Lecture to be held on constitutional issues

A lecture on the institutional and constitutional issues involved with legislation created by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen.

E.L. opens road expansion to ease traffic issues

East Lansing residents and students are revving their engines and hoping for less traffic congestion as a two-mile road expansion on Coolidge Road opens Thursday.Motorists can take part in the 11 a.m.

Miss Michigan discusses leadership

In front of a small, attentive crowd Monday, the winner of the 2002 Miss Michigan pageant discussed leadership in Conrad Hall.Erin Michelle Moss made her first appearance at MSU, and it all came about with the help of one of her good friends."I'm a friend of Erin's who also competed with her in pageants when we were younger," said Angela Corsi, Panhellenic Council vice president of external relations.

Museum to feature month long display

The MSU Department of Art and Art History faculty show 2002 exhibition started Saturday and will last through Dec.

Spartan Soul to hold dance clinic Saturday

The Spartan Soul dance team will hold a three-hour dance clinic on noon Saturday at the IM Sports-Circle for anyone who wants to learn about hip-hop dance style. Spartan Soul will teach attendants one hip-hop and cheer routine, which the participants will perform Sunday afternoon at a showcase for family and friends. The learning session is open to students, faculty and anyone else who would like to attend. Dance experience is not necessary to attend.

Voter turnout consistent with past Election Days

Voter participation this year in Michigan and East Lansing remained consistent with the state's previous gubernatorial elections. In 1998, the year of Gov.

Credit union to host free banking session

Lansing area students and residents can spend their lunch hour at free banking sessions with the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. At noon Wednesday at the credit union office, 600 E.

Police briefs 11/11/02

Lansing holds tribute for veterans

Lansing - About 75 people of all ages dressed in everything from military uniforms to torn jeans herded into the Michigan Library and Historical Center to recognize Veteran’s Day.

Dogs, owners invited for 3-mile Friday hike

The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, invites dogs and owners to join in a three-mile hike through the moonlit woods at 7 p.m.

Credit union to host free banking session

Lansing area students and residents can spend their lunch hour at free banking sessions with the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.At noon Wednesday at the credit union office, 600 E.

Student wins Spartan Idol

A packed crowd at the International Center food court clapped their hands and shouted his name, anticipating his final performance of the evening Saturday. But when the music played, communication junior Evin Martin, was not on stage - he began his performance immersed in the crowd, and slowly made his way front and center. Martin’s renditions of Michael Jackson’s “I Want to Rock With You” and “Sweet Lady” by Tyrese, won the favor of the crowd, as he became the first winner of Spartan Idol: The Making Of An MSU Superstar.

Campus Briefs

Miss Michigan to speak in Conrad Erin Michelle Moss, the reigning Miss Michigan, will make an appearance on campus from 7-8 p.m.

Senior council charity bowl donates $1,400

It was a great day for football as muddy fields and a light breeze accompanied play during the MSU Senior Class Council’s fifth annual Green and White Charity Bowl. Coed teams could sign up for the event by donating $40, which went to the charity of the winning team’s choice. “We raised about $1,400 today,” Senior Class Council President Bill Novotny said.

E.L. council to work on decreasing noise

Noise battles will continue at Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council work session, as council members consider city-quiet zones, varied community service and stricter party penalties.

Society hosts U, national poets

Spoken words were filled with energy, emotion and rage Saturday night at the Black Poets Society event “Bum Rush the Stage” in the packed Erickson Hall Kiva.The poets blended a slew of topics including civil rights, history and relationships.

Democrats elect Byrum first female House leader

The Michigan House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected state Representative-elect Dianne Byrum House Democratic leader Friday, marking her the first woman to hold the position in the state’s government.Byrum, D-Onondaga, was elected to the House last week after term limits forced her to relinquish her seat in the state Senate.

Student remembered with vigil

As Sarah McLachlan’s anthem of mourning, “I Will Remember You,” poured out across the Red Cedar River, more than 75 of Clare McCormick’s friends and family gathered Saturday night to share and celebrate memories of a life ended so suddenly.

Vigil to be held for student

Friends and family of Clare McCormick will gather Saturday for a candlelight vigil to remember her life. McCormick, a 19-year-old elementary education and child development sophomore from Alpena, was hit by a car on Chandler Road on the morning of Oct.

Case Hall government supports Rep

Despite receiving negative feedback for comments made about minorities, Case Hall government stood behind its Residence Halls Association representative at Wednesday’s meeting.Adam Raezler recently came under fire from some of his colleagues for comments published in a the group’s newsletter, RHA Today.The comment, paraphrased by LaToya Logan, director of racial ethnic and progressive affairs, read, “Adam Raezler brought it to my attention that he represents the majority of the people in his hall, whom are white, male, heterosexuals, which excludes so-called minorities.”Raezler denies making the comments, and stated in an e-mailed letter sent to a variety of student government bodies that the comment should have read, “The role of the representatives is to represent what the majority of people from your organization deem necessary and proper for and from RHA.”The remarks in question occurred Oct.