Tobacco settlement spending challenged
Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm is calling on the state Legislature to re-examine its priorities in appropriating Michigan’s share of the $206 billion national tobacco settlement.Granholm hosted Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore, who led lawsuit efforts against the tobacco companies in 1994, for meetings with MSU students and state leaders Thursday.
Sister city to Hollister: Terrorist acts disgraceful
When Lansing Mayor David Hollister opened his mail Sept. 12, he saw a familiar return address - St.
Dean to replace Cooley founder as new president
For Cooley Law School Dean Don LeDuc, becoming the next president of the school was a natural next step.“There won’t be a lot of surprises,” he said.
President to have final approval in extraordinary circumstances
A resolution regarding surveillance of student groups by MSU police is expected to come to a vote at today’s Board of Trustees meeting. The resolution was created based on a report from an independent panel investigating the placement of an undercover officer into United Students Against Sweatshops, now called Students for Economic Justice, beginning Feb.
Patriotism abounds as Legislature resumes
Lansing - When the state House met in full session Thursday for the first time since June, some members wore red, white and blue to show their American pride. With thoughts still focused on the Sept.
Students distribute patriotic ribbons
Green and white took a second on campus when yellow began taking over last week.Students, faculty, staff members and their cars have been donning yellow ribbons since they were passed out by a group of three MSU students early last Friday.Kristen DeJardine, Sarah Palmer and Amber Johnson wanted to show their support for America and their grief for the lost lives.
Web site a forum for discussion
Students are getting a chance to point and click their way to the MSU police.The Web site created for the Task Force on Student-Police Relations, www.taskforce.msu.edu, features a forum for discussion about student and police issues, as well as an area to e-mail ideas, suggestions or complaints to administrators.“You can see that there’s two ways you can make your voice heard,” said Deb Pozega Osburn, director of Media Communications.
Teach-in hopes to educate U about terrorist tragedy
Citizens for a Peaceful Response, a group founded Sept. 11, is holding a teach-in to challenge racial myths, discuss alternatives to war and begin a public discussion regarding an appropriate response to the terrorist attacks on the United States. The event will be held at 6 p.m.
Speakers traveling from around globe to speak on campus
The Department of History is sponsoring a symposium on comparative black history Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Kellogg Center.
Election task force calls for better training
The Michigan Task Force on Voting Reform, led by state Sen. Dianne Byrum, released a report Wednesday saying elections can be improved by increasing training and accessibility.After more than 30 hours of testimony were given at six meetings in the last six months, the 18-member, bipartisan task force released the report, “Voting Reform: A Report of the People,” which included recommendations for the state on how to reform elections.“I am very excited about these findings,” Byrum said.
Faculty members serve governor, environment
Two MSU staff members will once again be voicing their opinions on Michigan’s environment.David Long, professor of aqueous and environmental geo-chemistry, and Lawrence Fischer, director of the Institute for Environmental Toxicology, were reappointed to positions on the Michigan Environmental Science Board by Gov.
Students pack Union forum to learn more on Muslim faith
Paulette Granberry Russell knows the events of the last week have affected almost everyone she knows.She knew it had affected her 6-year-old son when he woke up one night with nightmares about being lost on a plane.And the senior adviser to the president for diversity knows it has negatively affected the MSU campus when she reads e-mail from Muslim students who are being harassed because of a perceived connection between the Islamic religion and Osama bin Laden, the man suspected of engineering the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington.In an effort to educate students about Islam and break stereotypes about Muslim students, the Muslim Students’ Association hosted an Open Unity Forum Wednesday night.“I can’t express the extent of the (impact of the) events in my life,” Granberry Russell said.
Councilmember plans benefit breakfast for United Way fund
When East Lansing City Councilmember Bev Baten saw a group of children on the news come out of their school to cheer the firefighters in the station across the street, she realized it was important for East Lansing to honor its emergency workers. Planning is underway for “Breakfast for America,” a pancake breakfast to benefit the New York City United Way September 11 Fund and to showcase local rescue workers. The event will be held from 9 a.m.
State Senate brings U closer to tax credit refund
The state Senate voted Wednesday to repeal Michigan’s Tuition Tax Credit, bringing MSU students a step closer to rebates, refunds and reductions of tuition.The Senate voted 21-14 in favor of eliminating the tax credit, which served as an incentive for institutions to keep tuition increases below the rate of inflation.
Fraternity blood drive surpasses expectations
Sigma Sigma Phi, a medical fraternity in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, is sponsoring a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m.
Excutive business center prepares for opening
Amid the hum and dust of construction, four MSU students rubbed shoulders with professionals in their field Wednesday while getting a sneak peak at the James B.
3-D products show rise in customer satisfaction
E-commerce sites may not collect commission, but virtual sales agents may be more effective in selling products than their real-life counterparts. MSU researchers have found adding electronic salespersons and 3-D product images to e-commerce sites creates better customer satisfaction.
Womens Recruitment hopes for success
Women interested in becoming a part of the MSU greek system are encouraged to participate in women’s Recruitment, which begins today.Despite the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington Sept.