2 E.L. restaurants receive license, add liquor to menu
In the foyer of LH Grille Room, a large blackboard perched on the front wall displays the names of dozens of available beers and wines inscribed in bright, chalky colors. It has been just more than a week since those names were first written, when the restaurant, along with the adjoining Lou & Harry's Five Star Deli, received a long-awaited state liquor license. In the short time since spirits were added to the menu, owner Harry Saites said he already has noticed an upward swing in business. "Our dinner crowd, from 7 to 11 has already increased," Saites said. The approval comes after months of city and state approvals that Saites said he's glad he's finally done with.
Contests give young adults chance to talk politics in Boston
A pair of contests will give young people the opportunity to participate in July's Democratic National Convention in Boston. The two contests, called Speak Out for the Future and Gavel in the Future, allow young people of various age groups to submit writings to the Democratic National Convention Committee on two separate topics. To participate in Speak out for the Future, people between the ages of 18 and 24 must write a short essay about the importance of politics to young adults.
Final RHA elected position decided by runoff ballot
The last of Residence Halls Association's elected positions were filled Wednesday with the appointment of Campbell Hall representative Josh Rabinowitz as vice president. Rabinowitz faced three other candidates: East Complex Black Caucus representative Jonathan Jones, Case Hall representative James Hensley and Michigan Organization Communications Coordinator Cory Rose.
WEB ONLY: Activist focuses on nonviolent solution
Spreading a message of nonviolence is a crucial part of positive globalization, peace and justice activist Michael Nagler stressed in his speech Thursday night in Wells Hall. MSU's Peace and Justice Studies Program presented the second annual Peace and Justice Studies Lecture on Thursday night. Nagler, the founder and former chair of Peace and Conflict Studies at University of California at Berkeley, has spread his ideas across the country and written books concerning nonviolence and globalization. "The nation state has become subordinate to this network of corporations," Nagler said, stressing the need for a nonviolent fight against negative, corporate globalization. Community members came to hear Nagler's opinions and learn more about globalization. "I think especially in the times we're experiencing in this country, things like this are really important," Amanda Batts, a family community services junior, said.
'Spartan Scooters' travel around 'U'
Ashley Bloom Special for The State News Every Tuesday morning, Seth Barnett smacks his alarm clock, grabs anything clean to wear and rushes out the door.
Conference to look at women's leadership
The Women's Leadership Conference and Banquet will take place Sunday to celebrate women on campus.
Peace and justice program raises global awareness
After three years on campus, faculty from MSU's Peace and Justice Studies program are hoping to support research development and a graduate student component, if more funding from the university and outside donors becomes available. "We're trying to think about how we can respond to this tremendous danger of warfare and the proliferation of weapons," said Richard Peterson, philosophy professor and co-director of the program.
Speed-limit hike draws criticism
The mayor of East Lansing will plead his case to state officials at a meeting today, in hope of preserving existing speed limits on two East Lansing roadways. Michigan Department of Transportation representatives and Mayor Mark Meadows will discuss the increase, which raises the speed limit 10 mph on sections of Saginaw Street and Hagadorn Road.
Domestic violence shelter to host race
MSU Safe Place is holding its annual Race for the Place 5K to benefit the nation's only on-campus domestic violence shelter.
Basketball tourney's end saves E.L. police money
With the MSU men's basketball team's short run in the NCAA Tournament, the East Lansing Police Department didn't have to dip deep into funds for riot protection and safety in the city. "We saved a lot of money by not having to invest in all of that prevention," said East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Tom Wibert.
Local clients keep barbershop going strong
In the mid-1990s, John Howard kept his barbershop open based on simple advice from one man: former L.A.
Libraries ask 'U' to donate extra books
The MSU Libraries are accepting entries for the annual MSU Student Book Collection Competition. The contest is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. Entries must be turned in to the director's office of the Main Library by Thursday. For more information, visit lib.msu.edu/events/contest.html.
Officials: 15 years after oil spill, land still vulnerable
Lansing - Fifteen years ago Wednesday, 11 million gallons of slick, black crude oil coursed from the Exxon Valdez tanker's struck hull, bleeding into the waves of Alaska's Prince William Sound.
MEAP alternatives debated
High school students might not have to take the Michigan Educational Assessment Program, or MEAP, tests anymore if some state lawmakers and members of the Education Alliance of Michigan get their way. Supporters of removing the MEAP are working to replace the test with the ACT Assessment, a common test taken by students seeking college admission.
E.L. murder suspects to head to trial in May
The two men charged in connection with the shooting at an East Lansing convenience store last month appeared in 54-B District Court on Wednesday morning for a pretrial hearing. Detroit residents Eric Charles Gordy, 35, and 29-year-old Hatarie Deamont McCorkle, were charged on March 2 with the murder of Lansing resident Joseph Lavon Parker and attempted murder of George Edward Whitfield, also of Lansing. Parker and Whitfield were shot at about 2:30 a.m.
WEB ONLY: Farm labor leader's speech to honor Chavez
Baldemar Velasquez, the founder of the Farm Labor Organization Committee, will speak at 3 p.m. Thursday in Spartan Rooms B and C in the International Center.
Dinner, music celebrates Chavez
The potent aroma of empedrado salad and enchiladas de jocoque wafted through the Wonders Hall cafeteria Wednesday.