faculty involvement in major university decisions, and advocating a greater shared governance system
Age: 35 Party Affiliation: Republican Hometown: Williamston Occupation: Prosecutor Education: University of Detroit Law School Experience: Staff attorney at Michigan Court of Appeals, assistant attorney general in Criminal Appellate Division Family: Married; Web site: lauramoodyforprosecutor.com
She has the experience, practical skills and know-how to make important compromises on behalf of MSU in the Michigan House of Representatives and her social agenda is on par with ours.
With each new development presented to East Lansing City Council, the debate deepens over the desired mix of downtown residents, city officials said.
Warren - The wait was hours long on Monday afternoon as supporters of John Kerry tried to keep themselves entertained before the Massachusetts senator arrived.
Randall Pittman said his background in the biotechnology and science industries and willingness to give 120 percent effort to the MSU Board of Trustees should cement his involvement in another eight years of major university decisions. The Republican incumbent is up for re-election on Nov.
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