Since the end of last semester, Katie Houghton has felt like a part of democracy. The social relations and Spanish freshman joined the MSU student group RESULTS earlier this school year to fight for more action in Congress. RESULTS is a national network of local advocacy groups working to end hunger and poverty.
The African Students Union will present African Culture Week '03 starting Wednesday with a discussion about different experiences African students have had in the United States. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids - The former MSU graduate student charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money made his initial court appearance today and waived his right to an arraignment. Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtained federal funds. At the Ford Federal Building, U.S.
Deals between Amtrak and the state Department of Transportation have taken another detour, possibly stalling negotiations, officials announced Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation offered the financially-strapped railway service a six-month contract to retain passenger rail service in the state, department spokeswoman Stephanie Litaker said. Amtrak officials last met with department representatives and Gov.
MSU has joined a collaborative effort to develop products to prevent, respond to and recover from agriculture disasters. A homeland security initiative, the Agriculture Disaster Research Institute brings together universities, a private research group and the agriculture industry to research natural, accidental and intentional agriculture disasters - such as the possibility of agri-terrorism.
You've got mail again. After an early launch two weeks ago, http://mail.msu.edu, MSU's new e-mail system, is ready to roll. The system officially debuted at 8 a.m.
The female journalism sophomore diagnosed with a meningitis-like disease was released from Lansing's Sparrow Hospital last week, a source close to the student said Monday. The student, who was a resident of the ninth floor on South Hubbard Hall, was diagnosed with meningococcemia on Jan.
The City of East Lansing is turning its citizens' trash into profitable treasure.This spring, the city's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services has initiated several recycling programs aimed to reduce waste and promote the reuse of materials.Now through May 31, East Lansing residents tossing out worn and used athletic shoes at the department's athletic shoe recycling drive drop-off site, 2000 Merritt Road, have the chance to continue the reuse loop all the way to Nike Inc.Dave Smith, environmental specialist for the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, said East Lansing and Lansing have both teamed up to join the Reuse-A-Shoe program, a partnership between Nike, the National Recycling Coalition and 30 communities across the country to collect worn athletic shoes.Smith said any brand of athletic shoe will be accepted, but the shoes must be dry, and thongs, sandals, dress shoes, boots, pumps or those with spikes or cleats will not be accepted."This is a positive event for recycling an item that wouldn't normally be recycled," Smith said, adding at least 200 shoes have been donated since the program's start in February.
Voters approved the renewal of the Residence Halls Association's $21 tax last week. From 7 a.m.
April 16 is the deadline to apply for a $250 book scholarship awarded by Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Applicants must be a black MSU female freshman, sophomore or junior; have a minimum 2.3 grade-point average; two letters of recommendation detailing community service; and write a 620-word essay on the topic "How does affirmative action contribute to the well-being of women, especially African-American women in society?" The winner will be announced at the sorority's Blue and White Scholarship Ball on April 25. For more information, e-mail gibsonyo@msu.edu.
Amid the soft glow of multicolored flashing lights and rotating circles and diamonds on a background screen, performers took the stage at the fourth annual Keepin' It Real on Saturday at the Lansing Center.The talent show was coupled with Taste of Blackness which highlighted the creative talent of blacks from MSU and the Lansing community."Taste of Blackness is a display of African-American culture," psychology senior and Spartan Soul performer Ebony White said.
East Lansing police are investigating two shootings that occurred Friday in the city.A 21-year-old male nonstudent was shot in the chest by a rifle shortly before 2 a.m.
Lansing - Crazy Cecil, Mary-Mary, Kooky Kristine, and Batty Betty convened for multiple reasons - peace, ending world hunger, Spartan power and broken windshields to name a few. And they tried to make all their wishes come true through laughter. A laughter session was held Saturday at Go Green Glass, a windshield repair shop, at 603 N.
The MSU School of Music presents the Guarneri String Quartet from 9 a.m. to noon on April 3 at the Music Building auditorium. The event is open to the public.
The former president of Brazil will speak at 6 p.m. today at Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre. Fernando Henrique Cardoso served as president from 1995 to 2002, after serving on the Brazilian senate and as economy minister.
A spotlight lit the portrait of Eric Winter's smiling face in the Music Building auditorium Friday evening - a reminder his music will live on in the music therapy program.
An East Lansing School Board meeting tonight could result in a $4.2-million cut to next year's budget.The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m.
New program to give support to military Three senators introduced a program to provide families of deployed military personnel with information on financial, emotional and spiritual support available in Michigan communities. Operation Adopt-A-Family has enlisted local organizations, such as the Michigan Sheriffs' Association and The Salvation Army.