1929 - Born Jan. 15. Michael Luther King, Jr., later renamed Martin, born to school teacher Alberta King and Baptist minister Michael Luther King.1944 - Sept.
Lansing - The National Association for the Advancement of Transgendered People will with high hope for change, founder and president Melissa Sue Robinson says.The nonprofit association, which will act as a political activist group, union and support organization for transgender people, is beginning with a 25-person membership but Robinson said she expects that number to increase as more people learn about the association.The association will hold monthly support meetings on the third Saturday of every month."We will help transgendered people if they run into problems," she said.
Lambda Phi Epsilon and alpha Kappa Delta Phi are looking for new members. Lambda Phi Epsilon, formerly known as the Asian Fraternity Interest Group, was colonized at MSU this semester.
Students and East Lansing residents may soon have to go further down the road for personal railway service.About 40 people braved freezing temperatures Saturday afternoon to participate in a rally to protest the loss of ticket agents and possible route closing.As of today, East Lansing's Amtrak rail passenger station, located at 1240 S.
The University of Michigan's residence halls are now under stricter supervision.The Big Ten university installed cameras at every door to each campus residence hall last week after an increase in on-campus thefts during the last semester.U-M Residence Halls Association Vice President Amy Keller said the cameras were a product of an increased crime rate in dormitories across the country."We want to make sure that if there is a theft, we have a way to identify the criminal," Keller said.Students response to the electronic eyes was mixed.Keller said she thinks most U-M students are receptive to the idea.South Complex Facilities Manager Paul Manson said MSU installed its security cameras in the late 1980s and early 1990s at the front doors of some residence halls."Overall, as the years have gone by, the response continues to be positive from the residents," Manson said.
Increasing the sexual pleasure, self-esteem and healthy relationships of women are just a few of the goals student health advocates have set for this month.Olin Health Center's Community Action Team and Sexual Health Team kick off their celebration of Women's Healthy Sexuality Month today, the first in what they hope becomes an annual tradition."The program aims to celebrate women's sexuality in all aspects, not just the negative parts," said Olin health educator Dennis Martell.The first week of the program is themed "Make your body a temple and love it!" All female residence hall students will receive "If Vaginas Could Talk" pamphlets in their mailboxes, stressing the importance of annual gynecologist visits.
Ahmed Baset's career path has led him from internships in Washington, D.C. to the offices of ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government.As the new director of legislative affairs for the organization, Baset is in charge of lobbying on behalf of MSU students on the local, state and federal levels."Any way I can further the process toward Michigan State students, that's what I do," he said.Baset, an international relations junior, said his dedication to politics began in his childhood, much to his mother's despair."My mom wanted me to be a doctor, and I didn't think that was going to happen," Baset said.
The State News and Statenews.com plan to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a number of ways this week. First, make sure to pick up a copy of Friday's newspaper for a special section that commemorates King's dream and its impact on MSU today.
The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council will be holding an information session for all their member fraternities and sororities from 4-8 p.m.
Fifth Third Bank officials say they are ready to tap into the banking needs of East Lansing business and MSU staff and students.A new branch of Fifth Third Bank is moving into its new digs at 309 E.
Saturday, Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Banquet 7:00 p.m., East Lansing Marriott, 300 M.A.C.
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Pre-law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta is having informational sessions at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 in Room 335 of the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building. Representatives from DCL also will be available to answer questions. Students from all majors are invited to attend.
Get ready to party in your pajamas as Rather Hall's Black Caucus presents its second annual Pajama Jammy Jam at 9 p.m.
Dana Hunter has always found truck drivers to be courteous on the road."I've never had a problem with semi-trucks driving on the road," the no-preference freshman said.
Lansing - The collective chant of "Peace in Iraq" reverberated within the walls of a Lansing church Thursday after a group of anti-war speakers motivated the crowd.
The United Black Caucus is seeking participants for its first Black History Month Program titled "Linked By Our Past, Bound By Our Future." The caucus is asking those interested in singing, performing a skit, reciting poetry or dancing in the program to audition today from 4-6 p.m.
A resolution to bring gender identity to MSU's anti-discrimination policy will once again come before the Executive Committee of Academic Council on Tuesday."We spent a lot of hours in this committee," said Jon Sticklen, gender identity committee member and professor of engineering.
The Lansing Community College Board of Trustees has narrowed down its choices for a vacant position from 27 applicants to six.On Jan.
Women in Michigan politics took another step forward Wednesday with state Rep. Dianne Byrum becoming the first woman to lead a legislative caucus in Michigan."I'm proud to be chosen by my caucus to represent them," she said.