Program asks volunteers to watch court
A new domestic violence court watch program, organized by the Capital Area Family Violence Coordinating Council and MSU Safe Place, will observe people involved in both circuit and district court cases. “Our goal is to get a better response and awareness about domestic violence within the court system,” said Alyssa Baumann, volunteer and advocacy coordinator at MSU Safe Place.
Federal bill establishes stable interest rate for students loans
After a long conversation with her family this weekend, Betsy Newman decided she needed help paying for college. The interior design junior said she receives half of her college money from her parents and works three jobs to pay the rest. “I was going insane,” Newman said.
Senate to look into securing U.S. border
In response to pressure from Michigan’s two U.S. senators, the U.S. Customs Service announced Thursday that it supports a reverse inspection program along the northern border and southeast Michigan as a way to alleviate cross-border congestion and security concerns.
Study abroad fair Wednesday
MSU students interested in running with bulls in Pamplona, watching the change of the guard in London or riding giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands have another chance this semester to learn about it from people who already have. The second MSU Study Abroad Fair of the year will be held Wednesday.
Lansing, GM given excellence award
Lansing School Board President Jack Davis traveled to New York on Friday to accept an Excellence in Pubic/Private Partnership Award at the U.S.
Beer Belly Syndrome weighs down 1-in-5, leads to health problems
A recent study says that having a “beer belly” could be a more serious problem than just people not being able to see the shoes on their feet.Metabolic syndrome, also known as “Beer Belly Syndrome,” is a condition often associated with a cluster of health problems ,including a beer belly, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol readings and high blood sugar.
Charity benefits from local eatery
Money overflowed from a glass fish bowl Sunday instead of a cash register at Qdoba Mexican Grill.Qdoba, 1127 E.
Museum celebrates state history
Lansing - Caleb Haddad said he doesn’t really know what Michigan Statehood Day means.
Committee grants halls smoke-free status
Changes in residence halls will have some students breathing easier next fall. The Housing Options Committee has granted South Hubbard and East Shaw halls a ban on smoking.
FBI completes questioning of western-area Michiganians
Police and FBI agents from Western Michigan say they had no problems completing interviews with people of Middle Eastern descent.About 40 men from Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties were interviewed as part of the Department of Justice’s plan to seek information about the terrorist organization, al-Qaida.
Local talk radio, television has teens discussing their issues
A local teen talk radio and TV show has captured the attention of the first lady of MSU football.Sheila Williams, who is married to football head coach Bobby Williams, does public service announcements for the show on WQHH (96.5-FM) and local cable urging the community to watch and participate in the show’s success.“Teens Talk Teens Listen,” originally developed by Pastor Viol Trice of The Word Church, 2710 W.
Talk covers foot-and-mouth issue
Lansing - Dr. Peggy Roth’s time in the United Kingdom was anything but a vacation - instead, it was filled with biohazard bags and disinfectant.
Teach For America recruiting students Monday for service
Teach For America recruiters will have an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Monday in room 13 Student Services.
Lab gets $25 million fund increase
MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory will receive a 50 percent increase in funding, university officials announced Thursday The Cyclotron’s funding, provided by the National Science Foundation, will increase from about $50 million to $75 million for the next five years.
Skate park nearly done; bikers still out of luck
Lansing - Skateboarders and skaters are one step closer to getting their own skate park - but bikers may be out of luck. Residents gathered Wednesday to talk about the progress of Ranney Skate Park, 300 Frandor Ave.
RHA renews contract for recycling program
The Residence Halls Association wants students to take out the papers and the trash. RHA’s recycling program negotiated a contract this month with Waste Management, 16320 Grove Road in Lansing.
E.L. officers train in Ukraine
East Lansing police officers will be leaving on a jet plane - for the Ukraine.As part of Project Harmony’s Community Connections program, officers Marc Smith and James Campbell will be leaving Feb.
Net offers easier way for some to learn, chat about religion
Tamika Powell goes to church. The Internet, though, is making it easier for people like herself to keep track of religion without going to a service.A variety of religion Web sites are making it possible to learn and chat about religion, hear interviews with religious leaders and listen to church services online.