Group to plan liberal arts courses

A cross-campus assembly of faculty members have been selected to plan the curriculum for the new liberal arts residential college program, slated to accept students in fall 2007. The members were chosen after acting Provost John Hudzik discussed possible candidates with the deans of the College of Arts and Letters, James Madison College, the College of Social Science and the College of Natural Sciences.

Simon receives key to city, builds community relations

The city of East Lansing extended a hand of friendship to MSU President Lou Anna Simon Tuesday evening during a reception held in her honor. East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows said good communication between the city and the university is crucial to the continued success of both parties. "I have felt our relations with the university while I have been mayor have been positive," he said.

ASMSU opposes East Village blighted status

ASMSU officials decided in an emergency meeting last week to oppose the "blighted" - or deteriorated - status of a highly populated student housing area. More than 20 Student Assembly representatives created a bill stating the area, East Village, is not decaying or deteriorating. The bill says "ASMSU will work to protect the student housing in the area by any means necessary and that ASMSU refuses to support (East Lansing) City Council in its redevelopment efforts until they have promised to maintain the area as a primarily student neighborhood..." Student Assembly Chairperson Andrew Schepers said there will be lot of discussion and planning. "We just need to sit down at the table with students, the city and university officials to figure out what's going to work for everyone," he said. The City Council declared the area as blighted in 2000, and when the label expired in May 2003, the area was declared blighted a second time on Dec.

Police briefs 02/02/05

Economic writer to lecture on diversity

Nationally known economic writer Julianne Malveaux, whose work appears regularly in USA Today, will deliver a public lecture on issues such as race, culture and their economic impacts at 7 p.m.

Bills aim to help investors, economy

Giving investors tax breaks up to $5,000 if they lose money on risky investments is just part of the Senate Republicans' plan to help boost Michigan's economy and science and technology jobs. Unveiled on Monday, the bills will be aimed at helping companies stay in Michigan and train people for jobs. Last week Gov.

ASMSU approves urination bill

ASMSU officials passed a bill last week supporting the university's proposal to ban public urination on campus. Paul Harmon, ASMSU association director, said the group supports the proposal because people should not be urinating on campus. "As long as the university makes facilities available for people to use, I don't see why we wouldn't support something that protects the image of MSU," he said. Internal Vice Chairperson of Student Assembly Patricia Smith said the ordinance could improve MSU's image during tailgating season.

Center to host free sing-along concert

The Mid-Winter Singing Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road.

Lawmakers propose medicine restrictions

Last week, Christina Kim headed to the aisles of CVS Pharmacy, 240 MAC Ave., when her roommate needed cold medicine. But if some legislators have their way, the advertising sophomore might have to show identification to a licensed pharmacist if she wants to buy cold remedies in the future. As part of a bipartisan push to fight small methamphetamine labs popping up around the country, legislators want over-the-counter medicines to be sold behind pharmacy counters, and not in gas stations or grocery stores. "Currently, meth manufacturers go to grocery stores and pharmacies and buy out their entire supply," said Scott Gerber, spokesman for Sen.

Aroma café drifts into E.L.

By Michael Ludwig Special for The State News Despite its colorfully painted walls and new custom-made furniture, walking through the doors of Aroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea for the first time reminded 29-year-old John Reiber of his old favorite shop, Caffe Latte. Aroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea opened for business on Jan.

City to have dance for dads, daughters

The East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts will host its annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance at 7:30 p.m.

Donated statue missing in MSU's Japanese garden

A large, Japanese ceramic statue donated to MSU by the University of the Ryukyus in Japan has been stolen from the entrance of the Kathleen D.

Police briefs 02/01/05

Guest grillers advocate healthy body image

MSU graduate student Deb Bassett said she didn't know anything about RUBI before her dinner was cooked by a member of the group Monday night at BD's Mongolian Barbeque. As Respecting and Understanding Body Image members took over the long grilling swords and began flipping meats and vegetables, they also were raising consciousness and money for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the end of February. In addition to cooking at the restaurant, 2080 W.

Civil rights lectures to discuss activism

Four veteran activists will visit MSU in February to contribute to a lecture series honoring those who fought civil rights battles in the 1950s and 1960s.

Restaurant's party to benefit area club

Troppo Restaurant, 101 S. Washington Square, in downtown Lansing will hold its annual Super Bowl party to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing at 5 p.m.

Body image group to guest grill at eatery

The Respecting and Understanding Body Image group members will be guest grillers at BD's Mongolian Barbecue, 2080 W.

Sexual assaults spur self-defense class

By Lydia WeissSpecial for The State News About 20 voices echoed through the Union Ballroom Saturday night.

E.L. officials look to create new West Village area

East Lansing officials are in the process of revamping an area that once housed the city's bus station.

Memorial service to be held for LCC prof

Memorial services will take place today for Carolyn Kronenberg, a Lansing Community College professor killed minutes before a class she was scheduled to teach on Jan.