Parents question cuts for E.L. elementary

After touring Spartan Village Elementary School, Mark Luebker said he knew East Lansing was the place to raise a family."We were just blown out of our socks by (the school)," he said.But as he joined about 150 parents at a school board meeting Monday to raise concerns over the troubled budget, he said he doesn't understand why the district's leadership is making cuts."I'm mad," Luebker said.

More students volunteering overseas with Peace Corps, according to national study

More Spartans are volunteering overseas. The MSU Peace Corps is ranked seventh in the nation in terms of the number of volunteers serving abroad, a jump from last year's rating, which put MSU in 14th place.

Board to decide fate of department, Spartan Stadium upgrades

The possible split of a language department, the restoration of Marshall Hall and improvements to Spartan Stadium are on this month's MSU Board of Trustees meeting agenda.The meeting will be held at 9 a.m.

Nature center hosts 'Owl Prowl'

Delta Twp. - While many of Mid-Michigan's animals may be in hibernation awaiting the first signs of spring, Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, remains open. A variety of programs aimed at educating people of all ages to nature gives visitors firsthand experience. One program, "Owl Prowl," allows visitors the opportunity to observe owls on the five miles of trails on Woldumar's property and learn about their natural habitats. "The premise of 'Owl Prowl' is to expose people to owls and show what owls are doing this time of year," Program Director Bridget Booth said.

Glitch delays launch of new e-mail system

A new MSU e-mail Web site has been delayed due to a glitch in the software, computer lab officials said.The system, which would make Telnet e-mail access obsolete, will hopefully be launched before spring break, interim computer lab director Tom Davis said.Davis said the system's problem arose last week and needs to be fixed before students and faculty can access their revamped e-mail accounts.

Buddhists celebrate Chinese New Year

Drums, chopsticks and candles helped ring in the Chinese New Year on Saturday at the Spartan Village Community Center.

Indian dance team takes 1st place at Toronto competition

A group of MSU dancers has claimed top honors at an international dance competition. The MSU Sitare Punjab de Bhangra dance team took first place in the seventh annual Bhangra Nation World University Competition.

Capitol update

Murphy seeks Legislature to increase organ donors In an effort to increase organ donation in Michigan, Rep.

Israeli official speaks at Hillel

David Roet, deputy consulate General of Israel, spent his first trip to Michigan at the Annual Conference on Israel at MSU's Hillel Jewish Student Center on Friday."I'm pretty accustomed to the snow and cold weather," he said laughing.During his visit, Roet addressed Israeli issues and concerns with students at Central Michigan University, Gov.

FBI, police agencies appear at career fair

The School of Criminal Justice is hosting its annual career fair from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in Big Ten Rooms A and B in Kellogg Center. The fair is sponsored by the American Criminal Justice Association, Alpha Phi Sigma and the Criminal Justice Honor Society in collaboration with the school.

Concert gives 'U' taste of poetry, jazz

Dawn Counts knows what it feels like to be a kid again.Standing behind the microphone, the law student compared a significant other to the joys of childhood.

Business students place well in contest

Five master of business administration students took second place honors at Wake Forest University's annual Babcock MBA Marketing Case Competition held Jan.

Police briefs 02/10/03

Relay For Life gets fraternities, sororities walking for awareness

Standing atop a wooden platform, Bindi Patel asked Roberto Alcantar to wear a pink poster on his back and walk around Munn Ice Arena. "I can't wear it!

'U' profs win community service award

Lansing - Two MSU professors have been awarded the 2003 Diana Award recognizing women in the area who lend their time and knowledge to community service and professional achievements. The first winner, Margaret Aguwa, is a professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. The second award recipient, Karen Williams, is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology in the MSU College of Human Medicine. Both women have participated in events that had a positive effect on women and children as well as working toward the elimination of racism in the community. "I was very excited when I heard that I had received the award," Williams said. Williams was nominated by Helena Dubose, general manager of WXLA (1180-AM). She nominated Williams because of her great involvement in many community groups.

Community gathers to fight cancer

Plaid shirts, cowboy hats and blue jeans adorned members of the Ramsey family as they walked around the concourse of Munn Ice Arena this weekend to raise money for cancer research.Physiology sophomore Ross Ramsey watched his family in the third annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Lansing police respond to death

Lansing police responded to 911 calls Sunday morning and found a female at the intersection of Richmond Street and Mary Avenue dead after an apparent homicide. Calls came in during the morning from people who heard screaming and shots being fired.

Police briefs 02/07/03

ASMSU lobbies for longer enrollment hours, officials say needs of system take priority

By the time Nicole Bobiney got back to her Emmons Hall room, it was too late in the day for her to switch her classes. "I had a lot of problems with it," the psychology freshman said.

Anti-war network, police plan for protest

Lansing - The Greater Lansing Network Against War in Iraq has joined forces with the police department to promote safety during their statewide peace march on Feb.