Events make Splash in fund-raising efforts
Members of Delta Gamma are raising money for the blind this week through a series of events called Anchor Splash.One anchorman is chosen to represent each of the 15 fraternities participating and at the end of the week one anchorman and one fraternity win.Kinesiology junior Dave Smith is the anchorman for Pi Kappa Alpha.
Clouds have U down in dumps
When snowy winters approach, Heather Gibbons tries to stay happy - but it doesn’t always work.“When it’s really snowy, I get depressed because it seems like it’s never going to stop,” the family community services junior said.
RHA Web site returns
Campus residents won’t have to look any farther than their computer screen to see what their Residence Halls Association representatives are working on. RHA’s Web site is operating again after its server crashed during winter break.
Businesses weigh pros, cons of filing taxes online, by hand
As April 15 nears, businesses as well as individuals are examining the options they have for filing their tax returns.For businesses, the questions often outweigh the normal individual decision of a computer program or filing by hand.Larger businesses are required to file electronically, oftentimes prepared by a professional accountant, Internal Revenue Service spokeswoman Sarah Wreford said.“If you send in a paper return, we have to hire individuals to input the data,” she said.
ASMSU Funding Board runs dry
ASMSU’s Funding Board likely will stop giving registered student organizations money after its account runs dry next week.
Picket held to quicken GEU negotiations
After picketing for five hours, Jessica Goodkind and her sign needed a break.Both of them looked tired.Goodkind, president of MSU’s Graduate Employees Union, had been marching since 7:30 a.m.
Michigan Exile program would toughen laws against illegal guns
Lansing - Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus announced that he wants to tighten the reins on illegal guns in Michigan.In his Michigan Exile program announced last week, Posthumus addressed his desire to prosecute convicted felons and violent juveniles found possessing an illegal weapon.
U hosts civil rights leader
Although Dorothy Cotton is not as well known as some of her male counterparts, George Rowan can’t wait to hear the civil rights leader speak on campus today.
Minority students fall behind in graduating
Since entering MSU in 1998, Gerald Grant has experienced a financial roller coaster ride that has taught him valuable lessons. “You have to be dedicated,” the Southfield native said.
Local governments could receive more funding from state
Lansing - Local governments would receive more money in a proposal announced Tuesday. Local governments stood to receive the same amount of revenue sharing as last fiscal year in Gov.
Children learn history hands-on at museum
Lansing - Gumdrops and toilet paper rolls were some of the materials used to teach children about black inventors at the Impression 5 Science Center’s second African American Celebration on Tuesday. In addition to its regular exhibits, the center, 200 Museum Drive in Lansing, had hands-on activities which focused on six black scientists and their inventions.
Poet, activist to speak tonight on campus, honor Malcolm X Week
Having the namesake of a famous poet and author is one reason Nikki O’Brien is excited about the keynote speaker for Malcolm X Week. As part of the week and in honor of Black History Month, activist and poet Nikki Giovanni will speak on campus tonight.
Grant partners law agencies in pursuing felons
The Ingham County prosecutors office received a $120,000 grant from the federal government to begin Project Safe Neighborhoods. The three-year grant is part of a program aimed at getting criminals with gun violations off the street. The grant makes it possible for federal, local and state government agencies to work together to prosecute felons. John Cipriani will be working as both an Ingham County prosecutor and a special U.S.
Student community service group to revive StateWalk program
After about a 10-year absence, StateWalk is being handed back to its founder, Alpha Phi Omega. The Residence Halls Association General Assembly voted unanimously to end the program Jan.
Competition to decide fate of heroes
A group of students will compete today to prove what famous hero is worthy of being inducted into the MSU Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame. Since Jan.
Professors for virtual classes teach more
Distance education allows instructors to teach anywhere around the world - and one study says they are teaching more than their counterparts who don’t use it. A report released last week by the U.S.