Student group to register voters

A new student organization will dedicate more than 12 hours this weekend to register students to vote in the Nov.

RHA elects new executive member

Three students vying for the position of external vice president discussed their views and qualifications to the Residence Halls Association General Assembly Wednesday night.After three hours of scrutiny by the general assembly, international relations sophomore Derek Wallbank was given the position by a majority vote.

Patriot dreams of illuminating Capitol with red, white, blue

Lansing - Andrew Anthos beamed and clutched his shabby American flag as he walked toward the state Capitol.“Look how lovely everything is,” he said, gesturing toward the red, white and blue flowers lining the path to the Capitol.

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McAlpine prepares for the big game ahead

U.S. Congressional candidate Frank McAlpine has been fielding a common question as Election Day draws closer: What time is our game at? The East Lansing attorney, who’s running against U.S.

Program lets gardeners grow container plants in fall

Even as the sound of shoes crushing colorful leaves marks the fall season, avid gardeners and plant lovers are ready to soak up some green knowledge at the Fall, Winter and Virtual Container Gardening Program from 10 a.m.

Face-off: McAlpine, Rogers tackle foreign policy, campaigns

With one month left until voters will decide who will represent them in the 8th District Congressional seat, U.S.

Colleges gear up for career, majors event

MSU is expecting more than 2,000 prospective students to swarm campus Saturday for a hands-on open house experience. Ten MSU colleges will participate in Science, Engineering, and Technology Day with hopes of convincing high school students into coming to campus next fall.

Group fills position left vacant after association directors death

One of the many open positions in MSU’s undergraduate student government was filled Friday.Psychology senior James Perra took on the role of ASMSU association director.

Group shares culture, honors Filipino month

Catherine Guevarra’s feet jumped quickly in rhythm with the wooden sticks.Moving her body to tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines, the pre-dental sophomore took part in the Philippine American Student Society’s kickoff for Filipino History Month on Wednesday at the rock on Farm Lane.“We just want people to know we’re here,” Guevarra said, who is a member of the society.

ASMSU committee gives code revisions to Academic Assembly to avoid confusion

A committee to fix up the ASMSU Academic Assembly’s Code of Operations introduced its revisions to the assembly Tuesday night.The Code Revision Committee was formed in early September to revise the assembly’s code.

DeWeese to be on higher education group if elected

In between zig-zagging students going to their 10:20 a.m. classes on bicycles, skates and feet, two politicians stood talking about their future Wednesday.Rep.

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Greeks begin Recruitment

Recruitment for MSU’s Panhellenic Council begins today. The process consists of three components - phase A, phase B and preference. “Phase A is really a getting to know you phase,” said Elana Pure, Panhellenic Council vice president of external recruitment.

Artists compete, show off work

Lansing - The Art Michigan All Media Competition 2002, featuring all forms of art from Michigan artists, opened at the Lansing Art Gallery on Monday.The exhibit was judged by Perin Mahler, an assistant painting professor for Kendall College, who sifted through the nearly 300 entries to choose 48 pieces for the exhibit.

Campus Center attendance rises

Weekends for some students consist of kegs and house parties, but more students this fall are putting away their six-packs in favor of tubs of popcorn and attending Campus Center movies at Wells Hall. Graduate student Erica Benson said she is a regular because there are no theaters close to campus. “I watch at least one movie a weekend, sometimes two,” she said.

Grant helps digitize state history

MSU Assistant history Professor Roger Rosentreter learned Monday about a grant that will help to place resources on Michigan’s history online, and he’s already supportive of the idea.“A lot of information is in small library districts and the people outside that area don’t know about it,” said Rosentreter, who teaches a class about Michigan history and would consider informing his students about such a Web site.

Centers program raises awareness for breast cancer

MSU’s Women’s Resource Center is encouraging women to get a mammogram with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The center plans to kick off events with a presentation from 12:10-12:50 p.m.

U police conduct crime scene class

Lifting fingerprints off pieces of evidence and checking out MSU police’s crime scene investigation van are some of the hands-on policing experiences students learned about Tuesday night.For the first time, the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety is offering an 11-week Citizen’s Police Academy that is conducted through MSU’s Virtual University and meets Tuesdays until the end of November.

State gets $19.8 million for reducing abortions

When confronted with the topic of abortion, psychology junior Beth Kwapis is confident she’ll respect the decisions of others - without the help of her government.“You have to let it be legal and let people choose what they want,” Kwapis said.