Groups to discuss black activism

The Hubbard Hall Black Caucus and the African American Celebratory Committee will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at 132 Hubbard Hall.

Music school could become college

The MSU Board of Trustees will consider shifting the School of Music from the College of Arts and Letters to its own separate college.

Diverse ministry shares vision

By Summi Gambhir For The State News It was an evening that brought believers closer to the Almighty. And by the time the Vision Christian Campus Ministry's Winter Worship program ended Friday evening, people said they felt the presence of Jesus Christ among them.

Council to hear from residents

From dog leashes to mandated recycling, residents can share their thoughts on multiple issues during this week's East Lansing City Council meeting. Time for public hearings is provided during the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Hall hosts NBA party

An NBA All-Star Game party at 8 p.m. Sunday in Rather Hall's lounge will provide funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Attendees can purchase $1 raffle tickets to benefit the foundation at the event, which is sponsored by the Rather Hall Government and the Rather Hall Black Caucus.

Ex-wife lied to police in '73 case

Lansing — The ex-wife of a man charged with the 1973 murder of an MSU student testified she lied to police about her ex-husband's involvement in the crime Thursday. Roberta Price, ex-wife of Kumbi Salim — who is charged with the murder of Martin V.

Grad students to present research

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife will hold its second annual Graduate Student Research Symposium today at the Union. The event will showcase a wide range of research projects, from the effects of land cover change on bird communities to population dynamics of fish and reptile species. The symposium is intended to share knowledge between researchers about fish and wildlife species.

Apartment catches fire during alarm upgrade

Workers were in the process of installing an updated fire alarm system at 2900 Place Apartments when a fire sparked in one of the community's units Feb.

MSU program to teach land-use strategies

Some MSU researchers say effective land use can be the difference between life or death for a small community. To help address this problem, organizers at the fourth annual MSU Land Use Summit will try to help Michigan communities plan for the future.

Student's design takes 2nd

The design — a sidewalk twisted like an awareness ribbon, hitting a brick wall emblazoned with bronze plaques in honor of the 529 Michigan police officers who've lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Park plans to open for public review

The future of East Lansing's parks is up for residents' review. After months of preparation, the Community Park, Recreation, Open Space & Greenway Plan is available to the public.

Program keeps E.L. kids active

Ashley Harmon seemed confident of a win Wednesday night. As the fifth-grader's team sat back, the opponents wildly threw balled pieces of paper into a trash can. "I think we're going to win," Harmon said.

Senate birth-control bill draws support

The Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan called on state legislators Tuesday at the Capitol Building to join them in fighting the country's problems with unintended pregnancies. The "Prevention First" initiative was established to expand access to birth control and accurate sex education on both national and statewide levels, said Sarah Scranton, executive director for Planned Parenthood affiliates of Michigan. "Improving access to preventative health care, supporting healthy families, should be a shared statewide goal that we all can agree upon," Scranton said.

WEB EXTRA: Recycling available to apartment complexes

The curbside recycling program allows some residents to do their part in protecting the environment — if the East Lansing City Council approves a new ordinance, more people could be eligible for the service. Apartment buildings with more than four units are not able to receive the curbside service.

Play addresses violence

In the 11 years that "The Vagina Monologues" has been a sensation, its focus has never changed — to educate audiences on violence against women. "Women are often taught to think that words relating to the vagina are offense and they shouldn't say them out loud," said Julia Dillard, the play's co-director.

Student organizations embrace multiculturalism

They grew up in tight-knit families with strong ethnic and cultural traditions from countries such as India, Iraq and Vietnam. When freshman year at MSU arrived, it was their first time away from home, and the students had to decide how to incorporate their culture into their new surroundings. To cope with the changes, some students join multicultural greek organizations on campus that are focused on easing this transition. "We wanted to be part of an organization that fit us, our personalities and personal beliefs," said Bethanie Akins, a member of Delta Xi Phi. One way her sorority attempts to address multicultural issues is by sponsoring events such as panel discussions about interracial dating, which also allow members to meet. "It will help to educate and to make interracial dating more acceptable in society," said Sharon Khousakoun, who also is a member of Delta Xi Phi and an advertising senior.

Retired faculty regains voice

Retired faculty still active at MSU now have the chance to get their voice heard within the university.

Community fundraising event to benefit American Cancer Society

MSU's greek community will work together to raise money for the American Cancer Society during a Relay For Life event this weekend. The greeks are aim to beat the $152,000 in donations they raised last year, which contributed to MSU's third-place standing among college and university donors nationwide. Being home to not one, but two student-organized Relay For Life fundraising events sets MSU apart — it's the only college or university with more than one. "MSU is a pacesetter in the fight against cancer," said Kate Follet, American Cancer Society community development director for the Lansing area. "There is a motivated student body that realizes something needs to be done." A combined total of $235,000 was raised last year during the Greek Week's relay and MSU's second student-organized relay event. The Relay for Life of Michigan State University-General event will take place April 20-21. This weekend's event serves as the kickoff to the Greek Week celebration at MSU. Relay For Life is a nonprofit, fundraising event whose proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

MSU office to link business, science

For MSU researchers, entrepreneurial endeavors may not be as far from their grasp as before. The Office of Intellectual Property has been revamped into MSU Technologies, an office designed to facilitate the development of researchers' patents and discoveries into licensed products for the marketplace. MSU President Lou Anna K.