Senior attempts cross-country run to raise money

The name “Brian” means strong one - strong meaning physical and mental endurance.Decked out in Asics, GORE-TEX and Oakleys with P.O.D.

Forum discusses student trustee

On Tuesday, ASMSU will host its second forum to discuss having a voting student seat on the MSU Board of Trustees - and this time members hope it will be more productive. MSU’s undergraduate government held its last forum on the first day of classes this semester.

International Education Week brings in cultural awareness activities, celebrations

A variety of activities will be held on campus this week in celebration of International Education Week, today through Friday. The event, now in its second year, was started by President Clinton as an opportunity to promote international education and the understanding of different cultures around the world. MSU officials believe the Sept.

Site to students: Lets talk about sex

That three-letter word is everywhere - sex. But in the overabundance of sexual propaganda, many have felt there is a lack of information available to college students. September marked the official launching of www.collegesextalk.com, a Web site that is exactly what its name implies - a place where people can get together on the Internet and talk, ask or learn about sex and relationships from Dr. Sandra L.

Police briefs 11/12/01

Sandwich shop adds third area location

Mothers may want their children to eat at Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop and with a new location, mom may get what she wants.The sandwich shop is adding its third location, 143 N.

Black Power Rally hosts former Black Panther

A historical voice in the black power movement of the 1960s and 1970s will be speaking twice today on campus. Kathleen Cleaver, a Yale Law School professor and former member of the Black Panther Party, will be featured at this year’s Black Power Rally, which begins at 7 p.m.

Police events aims to improve student relations

The Landon Hall cafeteria will be ready to set sail tonight when the West Circle dorms, Residence Life and MSU police sponsor “Friday Night Cruise.” The event runs from 8 p.m.

Election reform advocates not thrilled by partisan bills passage

In the near future straight shooters might not be able to make a straight vote in Michigan. A bill was passed along party lines in the state Senate on Thursday eliminating the straight party voting ballot option.

City Center II plans underway

Slowly and steadily, the City Center project is nearing completion.But another is just getting underway.The city of East Lansing purchased the former Old Kent Bank building at 303 Abbott Road on Nov.

Old campus buildings to be destroyed, renovated

When baby boomers began entering college during the 1960s, more space was needed on campuses to accommodate hordes of new students. And during that time, about 8 million square feet and nearly a third of the buildings on MSU’s campus were constructed. University engineer Robert Nestle said despite some buildings undergoing extensive renovations or even being destroyed, the majority of buildings on campus can remain useful with updates. “Buildings tend to be updated and renovated as needs change,” he said.

DCL looks to expand study abroad to Mexico

The MSU-Detroit College of Law has created a new study abroad program. The program, “Study Abroad in Mexico,” has not yet been approved by the American Bar Association.

Party receives green light as national committee

It became a little easier to be Green on Thursday. The Green Party - which branded Ralph Nader its poster boy during the 2000 presidential election - gained equivalent status with the Republican and Democratic parities, regulators ruled. The Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 to recognize the Green Party of the United States as a national committee. “I think it is wonderful,” said Tim McCarty, a political theory and constitutional democracy sophomore, who worked for Nader during the 2000 election. The party’s new status means it can accept $20,000 a year per donor, and use the money toward state and local party committees.

Police briefs 11/09/01

U works to keep campus mail rooms safe

Anthrax scares have popped up across the country, but MSU employees working in campus mail rooms can rest easier knowing the university has taken measures to promote their safety and comfort. Biohazard safety kits containing gloves, special containers and disposal instructions are available for mail rooms in every college and department through University Stores. The kits will be delivered based on request. “We are attempting to supply each building with a mail room with one of these kits,” said John Lewis, director of University Services.

Trot to aid anti-smoking cause

People thinking about quitting smoking cold turkey can seek support from others at the 14th Annual Cold Turkey Trot on Sunday. The Turkey Trot is a 5K race benefiting the American Lung Association of Michigan and will begin at 1 p.m.

U escapes losses from budget cuts

MSU President M. Peter McPherson said the university avoided severe losses in the state’s budget reductions process.On Tuesday, Gov.

Students take action outside courtroom

Ten students who say they were the victims of racial profiling when they were asked to leave Meridian Mall last month are trying to solve the problem - without lawsuits.With the help of campus administrators, student groups and the American Civil Liberties Union, some of the students plan to meet with mall and store officials next week.The students were asked to leave the Deb Shop in the Okemos mall Oct.

Police briefs 11/08/01

Kilpatrick lays out future

Kwame Kilpatrick began talking about his plans for his new job as the mayor of Detroit on Wednesday. “I think young people across the country can look at Detroit as a beacon of light,” said Kilpatrick, the Detroit Democrat who defeated City Council President Gil Hill in Tuesday’s election. With 91 percent of precincts reporting Wednesday, Kilpatrick had 104,287 votes, or 54 percent, to Hill’s 88,992 votes, or 46 percent. After serving as House minority leader for the past 10 months, Kilpatrick earned a narrow victory over Hill early Wednesday.