Red Cross, RHA working toward union

The American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter is seeking a more defined relationship with the Residence Halls Association after years of hosting blood drives on MSU's campus. On Wednesday a long-debated bill that would create the union did not pass during a RHA general assembly meeting. The bill sought the association's support with on-campus advertising for blood drives and other services offered by the American Red Cross.

UAB hosts festival, orientation to welcome students

By KRISTI JOURDAN Special for The State News The International Center was full Saturday night with students interested in trying henna tattoos, listening to live music and winning a variety of prizes. The University Activities Board provided five hours of entertainment, known as the annual Super Saturday Night, to get students interested in what UAB offers. "Students like free things," UAB Assistant Director Cathy Carson said.

Manufacturing job loss hurts area

Losses in manufacturing jobs have contributed to an overall increase in non-farm unemployment in the Lansing area, according to the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth. A study released Sept.

Q & A with Angela Karkau

The State News chatted with Angela Karkau, a supervisor for the Special Event Security Employees, commonly known as Greencoats.

Green Party presidential nominee David Cobb to visit Mich.

Green Party presidential nominee David Cobb will speak in Lansing on Wednesday, according to area Green Party activist Steve Herrick. Cobb, who coordinated Ralph Nader's 2000 Green Party presidential campaign, joined Nader in June as a viable third-party presidential candidate.

E.L. officers prepare for Saturday football game

Since the MSU police department finalized its Sept. 11 schedule a month ago, preparations for the first home football game have been taking up the bulk of Jill Geile's time. Geile, the department's special events coordinator, sat next to a large printer and a stack of fluorescent parking passes in her office Thursday afternoon, explaining parking lot prices as she talked on the phone. She said the week before the first game is her busiest time. "Be patient and take my word for it when I tell you an area's closed," she said wearily, listing her suggestions for successfully navigating campus.

'U' volunteer program director to serve in Iraq

One of MSU's devoted volunteer program directors will be leaving on Nov. 22 to serve in Balad, Iraq. Carlos Fuentes received a call in March informing him that his unit, F Company 238 AVIM, was placed on red alert.

Police briefs 09/10/04

'U' helps with Mich. blood shortage

Kristin Dierwa passed out the last time she donated blood to the American Red Cross, but it did not prevent her from rolling up her sleeve to give more in the North Wonders Hall blood drive early Wednesday morning.

New restaurant offers a flavor of the Caribbean

The smell of Cajun spices lingers in the air as calm Caribbean music plays in the background. Customers' voices resound through the quaint Le Chef Creole restaurant, 625 E.

RHA, ASMSU provide discount concerts, events on campus

Some student organizations are willing to sacrifice profits to provide students with low-cost entertainment. The Residence Halls Association's first general assembly meeting Wednesday passed a bill to provide $3,700 for the Gavin DeGraw concert held today in the Union Ballroom. Funds for the singer/songwriter's already sold-out show were passed before the year's budget was approved because the money was needed for today. However, some general assembly members questioned if RHA will profit from the concert. "This is a rare situation where we don't make a profit," RHA President Ernest Drake said.

First Lady's visit promotes women in business

Saginaw - First Lady Laura Bush spoke Thursday to a small group of workers and President Bush supporters at the Mahar Tool Supply Company in Saginaw. Addressing the group of about 175 people, Bush spoke about small businesses, women entrepreneurs and the economy. "You're living a great American success story... small businesses are the engines of our economy," Bush said to the crowd. The Mahar company is a family-owned industrial distribution business that has been owned by Barbara Mahar Lincoln since her husband, James, passed away in 1978.

WEB ONLY: COGS lays down goals, elects officers during first meeting

At its first meeting Wednesday, Council of Graduate Students members discussed how they could influence existing university committees and form their own for graduate students. After electing two students to committees in Academic Governance, COGS members discussed nominations for their finance committee and for the Academic Council's provost-search committee. COGS will recommend four of its members for the committee, of which two representatives will be selected in late September, COGS president Carl Newman said. "We'd like to get a list of people for the committee as soon as possible," Newman said.

MSU Bike Project to hold weekly clinics to raise money, fix broke bikes

The success of last month's bike clinic prompted the MSU Bike Project to hold clinics every Tuesday throughout the semester. Bike clinics were initially scheduled for once a month.

Police briefs 09/09/04

Costs rise at E.L. Planned Parenthood

The cost of contraceptives and office appointments at the Planned Parenthood north of campus has risen during the last year. Federal and state Title X funding, which grants money to family planning institutions, was not applied to the 515 E.

LAMP system allows 'U' to rent movies

Residence Halls Association movie offices opened Wednesday with the launch of a new online movie rental system called Lending And Management Program, or LAMP. The program requires students to register online at rha.msu.edu/LAMP to rent movies.

New goals, students abound at LBGT welcome

More than 200 people attended the Lesbian, Bi, Gay, Transgender and Straight Ally Students student welcome reception and Solidarity Slam Wednesday to support and acknowledge LBGT identity and concerns.

CATA grant to provide extra passenger seats

In an attempt to accommodate passengers, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will order additional buses that may hit the road in 12-18 months. A $2.4 million grant from the U.S.

Program helps train teachers

MSU hosted educators from across the nation Wednesday for a workshop devoted to the learning of second languages by students. Nine of the 11 universities involved in Teachers for a New Era, which develops model teacher programs, spent the day at the James B.