Hillel Jewish Center appoints new Rabbi

The Hillel Jewish Student Center hired a new rabbi. Rabbi Elazar Meisels will work in East Lansing on Mondays, teaching classes and meeting students. Meisels is head of the Dirshu Institute of Jewish Education in Oak Park, where he lives with his wife and four children. "I very much look forward to meeting and working with the students and adding my own personal touch to the warm environment already found at Hillel," Meisels said in an e-mail sent to students involved. He welcomed students to visit him at the student center at 260 Charles St.

5K walk benefits children

Lansing - Residents from across the state gathered for a special cause on Saturday at the Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association's first 5K Run/Walk and Family Day at Potter Park.

Paper pilots win tickets

White airplanes flew far and high Saturday afternoon, speeding past bustling shoppers as part of 88.1 The Light's Ready to Fly Paper Airplane Contest. The contest, part of a promotion for Christian pop band FFH's Ready to Fly tour, took place at Meridian Mall in Okemos. Participants of all ages were invited to make and fly a paper airplane to compete for tickets to the FFH concert and an ice cream sundae party with the artists. "Our son loves to make paper airplanes," said Trish Payne of her son Jordan.

Students' reactions vary on NAACP racism complaint

Some MSU students have mixed reactions to the racial discrimination complaint the NAACP filed in the end of August against Florida's education system. The complaint by the NAACP Florida State Conference of Branches wants to stop use of statewide assessment tests until there is no achievement gap between minority and white students.

Concert to celebrate First Amendment

A concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairchild Theatre of banned or censored songs and multi-media displays.

Fair brings LBGT resources

Live music, poetry, food and speakers helped bring communities together at the Lesbian, Bi, Gay, Transgender and Ally Resource Fair and Solidarity Slam on Wednesday. The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgender and Straight Ally Students, along with about a dozen other campus organizations, developed the information-packed fair, now in its tenth year. Resources, which included information on getting involved, help centers and groups across the state, were available at the fair, which was in the Union Parlor rooms.

Marimba player to perform on campus

Marimba soloist David Hall will perform a mix of classical, Brazilian, ragtime, and contemporary music at 3 p.m.

Council offers feminist activism

Loud laughter resonates out of room 441 in the Union on Wednesday nights, when MSU's Women's Council holds its weekly meetings.

Veggies, fruits needed for men

David Hartley doesn't eat fruit very often. "It doesn't concern me. I think I'm pretty healthy," the astrophysics senior said as he left Taco Bell with a spicy chicken burrito, two soft-shell tacos and a Pepsi.

College Republicans, Dems gather to begin semester

It was standing room only as two of MSU's political groups met for the first time this semester.

Women's health group to sponsor seminar

Speaking of Women's Health is sponsoring a health event focused on health and well-being. The event features health and beauty professionals from around the community who will demonstrate techniques, provide screenings and offer advice. Speaking of Women's Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety. The event runs from 10 a.m.

High-achieving freshmen join MSU

MSU's class of 2007 isn't just book-smart, according to information gathered by the organization that conducts ACT tests.

'U' team competes in go-kart race

As the sound of screeching tires and the aroma of burnt rubber filled the air, Jon Denton watched his racing teammates speed around the Meijer parking lot. Denton, a member of the MSU Formula Racing Team, attended the first stop of the Red Bull Cheever Racing Go Kart Competition on Thursday afternoon. The engineering arts senior said the team was invited to the event at Meijer, 2055 W.

Horse show to benefit children's hospital

The Michigan Charity Walking Horse Show will be 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the south barn in the MSU Pavilion.

Greeks start recruitment

Current and potential members of the greek community will rush to campus this weekend for the first annual Go Greek Barbecue to kick off fall recruitment. "We have never done anything quite like this," said Suzie Luplow, Panhellenic Council vice president for external affairs.

Radio station hosts paper airplane contest

A paper airplane contest, sponsored by 88.1 FM The Light, will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Meridian Mall, 1982 Grand River Ave.

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Leaders ask for energy bill

Energy and Commerce Committee leaders promised a focused investigation Wednesday to find the cause of the August blackout that is estimated to have caused $6 billion in losses. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham told lawmakers and witnesses testifying in Washington D.C.

ASMSU discusses academic freedom

ASMSU's Academic Assembly members debated academic freedom at their meeting Tuesday night. MSU's undergraduate student government shared its concerns for state Rep.

Wireless Web now available in E.L.

Visitors to downtown East Lansing can surf the Internet while shopping and eating at the city's newest wireless fidelity "hot spot" located at Fountain Square and Ann Street plazas.The city kicked off the free Internet service, provided by Arialink Broadband, on Wednesday with the Hot Spot Plaza Launch Party.