'U' reacts to costume party incident involving Virginia fraternities

Two young men attending a Halloween party may have gone too far when choosing their costumes this year.The University of Virginia chapters of Kappa Alpha Order and Zeta Psi Fraternity were suspended after two male guests showed up for the event at the Zeta Psi house in blackface dressed as tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.National leaders from both organizations conducted investigations following the incident."We temporarily suspended operations at the Lambda chapter until our investigation was complete," said Todd Shelton, Kappa Alpha Order's communications director.

Pottery co-op moves, reopens

Grand Ledge - Retired math Professor John Masterson discovered pottery as an outlet for coping with the loss of a loved one 16 years ago. "I needed something else to occupy my mind when my daughter died in a car accident," he said.

Police briefs 11/27/02

Officer transitions to detective

MSU police Officer Paul Schofield is hanging up his blue uniform after 30 years of policing to wear a suit and tie.Schofield, 52, is joining the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety detective ranks on Dec.

Computer purchase prompts LCC investigation

Findings of a review into purchasing practices by Lansing Community College is expected Dec. 9.A million dollar emergency expenditure authorized by the school's governing body has raised a collective eyebrow, spurring an investigation of its own policies and practices last summer.A campus initiative to revamp the college's technology prompted a $1.25 million purchase in May.

Students fast to raise money for Ele's Place

Get hungry for a change. That was the motto undertaken by the Muslim Students' Association as they raised money for a local charity on Monday. The organization recruited students to fast from sunrise to sunset as part of a Fast-a-Thon that would donate its pledges to Ele's Place, 600 W.

ASMSU urges state to keep university funding promise

ASMSU passed a resolution Tuesday to urge Michigan's current governor to keep a promise to Michigan's public universities.MSU's undergraduate student government has sent letters to leaders of both parties in the state Legislature and Gov.

Holiday turkeys stay in big demand

Laingsburg - A flock of turkeys gobbled its way around the Peacock Road Tree Farm unaware that Thursday's Thanksgiving feast is nearing.

World AIDS Day to honor people who died

World AIDS Day will be observed at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Wharton Center. The event will honor people who have died from an AIDS-related illnesses. In 2001, 900,000 people in the United States reported living with HIV and AIDS. Olin Health advocates and various student organizations will participate in the event by tying 500 ribbons on trees across campus.

Police briefs 11/26/02

MSU Extension hosts Dec. 5 Lansing workshop

MSU Extension in Ingham County, a program focused on bringing knowledge-based educational programs to the people of Michigan, will host the New County Commissioner Training Workshop on Dec.

Peters won't request for election recount

Three weeks after the final vote was cast in the Nov. 5 election, Mike Cox is officially the attorney general-elect after his opponent said he won't request a recount.Sen.

Complexes, police feed 6 families

Some university families are guaranteed a fruitful Thanksgiving after three residence hall complexes filled a room full of food and MSU's Department of Police and Public Safety distributed it last week.For the department's third annual West Side Community Policing Team's food drive, more than enough food was collected in one month to feed six families who live in university apartments.With food donations from residents in Brody, West Circle and South complexes, large holiday baskets were assembled and given to each family.

Next Senate leader urges non-vote on pay increase

State Senate Majority Leader-elect Ken Sikkema, R-Wyoming, is urging state compensation officials not to make a recommendation for a salary increase for state lawmakers this year. The bi-partisan State Officers Compensation Commission met recently to discuss the recommendation and possibly propose a pay increase for 2005.

Project hopes to get new businesses to downtown Lansing

Lansing - Plans to beautify the 100 block of South Washington Square in downtown Lansing are running the gamut of local favor, as nearby businesses forecast the changes from "refreshing" to "a waste of money." The "streetscape" beautification project is part of Lansing Mayor David Hollister's Blue Ribbon Committee on Downtown Revitalization.

'U' announces commencement speakers

U.N. Development Programme Administrator Mark Malloch Brown will speak to advanced degree candidates during commencement activities Dec.

Group sets up Web site on contaminated foods

MSU's Foodborne Disease Forum has set up a Web site for the public to report contaminated foods in Greater Lansing.

Planetarium to hold clinic on telescopes

A clinic on telescopes will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 in Abrams Planetarium. The goal of the clinic is to provide information on telescopes to potential buyers in time for the holiday shopping season. Attendees can learn the basic features to look for in telescopes.

Service greeks sponsor race for recovery

Just above freezing temperatures and a brisk wind didn't stop students and local residents from participating in Alpha Phi Omega's first annual 5K run and walk Saturday afternoon."It really isn't that bad out," environmental biology senior Amber Johnson said.

Festival features cultures

Various cultures of the world came to campus Sunday as ethnic dance, music, fashion shows and craft activities filled rooms of the Union.More than 30 international clubs and organizations participated in Global Festival 2002, an event that was part of International Education Week that featured exhibits, crafts, games and information about countries around the globe.Dozens of children gathered around a stage in the ballroom as the Taiwanese Puppet Troupe of the University of Madison performed a traditional Taiwanese puppet show.