Conference to provide culture, entertainment

The Asian Pacific American Student Organization kicks off its annual fall conference today with the theme “APASObilities.” “Our theme comes from the fact that anything is possible,” said APASO secretary Stephanie Moy, an elementary education sophomore. Moy said the purpose of the conference is to spread Asian-American culture to the MSU community and increase awareness. “We want to help the whole campus, not just Asian Americans,” she said.

Lecture, teach-in to talk about possible Iraqi war

Events objecting to the war on Iraq will take place Friday on and off campus.A teach-in on Iraq will take place from 3-5 p.m.

U Karate Club kicks students into shape

After receiving an e-mail from the MSU Karate Club, Stacey Ninemeier thought she was getting into an aerobics class.

Author to host slide presentation on India

Author Robert Arnett will be visiting East Lansing and MSU this weekend to show a slide presentation about the culture and people of India.

Candidate passionate for politics, family fun

There was something drawing Dan Hibma to work on Terri Lynn Land’s state House campaign in 1982. “Man, I thought she was good looking,” Hibma said.

DCL rules against political bill

A debate on a bill about Palestinian rights Tuesday ended before the proposal’s merits could be discussed at a Student Bar Association meeting at the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building.The association decided it was not in its position to take a side on political issues because it represent the entire student body as the majority of the board voted against the bill.

Police briefs 10/24/02

Police increase patrols for Halloween driving, parties

Halloween means parties, costumes, candy - and for some, alcohol. But before trick-or-treaters take to the roads, county law enforcement officials are warning drivers they’ll be out in full force to crack down on impaired driving this weekend. Agencies within Ingham County, including East Lansing, plan to increase police presence starting Friday.

Month raises awareness for learning disabilities

For the second-straight year, Gov. John Engler has proclaimed October to be Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in Michigan to raise social cognizance of this “hidden disability.”Learning disabilities affect a person’s ability to interpret what is seen or heard and then link that information with other parts of the brain.

Speaker to discuss about life with AIDS

Miss Black and Gold and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are sponsoring speaker Rae Lewis-Thornton to discuss the AIDS epidemic with the public and discuss how it has affected her life.

Secretary of state to gather food for hungry

Secretary of state branch offices will participate in Harvest Gathering for the fourth consecutive year.

Student group to host Meet the Candidates

Seven candidates running for office will stop on campus Wednesday night for a “Meet the Candidates” night. The event, organized by the MSU Student Voters’ Coalition, will feature candidates for 69th District state representative, 23rd District state senator and secretary of state.

Cooks, family men among statewide candidates

Come Nov. 5, a pair of state senators plan to become the state’s second-in-command. John Cherry, D-Clio, was chosen in August to run alongside Attorney General Jennifer Granholm on the Democratic side of the gubernatorial ticket.

Police briefs 10/23/02

Board of Trustees, students to debate

Four of the candidates for the MSU Board of Trustee will debate at 6 p.m. Wednesday in 145 Communication Arts and Sciences Building. Bill Ballenger, editor and publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, will serve as the moderator. The 90-minute debate, sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students and The State News, will include incumbents Colleen McNamara, a Democrat, and Don Nugent, a Republican, as well as State Sen.

Community readies for screening of movie

Today’s screening of “Fahrenheit 451” at 7 p.m. will headline this weeks “One Book, One Community” events at the Hannah Community Center.

Arnold Air Society serves community

Lansing - Communication sophomore Amy Shingledecker and fellow members of the Arnold Air Society helped clean up after Empty Bowls 2002 at the Center for the Arts, 425 S.

U employee gets obscene call

An MSU employee received an obscene phone call from an unknown man stating he was coming after her last week.Police say a 34-year-old woman received four obscene phone calls in her Administration Building office between 8 a.m.

College of Education awarded 2 grants

The MSU College of Education will be part of two grants worth about $20 million awarded by the National Science Foundation to improve education. MSU is the only university to be part of both grants at the K-12 and post-secondary level. The grant, awarded for the study of Higher Adult and Lifelong Education, is worth $10 million over five years and will launch a relationship with the University of Wisconsin and Penn State University to establish the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. “Starting from day one for this to be a success it will go way beyond Wisconsin,” said James Fairweather, MSU educational administration professor.

Students active in IM sports

Seventy-five thousand screaming fans and national TV coverage are not needed for an exciting, competitive football game to take place.According to avid residence hall sports fans, all that’s needed are floor mates or fraternity brothers, color coordinated T-shirts and $35 to sign up for one of the most popular sports in the dorms - IM football.“I love it,” communications junior and IM assistant supervisor Andi Osters said.