U celebrates Mexican holiday

At midnight Sunday, students marked Mexican Independence Day with “el grito,” or the cry.The Mexican Independence cry was shouted by about 50 students at the rock on Farm Lane.Mexican Independence Day marks the start of the Mexican revolution against Spain in 1810, led by the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo, who called together revolutionaries by shouting from a church rooftop and ringing bells.In Mexico, natives commemorate Sept.

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Greek grill-off raises money for kids

The aroma of charcoal and barbecue sauce drifted from 13 grills in the center of Valley Court Field on Sunday for a greek competition to benefit an Ingham County advocacy group.Thirteen fraternities and sororities selected a theme and grilled up their best dishes in an effort to win a new grill for their house.

Greens look to U for support

About 40 people, including MSU and high school students, senior citizens and a baby attended the Capital Area Green Party of Michigan meeting last week.The party, hoping to generate enough support to create a buzz on campus, unveiled plans for the election season which include passing out Green Party literature at MSU football games and becoming involved in community events.Party officials say their stance on education, drug laws and environmental issues parallel the beliefs of many MSU students.Several students at the meeting said they weren’t sure if they’ll vote for the party in November, but that they like the message of choice the party brings.“I kind of know a little about the Green Party, but not a lot,” said journalism senior Carolyn Sageman, adding that she’ll “more than likely” vote for the party in November.

Clinton urges Granholm vote

Detroit - Two cars packed with excited, politically fueled MSU students headed east down Interstate 96 Friday to further support the Democratic ticket for the Nov.

Walk celebrates recovery from alcohol, drugs

Lansing - Thousands gathered with their children, spouses, pets and therapists at the state Capitol on Saturday morning to celebrate their independence from alcohol and drugs. Rob Coates drove from his home in Grand Rapids to join the “Celebrate Recovery II” walk in Lansing.

DTN to install Ethernet at 13 area apartment complexes

One of East Lansing’s largest apartment management companies is wiring 13 of its complexes for the latest Internet technology. DTN Management Co. is attempting to provide its residents with access to the Web by Ethernet. The project has been under way for two years, and is costing the company more than $1.5 million.

Student group recruiting students to mentor, volunteer with youth

Spartan BIGS, the on-campus extension of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing Inc., will hold its first meeting for the year at 7:30 p.m.

U Store has campus-only dairy treats

A man rushes through two glass doors, heads to the back of the MSU Dairy Store and grabs a bottled water out of a fridge holding half gallons of ice cream, yogurt and milk.

Show takes entertaining swing at stereotypes

A Cuban prostitute, a Mexican border patrol officer, an obsessive beauty pageant winner and other characters kicked off Hispanic Heritage month.The Latinologues were performed by a Chicago-based company Friday in the Kellogg Center Auditorium.Students packed the seats of the auditorium - even though the performers of the show arrived on campus more than 30 minutes late.The writer of the show, Rick Najera, attributed the tardiness to a cultural flaw.“Latinos are always late,” he said to loud laughter in the audience.

Trustee, husband give music school $1 million

An MSU Board of Trustees meeting that began with quiet, routine discussion ended in gasps and a standing ovation from administrators and fellow trustees.Trustee Dee Cook and her husband, oil and gas producer and real estate developer Byron Cook, pledged $1 million to the MSU School of Music.“When part of the university is enhanced, the whole university is enhanced,” Dee Cook said.

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Food supply still concerns

Concerns of agro-terrorism has given food awareness month a new meaning this year in light of the Sept.

E.L. businesses bounce back after 9-11

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 generated a national economic slump and East Lansing businesses weren’t an exception.

Group brings Latin comedy

Hispanic Heritage Month is kicking off with lots of laughs. “Latinologues,” a skit-comedy show that focuses on Latino life in both humorous and serious dialogues, will be appearing at MSU for the first time at 7 p.m.

U makes DNA finding

From the dark laboratories of Giltner Hall, an MSU professor and a doctoral student have helped advance DNA research.Microbiology and biochemistry Professor Robert Hausinger and doctoral student Timothy Henshaw discovered a new way to repair damaged DNA last spring.

Terrorism laws are in effect

Nearly two dozen state laws were implemented as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and more could be on the way, according to lawmakers.The most hard-hitting package of rules went into effect in April, when the Michigan Anti-Terrorism Act was signed by the governor.The laws lend a definition to terrorism, seize the assets of terrorist networks and punish those who aid terrorists.

Book details journalism of Sept. 11

An MSU professor has compiled several studies relating to how the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were covered by the media into a book, “Communication and Terrorism: Public and Media responses to 9/11.” Communication and telecommunication distinguished Professor Bradley Greenberg edited and organized about 25 studies from more than 60 foreign and domestic researchers into the 23-chapter book, which will be released in three weeks. “The thing about this book is it brings all the information about 9-11 into one book,” Greenberg said.

Green Party to hold E.L. meeting

MSU students will have a chance to “Go Green” tonight. The Capital Area Green Party of Michigan will have its organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Yearbooks to be passed out at rock

MSU’s yearbook, the Red Cedar Log, has changed its distribution process this year to better ensure students receive the book.In previous years, the yearbook was available to students to pick up at local bookstores.