On a night that featured 11 of the funniest students MSU had to offer, it was a set of dance moves that earned Jerome Crawford the title of "Last Spartan Standing." Crawford, an interdisciplinary studies in social science junior, took home the honor Friday at the International Center. "I think (the dance routine) was comedy in itself, and I think it's something that people can relate to," Crawford said.
Elizabeth Soeters never talks about it. The issue of suicide appeared throughout her life — her mother and her sister committed suicide and Soeters herself is a suicide-attempt survivor — yet it rarely is discussed by her family. "It was something we don't talk about because it hurts," said Soeters, who works at the Sparty's shop located in the International Center. But on Saturday, the 39-year-old spoke candidly about suicide as she joined more than 100 others for the second annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk.
Correction: The brief should say Israel Fest will take place today. Israel Fest '06 will be held today from 7-9 p.m.
A nonpartisan community forum to discuss the six statewide ballot proposals for the Nov. 7 general election will be held at 7 p.m.
On Sept. 17, MSU's Sigma Kappa sorority will walk a 5K to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association has been raising money to fight the disease since 1989, using the Memory Walk as one of its largest fundraisers.
Correction: The article should say the MSU Board of Trustees would vote on the planning and commencement of nine projects. More than $44 million in additional construction and renovation projects could be in store for MSU. The MSU Board of Trustees will vote on the planning of nine projects today at its first meeting of the semester. Some of the projects on the agenda include: • Renovations to Mayo and Brody halls. • Reconstruction of the traffic circle at Red Cedar and Wilson roads to form a four-way intersection with traffic lights. • Construction of a comprehensive campus recycling center near Service Road and Harrison Avenue, a $3.5 million project, where the current recycling center is located. Both Mayo and Brody halls could have floors and ceilings replaced and their roofs and exteriors renovated.
Retired MSU culinary professor Robert H. Nelson died Monday evening in his home at the age of 78. Nelson's funeral services will be held at noon today at Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel, located at 520 E.
East Lansing isn't just a Cool City — now it's a smart one, too. In a joint meeting between business, city and university officials Thursday, the city received its first designation as a SmartZone from the state. A SmartZone is an area in a city meant to house businesses with a focus on technology, East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton said. "One of the obvious reasons to create (a SmartZone) is to have jobs for our residents, but more importantly, to create jobs for the people graduating from Michigan State," he said.
MSU's Study Abroad Fair will be at the MSU Union from 12-6 p.m. on Sept. 21. Students will be able to talk with professors and former Study Abroad participants and see photos and artifacts from other trips.
A new book by MSU professor Charles Ballard outlines a path for Michigan's economic success. "Michigan's Economic Future" was written by the Stanford graduate in an attempt to identify the problems facing Michigan, specifically its heavy reliance on the manufacturing sector. Ballard also worked on "Michigan at the Millennium," a book that he said was too tough for most people to read. "It had a lot of good stuff in it," he said.
By Andrea Humanic For The State News A man who grew up surrounded by suffering in Ghana and thought he could fix the problems through science is now speaking to students about addressing those issues using the Bible. Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, director of public campus ministries for the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, is speaking in a series called "Living Without Fear," hosted by the Adventist Student Fellowship, or ASF, a Seventh-day Adventist student group at MSU. The lecture series began Sunday and takes place at 7 p.m.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm visited campus Wednesday to congratulate faculty who were awarded more than $13 million for their research in expanding industries. On Sept.
Riding a bike while intoxicated isn't illegal. Do the same on a riding lawn mower, and it's a whole different story. The myths and mysteries of alcohol and drug abuse were answered Wednesday by an MSU police officer in CEP 261, a substance abuse class. "You can put up all the informational posters you want, but you need to get the community involved," said Officer Anne Stahl.
Piles of bank receipts aren't stacked in Brittany Fila's apartment. Instead of holding on to them and waiting for the end-of-the-month statement, the social work senior turns to online banking to keep track of her finances.
ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, increased the number of tailgate passes available to students, registered student organizations and greek organizations to increase tailgate turnout before football games. There were 100 seasonal passes put away for students to purchase at $90 during the beginning of the football season. That number increased to 350 passes available for each game, 175 of which were available for all registered students to purchase for the season. Ninety passes are available for individual games and 85 passes are for registered student and greek organizations. Students can sign up for passes through www.tailgate.asmsu.msu.edu or contact ASMSU for more information.
Some mid-Michigan businesses and consumers can momentarily breath a sigh of relief as gas prices stay below $2.50 per gallon for the first time in six months. But even as Michigan gas prices dropped to the lowest point in the last five weeks — at about $2.45 per gallon — some companies still struggle with fuel costs. With one moving truck en route to Colorado on Saturday, Lansing-based Top Flight Moving & Storage racked up a $1,200 fuel bill. "There isn't a lot you can do; you have to fuel up your trucks," said manager Cory Williams. Each month, the moving company spends between $1,500 to $4,000 to fuel three trucks — a figure that is up from $900 a month five years ago, Williams said. "The cost rolls back to the customer," he said.
What began as the MSU Bike Project has grown into a business. Now located on the Red Cedar River behind Bessey Hall, the MSU Bikes Service Center opened Sept.
An open house geared toward MSU juniors and seniors will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 26 in 311 Bessey Hall to inform students of opportunities in their preparation for graduate studies. The Ronald E.