An MSU health coordinator says alcohol use among students has decreased from previous years.Jasmine Greenamyer, health education coordinator for Olin Health Center, said an MSU study showed 25 percent of MSU students have not drank in the last month and 66 percent of students consumed five or fewer alcoholic beverages the last time they drank.
Lansing - Diana Lopez strolled through the Cristo Rey Parish Church basement, hugging friends as she chatted in smooth transitions from Spanish to English. Lopez, a health program assistant for the Ingham County Health Department, helped with translation at the Annual Hispanic Health Fair on Saturday at the 201 W.
East Lansing Public Schools has joined with MSU to investigate the possibility of bringing an international twist to an elementary school via an International Baccalaureate primary program. The program stresses a multicultural education within an elementary school environment.
Lansing - Nora Richmond waved at the oxen cart packed with giggling children as she smoothed the folds of her crimson hoop skirt.“That’s my sister’s team of oxen,” the 13-year-old Leslie resident said, pointing to the two cattle pulling the children.Richmond, who made her nine-panel hoop skirt by hand, was one of hundreds of volunteers at the Woldumar Nature Center’s American Heritage Festival 2002 demonstrating aspects of American history last weekend.Richmond, who demonstrated pioneer life in early America, said she loved the variety of displays - including Civil War demonstrations, Native American artifacts, a giant model train display, music and dance performances, food samples and animals.The festival was held at the 188-acre educational nature center, 5739 OldLansing Road, and offered snippets of life from 1700 to the early 1900s.“People can come here and find a representation of their past,” Woldumar executive director Lori McSweeney said.
East Lansing hosted the Parking Ramp Picture Show on Friday night, a double dose of free movies atop the Division Street Parking Ramp roof.
Those who commute from suburban communities to downtown Detroit will appreciate that about $400 million was granted to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St.
Officials from Lansing Community College addressed the school’s new smoking policy during the weekend. The policy, which restricts smoking to designated areas, was initiated to create a smoke-free campus for the fall semester. Smoking between buildings and near building entrances has been prohibited as a result of numerous complaints from nonsmoking students and staff who wish to promote a healthy campus. The policy is not intended for and will not be enforced on public streets.
Meridian Township Parks & Recreation is inviting all ages to take part in the 2002 Focus on Meridian Parks Annual Photography Contest.
Families are being encouraged to ride their bikes through Meridian Township parks on Sunday. The activity, sponsored by Meridian Township Parks & Recreation, is $2 per person, or $5 per family.
Michigan retailers will limit holiday hiring this year, according to a study released this week. The Michigan Retail Index, a monthly report of Michigan’s retail activity, found 64 percent of retailers believe the holiday labor pool will be larger this year than it was last year.
A fund-raising barbecue will be held by the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing and Jerk Me Ribs on Oct.
MSU fraternity members say they hope assisting police in patroling greek parties this weekend will yield the same results as when they kicked off policing efforts last weekend - no issued violations.
In the wake of three confirmed West Nile virus deaths of Michigan residents in the past two days, Ingham County health officials announced a plan to educate those who might be at risk for contracting the virus. Ingham County Health Department director Bruce Bragg outlined the county’s initiatives to educate those most susceptible to contracting the virus, which is carried by infected mosquitoes.
Devouring the competition has put STA Travel on the map.Council Travel filed for bankruptcy in February, and STA Travel acquired the assets from its main competitor in April.
While the candidates for state representative for the 69th District stand in agreement on many issues, there are some cases in which they recognize each other as glaring opposites. On Nov.
Outside, there’s mounds of dirt and hardly any grass. Inside, white, powdery dust from the new walls can be seen on the stairs.
A proposal that would grant state employees the power to collectively bargain for better benefits has drawn attention from both major parties.Republicans and Democrats have pitted themselves against each other, debating what impact the proposal could have on the state.
The Flying Rhino Cycling Club will present its fall “Back 40 Challenge” bicycle tour on Oct.
Michigan chapters of the Red Hat Society will hold its annual “Fun Fest” convention Oct.
State Sen. Dianne Byrum, D-Onondaga, and Secretary of State candidate Melvin Butch Hollowell unveiled the Michigan Blue Print for Election Reform on Wednesday in Lansing after discussions on the need for election reform in the state. Much of the planning sprang from the Michigan Task Force on Voting Reform, a report convened by Byrum after troubles in the 2000 elections. The blue print reform stresses additional training for individuals involved in election administration, quarterly training sessions with local clerks, a comprehensive review of election procedures and expanded public access to the qualified voter file. Emily Buckler