Proposed construction to Mayo Hall could raise more than dust. The hall's allegedly haunted basement, as well as the rest of the building, face a $10.5 million facelift that students worry could disrupt its spooky atmosphere. "We need to upgrade the electric system, plumbing, fire alarm system and redo bathrooms and furniture," said Angela Brown, University Housing director.
MSU is the first-time host for the National Association of Engineering Student Councils', or NAESC, Midwest conference. The conference is held annually to discuss improvements in engineering education. The MSU Student Engineering Council is a student government within the College of Engineering that works to discuss curriculum changes and is the representative body for student groups within the college, said Ana Maria Almonte, MSU Student Engineering Council president.
East Lansing is easing up on drunkards who wander into the wrong house. Currently, wandering into someone else's home after a night of drunken debauchery can send someone to jail with a felony charge on his or her criminal record. But if the City Council amends a few city laws at its meeting tonight, East Lansing's lushes could instead stagger away with a fine or 90-day misdemeanor. This way, the police department can forward the information to the East Lansing city attorney, and any cases will be handled on a local level, instead of going to circuit court. Police now have to fill out paperwork for the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office and wait for charges to be issued for these cases. "It streamlines the paperwork," East Lansing Deputy police Chief Juli Liebler said of the amendment. There were about five instances of intoxicated people entering the wrong residence during Welcome Weekend, and it happens at least a couple of times each weekend, Liebler said. "We've had people come in and make themselves a sandwich or get in somebody else's bed," she said.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers says he will pursue alternative energy and reforming health care if re-elected by Michigan voters on Nov.7. Serving as Michigan's 8th Congressional District representative in Washington, D.C., since 2000, Rogers said despite the work he's done in his term, there's more to do. The federal government reported a 4.6 percent national unemployment rate, 6.1 million jobs created in the last three years and the nation's deficit was cut in half, Rogers said. Michigan's unemployment rate is about 7.1 percent. "If you look at the national economy, Michigan is way behind," he said.
The International Opportunities Fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, on the second floor of the Union. Students will receive information about internships, volunteering, teaching and working abroad from 50 MSU international units and external organizations. Students do not need to register, and dress is casual. For more information, visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu.
MSU College Democrats joined protesters Friday in Lansing to oppose U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers' handling of the Mark Foley scandal. Former Rep.
Silver the English bulldog seems like a normal, happy puppy. He can't stop wagging his small, stubby tail and desperately wants someone to pet him. But the 9-month-old Silver is of a different variety.
Recent polls show Gov. Jennifer Granholm leading Republican challenger Dick DeVos before tonight's debate. Iowa-based Selzer & Co. published a poll Sunday that said 49 percent of 643 likely voters would vote for Granholm.
Eminent domain and increasing higher education funding are two issues students say they want addressed by candidates running for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives. The 69th District covers East Lansing, Meridian Township and Williamstown Township.
A decline in blood donors during a time when the local American Red Cross says it usually sees its largest amount of donations has Red Cross officials scrambling to find donors. In the last couple of weeks, blood collections decreased by about 70 units a day, which is about 10 percent of the organization's collection goal — especially type O blood. Ann Kammerer, the communication specialist for the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross, said there are times when not many people are donating blood, but this time of year is expected to be a busy one for donations. "Around summertime and winter holidays, we see less donations because people are on vacations and are unable to make donations," Kammerer said.
Liz O'Brien isn't Muslim, but she fasted from sunup to sundown on Thursday to learn more about the religion. The interdisciplinary studies in social science sophomore attended a "Fast-A-Thon" in Holmes Hall that was sponsored by the Muslim Students' Association, or MSA.
Did the October snow affect your plans today? "No, we've all lived in Michigan long enough to know what to expect." Katie Jacquemin hospitality business senior "I am enraged by the snow.
Lansing — Researchers and employees in fuel-related industries met Thursday to discuss possibilities in limiting Americans' dependence on foreign oil. A volatile Middle East and declining supply of fossil fuels has pushed alternative fuels into viable public policy options.
Bob Schieffer, former anchor of "CBS Evening News" and host of "Face The Nation," a Sunday morning public affairs show, is speaking Monday at the Holiday Inn South, 6820 S.
Mark Meadows is eager to reform higher education, improve Michigan's economy and protect the environment. As the Democratic contender for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives, Meadows says he wants to make education more affordable. The 69th District covers East Lansing, Meridian Township and Williamstown Township. "Higher education funding is critical to the future of the state and is really going to be what brings us out of our economic doldrums," he said.
Correction: The story should have clarified that the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Jamaican Association of Michigan and the Latino Family Services Inc. were co-sponsors of the Prayer For Inclusion. Ann Arbor — About 100 protesters gathered at the heart of University of Michigan's campus Thursday evening, chanting "Go home, YAF" in response to a "Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day" event. The event was hosted by U-M's chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, and took place in a commons area on the campus known as The DIAG. Two U-M students were dressed in costume for the event.
With two deans leaving their positions, MSU officials are working to fill those vacant jobs by the end of spring. Ronald Fisher, dean of the Honors College, will be leaving his position in August and chose not to comment about his departure. Patrick McConeghy, acting dean of the College of Arts and Letters, will also be leaving his position to teach as a German professor. "I had a wonderful time (as dean)," McConeghy said.
John Knowles says he's a man of the people. Hoofing around East Lansing to garner votes in the upcoming election, the Republican candidate for the 69th seat in the state House of Representatives says he's not worried about getting the conservative vote on Nov.
Judge Michael McConnell will speak at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Kellogg Center for the 2006 Founders Circle Luncheon sponsored by James Madison College Founders Circle. McConnell, a 1976 James Madison College graduate, was nominated by President Bush to the U.S.
Beta Theta Pi, one of MSU's biggest fraternities, has been "disbanded" for not maintaining an alcohol-free house. "Disbanded status" means the fraternity can't claim to be affiliated with the national chapter or hold any events, such as Rush, as members of the national group. The former MSU chapter broke several fraternity policies, including being issued noise violations, but was disbanded mainly for violating rules pertaining to alcohol, said Stephen Becker, administrative secretary for the national chapter. "The chapter was informed that it would have to adhere to the directives, but it didn't happen," Becker said. Luke Michels, president of the MSU group, said his fraternity followed all of the directives but interpreted them differently than the national chapter. "The men in the house who are 21 said that they should have the right to drink," Michels said. The decision from the national chapter was passed about two weeks ago. A.J.