Resort shop hosts weekend opening

Cool Waves, a Miami-based fashion store which sells club apparel, will open at 10 a.m. Saturday morning at 115 E.

Church hosts peace lecture

The Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., will host Myron Eshowsky for a free public lecture at 6 p.m.

'U' officials hope lab will receive state funds

One day after President George W. Bush called for extra funding in bioterrorism research, state and university officials are trying to get a laboratory at MSU the cash it needs to operate.In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, Bush said he had nearly doubled homeland security funding for areas including bioterrorism research.The changes will take effect in the 2004 fiscal year."Knowledge gained from bioterrorism research will improve public health," Bush said.

Student finds racial slurs written on door

When psychology senior Ebony White left for church Sunday morning, she was met by racial slurs on her door.White, a racial ethnic student aide in Hubbard Hall, noticed several words written on her door at about 9 a.m., including racially insensitive language and the letters "nga.""I was shocked because when you wake up you don't expect to see something like this," she said.

Downloaders warned, not identified by 'U'

Record companies could ask universities for names of students who illegally download music from file-sharing programs such as KaZaA, but MSU officials say they will warn students first.Although the recording industry won a case last week that will make it easier for them find people who illegally trade copyrighted music, they don't intend to hunt for names of students.But industry executives didn't rule it out.David Gift, vice provost for libraries, computing and technology, said the recording industry is getting tougher on file sharing, and MSU is trying to help solve the problem."We always investigate the complaint and ask the person who is sourcing the materials to stop," Gift said.

Lansing zoo hosts book fair

The Potter Park Zoological Society will host its third annual Wildlife Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Postal service hopes classes will prevent identity theft

Those wanting to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft can do so at 1 p.m. Monday at the community room in the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Building.Cheryl Smith from the Detroit division of the Postal Inspection Service will be talking about the topic, which is cited as the leading consumer scam perpetrated in the United States.For more information contact Mike Lee, customer relations coordinator for the U.S.

Students leaving school with greater debt

Sarah McEvilly doesn't even want to think about how much money she's borrowed for college.A journalism junior from Illinois, McEvilly estimates she will have accumulated a debt of $80,000 for tuition and living expenses by the time she graduates."I really don't think about paying school off now," McEvilly said.

Hannah center celebrates birthday

Students cruising down Abbott Road are encouraged to drop in for citywide birthday bash. The East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, will celebrate its first birthday on Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

'U' disappointed E.L. school may close

A jewel on MSU's campus could soon be buried.The closure of Spartan Village Elementary School is included in a 25-point plan announced Monday by East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Tom Giblin which he hopes will help the district overcome a projected $4.2-million shortfall next year.

Library tutoring program benefits education students

Some MSU education students are learning by teaching - volunteering their time to contribute to an East Lansing tutoring program. The program takes place on Wednesday evenings, from 3-5 p.m.

Greeks begin recruitment

Spring cleaning started a little early this year.The floors were mopped, awards were put on display and snow was shoveled off the walkways.Recruitment for Panhellenic Council chapters wrapped up last week and is in full swing for Interfraternity Council chapters.Crowds of people ventured through cold streets of East Lansing, attending tea socials, game nights and other events to learn more about the fraternity or sorority of their choice.Laura Kocisky, president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, said the had as many as 60 women show interest in membership.Spring recruitment for the sororities ended last week and that for the fraternities continues this week.Recruits who visited the Zeta Tau Alpha house not only got to meet members of the sorority, but did some community service for the group's cancer awareness project."We made pink ribbons made out of clay, and we're going to take them to Race for the Cure," Kocisky added.Race for the Cure is an annual fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society.This semester, the Panhellenic Council began efforts to formalize spring recruitment.

City council works to fix parking woes

City council members searched for answers Tuesday to why less people are parking in East Lansing.

Olin sex game serves up health info at Brody caf

Lindsie Boykin left the Brody cafeteria with more than a full stomach Tuesday evening. The elementary education freshman learned about birth control and alcohol dangers and won bracelets, balloons and a puzzle cube in the "Play it Safe on Spring Break" game.The life-size Monopoly-like game, sponsored by Olin Health Education and the Sexual Assault and Crisis Intervention team of the MSU Counseling Center, sent students around six tables and challenged their knowledge on alcohol, relationships and sun and travel safety.

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Police warn against imposters in Lansing

The Lansing Police Department is looking for two men posing as police officers.Last week, two Lansing residents were approached by the men who flashed badges and said they were searching for counterfeit money, taking money from the victims.They seem to target older citizens and are described as very convincing.

Council in search of applicants after president resigns position

Lansing - The city council is looking for applicants to fill a third-ward council member vacancy after council President Tony Benavides officially resigned from his position and became mayor on Tuesday.

United way expects $400,000 recovery

Capital Area United Way attorneys are expecting to recover only a small percentage of the at least $1.9 million embezzled over the past seven years. Attorneys for the chapter have arranged for former finance chief Jacquelyn Allen-MacGregor to sell some of her assets.

Bush to visit Michigan

President Bush will be in Grand Rapids today to deliver a speech on health care issues. Bush is scheduled to arrive on Air Force One at Gerald R.