MICHIGAN
Alumnus-owned Laundromat offers unique alternatives
LaKyria Snorden was hypnotized by the slow whirring of swishing water, bubbling soap suds and spinning clothes.
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Children's well-being issue of foundation
Students interested in helping children's health in the global community can check out a new group whose goal is just that. Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children meets at 8:30 p.m., every other Wednesday in B102 Wells Hall.
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MIDDAY UPDATE: 'Zero' status brings accelerator nearer 'U'
The U.S. Department of Energy has taken a higher interest in a $1 billion nuclear science project, bringing it one step closer to MSU's campus.The Rare Isotope Accelerator, or RIA, was recently moved to "Critical Decision Zero" status by the department."The U.S.
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MIDDAY UPDATE: 'U' scientists discover new way to create missile propellant
A team of three MSU scientists have found a way to make the chemical used to propel the Navy's Hellfire missile in a fashion that cuts costs and is environmentally friendly.Chemistry professor John Frost, who grew up in Illinois around the time Penicillin was discovered, has always been interested in biosynthesis - the biological way to combine parts of elements to form a whole.So, when the Office of Naval Research's Green Synthesis of Energetic Materials Program suggested research to create the propellant Butanetriol without chemicals, in the same way as Penicillin is produced, he jumped at the opportunity.For more on this story, please see Thursday's edition of The State News.
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Relevance of history topic of 'U' lectures
History is still relevant, say organizers of a new community lecture series that begins Thursday. Thomas Bender of New York University will open the series "Why History Matters: Rethinking History in a Global Age," 7:30 p.m.
FEATURES
Yellow family creates bond
Although I've expunged many seemingly significant events from my memory, including the birth of my sister, my first day of school and gross number of weddings, funerals and holiday gatherings, I remember Dec.
FEATURES
Boucher, BNL bring catchy pop to E.L.
The difference between pop/rock songstress Butterfly Boucher and popstars who claim to have talent, such as Michelle Branch, is that listening to "Flutterby" is not painful.
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'U' law students win national tax challenge
MSU-DCL College of Law student Melissa Bridges and alumnus Matthew Rockey-Hawley won the American Bar Association's Annual Law Student Tax Challenge, said Michele Halloran, clinical professor of law and faculty coach for the competition. More than 40 law schools, all American Bar Association accredited, entered the national competition, which tests participants' tax-preparation knowledge.
COMMENTARY
Southern food shouldn't offend 'U'
As a person of Southern orientation, I take offense to those who thought the MLK meal at Owen Hall was stereotyping ("MLK dinner spurs controversy in Owen Hall" SN 2/6). The menu was a typical "Sunday" meal, or what we Southerners would call "good ol' home-style cooking." The type served at family soirées, spiritual functions or simply for unity and comfort.
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ASMSU committee to look at salary raise
ASMSU's Academic Assembly chairpersons will receive the same salaries as Student Assembly chairpersons if a bill to increase their wages passes at the next general assembly meeting.
COMMENTARY
Free speech bigger concern than boob
Kudos to David Singelyn's scathing letter to the editor with regards to the Janet breast incident ("Breast investigation waste of FCC money" SN 2/10). FCC chairman Michael Powell (Colin's kid, by the way) has done nothing but a disservice to the free flow of information during his term. I think, before anyone complains about any pushing of limits in terms of morals, one must wonder exactly what sort of atmosphere caused this in the first place - where Bubba the Love Sponge gets to talk about whatever dirty topic he wants during drive time, because he gets big ratings for Clear Channel. With increased media industry competition, art would flourish in a positive fashion, allowing for mere boundary pushing rather than consistently pushing against the rails of the boundary.
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Professor's debate to focus on abortion, law
With states across the nation evaluating legislation regarding same-sex marriages, the MSU-DCL College of Law Students' Chapter of the Federalist Society will host a debate this week regarding the issue with guest speakers Andrew Koppelman and Lynn Wardle.
FEATURES
Mmm longevity
Fifteen years ago, "The Simpsons" was the most notoriously corrupt family since the Corleones, drawing flak for being irreverent and immoral from religious fundamentalists to former President Bush.
COMMENTARY
Letter wrong about affirmative action
Robert Jenkins is wrong in his assumption that 20 points for race does not make a difference in college admissions ("Lala doesn't get affirmative action" SN 2/9). At The University of Michigan, where 20 points was the exact amount used for racial preferences, the difference between a 3.0 and a 4.0 grade-point average also was 20 points.
MICHIGAN
Son's competency report sent to judge
A final report has been sent out regarding the competency of murder suspect Bramlett Hamilton and results should be released today. Hamilton, 35, is accused of the November murder of his mother, MSU Professor Ruth Simms Hamilton.
NEWS
Council holds off on Patriot Act discussion
The East Lansing City Council decided Tuesday to defer discussion of a resolution in opposition to the USA Patriot Act for a further date. Mayor Mark Meadows announced the decision after the city's human relations commission asked to review the resolution first and offer a recommendation to the council. Members of the Lansing chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and the East Lansing Safe and Free Campaign will meet with the human relations commissioners on March 3 to talk over the resolution.
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McPherson addresses 'U'
MSU President M. Peter McPherson discussed how to help students graduate sooner in his State of the University address Tuesday. McPherson identified several areas of the university that need improvement, such as assisting students with earlier graduation and raising MSU's academic standards for incoming and current students. It takes the average MSU student 4.5 years to achieve an undergraduate degree, he said. "There is no question students can save money if they get through more quickly," McPherson said to more than 200 students, faculty and administrators during the speech.
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Officials fight spread of flu
The stomach flu infecting 93 students in six University of Michigan residence halls is unlikely to travel to MSU, an East Lansing expert says. Dele Davies, chairman of MSU's Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, said there are two primary kinds of gastroenteritis, or the stomach flu: Norovirus and rotavirus.
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Schools team up to lower tuition
Michigan educational institutions are coming together to draw attention to economic hardships with upcoming state budget decisions nipping at their heels. The Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan, added a new coalition to its arsenal last week - the K-16 Coalition for Michigan's Future.
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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.