Planetarium to hold astronomy lecture

The MSU Department of Physics and Astronomy will present a lecture titled "Black Holes, Quasars and the Birth of Galaxies," at 7:30 p.m.

Simulation Day depicts life with a disability

Matthew Clark said it was difficult to use the bathrooms in Wells Hall while he was in a wheelchair.Clark, a landscape architecture senior, participated in a simulation, one of the many events planned for Accessibility Awareness Week.

Nuclear vessel burial concerns some officials

A 290-ton nuclear reactor vessel left its home Oct. 7 at Big Rock Point nuclear plant en route to South Carolina for burial, leaving some state officials concerned over safety and public notification procedures.Kevin Kamps, a nuclear waste specialist with the Nuclear Information & Resource Service in Washington, D.C., said the nuclear reactor vessel, which left its second destination in the Gaylord area early Tuesday, is like a moving X-ray machine that can't be turned off."The government is not requiring advance notification to emergency officials and not requiring security," he said, adding that the reactor vessel contains low-level radioactive waste.

Proposal to integrate departments heads to Trustees

A proposal to integrate three departments within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources was approved by the Executive Committee of Academic Council on Tuesday.

ASMSU drafts amendments to change 6-week-old noise law

In the week following an ASMSU-sponsored forum for student input on the East Lansing party-noise ordinance, officials from MSU's undergraduate student government have been drafting amendments to the policy using concerns addressed by students at the meeting.Lynsey Little, ASMSU director of community affairs and chairwoman of the University Student Commission, said both student organizations will create a proposal to amend the six-week-old ordinance.

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Phone campaign aids shelters

By donating an old or unwanted cell phone to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan this month, residents can help support victims of domestic violence.

Visa requirements may hinder 'U'

There are more international students at MSU this year, but it's becoming more difficult to come to the United States and stay at the university, students and administrators say.This year, MSU has 154 new International students, bringing total enrollment to 3,277.

Marines readjusting after service in Iraq

A group of about 60 Lansing Marines arrived in southern California on Monday after nearly eight months in Iraq.

Dogs to dress up for Halloween party

The Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks will host a "Walk in the Woods" Halloween celebration this weekend.The walk will be held from 11 a.m.

Fall festival features crafts, fun house

On Oct. 18, the first Harvesting Hope Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan and Old Town Mainstreet in Lansing partnered for the event.The festival will include events such as birdhouse making, pumpkin Olympics, craft booths, a storybook fun house and food.There also will be a pumpkin and scarecrow contest.

Trustees approve 2 renovation projects

The MSU Board of Trustees passed two renovation projects at its meeting Friday.The board unanimously voted to establish contracts to renovate the Clinical Center and the Life Sciences Building, as well as replacing the electrical station that generates power throughout the Brody Complex. University Engineer Bob Nestle said the contracts will be signed within a week and construction should begin shortly after.Gunthorpe Plumbing and Heating Inc. of East Lansing was appointed to replace the coils in air units at the Clinical Center and to replace heat and ventilation systems at the Life Sciences Building.The contract is worth $462,000.Nestle said there are additional costs for design and inspection fees, along with a contingency charge to cover any unforeseen costs, bringing the total costs of the project to about $720,000.Kares Construction Co. of Charlotte was awarded a contract of $373,000 for the replacement of the electrical transformers that serve the Brody Complex.

Project aids land conservation

More than 6,000 acres of Michigan's coastline along Lake Michigan are planned for preservation with the new Coastal Campaign program.Gov.

Students apologize to 'U'

Two students involved in selling anti-University of Michigan T-shirts said they apologized to the campus groups they offended but will not stop selling the shirts.The flier distributed across campus last week bore the phrase "Wolverines Pack Fudge" above an explicit drawing as an advertisement for the shirts sold online.Biomedical science junior Carmen Peter and economics junior Charlie Peck said they created the shirts just to make money and weren't expecting the negative backlash they received from Residence Hall Association and the Alliance of Lesbian, Bi, Gay and Transgender Students."I'm sorry people took this the wrong way," Peter said.

Council to evaluate E.L.'s 'coolness' at session

The East Lansing City Council will evaluate what they think is "cool" about the city during its Tuesday work session. Following a "Cool Cities" initiative started by Gov.

Pease and justice film shown tonight

The third video in the Students for Peace and Justice Film Series will be shown Wednesday night in Wells Hall."Mumia: A case for reasonable doubt?" will begin at 8 p.m.

NAISO embraces indigenous heritage

Instead of sharing stories about the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, MSU English Professor Gordon Henry talked about Rose Cree of the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota. Henry talked about how Cree and other indigenous peoples have a different tradition than Christopher Columbus - one of hospitality, respect and unity rather than conquest and imperialism. "Our legacy is not one of conquest or oppressing other people," he said, standing in front of the rock on Farm Lane painted with "Columbus Day: Celebrating 511 years of terrorism.

Economists: State budget $800 million short

Michigan economists plan to announce today that the state's budget could be more than $800 million short.Top state economists will compare projections and present a forecast to lawmakers and Gov.

Vigil to be held for violence survivors

A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in remembrance of victims and survivors of domestic violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Several galleries in the area will open at 5 p.m.

Walk increases cancer awareness

Lansing - Joyce Kirk disregarded the lump she felt in her left breast at first but decided to get it checked when the lump didn't go away a month later.