E.L. businesses bounce back after 9-11

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 generated a national economic slump and East Lansing businesses weren’t an exception.

Group brings Latin comedy

Hispanic Heritage Month is kicking off with lots of laughs. “Latinologues,” a skit-comedy show that focuses on Latino life in both humorous and serious dialogues, will be appearing at MSU for the first time at 7 p.m.

U makes DNA finding

From the dark laboratories of Giltner Hall, an MSU professor and a doctoral student have helped advance DNA research.Microbiology and biochemistry Professor Robert Hausinger and doctoral student Timothy Henshaw discovered a new way to repair damaged DNA last spring.

Terrorism laws are in effect

Nearly two dozen state laws were implemented as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and more could be on the way, according to lawmakers.The most hard-hitting package of rules went into effect in April, when the Michigan Anti-Terrorism Act was signed by the governor.The laws lend a definition to terrorism, seize the assets of terrorist networks and punish those who aid terrorists.

Book details journalism of Sept. 11

An MSU professor has compiled several studies relating to how the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were covered by the media into a book, “Communication and Terrorism: Public and Media responses to 9/11.” Communication and telecommunication distinguished Professor Bradley Greenberg edited and organized about 25 studies from more than 60 foreign and domestic researchers into the 23-chapter book, which will be released in three weeks. “The thing about this book is it brings all the information about 9-11 into one book,” Greenberg said.

Green Party to hold E.L. meeting

MSU students will have a chance to “Go Green” tonight. The Capital Area Green Party of Michigan will have its organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Yearbooks to be passed out at rock

MSU’s yearbook, the Red Cedar Log, has changed its distribution process this year to better ensure students receive the book.In previous years, the yearbook was available to students to pick up at local bookstores.

ASMSU learns of top officials resignation

ASMSU Academic Assembly representatives from various colleges were surprised Tuesday to find Association Director Joe Mignano had resigned about three weeks earlier.At the assembly’s Tuesday meeting, James Madison representative Adam Raezle, asked assembly Chairperson Matt Clayson what had happened to Mignano, after Clayson had skipped over the director’s report for the third meeting in a row.

Student group to hold interfaith meeting

The Muslim Student Association will join the American Muslim Council and the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing in organizing an interfaith meeting to commemorate the anniversary of Sept.

Beaumont Tower bells ring

Clear clouds and a bright sun Wednesday morning began the one year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.At 8:48 a.m., the bells of Beaumont Tower rang in memory of first plane hit the World Trade Center Towers.Students and people passing by stood around the MSU landmark and took in the moment as the trees in the backdrop rustled in the crisp morning air.The ringing of the bells was the only thing heard minutes before 9 a.m.

New police policy report presented

The University Committee on Student Affairs chairperson presented an informational report about a new policy Tuesday for police on undercover investigations to the Executive Committee of Academic Council.

Lawmakers speak at Capitol ceremony

Lansing - The half-staffed American flag atop the state Capitol stood out against a clear blue sky.

Interfaith service remembers 9-11

A mixture of emotions was displayed at a church service filled with remembrance and hope Wednesday afternoon. The sanctuary of The People’s Church of East Lansing, 200 W.

Lansing remembers 9-11 with memorials

Lansing - Ray’n Baker smoothed her handmade white “God Bless the U.S.A.” T-shirt, grabbed her camera and snapped a photo of the piece of twisted metal from the World Trade Center in Wentworth Park on Wednesday.Baker, a senior at Lansing Catholic Central High School, said the Lansing area planned the perfect balance of Sept.

Police briefs 09/12/02

Author to speak in Main Library series

Charles Baxter, author of the novel “The Feast of Love” will be speaking in the Fall 2002 Michigan Writers Series at 7:30 p.m.

Program hopes to increase cultural tourism

A tourism project aimed at brightening up local stopping grounds will soon infiltrate the state.Program leaders from the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries say they hope to improve the quality of cultural life in smaller towns to the benefit of local economies, hoping to make Michigan a leader in cultural tourism.

New class offers kayaking skills

Patrick Walters The State News Okemos - Whitewater kayaking on the Red Cedar River?

LBGT alliance seeks to fill 5 top positions

MSU’s Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students has only two members to its fill seven leadership positions. With social relations junior Natalie Furrow as the chairperson and general management senior T.J.

Memorial service to honor those lost in Sept. 11

The MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Council is hosting a memorial ceremony to commemorate those who lost their lives last Sept.