Irish singer to perform at community center

The Irish-American Club of Mid-Michigan will host a concert featuring folk singer Pat Woods at 7:30 p.m.

Noontime meeting to address refugee crisis

The coordinator of the Refugee Development Center in Lansing will hold a discussion today about "The Refugee Crisis: Global Problem, Local Solutions." The discussion is part of MSU's noontime conversations.The facilitator, Vincent Delgado, will speak at 12:10 p.m.

Center auctions art, tickets for Eve's House

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, will host the annual Eve's House silent and live auction from 7 to 9 p.m.

Residents want greener Lansing

As Lansing resident Steve Costello scanned the vast lot before him, he hoped for the day when the hundreds of cars and shuttle buses that fill the space daily will disappear and the rough gravel will be replaced with the grass that once flourished. The lot, which is located directly behind Costello's home on Clemens Avenue in Lansing, was acquired by Sparrow Hospital from the Michigan Army National Guard late last year as a temporary parking facility during the construction of a new parking structure. But with the new structure, 1215 E.

Governor holds control in bill banning late-term abortions

Late-term abortion procedures will be banned in Michigan if Gov. Jennifer Granholm signs legislation approved by the Senate on Tuesday.

Former instructor talks at the Kellogg Center

The James Madison College-sponsored Founder's Circle Luncheon will feature journalist and former James Madison College instructor George F.

Fraternities hold bone marrow drive at Union

Members of two MSU fraternities are asking students to possibly save a life with fewer than 15 minutes of their time.Alpha Phi Alpha and Lambda Phi Epsilon will sponsor a bone marrow drive from 10 a.m.

Food poisoning Web site hurt by lack of attention

A university-affiliated Web site devoted to helping users identify trends in food poisoning has drawn some interest from across the nation but not much attention overall. The Web site, www.rusick2.msu.edu, is run by officials at MSU's National Food Safety and Toxicology Center.

'U' hosts hayride for community

A brisk fall breeze brushed over the faces of Lansing-Area residents 12-year-old Kierin Kerbawy and 11-year-old James Lindsay, who both sat on bundles of hay Monday evening and gazed through the green bars of a tractor as it drove through campus. Kerbawy and Lindsay were part of the group of East Lansing residents, Lansing residents and students who joined the hayride for a trip around campus to learn about MSU's history while enjoying free doughnuts, cider and the fall night air. The "Homecoming Hayride and History: A MSU Historical Tour" was the first event in a week filled with University Activity Board-sponsored Homecoming events.

Silence hits E.L.

East Lansing police for the second consecutive weekend didn't issue any citations under the city's stiffened policy on noise.The two-week pause on violations that call for a minimum of three days in jail and fines of up to $1,000 comes after 11 people were cited during the first two weeks of the policy.East Lansing police Lt.

D'Annunzio's death remains a mystery

Police and family members are still searching for leads in the beating-related death of Brandon D'Annunzio, which took place three years ago outside an East Lansing bar. D'Annunzio was assaulted on Oct.

Black Student Alliance leader resigns; VP assumes position

The president of MSU's largest group within the Council of Racial Ethnic Students resigned at a meeting last Thursday, but the group is still planning to continue its work as planned. Black Student Alliance President Latisha Heath resigned from her position.

Professor to speak on monkey behavior

MSU students will have the opportunity hear a lecture from Paul Vasey, a researcher who studied Japanese Macaques in their consistent preference for same-sex partners, despite evolutionary theories that would demonstrate otherwise.The seminar, "Sexual Partner Preference in Female Japanese Macaques," will be held at 7:30 p.m.

New Japanese dining attracts 'U'

A new Japanese restaurant is one of many to open in East Lansing in the past year targeting students as its main customers.B & B Café, 553 E.

Rights activist talks about Benton Harbor

A Benton Harbor civil rights activist will speak o campus Wednesday about the problems the city faces as a result of police brutality.The presentation will be at 7:30 p.m.

Capital campaign ahead of schedule

Several organizations, people and groups donated gifts to MSU as part of the capital campaign, an effort to raise $1.2 billion by 2007 to grow an MSU endowment.Bob Thomas, information officer for University Development, said a silent phase of the campaign began in 1999 before it was announced to the public in 2002.

Business college to sponsor AIDS forum

As part of Africa's Right to Health Campaign, Michael Angaga and Zondi Baloyi will hold an open-panel discussion for a National Teach-In tour on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Pulaski Days focus on Polish heritage

The Federated Polish Home in Lansing will celebrate Polish heritage month with Pulaski Days, a polish festival this weekend. The festival is free and will be held at the home, 1030 W.

Picnic kicks off 'U' Japan Week

With his hair flying behind a black-and-white headband and arms powerfully pounding out a rhythm, Taiko drummer Ryan Toguri commanded the attention of about 200 people Sunday afternoon at the Japanese Garden Picnic. Audience members responded to Toguri's drumbeats and the other three drummers in Kaminari Daiko, a group out of Chicago, by moving their feet and legs rhythmically. The picnic was the first event of Japan Week, which runs through Oct.