U acquire courses, knowledge about 9-11

MSU faculty members want students interested in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to know 18 courses related to the attacks await them this school year.From freshman seminars to a course in plant pathology, MSU administrators have made an effort to make opportunities available to learning more about what occurred last year.“One of the goals of undergraduate education is to make (students) knowledgeable of the world around them,” Provost Lou Anna Simon said.

Survey shows increase in visits to state government Web sites

Michigan Web surfers are logging more visits to state Web sites, according to an MSU survey released this week.The report said about 59 percent of those Internet users sampled in a statewide survey connected to state-operated Web sites to obtain information on topics such as elections, candidate biographies and community events in the past year.

Gas demand, cost high

Anticipating a rise in gas prices for Labor Day weekend, East Lansing motorists are fueling up before they hit the road. An estimated 1.3 million Michigan motorists will be traveling during the long weekend, according to a survey by AAA Michigan, meaning more time will be spent at the pumps.

Lansing honors Sept. 11 victims with memorial

Lansing - One year after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, city officials are planning a day of remembrance activities to honor lives lost in the attacks that killed more than 3,000 people.Lansing Mayor David Hollister’s office planned several events to commemorate those who died during the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Professor, ASMSU aim to raise voter registration

American Thought and Language professor John Dowell and his class will collaborate with three groups to raise the total number of students registered to vote.ASMSU, the city of East Lansing and MSU’s Service Learning Center aim to raise the current 700 students registered to 6,000 students before Oct.

Rogers to search for facts in Middle East

For the third time in the past year, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, is leaving American soil for a fact-finding mission in the Middle East.On Tuesday, Rogers, R-Brighton, departed from Detroit for a journey to France, Israel and Saudi Arabia where he plans to meet with foreign leaders to discuss the war on terrorism and a forthcoming battle with Iraq.“I’m fast coming to the conclusion that (Saddam Hussein is) asking to be in the position of developing a system to launch weapons of mass destruction and it may not be if- but when,” said Rogers, a former FBI agent, who returns Sept.

Churchs plan to rebuild after blaze approved

A smaller but upgraded center will replace the Lansing Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after it burned down in June.The center is replacing the 40-year-old, 27,000 square-foot church, 431 E.

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Association re-accredits museum

The MSU Museum is considered among the nation’s best by the American Association of Museums.The association recently granted the museum re-accreditation - an honor it has held since 1977.Kurt Dewhurst, MSU Museum director, said the association considers many factors when deciding if a museum is accreditation worthy.

Commission spots open

MSU students have the opportunity to have their voices heard in East Lansing government by applying for a seat on any of seven city commissions. Commission members serve the community by recommending policies concerning various aspects of the city, developing new programs, reviewing city council legislation and giving feedback to council members on how their decisions affect students. This year, there are three at-large seats open on the University Student Commission, as well as the arts, environment, housing, transportation, human relations and planning commissions. Councilmember Beverly Baten said she appreciates the opinions of the student members. “I like hearing from the students and working toward helping them understand what we do here,” said Baten, who serves as the liaison of three city commissions.

Organization, students take steps against theft

Law enforcement officials are reminding motorists to keep an eye open for potential thieves as they return to East Lansing. A spokesperson from Help Eliminate Auto Thefts, an auto-theft prevention group, said cars are at greater risk as students sometimes forget auto safety when moving into area residences. English freshman Katie Behringer said she has heard stories about items missing during move-in week.

211 could give callers the 411

Lansing - Cities nationwide are adding a new three-digit information number to the existing 911 services - and some Greater Lansing leaders are hoping to follow suit.

Dorm adoption program revived

A program initiated to improve relations between students and East Lansing residents will begin this fall after a one-year hiatus. Colleen Lindsay, director of the Community Relations Coalition at MSU, said the program was designed to end the misconception that all students are property-damaging partygoers who don’t care East Lansing’s community.“We want students to know that East Lansing is more than residence halls and students,” Lindsay said.

Parking annoys students

The first week of adjusting to new housing and classes can be enough to think about, but for Tom Burns, finding a place to park his car was the first thing on his agenda.The packaging sophomore said he was disappointed Friday after waiting in long lines, when he requested Lot 83 on Service Road, only to end up in the commuter lot.

Students welcomed to E.L. with music, movies and flea market

There are a variety of East Lansing events occurring in September that are aimed at MSU students.

Cooley forms new, veteran law staff

Thomas M. Cooley Law School has formed a new administrative team to oversee the institution. Officials brought in several new hires and promoted administrators to form a nine-member management team.

Minority groups welcome students back to campus with receptions

With food and friendly faces, minority groups across campus are welcoming new students with receptions this week. The events will begin Monday with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Welcome Reception. Free food will begin the reception, along with a welcome from university administration, said Marc Johnston, co-president of the Asian Pacific American Student Organization. “It’s a building of community and making sure people have contacts,” Johnston said.

U enjoys fun, free events on Super Saturday

Emerging from a huge silver submarine, Candace Elliott said the mission inside wasn’t easy.“I was supposed to kill my friend,” the marketing sophomore said of the blow-up laser tag game.

Parties announce fall candidates

State political veterans were among those chosen to represent the two major parties in the Nov. 5 statewide elections.

U professor lectures on female slave treatment

Lansing - Daina Ramey Berry looked out at the crowd of women gathered in the basement of the Michigan Women’s Historical Center.