Center to hold lectures
The African Studies Center will be hosting several lectures this month. Michael Lipton, a professor from Sussex University’s Poverty Research Unit, will be speaking on “Hungry Farmers: A National Security Issue for All,” at noon Wednesday in 201 International Center.
Asian House to ask city council for alcohol permit
An East Lansing restaurant will ask for approval to sell alcohol in its establishment at the city council meeting at 7:30 tonight in City Hall, 101 Linden St. At its last meeting, the city’s planning commission unanimously recommended a special-use permit for Asian House Restaurant, 1001 E.
Committee to lobby for rare isotope accelerator
Former President Gerald R. Ford, Lansing Mayor David Hollister and 32 other Michigan leaders have joined forces in attempting to bring the Radioactive Isotope Accelerator, or RIA, to MSU. The RIA Advisory Committee convened for the first time Monday to talk about possible ways of spreading the news to influential politicians, which will hopefully result in MSU receiving the accelerator and about $900 million in government funds.
Date auction to be held
The Chuckling TSuNaMiS are sponsoring a date auction all day Wednesday at the rock on Farm Lane, and participants will be auctioned off at 6 p.m.
Free course helps increase adults computer literacy
A few months ago, Tamila Bennett barely knew anything about computers - now she plans to take MSU classes to work for her computer programming certification.The Lansing resident graduated from the Closing the Digital Gap Port of Entry Program two weeks ago and said the course has significantly increased her computer literacy.The program is offered free of cost to low-income individuals in the Lansing area.
Lansing-area pastors lend support to Bernero
Local pastors will gather at 10 a.m. today at New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 3800 W. Miller Road in Lansing, to endorse state Rep.
Fire temporarily shuts down Ramada Inn
The 130-room Ramada Inn on Trowbridge Road is temporarily closed after a fire extensively damaged the front desk, lobby and several other rooms Monday. The fire started in a storage room where breakfast items and paper products where kept, East Lansing fire Deputy Chief Terence Lapinski said.
Sailing Club hosts Cedarfest regatta
Haslett - Dense fog permeated over the calm waters of Lake Lansing on Saturday morning as about a dozen boats waited side-by-side on its shore for less intimidating conditions.
Health care leaders discuss tobacco initiative
A group of health-care organization leaders held a news conference at the Sparrow Professional Building, 1200 E.
Council lays-out budget priorities
Lansing - Investigating relationships between police and the community and expanding minority business contracts are among the priorities of the city council in the next fiscal year. The council announced a new set of budget resolutions for 2003-04 at Monday’s meeting.
Free salsa lessons get clubs name out
Brandy Muscato watched intently as the two salsa dance teachers spun each other around. Although she had never practiced salsa dancing before, Muscato and her roommate, no-preference freshman Libby Hingst, partnered up and tried to mimic the teachers’ moves while spinning and laughing.
RHA holds seminar
University groups that use Robert’s Rules of Order to direct their meetings are invited to attend the Residence Halls Association’s parliamentary seminar at 6:30 p.m.
Organizations to help society kick off program
When her roommate found a lump in her breast last October, special education junior Jeanette Lantzy knew she wanted to do something to help out.“It was a scare for all of us,” Lantzy said.Although her friend’s lump turned out to be benign, the reality of breast cancer motivated Lantzy and a group of friends to team up with about 30 campus organizations to participate in Tell a Friend, Save a Life, a campaign associated with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Breast cancer can appear in college-aged women, but the Tell a Friend, Save a Life campaign will focus on women over the age of 40, when most women are at risk.
Locals dig up Michigans past
Lansing - Bob Love squinted his eyes as he examined the piece of stone he had been chipping.“There’s a definite sequence to this,” he explained as a group of onlookers moved forward to see his work.
Walkers fight breast cancer
Lansing - The lawn of the Capitol was packed with 3,600 pink and white shirts Saturday in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a walkathon sponsored by the American Cancer Society.The fourth annual walk brought women and men together to raise $205,000 for breast cancer research and services.
Hurricanes cited for gas price rise
Gas prices increased by nearly 10 cents last week, according to AAA Michigan, which surveys 300 gas stations weekly. Linda Casey, senior communications specialist for Ashland Petroleum, attributes the increased prices to Hurricanes Lili and Isidore. Casey said 25 percent, or 42 million, barrels of crude oil have to be transported into the Midwest from the Gulf region by barge or pipeline.
Graduate union seeks arbitration
Amid a contract dispute between the Graduate Employees Union and MSU, the union decided to seek arbitration after a grievance filed last month was rejected by the university.The union formally announced its decision at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting.“MSU administrators should abide by the contract they signed,” union President Scott Henkel said in his speech to the board.“While we hope that this matter will be resolved soon, it would be irresponsible for us to allow the administration to violate our contract without being held accountable for those violations,” Henkel said.After the union files for arbitration, an agreed upon third-party person will hear both sides and settle the contract dispute.The contract states that teaching assistants with at least four semesters of experience will be promoted to the third level of pay in a three-tier system, which is $700 more per year.
Students rally for unity
Spartan Soul dancers shook their bodies in rhythm to the fast beat of the music.As the music slowed, they raised their hands to the sky and Martin Luther King Jr.’s booming voice overtook the music.