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.

Police briefs 03/17/04

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.

Speech kicks off 'U' Middle East discussions

Juan Cole, a history professor at the University of Michigan, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Wonders Hall Kiva.

Council to vote on rezoning of retail, office development today

The final fate of a controversial redevelopment plan could be determined at tonight's East Lansing City Council meeting. Strathmore Development Company hopes to convert the 2.87-acre property at 1427 W.

Dry town

When Americans toasted the end of prohibition at their local pubs in 1933, the taps were still on hold in East Lansing.

Performer brings Korean culture to 'U'

Alone on the stage in traditional Korean dress, Chan Park alternated sharp cracks of a stick against the side of the drum with expressive singing during a p'ansori performance Monday night in the Kellogg Center auditorium.

Forums look at how to improve Union

The Union will host a pair of open forums for the MSU community to offer opinions about the future of the building.

Center offers quiet place for Muslim student

While sitting cross-legged on the floor of the Islamic Center, 920 S. Harrison Ave., Omer Masood silently paged through the first chapter of the Quran.

Clovers blanket campus stores

Walking past Sparty's Convenience Store on Hubbard Hall's first floor, it's hard to see the merchandise.

Spring break volunteer trip provides perspective

Editor's note: Last week, State News Intern Laura Collins went on a Spartan Christian Fellowship service trip to Newark, N.J. There, Collins and 16 others worked at Trinity Reformed Church in a section of the city called the Ironbound.

GEU asks for contract input

The Graduate Employees Union is moving to make changes this semester, seeking feedback from members on revisions to its constitution and contract with the university.