Democrat wants apology for Kerry criticism
Lansing - Democratic congressional candidate Bob Alexander held a rally at the office of Rep.
E.L. cyclists raise money riding to Mackinac Bridge
A group of East Lansing bicyclists are pedaling across Michigan toward the Mackinac Bridge to raise money for bicycle-related organizations and causes. The 34th annual "Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw" bicycle tour, organized by the Tri-County Bicycle Association, began today at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. East Lansing resident Roger Simkin was one of 30 participants from East Lansing. "I have been doing this for 12 years," Simkin said.
ASMSU bill criticizes E.L. housing ordinance
ASMSU passed a bill Thursday denouncing an East Lansing City Council ordinance that restricts the conversion of houses into rental properties. Under Ordinance No.
Elizabeth Edwards to visit Lansing Friday
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, will visit Lansing on Friday, said John Kerry presidential campaign spokesman Rodell Mollineau. Time and location have not yet been determined. Edwards is active in the Wade Edwards Foundation, which was named for her 16-year-old son who died in a car accident.
APASO welcomes new students
A bright sun, big smiles, and fragrant flowers all accompanied the Asian Pacific American Student Organization Welcome Reception Monday night in the Horticulture Demonstration Gardens. With a new year comes new students with new perspectives, and last night Korean Students United, Vietnamese Student Association, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi and other organizations all set up booths to welcome the fresh crop of students. "Asian Americans need a voice in the MSU community, we don't have a distinctive voice yet," said Matt Wong, a finance junior and a racial ethnic student aide in Bailey Hall who overlooked the Pi Alfa Phi booth.
Ash borer-infected trees get axed in 2 townships
As research continues on the patterns of the emerald ash borer, local environmental organizations are cutting down damaged ash trees in two Ingham County townships. The destructive Asian beetle has infected trees in Meridian and Delhi Townships, and is believed to have infected six to 10 million trees in the heavily infested areas of southeast Michigan, forest and entomology Professor Deb McCullough said. McCullough is part of a research effort with scientists from The Ohio State University and Canada that studies habits of the ash borer, looking at development habits, dispersal and flight patterns, possible insecticides and methods of trapping and control. Much of McCullough's work was done in the Ann Arbor area during the last few months, because they're "really getting clobbered by ash borer this summer," she said. The ash borer's larvae kill the tree once getting under the bark. As of July 15, 13 southeast Michigan counties have been under a quarantine, making it illegal to transport ash materials, including firewood, out of the area, said Tim Flint, the Michigan Department of Agriculture emerald ash borer response coordinator. Ingham County is part of the quarantine, but only the eastern edge of the county falls within a core area considered to be the most heavily infested.
Permanent residents, students share living space, earn respect
Nick Potocki and his neighbors have a mutual understanding. When the off-campus mechanical engineer senior has a party, he warns his neighbors.
Despite conflict ASMSU to host Sept. conference
A year after an ASMSU representative proposed breaking ties completely with the Association of Michigan Universities, MSU will host the association's quarterly conference this September. Last September, Academic Assembly representative Adam Raezler argued against ASMSU's alliance with AMU.
Council to discuss provost search plans
Faculty Council will meet today to discuss the search and selection procedures for the acting and permanent provost.
Mich. ballot battle continues for Nader
Legal briefs are due today in a second lawsuit to put Ralph Nader's name on the presidential ballot in Michigan. Last week, Michigan's Board of State Canvassers voted 2-2 on whether it should accept nearly 50,000 collected signatures, mostly from Republicans, and place Nader on the ballot as an independent candidate.
ASMSU changes policy, opens seats to students
In an effort to fill Academic Governance system seats, ASMSU's Academic Assembly is opening the 34 student spots to all undergraduate students. There are nine Academic Governance committees within Academic Council that have seats for student representatives.
Board rejects amendment
Both supporters and opponents of the Michigan Marriage Amendment said they were surprised at the Michigan Board of State Canvassers' decision to reject a petition against gay marriage.
Word on the street
"It doesn't influence my vote, but I think it influences a lot of other people's. She does have some power in the office and the issues she picks up.
Campus groups promote voting
The presumption that students don't vote and are not politically active could soon be changing.
Tech experts add features to ANGEL, provide anti-virus CD for students
MSU's Academic Computing and Network Services have upgraded a computer program and released a protection CD for quality and safe computer use at MSU. ANGEL, or A New Global Environment for Learning, has added more features and programs designed to make the program easier to operate. The program underwent an upgrade from 6.0 to 6.1 last week.
Heinz Kerry addresses health care plan during Southfield church visit
Southfield - "I love Teresa" buttons shook on the fronts of hundreds of shirts at a Southfield church Thursday afternoon, as a mostly female crowd cheered for Teresa Heinz Kerry. The potential first lady sat in the center of a semi-circle of five floral armchairs at the Hope United Methodist Church for a roundtable discussion about health care, jobs and the ideals of Heinz Kerry's husband, presidential candidate John Kerry. Heinz Kerry first spoke of the need for accessible health care for all citizens. For a household to not have health care is "not acceptable, not fair, and it's morally not right," Heinz Kerry said.
1st week blitz welcomes students back
Activities such as Meijer's Midnight Madness shopping spree, the Spartan Spirit pep rally and U-Fest pushed students out of their rooms and into the community during Welcome Week. Last week, MSU and local businesses united to help students become acquainted with campus and its surrounding area. "It's good getting out and having something to do," elementary education freshman Jenny Hurst said. At Spartan Stadium on Thursday, the Spartan Spirit pep rally worked to rev up the crowd.