Naturalists to host predator programs

A program on predatory animals in Michigan will be shown Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Meridian Senior Center, 1900 Kinawa Drive, in Okemos.

Police briefs 10/01/04

Students receive free computer software

Students passing through the Union on Thursday between 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. had a chance to get a free copy of Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 software that allows students to organize notes online.

Group forms to aid students in investing

Recanting his past experiences in the business world, MSU President M. Peter McPherson spoke Wednesday at the first meeting of the Student Investment Association. "I was very impressed," said marketing junior David Savickas, who also is marketing vice president for the association.

WEB ONLY: Students participate in AIDS walk to build community awareness, financial support

Raising money and awareness is the goal of 13th annual AIDS Walk Michigan-Lansing on Sunday, said walk coordinators. Beginning at 1 p.m., the walk will start at Valley Court Park, behind the Peoples Church of East Lansing, 200 W.

Campaign conference visits 'U'

Schmoozing is the art of politicking, as the "Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies: Campaigns and Elections in American Culture" conference will present this weekend. The American Studies Graduate Students Association, or ASGSA, is bringing speakers from across the country to the Union Gold Room today and Green Room Saturday to discuss how candidates appeal to the masses. The keynote speaker, Gary Gerstle from the University of Maryland, will lecture 8 p.m.

Illegal sharers to be sued

As many as four MSU students could be spending a minimum of $750 for each song they illegally downloaded on the university server. The Recording Industry Association of America announced Thursday that 762 illegal file sharers were being sued for copyright infringement.

Bow season opens with high temps

Some big game experts and local licensing shops say an unusually warm September isn't likely to affect the turnout for deer hunting bow season, which begins today. Bow hunting season kicks off the three-month deer hunting season that is expected to draw about 775,000 hunters this year.

Committee set to find acting provost

University officials are one step closer to appointing an acting provost with the selection of the search and rating committee. The committee, which is composed of two students, one dean and three professors met for the first time Friday, and are planning to meet again Monday.

Area residents, leaders look at election advertising rules

When Dorothy Hubinger's neighbor put up a lawn sign in support of John Kerry, the Lansing resident devised a plan to counter the political statement. "I just hope he wins," Hubinger said as she left the Michigan Republican Party headquarters on Thursday with a George W.

Parties discuss Great Lakes amendments

A decision by Republican lawmakers to vote down an amendment Tuesday that would strengthen Great Lakes water diversion is proof they are trying to undermine recent efforts to prevent the diversion, state Democratic lawmakers say. But some Republicans argue the amendments aren't needed because an amendment that provides similar provisions is already in conference committee. The proposed amendment, which was voted down 42-59, would add more stringent provisions to protect Great Lakes water from diversion to other states by outlining a water management plan. In March, state Rep.

Police briefs 09/30/04

Honors adviser retires

Many Honors College students know him as the name that appears daily in their e-mail inboxes, but Scott Vaughn has been helping students plan their academic career for the past 35 years. Vaughn, the assistant director of the Honors College, will retire Friday. "It's very rewarding, advising is a lot like teaching in certain respects," Vaughn said.

Sen. crusades against junk food

State Sen. Virg Bernero, D-Lansing, urged health and food services officials from K-12 schools across the state to clean up cafeteria food and teach proper eating habits to students in a conference held Wednesday at Kellogg Center. "It is outrageous what our schools are doing," he said.

Muslim group to discuss revoked visa

The case of Tariq Ramadan and his revoked visa is a cause of outrage for members of the Muslim Students' Association of Michigan State University, but it might have only a minimal impact on the lives of international students. The association, a nationwide student group, is holding presentations at campuses across the nation in an attempt to educate students about what happened to Ramadan. In August, Ramadan, an internationally recognized Islamic scholar, and his family were in the process of relocating to Indiana to teach at the University of Notre Dame, when the U.S.

Lansing organization aids in student jobs

Students preparing to apply for a job can get assistance from an employment counselor at Lansing's Youth Development Corporation. The counselors at the Youth Development Corporation, 806 N.

'Eyes Wide Open' to stop on Capitol lawn

An exhibition commemorating the deaths of the U.S. soldiers in Iraq will be on display today on the state Capitol lawn from 10 a.m.

E.L. council, ASMSU work to bridge gap

ASMSU will host a visit from East Lansing City Councilmember Bill Sharp at its general assembly meeting tonight to discuss recent city development plans that compromise city and student relations.

2 Wednesday robberies disturb city; suspects sought

An MSU student was robbed at gunpoint while walking home from MSU's campus early Wednesday, East Lansing police said.

Democrats file suit against Terry Land for voting regulation

State Democrats filed a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State Terry Lynn Land on Tuesday, claiming that Land is illegally refusing to count provisional ballots in the Nov.