Nonprofit organizations suffer shortage of summer help
Area nonprofit organizations have to deal with program cuts every summer when MSU student volunteers leave campus. But some groups who rely on volunteers say this year is worse. John Tucker, executive director of Lansing-based Youth Development Corp., said the group had two volunteers working 40 hours a week last summer, but this year there are none. “We use MSU students as mentors for kids, but (summer) reduces our program a good 75 percent,” he said.
Organizations ask for blood
Associations across the nation are joining voices in a call for blood as supplies have reached a critically low point.Alicia Mitchell, spokeswoman for the American Hospital Association, said she believed a possible explanation for low donations may be misinformation about who can donate and statistics say she’s right.
Recount shows Donohue wins by 3 votes
A recount Monday agreed with what chance had decided in the race for a seat on the East Lansing school board.After recounting the ballots cast in the East Lansing school district election, William Donohue defeated Randy Bell by three votes for a seat on the board of education.
Tuition continues to rise for U students
For the second year in a row, MSU students will witness their tuition jump higher than usual. For the fourth year in a row, faculty members will witness an salary increase as part of the 2002-03 MSU budget approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on Friday. The increased tuition fees may also return next year might, MSU officials say. “It’s going to be a rugged year,” Provost Lou Anna Simon said.
Area crowd enjoys skate parks grand opening
Lansing - Team Pain’s new skate park brought the opposite feeling to hundreds of skateboarders and in-line skaters Saturday when city officials and organizers finally opened Ranney Park’s newest addition near Frandor.Jonathan Fox said the park is “awesome,” and he plans to compete there July 14.“It’s really smooth,” the 11-year-old skateboarder said.
E.L. officials divided over voucher ruling
Public school money can now be used to help fund private schools after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that is stirring up controversy in East Lansing. The 5-4 ruling Thursday comes two years after the Kids First!
Ruling unites parties in protest
State legislators joined the fray of lawmakers denouncing last week’s 2-1 ruling by an appeals court panel that the Pledge of Allegiance’s reference to God is unconstitutional.
Student worker passes away
An MSU student and staff member died after suffering from a heart attack while helping his friend with home repairs Wednesday night. Larry Green, 56, re-enrolled at MSU last fall in an attempt to finish the degree he began in 1963.
Supreme Court rules high school drug testing legal
High school and middle school students across the nation involved in extracurricular activities are now eligible for drug testing, the U.S.
Council to discuss land-share proposal
The East Lansing City Council will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. today in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court, 101 Linden Street, to discuss a possible land-share agreement with Bath Township. Known as a 425 agreement, residents are encouraged to attend.
Dems accuse Posthumus of bad ads
The Michigan Democratic Party accused Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus on Wednesday of misleading voters with his new TV spots for the gubernatorial race. Party Chairman Mark Brewer said Posthumus’ advertisement unjustly tout the candidate’s record on education funding, retirement security and welfare. “His legislative career is full of examples of hostility toward seniors in this state,” Brewer said.
Bar expansion raises questions about alcohol
The days of long lines and grumbling stomachs at Buffalo Wild Wings may soon be over. The restaurant, 360 Albert Ave., currently seats 275 people, but it is seeking an additional 111 seats and 2,150 square feet by expanding into 350 Albert Ave.
U removes phones from dorm rooms
The roaring ring from the familiar manila phones will not echo down dorm halls this fall.Rather, students will have to provide their own phone.Increased cell phone use among university students is leading to a decrease in the use of university-provided long distance services.MSU is seeing a decrease in the commission it receives from its long distance company, AT&T, said Tom Koch, telecommunications coordinator at University Housing..The drop is not substantial enough to change University Housing operations or reduce services to students, he said.But MSU will no longer provide phones for dorm rooms, though they will still offer them upon student request.
Mail quantity swells before postage hike
Penny-pinchers have been pouring into post offices around the country this week in an attempt to mail their letters before stamp prices rise to 37 cents this Sunday.The U.S.
College Board to announce SAT changes today
Time’s up, put the No. 2 pencils down. The SAT may undergo some changes. The College Board today plans to announce revisions to the test in the math and English sections, as well as the addition of a writing section.
Area teens could face criminal charges for school bottle bombings
Two Lansing teens suspected of placing pop-bottle bombs on school property will likely be in juvenile court in the near future after police turned in forms to the prosecutor’s office Friday.The two boys, a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old, are suspected of placing at least five homemade bombs at various locations around Wainwright Elementary School, 4200 Wainwright Ave.