Army offers possibility of free tuition

Medical and dental students have the opportunity to attend college tuition-free because of a new scholarship provided by the U.S.

Student group protests Coca-Cola corporation on campus

Students marched with drums in hand to the Administration Building Thursday because MSU administrators refused to cut ties with the Coca-Cola corporation. The Students for Economic Justice, or SEJ, organized the event and said about 30 people participated as they marched on the fourth floor of the building and recited chants about Coca-Cola. The group is campaigning against the soft drink company because of allegations of abusing workers' rights and murdering workers.

Politics of 'religious right'

America's youth aren't apathetic, they just need help changing the social fabric of the country, said a leading Christian commentator. Preaching social justice, Christian leader and best-selling author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It" Jim Wallis spoke Thursday night to about 1,100 people who packed the pews at The Peoples Church, 200 W.

DeVos would ban perks from lobbyists

Legislators might have to bid farewell to perks from lobbyists come Nov. 7. Republican gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos said Tuesday he would stop legislators from getting their travel and entertainment expenses paid for by special interest groups if elected. "Special tickets and trips lavished upon state officials and lawmakers will not be tolerated in a DeVos administration," DeVos said in a statement Tuesday.

MSU names new university relations spokeswoman

University spokesman Terry Denbow confirmed Tuesday there is a new assistant vice president for university relations at MSU. "We were very pleased with the amount of interest we had in the search for this position," Denbow said.

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Bubble tea business to open in E.L.

A new Malaysian restaurant will soon fill the vacated space on Grand River Avenue left by The Parlour on Campus. Ria Malaysian Restaurant will open in mid-October, owner Shirley Boucha said.

Cab service now delivers late-night Taco Bell fix to students

The midnight walk for munchies is a thing of the past now that Taco Bell food is available for delivery. Earlier this month, Holt-based Cab Cuisine became the new middleman for Taco Bell and MSU students.

Organic farm sells produce harvest weekly

The aroma of fresh produce can be smelled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday in front of the MSU Auditorium on Farm Lane. The scent comes courtesy of the Student Organic Farm stand, which is put on weekly by the Ecological Food and Farm Stewardship. The stand offers organic fruits and vegetables grown locally at the Student Organic Farm, which is located 3 miles south of campus.

Vocal group to sing this weekend

The MSU Accafellas will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Fairchild Theater. The concert will be held in celebration of the organization's 10th anniversary, member Matt Tanski said. The MSU Accafellas is one of MSU's premier all-male a capella groups.

Toronto to buy own landfill for use after contract ends

Canadians might have an alternative to dumping trash in Michigan landfills in just four years. After about three months of shopping around for a non-Michigan landfill, the City of Toronto announced last week its intent to purchase the Green Lane Landfill in southwestern Ontario, Canada. But the city will continue to dispose of its solid municipal waste in Michigan until its contract ends in 2010 with Wayne County-based Carleton Farms Landfill — the only state landfill where Toronto exports its trash. Stuart Green, spokesman for Toronto Mayor David Miller, said the Toronto City Council approved a "letter of intent," which means city officials will have about 90 days to approve the agreement. "It's sort of one step shy from an actual purchase," Green said.

Michigan Botanical Club to host open house

The Michigan Botanical Club will host a field trip to view plants native to Michigan on Saturday. Five acres filled with a variety of shrubs and plant life will be available to explore.

RHA hosts concerts through fall

The Residence Halls Association is bringing a series of concerts to MSU's campus. Up-and-coming indie-rock band Hit the Lights will perform Oct.

Dinosaur Dash to be held Sunday morning

The MSU Federal Credit Union Dinosaur Dash will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday at the MSU Museum. Proceeds from the 5K race will benefit education programs at the MSU Museum, which houses the area's only full-mounted stegosaurus and allosaurus casts. The event will also include the Museum Mile, for children ages 12 and younger, and the Mini-Dash, a 200-yard race for children 6 and younger. The MSU Federal Credit Union has helped raise more than $200,000 since the company began sponsoring the event more than 20 years ago.

Searching for work

Bachelor's degree — check. And now, Amanda Cochrane is on her way to landing a job — or so she hopes. The 28-year-old, who graduated from Davenport University in August, is instead facing a stagnant Michigan economy with an unemployment rate at 7.1 percent, as of last month. "That puts us tied for the worst (in the nation)," said Jim Rhein, an economic analyst for Lansing-based Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. Cochrane, an Eaton Rapids resident, doubts her chances for finding work in Michigan, but she spent Tuesday afternoon with 2,000 other job-seekers at the Michigan Works!

Police briefs 09/27/06

Innovations: Catalysts

Name: Mitch Smith, associate chemistry professor Department: Chemistry Date of research: Smith has been working on this project since 1995, but Michael Faraday began working with chemicals in 1825. "Compared to that, I haven't been working that long on my work," Smith said. Type of research: Inorganic and organic chemistry Basics of research: Researchers working with Smith are studying carbon bonds.

Homecoming court winners announced

MSU announced the 2006 Homecoming court Tuesday. The court is composed of seven seniors who will represent MSU students at an array of homecoming events throughout the week.

Seven Mich. cities to participate in AIDS Walk

The annual AIDS Walk Michigan will begin Sunday at Valley Court Park in East Lansing. East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero will lead the walk along Grand River Avenue in an effort to raise awareness of AIDS and HIV.

MSU Museum opens African exhibit

The "Workers Culture in Two Nations: United States and South Africa" exhibit opened Sept. 10 at the MSU Museum. The exhibit examines the parallels between the working history in South Africa and the U.S., including mining, automotive manufacturing, agricultural, domestic service and labor union similarities. The exhibit will be on display in the MSU Museum West Gallery until August 2007.