RHA, ASMSU provide discount concerts, events on campus

Some student organizations are willing to sacrifice profits to provide students with low-cost entertainment. The Residence Halls Association's first general assembly meeting Wednesday passed a bill to provide $3,700 for the Gavin DeGraw concert held today in the Union Ballroom. Funds for the singer/songwriter's already sold-out show were passed before the year's budget was approved because the money was needed for today. However, some general assembly members questioned if RHA will profit from the concert. "This is a rare situation where we don't make a profit," RHA President Ernest Drake said.

First Lady's visit promotes women in business

Saginaw - First Lady Laura Bush spoke Thursday to a small group of workers and President Bush supporters at the Mahar Tool Supply Company in Saginaw. Addressing the group of about 175 people, Bush spoke about small businesses, women entrepreneurs and the economy. "You're living a great American success story... small businesses are the engines of our economy," Bush said to the crowd. The Mahar company is a family-owned industrial distribution business that has been owned by Barbara Mahar Lincoln since her husband, James, passed away in 1978.

WEB ONLY: COGS lays down goals, elects officers during first meeting

At its first meeting Wednesday, Council of Graduate Students members discussed how they could influence existing university committees and form their own for graduate students. After electing two students to committees in Academic Governance, COGS members discussed nominations for their finance committee and for the Academic Council's provost-search committee. COGS will recommend four of its members for the committee, of which two representatives will be selected in late September, COGS president Carl Newman said. "We'd like to get a list of people for the committee as soon as possible," Newman said.

MSU Bike Project to hold weekly clinics to raise money, fix broke bikes

The success of last month's bike clinic prompted the MSU Bike Project to hold clinics every Tuesday throughout the semester. Bike clinics were initially scheduled for once a month.

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Costs rise at E.L. Planned Parenthood

The cost of contraceptives and office appointments at the Planned Parenthood north of campus has risen during the last year. Federal and state Title X funding, which grants money to family planning institutions, was not applied to the 515 E.

LAMP system allows 'U' to rent movies

Residence Halls Association movie offices opened Wednesday with the launch of a new online movie rental system called Lending And Management Program, or LAMP. The program requires students to register online at rha.msu.edu/LAMP to rent movies.

New goals, students abound at LBGT welcome

More than 200 people attended the Lesbian, Bi, Gay, Transgender and Straight Ally Students student welcome reception and Solidarity Slam Wednesday to support and acknowledge LBGT identity and concerns.

CATA grant to provide extra passenger seats

In an attempt to accommodate passengers, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will order additional buses that may hit the road in 12-18 months. A $2.4 million grant from the U.S.

Program helps train teachers

MSU hosted educators from across the nation Wednesday for a workshop devoted to the learning of second languages by students. Nine of the 11 universities involved in Teachers for a New Era, which develops model teacher programs, spent the day at the James B.

Nader to address 'young voter' issues

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader will focus on health care, jobs and Iraq during his Monday visit to MSU's campus. The event, which will take place at 7 p.m.

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Lawmakers work to disperse, balance Mich. budget

Wednesday was a busy day for state lawmakers as they returned to chip away at next year's $39.7 billion budget. As the weeks dwindle before the Sept.

'U' launches anniversary events

Green and white flags, flyers and banners surrounded Beaumont Tower on Tuesday, when MSU officials kicked off the 150th anniversary of the university. President M.

College showcases work of Detroit artist

Detroit artist Tyree Guyton's works will be featured in "An American Show," an exhibit sponsored by the MSU College of Law on Thursday, with a reception at 4:30 p.m. Guyton's work represents real-life inner-city issues he encountered firsthand living in Detroit.

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ASMSU speaks out against removal of rental housing

Members of ASMSU's Student Assembly were boisterous Thursday night in their denouncement of the City of East Lansing's plans to demolish houses on Virginia Avenue. The city is waiting to hear approval for a $2.3 million loan from the U.S.

Granholm forms Arab, Chaldean commission

Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced the creation of a Commission on Arab and Chaldean American Affairs last week. The new commission will inform the governor about important issues concerning the Arab-American and Chaldean-American communities, and it will also help showcase their achievements and contributions to society. The new commission is set to be signed into executive order after Granholm and commission members make finishing touches. "The governor thought it was really important with so many Arab-Americans and Chaldean-Americans residing in Michigan that they would be able to provide guidance and advice on a variety of issues," Granholm spokeswoman Liz Boyd said. Michigan has the largest population of people of Arab and Chaldean descent outside of the Middle East.

New restaurant opens in Lansing's REO Town

Cadillac Club Restaurant & Night Club will have its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.

Rain, cool weather hurts summer tourism industry

Cool temperatures coupled with unseasonable rain put a damper on Michigan's summer this year. The state's tourism industry, as well as local businesses that rely on warm weather, slowed this season. "Travel in Michigan was down," said Steve Yencich, president and CEO of the Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association.