Legal activist to visit Cooley Law School
Cooley Law School will host a full day of events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Equal Access to Justice/MLK Day will take place at 3 p.m.
Web mail updates security features
While students were on winter break, MSU's e-mail system received a full makeover - inside and out. The system, located at http://mail.msu.edu, replaced the 10-year-old Pilot system in March.
ASMSU might join new national organization
MSU might take steps to become a charter member of the new American Student Government Association after ASMSU's Academic Assembly meets tonight. The American Student Government Association is a national organization centered in Gainesville, Fla.
'U' organizations discuss more recycling options
As the new semester begins, on-campus organizations are looking for new ways to recycle used materials. Last semester, Residence Halls Association chose not to renew its contract for recycling service with Waste Management, and instead signed an agreement with MSU's Office of Recycling and Waste Management.
All-night watch keeps campus roads cleared
Steve Frank's alarm clock never shuts up during the winter months. It is set to tear him out of his warm, comfy bed every two hours throughout the night.
Club apparel store to close doors
After less than a year in business, another specialty shop will soon close its doors and bid 'adieu' to downtown East Lansing. Cool Waves, a Miami-based retailer featuring trendy and stylish club apparel, will leave its short-lived home at 115 E.
Private donations fund Capitol's 125th anniversary party
The kick off to a year full of ceremonies commemorating the Capitol's 125th anniversary begins Wednesday with a celebration in the building's rotunda for state officials. More festivities will take place throughout the year, but taxpayers' dollars will not buy a single streamer or balloon.
Brightest & Best
The opportunity to earn her master's degree at Cambridge University has made zoology senior Sarah Lansing quite nervous. Lansing is one of two MSU students nominated for the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, and although she applied for the scholarship on a whim, the Chicago native is anxious to plan her post-graduate life. "The nomination was kind of last minute," Lansing said.
Professor to discuss abortion's influences
Adrienne Asch, an ethicist and disability rights advocate and professor in biology, ethics and the politics of human reproduction at Wellesley College, will be speaking on the medical ethics of abortion on Wednesday. Her topic is "Emerging Issues in Abortion: Beyond Pro-Life and Pro-Choice," and will take place at 7:30 p.m.
Hallowed halls reveal historic treasures
Since 1879, visitors have been wowed by the detal and history found withinthe state Capitol's walls.
Capitol connection
Amidst the uninhabited wilderness of Mid-Michigan, a hastily constructed, temporary state Capitol arrived in Lansing 156 years ago.
Myers set standard with Michigan Capitol design
Elijah Myers set an architectural precedent when he used the U.S. Capitol as a model for the Michigan Capitol in 1871. Born Dec.
International photo exhibit stops in E.L.
The corners of some of the pictures in a new photography exhibit at the Kresge Art Museum have begun to curl. It might be because the artwork was recently in a more humid environment, art Professor Peter Glendinning said.
Downloads still banned despite subpoena ruling
Although the Recording Industry Association of America will now have a more expensive and lengthy process to obtain the identity of illegal file-sharers, students shouldn't see the ruling as a green light to download, university officials say. Last month the U.S.
Pop tax bill to be introduced
Michigan pop drinkers may have to fork over extra cash for their carbonated drinks in the near future. The increase in pop prices would come from a sales tax one local lawmaker wants to add to all bottled and canned soda pops. Sen.
Sessions promote harmony, enlightenment
The chanting began with a soft, feminine voice in the corner of the room. From the opposite side of the living area, the men's deep baritones joined in. With their eyes closed, legs crossed beneath them and hands raised to the sky, the 20 present members of the MSU Buddhist Study Group began their Friday night ritual in a typical home tucked away in a quiet East Lansing neighborhood. For these men and women, their week culminates with this chanting at 7 on Friday evenings.
Hustle & Bustle
Returning students will battle more than the chilly weather this week. Winter book-buying season means fighting the year's largest crowd of bookworms.
Bioethics focus of Brown Bag series
This Thursday, learn while you lunch. Adrienne Asch will present "The Disability Challenge to Traditional Bioethics" at noon on Thursday in C-102 East Fee Hall.