E.L. wine shop to close its doors after 7 years

On the afternoon of one of the nation's most celebrated drinking holidays, the aisles of Veritas Wine Shop, 211 M.A.C.

WEB ONLY: Veteran judge will not run for re-election in fall

By Megan Townsend Special for The State News Judge Thomas Brennan Jr.

Asian Pacific American Month Events

Asian Pacific American Phone-a-Thon 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. today, 250 Administration Building Recruitment for incoming high school seniors and complimentary pizza and pop.

Anti-hazing bills closer to becoming law

On Wednesday, the state Senate unanimously passed new legislation that moves Michigan one step closer to creating a statewide anti-hazing law.

Officials, residents debate new development

Development plans for a vacant East Lansing property were decided Tuesday after a public hearing during an East Lansing City Council meeting. The property, which sits at 1427 W.

Centers cope with dwindling faculty

A retirement bubble has burst for MSU's International Studies and Programs, leaving behind holes in several national resource centers. "At the moment, we have key losses," said John Hudzik, dean of International Studies and Programs.

Marksmanship Club to sponsor seminar

The MSU Marksmanship Club is sponsoring a crime prevention seminar to raise awareness about personal safety.

College program looks at malpractice issues

The "Two Skills Every Health Care Professional Needs" program will bring together the colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing and the MSU-DCL College of Law on Thursday and Friday. The program will be held at the James B.

Bioethics conference to discuss cloning

The 7th National Undergraduate Bioethics Conference will take place Friday and Saturday at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus. The conference will address the bioethical issues concerning developments with cloned human stem cells and other topics.

Area police officers prepared for rowdy St. Patrick's Day incidents

Many area residents began planning for today's St. Patrick's Day celebrations in advance, and the police were no exception. This is the first where the holiday is being celebrated under the new .08 blood-alcohol content drunken-driving limit, and East Lansing police say they're prepared to crack down. "The bars open at 7 a.m., and they are drinking 12 hours earlier," said East Lansing police Sgt.

2nd-grade class gets college lesson

Standing in front of a packed classroom on Tuesday, Lyman Briggs professor Walter Benenson described how sound waves travel through the air with help from Lyman Briggs sophomore Katie Knauf. Instead of teaching in his usual lecture hall filled with undergraduate students carefully taking notes, Benenson was a guest speaker in Sandra Donaldson's second-grade classroom at Cavanaugh Elementary School, 300 W.

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Council collects pledges for senior class gift, 'Sparty' project

The rock on Farm Lane, scholarships and building signs probably didn't come gift-wrapped, but all are gifts to the university from past senior classes. This year, MSU's Senior Class Council has been working to raise money for the first senior class gift in nearly a decade.

Economic trends in state focus of talks

A "Trends and Prospects in the Michigan Economy" seminar will take place today from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Groups rally for new Multicultural Center

Leaders representing various student groups have plans to initiate a lobbying effort for an expanded Multicultural Center. After years of frustration with their small facility, located in the basement of the Union, members from groups such as the Council of Progressive Students and the Council of Racial Ethnic Students are looking to create a group lobbying effort by the end of the year, said ASMSU Student Assembly Chair Missy Kushlak. "We keep getting the runaround from the administration," she said.

Capital punishment resolution moves to full House

Lansing - The state House is expected to vote this week on a resolution to allow voters to decide the fate of the death penalty in Michigan.

Speech to focus on South African past

Andre Odendaal, an honorary professor from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, will be speaking at noon on Thursday in 201 International Center.

Horticulture Gardening Institute goes virtual

Attention Internet gamers and Instant Message junkies: Gardeners are making headway into your online world. MSU's Horticulture Gardening Institute recently has created partnerships with nine state master-gardener programs and several public gardens and arboreta.

Science & Art

Professor Raymond "Chip" Brock is involved in some of the most complicated particle physics projects around the world.

Computer aids DPPS customer ticket efficiency

The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety has introduced a new computer kiosk in its lobby that aims to decrease waiting time and improve convenience for customers.