'U' attend anti-terror fellowship

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Between "be safe" and "have a good trip," Laura McCoy had another special request for her son, biochemistry junior Andrew McCoy, as he took off for Israel. "Have an Israeli beer for me," she said as he walked through the security gates at Fort Wayne International Airport on Saturday. Andrew McCoy and international relations senior Daniel Grimm joined 48 other students from across the nation as part of two-week anti-terrorism fellowship in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Mayor looks to keep seat

Editor's note: This is the last in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. Lansing - When Mayor Tony Benavides talks about Lansing, it's almost as if he's mayor of a small town. He knows neighborhoods, ordinances, city businesses and some citizens by name.

Grower's Day will show research, trial gardens

Grower's Day will be hosted on Tuesday at MSU's Plant and Soil Sciences Building greenhouse. Visitors will learn about MSU's research involving bedding plants and perennials and go on a tour of the trial gardens.

Veterans gather to remember Korean War

Nearly 75 veterans gathered Wednesday night for a ceremony to remember the Korean War. Organized by the East Lansing Historical Society in the Hannah Center, 819 Abbott Road., the memorial was held to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the cease-fire signing, which ended the war.

Farmers field day to host demonstrations

Farmers and agricultural enthusiasts can learn about topics ranging from soil compaction to drainage issues on Aug.

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'Icelandics on Ice' show tickets on sale Friday

Tickets will be on sale starting Friday for "Icelandics on Ice," an ice show scheduled to arrive 7 p.m.

ACLU contests Patriot Act

A provision of the USA Patriot Act is being challenged through a lawsuit filed by Detroit's branch of the American Civil Liberties Union and some Arab-American advocacy groups.The provision, section 215 of the anti-terrorism legislation, calls for librarians to hand over names and records of suspected terrorists to FBI agents.

Children play games, learn at space camp

As 10-year-old Chris McClain eagerly navigated the controls of his computer game at space camp on Wednesday, the furthest thing from his mind was that NASA could use his reactions to the game to recruit more scientists.McClain is one of 40 children at the MSU Space Pioneers Learning Adventures, a free two-week camp for fifth-and eighth-grade boys and girls interested in learning about space and science.

Senator looks to build community

Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six mayoral candidates. Lansing State Sen.

Redesigned Web site to hit 'U'

When thousands of students and faculty pour back into campus in August, they may notice a change to their green and white Web site. The university will officially launch its updated Web site on Aug.

Schools a priority for candidate

Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. If elected mayor of Lansing, candidate Mary Ann Prince said the front door to her duplex home will always be open. "I'll be available to the citizens, if you can't come to me, I'll come to you," the retired state employee said. Prince worked for more than 26 years in Michigan's departments of community health and education. After campaigning day and night in 1993, Prince was defeated in that year's Lansing mayoral primary election, and says this year she'll do just the opposite. "I learned a lot back then, I paid a lot of money, I put up the signs, I sent out the mailers, I did the parades and I just decided I'm not going to do that this time," Prince said. Instead, the lifetime Lansing resident and Lansing Community College graduate spends her time knocking on doors and networking at her church social functions.

Police briefs 07/30/03

Lansing park opens paved trail, plans for more improvements

Lansing - Dick Sullivan has a brand new course to skate on. The grand opening of the Hawk Island Trail was celebrated Monday by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the Ingham County Parks Board. Located in Lansing's Hawk Island's Park, the trail consists of a paved, 1.5-mile loop around the park and is the next step in many planned improvements. A resident of Lansing for more than 40 years, Sullivan attended the opening ceremonies, adding that he couldn't wait to try out the added route. "I rollerblade here every day," he said.

Annual food drive helps poor families

The annual East Lansing Recycling program's ELROW food drive began on Tuesday and will last until August 8.

Researchers study Orchids

Wake up and smell the orchids. That's the idea a team of MSU researchers have been working on in an attempt to get people more interested in growing and buying the flower.

Internet aids learning in low-income families

Use of the Internet may improve children's academic performance and doesn't have any negative effects on social behavior according to a study conducted by MSU. HomeNetToo is a three-year study that followed how low-income families use the Internet at home and what effects it had on them. "We wanted to study low-income families because there is so little research on their technology use," Linda Jackson, psychology professor and lead investigator on the project said.

State Police program results in less deaths

More than 2,500 arrests were made during the statewide "You Drink & Drive You Lose" program police agencies across the state participated in. This year, more than 300 agencies participated in the program that took place from June 27 to July 13.

DNA sequence may allow researchers to control fungus

An MSU professor and a team of researchers from across the country have discovered the DNA sequence they say can help control a fungus that cuts crop yields and produces toxins.New farming practices and climate change have made the fungus, known as Fusarium graminearum, a problem for farmers during the last 10 years.Fungicides have been used to combat the problem, but nothing has been proven effective, researchers say."We've tried to find the weak link in the disease process," said Corby Kistler, a researcher from the University of Minnesota's ARS Cereal Disease Lab.