Transfer students are less involved at new schools

Transfer students are not as involved in schoolwork and college activities than other students, according to recent results from the National Survey of Student Engagement. Kyle Bailey, a mechanical engineering sophomore, said transferring was easier than he thought, but said he did have some trouble adjusting. "The transition was pretty easy," the transfer student from Howard University said.

Police briefs 11/18/02

Peters considers seeking recount

Although Mike Cox woke up Nov. 6 as Michigan's next attorney general, his opponent says it just might have been a dream. Cox, a Republican who's the deputy chief of the homicide unit of the Office of Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County, unofficially has 1,497,434 votes compared to Sen.

Lansing Recycling program begins

America Recycles Day and Lansing's Public Service Department will kick off a student recycling program at 9:15 a.m.

Eco, ASMSU discuss tax for 'green energy'

An MSU environmental group hopes to set new trends for the university by exploring the possibility of renewable energy - through a proposed student tax.Eco met with ASMSU's Student Assembly on Thursday night to gain support for a preliminary plan to implement a $5 per semester tax to fund either wind turbines or a solar panel system, which are both environmentally friendly sources of energy.ASMSU is MSU's undergraduate student government."Renewables are not only smarter, they're cheaper," said Mitch Petz, a finance junior and Eco member.

Parking might replace station

Nearly 1,700 parking spots could replace the Michigan State Police Building on campus if a plan for a police headquarters building in Lansing is approved in upcoming months.

Police briefs 11/15/02

Museum to open new Jewish exhibit

The MSU Museum's Heritage Gallery will open a new exhibit at 2 p.m. Sunday. The exhibit will host the exhibits "Varian Fry - Assignment: Rescue, 1940-1941" and "Uneasy Years: Michigan Jewry During The Depression and War." Fry's work deals with relief efforts to help Jewish refugees who were threatened by the Nazis in 1940. "Uneasy Years" looks at efforts of Jewish people living in Michigan to fight anti-Semitism and contribute to the American war effort.

Year-end housing initiative launched

A year-end fund-raising campaign to strengthen the initiative of providing quality and affordable housing was launched by the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition today in Lansing. The housing coalition, a nonprofit housing developer, will top off its campaign with a free holiday open house at two of its restored Lansing historic homes from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Group celebrates Puerto Rican Culture Week

With dancing, dominoes, poetry and pig roasts, the Puerto Rican Student Association is planning to celebrate its heritage next week.Puerto Rican Culture Week kicks off today with a dance in the International Center from 10 p.m.

Mothers to campaign for drunken driving awareness

Women's basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie will join the local Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization for the kickoff of "Tie One On For Safety." The 16th annual red ribbon campaign will begin at 10 a.m.

House increases funds for merit scholarships despite rising deficit

In the midst of budget woes, things began to look up for college students this week when the House passed a supplemental bill that approved spending an additional $9 million on merit award scholarships.The measure, approved 101-3 by the House Wednesday, is a response to what state officials say was an overwhelming number of Michigan Merit Award recipients.

New mall adds movie theater

Lansing Twp. - There is one more place to go to take a break from an afternoon of consumerism at the new Eastwood Towne Center.Shuffled behind J.

Study: 'U' backs hurt

Although some think aching back problems are unusual, statistics show it is more common than expected. According to a recent survey, about 46 percent of MSU students say they have experienced back pain.

Speaker to address journalism classes

Don Gonyea, National Public Radio's White House correspondent, is currently visiting journalism classes and speaking to students until Saturday.

Gap in governor race debated

In mid-September, Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm led Republican Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus in polls by 12 percentage points.

Expert to hold lecture on war and terrorism

Professor Bruce W. Jentleson, director of the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University, will be speaking at 7:30 p.m.

$300,000 awarded to fight abuse

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $300,000 to the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence as part of the funding for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement Leadership Through Alliance projects. Coalitions in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida, Delaware, Montana, New York, North Carolina and Virginia were chosen to receive the funding.

Legislature fills leadership spots

The Nov. 5 election isn't the only election this month. Democrats and Republicans are selecting legislative leaders to head next year's caucuses.Republicans will hold a 63-47 lead - the biggest advantage the party has held in the House in a half century.

Police briefs 11/14/02