Students needed for disorder research

Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are needed for a research project being conducted on campus.Christine Chan, a doctoral student who also has the disorder, is looking for 24 student volunteers as quickly as possible who would be willing to participate in the confidential project.The project involves working with a program called Nestor, an experimental Web browser that draws navigation maps while searching the web.Nestor was originally designed for teachers to track students’ research methods on the Internet, but Chan believes the visual software can be helpful to people with the disorder.The whole process will take no more than two hours and students will receive a private consultation with Chan after participating.Interested students must have certified documentation of the disorder and can contact Chan at chanchri@msu.edu.Tara May

Company turns grass into mementos

You don’t need to get tackled to feel the new grass in Spartan Stadium.A Connecticut-based manufacturing consultant company came up with the idea last year to take clippings from the new turf and make keepsakes from it.“They bought the trademark from us,” Terry Livermore, spokesperson for MSU Licensing said. “It’s sold by Spartan Marketing Inc., so they have all say on how it’s being marketed.”Barton Associate Inc. has put the trademark to use once already and patented a mouse pad.“We made paper with it,” Barton Associate Inc. President John Barton said.

Frito-Lay to unveil reduced-fat chips

Health-conscious Lena Miah isn’t convinced that Frito-Lay’s new line of reduced-fat snacks will provide a better snack choice. The Texas-based company announced last month that by December it will offer consumers two new lines of reduced-fat snacks and switch to corn oil for the production of Doritos, Tostitos and Cheetos. The Lay’s Reduced Fat chips line will contain 25 percent less fat than it’s original counterparts.

Natural areas receive attention as city grows

Despite increasing development, East Lansing is working to preserve natural areas, officials say. East Lansing’s Northern Tier expansion efforts have generated more than just revenue for the city.

Police briefs 10/09/02

Group to sponsor free massage program

MSU’s Healthy ‘U’ team is sponsoring a free massage program as part of its Relaxation and Stress Management program on Oct.10 for MSU faculty and staff.

Technology Club to hold meeting Friday

The MSU Medical Technology Club will be hosting its next meeting Friday in the Union’s Ohio State Room.

Physicists to meet at Kellogg, discuss adding women to field

More than 500 nuclear physicists from around the world and 200 students from the United States will inundate Kellogg Center later this week for the fall meeting of the American Physical Society’s Division of Nuclear Physics.MSU’s Cyclotron is sponsoring the event for the third time - the first since 1991 - and local scientists say the conference, which runs from Thursday through Sunday, will focus on several issues.

Book lovers enjoy new program

The One Book, One Community program officially kicked off its six-week program Monday with community leaders and free books. More than 150 people attended the “Get Fired Up” event at the Union, where spicy foods, free books and excitement loomed in the air. Kristan Tetens, a university spokesperson who helped develop the program, said the 100 free books provided by Barnes & Noble Booksellers , 333 E.

Professors launch project to offer support for breast cancer patients

A collaborative pilot project between professors from two Michigan universities aims to give women support after completing breast cancer treatment.The project, Transition to Survivorship - Following Breast Cancer Treatment, acts as a trial-run support group for women who have recently gone through treatment after the early stages of breast cancer.

Water protection proposal on ballot

Voters will have the opportunity Nov. 5 to allow the state to borrow no more than $1 billion that will be used to protect lakes, rivers and even residences of raw sewage. Proposal 2, if passed, will authorize the state to take out bonds totaling up to $1 billion to finance sewage treatment, storm water and water pollution projects.

Safety demonstrations ignite National Fire Prevention Week

Lansing - Kids wearing junior firefighter badges and red plastic helmets watched wide-eyed as firefighters showed them how to put out small fires Saturday. That was just one of several fire safety demonstrations the public was invited to watch at Lansing Fire Station No.

E.L., U to join for first housing fair

ASMSU and East Lansing will unite landlords, police and students in the first MSU Housing Fair. The fair will be held in the Union Ballroom from 2-6 p.m.

Police briefs 10/08/02

Contestants show business skills to win quest

Ambitious entrepreneurs ranging from MSU students to the average Joe with a dream congregated at Kellogg Center for an opportunity to showcase their business skills - and a chance to take home more than just a paycheck. The Michigan Economic Development Corp.

Group to host town hall forum

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, will be hosting a town hall forum at the Wonder Hall Kiva to debate the topic of Proposal 4 at 6:30 p.m.

E-mail spells trouble for Senate hopeful DeWeese

An e-mail state Rep. Paul DeWeese sent out during the third week of September has received attention from more than just the people who received it.Democrats accuse the Williamston Republican of misusing the state employee e-mail system to influence voting decisions and are calling for an investigation into the matter.DeWeese says he sent out the message to show support for state employees.Voters will choose between DeWeese and state Rep.

Undercover rules added to student guide

A memo from President M. Peter McPherson released to The State News on Monday said new undercover surveillance guidelines will be placed in the Spartan Life: Student Handbook and Resource Guide starting next year.Spartan Life, which is distributed to all on-campus students, establishes rules and laws for MSU students.The addition is the result of more than a year and a half spent on revising the rules for undercover operations by MSU administrators and student leaders.

Candidates in governor, Senate race begin broadcast debates

Election excitement mounts today as Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm and Republican Lt.

Day offers fun for students in search of college

The auditorium of Anthony Hall was packed with about 1,500 students and their parents, all eager to participate in MSU’s Science, Engineering and Technology Day on Saturday.A open-house format directed high school and no-preference MSU students through billboards and guided tours of the 10 MSU colleges participating in the event.