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Patients' musical abilities to be showcased at therapy recital

The fifth annual MSU Music Therapy Recital will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Music Auditorium. The recital will highlight the musical abilities of children and adults diagnosed with autism, traumatic brain injuries, mental illness and other physical and mental impairments.

MICHIGAN

Gas prices may go up

As a war with Iraq becomes imminent, consumers can anticipate gas prices on the home front to take a hit.According to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the average price for a gallon of unleaded self-serve gas in Michigan was $1.76 on Monday.That figure is a significant increase over prices from the same period last year: Michigan's average gasoline price during March 2002 was $1.29.AAA spokesman Jim Rink said the current spike in gas prices is a sure sign the driving public is paying close attention to actions abroad before heading to the pumps."Based on past history, the public's general reaction to any military action causes prices to increase," he said.

MSU

Alumnus returns to cheer on veterinary hospital

When Patrick LeBlanc first attended MSU as a student, he was a cheerleader.Now he's back at MSU, cheering for the College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.More than 20 years after his days in green and white, LeBlanc was named the new director of the hospital.LeBlanc received his veterinary degree from MSU in 1982 and became a member of the faculty in 1986.But he left the university in 1994 to run a manufacturing business.

MICHIGAN

Arraignment of man postponed

The arraignment of the man charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money has been adjourned until Monday, so the man's lawyer can prepare for the date, Assistant United States Attorney Lloyd Meyer said. Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology graduate student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtaining federal funds. Steven Scharg, Doree's attorney from Detroit, submitted the request. Doree will appear in court at 2 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Sharing customs

The smell of Indian food cooking wafted through the Hannah Community Center on Saturday as Veena Mandrekar put on an demonstration for people attending a bazaar, the first of many India Week festivities. "The idea is to get people to learn about other cultures and get people exposed to them as well," the East Lansing resident said. Four rooms at the center, 819 Abbott Road, were used for different activities ranging from vendors selling Indian clothes and jewelry to a slide show on India.

MSU

Greeks seek 'U' vote in proposal

Greeks want you to vote, so they can have a vote. As students log on to vote in the ASMSU elections Wednesday they will face several issues, including a proposal to allow representatives for the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils to have a voting seat on Academic Assembly. Steve Schauer, author of the proposal and Interfraternity Council representative for Student Assembly, said membership in MSU's undergraduate student government allows greeks to share their viewpoints on student issues. "It allowed us to speak and have ideas," he said.

MSU

Week features community service

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority begins its community service oriented Skee Week today. At 8 tonight in the University of Michigan Room in the Union, there will be an informational session titled "Health Issues for African-Americans." At 8 p.m.

MSU

Vogue show brings Asian culture to Wharton

Six women in white dresses with green head wraps twirled in circles as 12 green-and-white striped sticks snapped in the air to the steady beat of traditional music at Cultural Vogue on Saturday at Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.Five men in traditional green and white Indian dress laid on the floor in a straight line, slowly rotating their bodies as a woman glided over their backs in the presentation of the dance Raas Gula by the Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students.

MICHIGAN

Asst. prosecutor in limbo

Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said he will decide today whether to reinstate an assistant prosecutor after she was suspended among allegations she obtained property by false pretenses.Allie Phillips, who has worked in the prosecutor's office for about six years, was suspended Feb.

MSU

Event offers different wedding traditions

While some Americans apply mendhi, or henna, to all areas of the body as a decorative statement, students learned Thursday at Asian Wedding Planner that it is used in Indian cultures as preparation for a wedding."It's supposed to be applied to the bride's hands and feet before the wedding," event coordinator and telecommunication junior Aman Sidhu said.

MICHIGAN

War demonstrators take sides

Lansing - Signs reading "Fight Greed, Not War" were held high next to signs saying "Invade Iraq Now" as anti-war demonstrators rallying for peace on Saturday were met at the Capitol by counter-protesters supporting the war in Iraq. More than 150 people gathered in front of Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, 515 E.Grand River Ave., at 7 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Legislative organization works to protect hunting

A legislative organization to protect the rights of Michigan hunters, anglers and trappers held its first meeting last week. The Michigan Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus has 87 members in the Michigan House and Senate, making it one of the largest bi-partisan caucuses in the Legislature. Outdoor recreation, whether it be hunting, fishing or trapping, is essential to Michigan's economy, Sen.

MSU

Rogers asks Congress to save for underpass

Delays caused by trains might soon be a thing of the past. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, asked the House appropriations committee Friday to set aside $18 million for an underpass project that would relieve congestion on Farm Lane. The university initially estimated the construction and planning costs would be about $25 million, but that number decreased to $18 million after officials modified construction plans. The tracks also intersect Harrison Avenue, but buildings are too close to the street for an underpass to be built. Nearly 60 trains, some up to two miles long, chug along the tracks crossing Farm Lane on campus daily, said Jeff Kacos, director of Campus Park and Planning. Delays can stop traffic for up to 45 minutes when one train has to wait for another to cross.

MSU

Researcher to appear in court

Scott Matthew Doree, a former MSU student charged with lying to federal authorities and misusing grant money, has been ordered to appear in a Grand Rapids federal district court at 2 p.m.

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Lecture to center on Middle-East violence

Political science Professor Mark Tessler, a Samuel J. Eldersveld Collegiate Professor from the University of Michigan, will be the first guest speaker in the MSU Department of History's 2003 Lecture Series. The lecture is titled, "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in 2003." He will appear at 8 p.m.