Eminent domain and increasing higher education funding are two issues students say they want addressed by candidates running for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives. The 69th District covers East Lansing, Meridian Township and Williamstown Township.
A decline in blood donors during a time when the local American Red Cross says it usually sees its largest amount of donations has Red Cross officials scrambling to find donors. In the last couple of weeks, blood collections decreased by about 70 units a day, which is about 10 percent of the organization's collection goal — especially type O blood. Ann Kammerer, the communication specialist for the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross, said there are times when not many people are donating blood, but this time of year is expected to be a busy one for donations. "Around summertime and winter holidays, we see less donations because people are on vacations and are unable to make donations," Kammerer said.
Liz O'Brien isn't Muslim, but she fasted from sunup to sundown on Thursday to learn more about the religion. The interdisciplinary studies in social science sophomore attended a "Fast-A-Thon" in Holmes Hall that was sponsored by the Muslim Students' Association, or MSA.
Did the October snow affect your plans today? "No, we've all lived in Michigan long enough to know what to expect." Katie Jacquemin hospitality business senior "I am enraged by the snow.
Lansing — Researchers and employees in fuel-related industries met Thursday to discuss possibilities in limiting Americans' dependence on foreign oil. A volatile Middle East and declining supply of fossil fuels has pushed alternative fuels into viable public policy options.
Bob Schieffer, former anchor of "CBS Evening News" and host of "Face The Nation," a Sunday morning public affairs show, is speaking Monday at the Holiday Inn South, 6820 S.
Mark Meadows is eager to reform higher education, improve Michigan's economy and protect the environment. As the Democratic contender for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives, Meadows says he wants to make education more affordable. The 69th District covers East Lansing, Meridian Township and Williamstown Township. "Higher education funding is critical to the future of the state and is really going to be what brings us out of our economic doldrums," he said.
Correction: The story should have clarified that the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Jamaican Association of Michigan and the Latino Family Services Inc. were co-sponsors of the Prayer For Inclusion. Ann Arbor — About 100 protesters gathered at the heart of University of Michigan's campus Thursday evening, chanting "Go home, YAF" in response to a "Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day" event. The event was hosted by U-M's chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, and took place in a commons area on the campus known as The DIAG. Two U-M students were dressed in costume for the event.
With two deans leaving their positions, MSU officials are working to fill those vacant jobs by the end of spring. Ronald Fisher, dean of the Honors College, will be leaving his position in August and chose not to comment about his departure. Patrick McConeghy, acting dean of the College of Arts and Letters, will also be leaving his position to teach as a German professor. "I had a wonderful time (as dean)," McConeghy said.
John Knowles says he's a man of the people. Hoofing around East Lansing to garner votes in the upcoming election, the Republican candidate for the 69th seat in the state House of Representatives says he's not worried about getting the conservative vote on Nov.
Judge Michael McConnell will speak at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Kellogg Center for the 2006 Founders Circle Luncheon sponsored by James Madison College Founders Circle. McConnell, a 1976 James Madison College graduate, was nominated by President Bush to the U.S.
Beta Theta Pi, one of MSU's biggest fraternities, has been "disbanded" for not maintaining an alcohol-free house. "Disbanded status" means the fraternity can't claim to be affiliated with the national chapter or hold any events, such as Rush, as members of the national group. The former MSU chapter broke several fraternity policies, including being issued noise violations, but was disbanded mainly for violating rules pertaining to alcohol, said Stephen Becker, administrative secretary for the national chapter. "The chapter was informed that it would have to adhere to the directives, but it didn't happen," Becker said. Luke Michels, president of the MSU group, said his fraternity followed all of the directives but interpreted them differently than the national chapter. "The men in the house who are 21 said that they should have the right to drink," Michels said. The decision from the national chapter was passed about two weeks ago. A.J.
The MSU Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources will sponsor a Road to Independence workshop Nov.
Student government officials throughout the Big Ten are fighting for student input regarding decisions made by university officials at Penn State University. The university's administration seized control of the Undergraduate Student Government, or USG, and replaced it with the University Park Undergraduate Association, or UPUA, a student advocacy group. ASMSU, MSU's student government, created and passed a bill at its meeting last Thursday showing support for the USG and allowing Roger Ludy, ASMSU's Student Assembly chairperson, to contact Penn State University officials. The Penn State administration eliminated the USG's authority and appointed students to the UPUA, ASMSU officials said. In officially recognizing the USG, ASMSU joins eight of 11 universities within the Association of Big Ten Students, which is composed of Big Ten university undergraduate student governments. Julielyn Gibbons, external affairs vice chairperson for ASMSU's Student Assembly, said if roles were reversed, she would hope other schools would do the same and offer their support. "Unlike ASMSU and other student governments in the Big Ten, we have no power — none," said Nick Stathes, USG's president.
When John Herbst told his friends and family he is gay, it wasn't easy. He knew he was gay, but he didn't quite know how to tell everyone, he said. "It was bubbling up inside me," he said.
MSU may be losing two of its current deans by the end of the academic year. Ronald Fisher, dean of the Honors College, will be leaving his position in the spring, said Robert Banks, associate provost and vice president for academic human resources. Banks added he is hoping to have the new dean work with Fisher to ensure the transition goes smoothly. Fisher said he did not want to comment on his departure because he did not "feel it was newsworthy." Members of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC, passed a motion Tuesday to begin the search for a new dean.
A contractor hired to change the lighting in buildings around campus used uncertified electricians to do a majority of the work, according to a letter sent to MSU officials by an electrician's union Tuesday. Tom Eastwood, assistant business manager of IBEW Local 665, the union based in Lansing, said of the 22 electricians working on the project from November 2003 to July 2004, only one had the correct certification to be doing the job. "State law requires there be licensed supervision at all times on a project," Eastwood said.
Haslett — Blue, green, pink, yellow and black rolls of duct tape rested on two tables as more than a dozen middle school students listened intently. Soon, those rolls were transformed into rainbows of wallets and bookmarks. William Beacom, a 16-year-old from Midland, performed his duct tape show Monday afternoon at the Capital Area District Library branch in Haslett. "I've always been kind of crazy, and this is just (one of) those weird things that I've done and (it) turned out to be a job for me," Beacom said. For five years, he taught himself how to make other various items out of duct tape, such as vests, shoes, hats and a carryall bag he is now creating. Beacom makes $75 a show, plus mileage. Ann Chapman, head librarian of the Haslett library, said the duct tape show was the first of a once-a-month craft day for students. Most of the students came after their school day at Haslett Middle School and said the duct tape show would be interesting and fun. "It's something to occupy me while I'm waiting for my mom — it's productive and it's fun," said Matthew Britton, a seventh-grader at Haslett Middle School.
General Electric Co. and mtvU have teamed up to motivate college students to save the environment. In early September, the groups announced the "ecomagination Challenge," a nationwide contest encouraging college students to think of inventive, cost-conscious ways to improve their campus environments. "We essentially partnered with (General Electric) because we started hearing that the environment and global warming were becoming very serious issues," mtvU general manager Stephen Friedman said.
People now have a chance to get their hands dirty while earning a certificate in organic farming at MSU. The yearlong Organic Farming Certificate Program begins in January and will include a lot of hands-on experience, such as an internship, said Eunice Foster, associate dean for undergraduate and certificate programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. "The program has been in development for a couple of years," Foster said.