Council may restrict rental licenses

East Lansing officials might put a halt on rental licenses in single-family zones during its 7:30 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RHA lock-in to offer free food, karaoke

The MSU Residence Halls Association is hosting an all-nighter. RHA will hold a lock-in from 10 p.m.

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.

Schools host guest book readers

Lansing - Students whispered "the mayor is here" and "look, it's the mayor" as Tony Benavides walked into a classroom at Gunnisonville Elementary School.

DCL symposium to focus on animal law

The MSU-Detroit College of Law is holding its annual Animal Law Symposium from 12:30-5 p.m. in Room 343 of the MSU-DCL Building.

Applications due for Battle of the Bands

Today is the deadline for applications to audition for the Freshman Class Council's "Battle of the Bands." Previous band applicants will also be selected by the council and the University Activities Board today. The event will take place from 9 a.m.

Funds might be added to aid Amtrak

Negotiations extended discussions between Amtrak and state officials, bringing a resolution a step closer to becoming a reality, officials announced Thursday. Officials from the financially strapped railway service, representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation and Gov.

Quiet, comfy classrooms aid education

For some MSU students, learning is about study-time, lectures and textbooks. But for Brenda Sternquist, it's all about the classroom. "Classrooms are really, really important to me," the merchandising management professor said.

RHA elects new officer

MSU's Residence Halls Association elected Wilson Hall General Assembly Representative Christopher Harper as its new internal vice president Wednesday night.

Video game educates 'U' on alcohol

A video game featuring a virtual bar and blood alcohol content meter will inform MSU students about the consequences of abusing alcohol this fall. The program is an update of Alcohol 101, a CD-ROM used in Olin Health Center, residence halls, sororities and fraternities. The new interactive program, called Alcohol 101 Plus, allows users to make decisions for virtual characters in video scenarios involving alcohol consumption. Participants can pick from a variety of characters including a basketball player in a bar the night before a game or a freshman in a dorm room. If students choose to drink, a message appears on the screen detailing the consequences of their decision. Jasmine Greenamyer, a health educator at Olin, said the program always has been well received by students. "We're excited for the update," she said.