Students talk with Whitmer
Local middle and high school students joined State Rep. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday to discuss a book, but ended up focusing more on politics. The six students shared their likes and dislikes about the book "Vote for Larry" at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road.
Conservancy asks hunters for help
To better understand the status of the cougar, the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy is asking deer hunters during bow season to report any sighting of the endangered animal. By studying the cougar's habits, researchers can learn more about its status, which is often misunderstood, said Patrick Rusz, director of wildlife programs for the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy based in Bath. Rusz has headed cougar research for the conservancy for the past six years. "There's a lot of misunderstanding about cougars," he said.
ASMSU unable to act on new college proposal
Members of ASMSU's Academic Assembly failed to pass a bill Tuesday to recommend a delay of the new residential college set to reside in Snyder and Phillips halls. After an hour and a half of debate and several revisions to the bill, some members questioned the assembly's effectiveness. "This was our problem last year," said Brian Forest, representative for the College of Arts & Letters.
East Village plan to be discussed today
Advancements in the Cedar Village redevelopment project will be discussed at an open meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Students address abortion during Respect Life Week
At the end of the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy, the baby has distinguished arms, legs and a head.
Shooting involved students
Two MSU students were identified as the victims of an assault and shooting at The Club at Chandler Crossings Saturday, according to Clinton County court documents obtained Wednesday. Early Saturday morning, complex security guards reported a fight between several people at The Club at Chandler Crossings.
Food auction to help March of Dimes today
Greater Lansing-area chefs will auction off donated packages of services today to raise money for the March of Dimes. Each of the 15 chefs will auction their culinary specialties at Kellogg Center from 6-9 p.m.
Nursing professor leaves 'U'
The College of Nursing will lose a staff member in November when Jeanette Klemczak, an assistant nursing professor and director of clinical practice, takes the new position of chief nursing executive for the Michigan Department of Community Health. Gov.
Forum for trustees, judges held tonight
Candidates for local district and circuit courts and the MSU Board of Trustees will hold a forum to inform students about local and state election races today.
Study uses 9-11 dogs to predict health risks
For the past three years, scientists from MSU and the University of Pennsylvania have been studying the health of 97 search-and-rescue dogs exposed to toxic debris at the Sept.
Nominees for provost committee discussed
The Executive Committee of Academic Council met Tuesday to discuss nominees for the search and rating committee to pick the permanent provost.
Potter Park artificially inseminates bongo
Veterinary researchers delivered some male at the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing Monday. A group of animal experts injected the semen of a male bongo from Louisiana into a 13-year-old female bongo at the Potter Park Zoo.
MSU museum receives award for folk festival
The MSU Museum was awarded the Most Outstanding Humanities Project, 1974-2004, from the Michigan Humanities Council.
South Complex to focus on tailgating
The trash, the noise and the disorderly people - it has all become too excessive for students living in South Complex. Stemming from recent tailgating restrictions and discussions, Wilson Hall's auditorium will host a town hall meeting 7:30 p.m.
Odd Halloween costumes fill local stores
Delta Township - In the back of a large costume shop, a Halloween prop dangles from the ceiling.
Late bluebook order causes delivery delay
ASMSU has provided free bluebooks to students in the past years, but during this midterm season, they've been missing. MSU's undergraduate student government plans to distribute bluebooks as soon as Thursday if the order is received as planned, said Dan Weber, Academic Assembly chairperson and the ASMSU official in charge or ordering bluebooks. Ten thousand bluebooks were ordered in early September, but ASMSU hasn't yet received the books, Weber said.
Students honored at annual Prism Awards
Three MSU students were honored at the 11th Annual Prism Awards for their service within the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community.