Budget concerns groups

With plans starting for Michigan’s future following the beginning of the new legislative session and a budget proposal from Gov.

Survey says more career guidance is necessary

Lisa Roddis had no idea what career she would go into when she enrolled at MSU in the fall of 1999.Now, the no-preference sophomore has an idea of what she wants to do - thanks to a seminar MSU offered.

Program offers time with professors

David Hicks satisfied more than his appetite during a conversation in the cafeteria last semester. Hicks, a political science and pre-law freshman, and some of his classmates invited their professor for a free lunch while participating in the Hungry for Knowledge program. The program, sponsored by University Housing and Residence Life, provides an opportunity for students who live in residence halls and their instructors to meet for a free meal in any undergraduate campus cafeterias. Hicks said he saw the program as an alternative to attending office hours and an opportunity to form a relationship with his professor. “I think the object was just to get to know the guy, so we talked about our personal lives for the first hour,” he said.

Heartsavers recognized in Lansing

Some area groups and organizations will gather today in Lansing for American Heartsaver Day. The event, sponsored by the American Heart Association, will honor individuals and organizations that have contributed to saving lives by CPR or using an automated external defibrillator.The devices are similar to the machines used in hospitals, which deliver an electric shock to a person’s heart.An award ceremony will be held at noon today in the Mackinac Room of the Michigan House of Representatives Office Building, 124 N.

Gubernatorial race clears up

Plans are already being made for the 2002 election. Michigan Secretary of State Candice Miller said Monday that she is considering a run for Congress.

The proposed keg tagging bill will only cause problems

The keg tagging bill proposed by the Michigan state House will do little to deter underage drinking and will only serve to cause problems for those who want to purchase alcohol legally.Rep.

Council eyeing extra eyes for E.L.

The East Lansing Police Department may have an extra set of eyes on the road in coming years. The city council is expected to approve a request at its meeting tonight for a legal opinion regarding the placement of video cameras at some intersections. The cameras would be used to photograph license plates of vehicles running through red lights, allowing police to mail a warning to the vehicle’s owner. When the city last requested information about camera-ordered warnings in 1981, running a red light was a misdemeanor that required an officer to see the offense first-hand. That’s not the case anymore. “The particular issue is a way to try to reduce some of our problems involving red-light running in the city,” John Matuszak, city engineering administrator, said.

New Web site helps renters

Erin Carrier said she isn’t worrying about the type of people who may respond to her roommate-needed advertisement on the Web. The parks and recreation and tourism resources sophomore utilized a new online service listing roommates and rental units in the Lansing area.

Playboy guru advises U

Have you ever wondered if astronauts have had sex in space? If so, Playboy magazine adviser Chip Rowe will be at MSU on Friday with the answer to that and other strange, sexy or hilarious questions running through your brain. Rowe is coming to Spartan country through efforts of the Campus Center, a student organization that provides weekend entertainment at the International Center and Wells Hall.

Grounds crews have a lot of work

This letter is in response to those writing about icy walk ways (“Icy sidewalks should be salted,” SN 1/30, “Salted sidewalks too little, too late,” SN 2/5). On Monday, Jan.

Mens hoops second team challenges starters

Most Spartan fans are only accustomed to seeing Matt Ishbia score in blowout wins against an opponent’s second or third string, but it’s no surprise to his teammates to see the 5-foot-10 inchpoint guard hold his own in practice.

Court rules stalking laws constitutional

LANSING - According to a ruling by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Monday, convicted stalkers will not succeed in efforts to appeal their sentences.

LCC may eliminate programs

Lansing Community College is considering major changes in its programs, possibly eliminating six and adding resources to others.Provost Jennifer Wimbish said that for the past year LCC has “been involved in a strategic plan to look at the future and where we want to go.”That plan, which the college announced Friday, involved reviewing programs that, based on a number of criteria, ranked near the bottom of LCC’s 60 programs.“We were looking at the average - are there jobs out there, what’s the class size, how well do these programs transfer, how satisfied are employers and what’s the cost?” Wimbish said.As a result of the reviews, President Paula Cunningham is recommending the elimination of six programs that Wimbish says didn’t meet the criteria.

Student living means Chef Boyardee dates

I know there is not one student on this campus who has not been in the same situation I find myself in constantly.Your job doesn’t pay well.You have bills always due.When you go to a bar with your friends, you regret it the next day.

PRISM recognizes student for outstanding activism

LANSING- Political science junior Alexis Bastedo said Carrie Copeland’s recognition for her advocacy is not only deserved, but it is also overdue.Bastedo nominated Copeland, an interdisciplinary studies in humanities senior, for the Prism Awards, an annual event held to honor activism in the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgendered community in the Lansing area.

Residents enjoy Science Day

OKEMOS - Eight-year-old Mary Callard played with chemicals, made explosions and fought gravity Saturday.Excitement was apparent in Mary’s eyes as she watched experiments unfold like magic.

Locking up drug offenders not the answer

Slick Willie pardoned his brother. And no one cares. No one even notices. Do you know why no one cares?

Salted sidewalks too little, too late

I also am appalled by the conditions of the sidewalks (“Icy walkways should be salted,” SN 1/30). I have to go to work at 7 a.m.

Wrestling team loses twice during weekend

Two road meets and an injury to a key performer proved too much for the seventh-ranked MSU wrestling squad to overcome this weekend.

Police briefs 02/05/01