MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
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.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
'Bond' brings animal lovers out in packs
Melissa Domsic Special for The State News The bond between a human and an animal is like love, veterinarian and author Marty Becker said in his presentation during the third annual Human-Animal Bond Initiative's Conference held Friday and Saturday at the Kellogg Center. "It's nebulous but easily understood by any of us that share our lives with pets," he said. Becker was one of many professionals that spoke at the conference on this year's theme, "The Science Behind Our Relationship With Animals: Cuddle a Critter and Call Me in the Morning." Lana Kaiser, a professor in the College of Nursing and of Human Medicine, is the coordinator of the Human-Animal Bond Initiative, an MSU-based group that brings people from on and off campus to study the human-animal bond. "Our goal is to enhance the understanding of the relationship between humans and animals," Kaiser said.
MSU
NAISO celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day today
Members of the North American Indigenous Student Organization will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on campus today. From 11 a.m.
MICHIGAN
Tigers broadcaster pitches Lansing charity campaign
Lansing - A line of people clutched worn baseballs and other memorabilia Saturday as they waited to meet Ernie Harwell and raise money for a local charity.
MSU
Local rivers 'not so bad'
Jen Veenstra held a small mason jar filled with water and debris from the Grand River to the light Saturday afternoon, carefully examining it for creatures, trying to determine the health of the water. The Lyman Briggs no-preference freshman spent the day with 17 other volunteers at various sites along the Red Cedar and Grand rivers collecting water samples.
MICHIGAN
E.L. council could receive pay raise
Members of the East Lansing City Council could receive a pay raise after November, should they choose to accept it.
MICHIGAN
State author to tell scary tales at library
With Halloween just around the corner, the Rev. Gerald S. Hunter will tell tales of ghosts and haunted places at 7 p.m.