Senate passes bills to toughen assault, fetus laws
The state Senate unanimously passed a pair of bills Thursday, one dealing with the statute of limitations on assault cases and another that may cause concern for pro-choice advocates.One of the bills, introduced by state Sen.
U funding remains low despite state guidelines
LANSING - MSU President M. Peter McPherson encouraged a state subcommittee to continue to close the funding gap between Michigan’s three research universities during testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee Wednesday.McPherson asked the Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee to follow the funding guidelines approved last year.
DCL to sponsor career conference
The MSU-Detroit College of Law will be sponsoring Career Conference 2001 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today.The conference will allow students at DCL to meet with prospective employers and learn about various career options.Caryn Mateer, director of Career Services at DCL, said the event will be helpful to students entering the work force.“It’s very important that our students have access to government and public interest employers from across the state,” she said.
Eatery brings culture to Old Town
LANSING - Cuban Bullets are joining the Cuban and American cultures in Old Town Lansing.The sandwich of pull pork and a special sauce is the signature item of Lansing’s new Cuban Restaurant.The 3 Dames Big Little Havana, 311 E.
Olin promotes safe sex for V-Day
In less than a hour, MSU students snatched up nearly 300 Valentine’s Day kits provided by Olin Health Center on Wednesday, which was National Condom Day.Members of Olin’s Health Advocate Program distributed festive Valentine’s Day bags in the International Center, which included candy, two condoms, lubricant and a card filled with safer sex tips.
New dean appointed to medical school
The MSU Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Glenn Davis as the new dean of the MSU College of Human Medicine at its board meeting Wednesday.Davis, a corporate vice president of academic affairs at Detroit’s Henry Ford Health Systems, will begin his term as dean at MSU in May.MSU President M.
Professors receive rare grants
Two MSU professors are were selected to receive grants from the U.S. Office of Naval Research. Farhad Jaberi, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Aaron Odom, an assistant professor of chemistry, are among 26 scientists nationwide who will share $8 million in grants. Each will receive $300,000 from the government agency as part of the Young Investor Program.
Engler gets a B for his policy in new Cato survey
Gov. John Engler was ranked 13th among the nation’s governors for his fiscal policy in a study released Monday by the Cato Institute.
Web site ratings help students choose instructor
Students relying on chance or hearsay when picking professors now have more technological options.MSU.WeGrade.com, GradeYourProf.com and TeacherRatings.com.
Event will kick off reconstruction of Hannah Middle School
The City of East Lansing will mark the beginning of Hannah Middle School’s shift into a community center tomorrow with a Reconstruction Kick-off. The event will include speeches by several city officials and a slide presentation by construction officials from The Christman Co. and architects from Mitchell and Mouat.
U makes steps for accessibility
MSU officials want to prepare future Spartans for success, and a new program may give them the boost they need.MSU President M.
Drive donation may save lives
Students are being asked to support a bone marrow drive to help save lives. The drive will be held at East Shaw Hall’s lower lounge on Thursday from 3 p.m.
Group gathers to honor feminist
Patti Wheeler honored Susan B. Anthony’s birthday and other powerful women Tuesday.Wheeler was one of roughly 150 people to attend the Tri-County Women’s Coalition’s 23rd annual Susan B.
University evaluates recreational facilities
ASMSU’s Student Assembly has posed a question to students: To build or not to build.The undergraduate student government approved a bill Thursday which allocates $10,000 for a professional evaluation of the university’s intramural recreational facilities.
Xicano center has new home
Several students and members of the Greater Lansing community celebrated the grand opening of the Xicano Development Center, 800 W.
Sewage overflow in Red Cedar prompts legislation
LANSING - A state Senate committee sought solutions Tuesday for a problem that has plagued the Red Cedar River - sewage overflow discharges.
Students to help construct homes during spring break
Scott Ross is packing a hammer for spring break. Ross, a microbiology junior, will join 40 students from MSU and 9,000 students from across the country on the Habitat for Humanity International’s Collegiate Challenge: Spring Break 2001. The students will be on a mission to construct houses during trips to Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Virginia.
Olin offers free safe-sex Valentines gifts
Two condoms, lubrication and a Valentine’s Day card.While these items could possibly make for an interesting evening, they are also what the Olin Health Center Sexual Health Promotion Team will be distributing today from 1 p.m.