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McPherson to speak at RHA meeting

MSU President M. Peter McPherson will speak at an open forum today during the Residence Halls Association’s meeting.McPherson is expected to arrive at the meeting at around 8 p.m., and the forum will last about an hour.

MSU

Discussion series clarifies meaning of on Alert for U

As the nation’s leaders continue to proclaim a “war on terrorism,” many students are wondering how they could be affected. Some of them received answers to their questions Tuesday during an informative session, “What Does It Mean for the Country to be on Alert?” presented by Lt.

MSU

U seeks students advice on energy problem

MSU administrators are asking for students’ help to solve energy problems facing campus. The Office of Campus Sustainability is seeking 60 students to participate in a Campus Energy Summit to be held in November. Terry Link, director for the Office of Campus Sustainability, said energy usage must be addressed. “We waste energy here left and right,” he said.

FEATURES

Under Construction builds busy week

The average band doesn’t often get the opportunity to play on national television or star in a documentary, but Under Construction isn’t the average band.The East Lansing band is making an appearance on national television, headlining a Saturday night show at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road, and debuting a documentary about Under Construction - all in the same week.Under Construction is the guest band on the Mitch Albom Show on Wednesday afternoon, which airs on the radio station WJR in Detroit from 3 to 6 p.m., and on MSNBC Cable from 3 to 5 p.m.On Thursday night, lead singer Jesse Young will be debuting his documentary about the time and work that goes into Under Construction for an MSU film festival called Lawn Shorts.

MICHIGAN

State leaders raise funds

Lansing - State leaders stood on the Capitol steps Tuesday afternoon to lend support for breast cancer fund-raising efforts.Lee National Denim Day is an annual event by the Susan G.

NEWS

Provost returns from travel limbo

MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon ended her stint as a “refugee” administrator and returned to MSU early Saturday morning. “I was at the airport for four hours on Friday trying to get a flight back,” she said. Simon was stuck in California after her Tuesday flight back from an American Association of Universities meeting was canceled due to the grounding of all domestic flights following last week’s terrorist attacks. She spent her extended stay chatting with colleagues from across the country. “There is no doubt that the security at the airport is dramatically different,” she said.

MICHIGAN

Stock market takes 660-point plunge first day back

Investors clamored to sell when the stock market reopened Monday.The rampant selling sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 660 points.Airline, insurance and entertainment stocks took the worst of the blows.But Todd Lowrie, finance senior and president of the MSU Finance Association and the MSU Investment Club, said it could be a lot worse.“A 600-plus point drop is not surprising.

MICHIGAN

Students learn about justice in teen court

Lansing - At the Lansing Teen Court, juvenile offenders are given a second chance to redeem themselves with the help of their peers. The teen court is celebrating its first year of operation this month and allows teen-agers from Lansing area high schools to serve as jurors and decide on a punishment for the offenders.

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Safe Place reaches out to U

As the only university with a domestic violence shelter on a college campus, MSU Safe Place helps promote awareness through counseling, advocacy programs and support groups. The shelter was founded in 1994 by Joanne McPherson, MSU’s first lady.