City sponsors free film showings

East Lansing hosted the Parking Ramp Picture Show on Friday night, a double dose of free movies atop the Division Street Parking Ramp roof.

Road work planned

Those who commute from suburban communities to downtown Detroit will appreciate that about $400 million was granted to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St.

Panel to speak about business ethics

Business professors and industry leaders will convene tonight at Kellogg Center’s auditorium for a forum about business ethics. The “Broad Leadership Forum: Ethics and Cooperative Governance,” featuring President M.

Child center reopens with updated facility

The name on the door reads Spartan Child Development Center, but parents, administrators and university officials are calling it “a dream come true.”Spartan Child Development Center, a day-care center serving children from 2 weeks to 6 years old in the Lansing area, celebrated the completion of its $2.7 million renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.

LCC discusses smoking

Officials from Lansing Community College addressed the school’s new smoking policy during the weekend. The policy, which restricts smoking to designated areas, was initiated to create a smoke-free campus for the fall semester. Smoking between buildings and near building entrances has been prohibited as a result of numerous complaints from nonsmoking students and staff who wish to promote a healthy campus. The policy is not intended for and will not be enforced on public streets.

The State News Board of Directors elects five members, two incumbents

Five new members and two incumbents were elected to fill seven open positions on the State New’s Board of Directors on Friday.The 12-member board is comprised of three professional positions, three faculty or staff positions and six student positions.Dick Milliman was elected to the professional seat vacancy.

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Speaker talks of U, South Africa

Sheila Sisulu, South African ambassador to the United States, spoke to a crowd of more than 70 people Friday about her country’s struggle to rebuild itself after the end of apartheid.“I would like to thank MSU for the role you’ve played as a true friend, partner and ally

Festival exhibits U.S. heritage

Lansing - Nora Richmond waved at the oxen cart packed with giggling children as she smoothed the folds of her crimson hoop skirt.“That’s my sister’s team of oxen,” the 13-year-old Leslie resident said, pointing to the two cattle pulling the children.Richmond, who made her nine-panel hoop skirt by hand, was one of hundreds of volunteers at the Woldumar Nature Center’s American Heritage Festival 2002 demonstrating aspects of American history last weekend.Richmond, who demonstrated pioneer life in early America, said she loved the variety of displays - including Civil War demonstrations, Native American artifacts, a giant model train display, music and dance performances, food samples and animals.The festival was held at the 188-acre educational nature center, 5739 OldLansing Road, and offered snippets of life from 1700 to the early 1900s.“People can come here and find a representation of their past,” Woldumar executive director Lori McSweeney said.

Students invited to honor Native Americans

MSU’s School of Social Work is honoring Michigan Indian Day today with an educational forum.A panel will foster discussion on what social workers need to know when providing services to Native American families.“The School of Social Work wanted to celebrate the Michigan Indian Day,” said Suzanne Cross, who joined the school last year as an associate professor and organized the event.The free event will take place from 10 a.m.

Fund-raiser set to benefit Boys & Girls Club

A fund-raising barbecue will be held by the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing and Jerk Me Ribs on Oct.

South African ambassador to speak today

Sheila V. M. Sisulu, South African ambassador to the United States, will speak at 3:30 p.m. today at the Kellogg Center auditorium.

Holiday jobs not promising

Michigan retailers will limit holiday hiring this year, according to a study released this week. The Michigan Retail Index, a monthly report of Michigan’s retail activity, found 64 percent of retailers believe the holiday labor pool will be larger this year than it was last year.

Fraternities help police monitor parties

MSU fraternity members say they hope assisting police in patroling greek parties this weekend will yield the same results as when they kicked off policing efforts last weekend - no issued violations.

Ingham County prepares plan to inform of West Nile virus

In the wake of three confirmed West Nile virus deaths of Michigan residents in the past two days, Ingham County health officials announced a plan to educate those who might be at risk for contracting the virus. Ingham County Health Department director Bruce Bragg outlined the county’s initiatives to educate those most susceptible to contracting the virus, which is carried by infected mosquitoes.

McPherson, RHA express views during meeting

President M. Peter McPherson addressed Residence Halls Association members at the organization’s general assembly meeting Wednesday night.His speech focused on MSU raising its standards for incoming freshmen and how the guidelines affect students already enrolled in the university.MSU has seen a six-year trend of rising grades and test scores for incoming freshmen.

Police briefs 09/27/02

Candidate shows off voting reform plans

State Sen. Dianne Byrum, D-Onondaga, and Secretary of State candidate Melvin Butch Hollowell unveiled the Michigan Blue Print for Election Reform on Wednesday in Lansing after discussions on the need for election reform in the state. Much of the planning sprang from the Michigan Task Force on Voting Reform, a report convened by Byrum after troubles in the 2000 elections. The blue print reform stresses additional training for individuals involved in election administration, quarterly training sessions with local clerks, a comprehensive review of election procedures and expanded public access to the qualified voter file. Emily Buckler

Greek council begins softball league for fall

With one baseball season winding down, another has just begun.MSU’s Interfraternity Council played the first games of its inaugural softball season Tuesday night.“We’ve always had football and soccer,” international relations junior Ryan Kohlmann said.

Event debates Sept. 11 coverage

A panel of journalists and School of Journalism faculty members will discuss media coverage of the Sept.