Family center hosts anniversary celebration

MSU's renamed Family Resource Center is having its open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2-3 in 225 Nisbet Building.

Libraries to sponser Chicano, Latino read-in

The MSU Libraries are sponsoring a literature read-in program in celebration of Chicano History Month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Teleconference focuses on civic engagement

On Thursday, nearly 60 college campuses in 27 states will participate in the National Teleconference on The New Student Politics.

RHA perks extended off campus

A new program from the Residence Halls Association is hoping that off-campus students will partake in programs and events that, as of now, only those living in dorms can enjoy. RHA has begun to offer membership to students not living in residence halls.

Council reviews campus dynamics

The Faculty Council heard presentations about campus sustainablity and a procedure to replace a retiring faculty member during its Tuesday meeting. Terry Link, director of the Office of Campus Sustainablity and chairperson of the University Committee for a Sustainable Campus, provided a slide presentation with information to supplement the Campus Sustainability Report. Sustainability is the interdependence of living organisms and communities over time, stated the report, which was compiled in September 2003. The report viewed the campus on a timeline from 1990 to 2001 and concentrated on social, economic and environmental factors. "We want to use money and resources in ways that benefit us both today and tomorrow," Link said. Many figures and tables are available in the report, ranging from average SAT scores to electricity consumed on campus.

Police briefs 02/18/04

High-tech trade

Lansing-area recyclers might have a new way to keep Michigan clean. Freecycling, a system where people can exchange unwanted items - at no cost - through online postings, is getting attention as a way to reduce landfill trash from Ingham County and surrounding communities. "It's kind of like a garage sale where everything is free," said Aaron Liepman, the creator of the Mid-Michigan Freecycle Network.

Shoe store thrives on individuality

When Richard Liscombe first laid eyes on a Birkenstock shoe in the early 1970s, he viewed the footwear as "uniquely different." "The vast majority of people who saw them thought they were ugly," he said.

Bike clinics to promote alternative transport

The first of three public bicycle clinics hosted by the MSU Bike Project will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the ballroom of Demonstration Hall. The clinics will feature bike mechanics who will be offering minor repairs, adjustments to bikes and advice for major repairs.

Teams to debate worth of multicultural heroes

A competition tonight will pit student teams against one another as they make arguments as to why their favorite multicultural hero deserves a special place in history.

Rogers to address 'U' expansion

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, hopes to hold a forum with community members and MSU President M.

Program aids minority students in science

Magan Butler-Coleman's list of possible medical schools is getting longer, and she gets excited when she starts to talk about her future. "I want to be a doctor - I want to be the light in someone's life," she said.

Education expert, Rep. Rogers to visit

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, and Eugene Hickok will speak on campus at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Spartan Room in Case Hall. Hickok is an adviser to U.S.

Bush campaign continues to grow

Campaign supporters say the re-election effort for President Bush is in full swing, even though he doesn't have a definite opponent. Katie Allardyce, chairperson of MSU Students for Bush, said they have been working to recruit volunteers to spread Bush's message.

Impact wins broadcast award

Like music to its ears, MSU's college radio station, WDBM (88.9-FM) was named College Station of the Year by Broadcast Music Inc. and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.

Campaigning policies change

Members of MSU's College Democrats and College Republicans issued a joint statement Monday requesting that ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, re-evaluate its new election code. But ASMSU's new code was finalized Friday. Last year, almost 40 candidates were disqualified from ASMSU elections when the two college groups released unapproved candidate endorsements in fliers, postcards and e-mails.

Taxes would hurt bar business

Although 4:40 p.m. would not typically be considered peak business hours for a bar, almost 20 patrons sat in The Peanut Barrel Restaurant at that time Monday - a few eating one of the establishment's hamburgers, some simply perched at the bar for a drink. Among the latter was Johnny Stewart, who sat reading the paper with a large glass of beer in his right hand.

Skater, leader stands out on synchronized team

There's nothing different about Kellie Scopel. She has the same hair, the same clothes and the same shoes as all of her friends.

Real life replaces books in 'U' professor's class

Morris Thomas sets aside grim textbooks when lecturing. Instead, the visiting geography professor opens a world of personal experiences to make class more realistic and interesting. In a room with 150 students or more, Thomas turns his class sessions into a hands-on learning experience by allowing students to see firsthand things he talks about and by rewarding them with suckers when they volunteer or answer trivia questions correctly. Dressed in a white and navy blue polo shirt with matching suspenders, Thomas wheels himself into a room full of chattering students.

Police briefs 02/17/04