Weeklong showcase highlights rich culture

In celebration of Puerto Rican Culture Week, various events will be held through Saturday to promote awareness and provide entertainment. The annual event, sponsored by the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, features guest speakers, an open mic night, a pig roast and a dance. Marcelina Trevino-Savala, coordinator for Chicano/Latino Student Affairs in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, said the week allows students to experience cultural events. “It’s to make people aware of the Puerto Rican culture, history and issues in the community that are happening,” she said.

Rogers staffer resigns after Vanity Fair interview

The risqué tale of a 22-year-old staff worker in the office of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers hits newsstands today in Vanity Fair.Last week, Rogers, R-Brighton, accepted the resignation of 22-year-old staff assistant Diana Davis, who told stories of young capital workers lusting to socialize with the powerful in Washington to a Vanity Fair journalist.The article portrays Davis as a young woman determined to climb the political ladder at bars frequented by capital workers.“Her resignation was tendered due to her comments in the December issue of the magazine, Vanity Fair,” Rogers said in a statement.

Police, campus groups join forces for holiday goodwill

More than 8 million meals are served every year through MSU’s residence hall system - but MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety along with hall governments and black caucuses wants more meals served off campus this holiday season.A campuswide nonperishable food drive will continue through Monday, giving students, staff and faculty a chance to drop off that extra bag of noodles or can of soup to any residence hall.This is the second year MSU community police officers are sponsoring the drive, which donates food to area families, MSU Safe Place, the MSU Student Food Bank, the Lansing City Rescue Mission and Lansing’s Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N.

In-state students at U pay less to study abroad

Anne Utech came to MSU from Ottumwa, Iowa, to further her education - and that means she pays out-of-state tuition.But what she didn’t realize was that the higher costs apply to study abroad programs as well.“I participated in a women’s studies program in London, but I had to take less credits and there were some misunderstandings,” the dietetics and nutritional sciences senior said.

Protest vents vaccine concerns

Lansing - Protesters stood in front of the Capitol on Sunday to voice their concerns over the anthrax vaccine being produced by Bioport Corp. The protest was held to inform the public about the concerns of people receiving side effects from the vaccine. Robin Hawes said she decided to get involved after she became sick from the vaccine. A member of National Organization of Americans Battling Unnecessary Service-member Endangerment, Hawes said she has testified to Congress on the dangers of the vaccine. Hawes was a supply systems analyst for the Michigan National Guard and retired last year because of her illness. She said she has migraine headaches, chronic fatigue and recurring rashes. “I take 8 to 15 pills a day, it just depends on what sickness is acting up,” she said. Hawes said she began receiving the anthrax vaccine in September 1998 and began getting sick a year later. “I had No.

U leading Penn State in annual blood drive

After five days of drawing blood from donors, the American Red Cross has collected 618 pints of blood from the MSU community. With one week remaining in the seventh annual MSU-Penn State Challenge, the Spartans are leading the Nittany Lions by 92 units. A new registration format via e-mail has improved the process.

Long-awaited memorial opens

Lansing - Greg Shepard never served America in Vietnam, but he paid tribute Sunday to friends he lost overseas. Shepard, a Lansing resident, was among hundreds who gathered to christen the Michigan Vietnam Monument on Veteran’s Day.

Tanning salon comes downtown

Cold and gray weather may have stopped many students from doing any sunbathing.But a new tanning salon in East Lansing will give students the chance to shed their white skin for a copper color.Jerry and Jenni Hartsuff are opening the Tanning Co., 432 Albert St.Jenni Hartsuff said the store will have 10 to 12 tanning units and is scheduled to open in the next few weeks.

Greeks to elect next presidents

On Tuesday, members of the greek community will elect their 2002 presidents for Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils. International relations and economics junior Paul Hage and finance and Spanish junior Jennifer Nichols are the presidential candidates for each council.

Greek elections seek leadership

The greek system’s Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils will hold their annual elections Tuesday in the Union.At 6 p.m.

Legislators cut budget

The state will begin to move forward this week after approving about $500 million in budget reductions. Spending decreases could negatively affect state workers and prisons, but education was left unscathed. “It appears that they did their best to protect education, but as a result, a lot of other things took hits,” said Bill Ballenger, editor and publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, a Lansing-based newsletter.

Board discusses future of aging residence halls

Its ivy-covered history and proximity to Grand River Avenue are reasons why Nick Duca said he likes living in West Circle Complex - but he hasn’t forgotten his Landon Hall residence is about 70 years old. The future of the West Circle dorms was discussed by the MSU Board of Trustees on Friday as members mapped out how campus may look in 20 years. “I like the history and it feels more homely with the smaller rooms and cafeteria,” said Duca, a hospitality business sophomore.

Police look into assaults

Police are investigating two sexual assaults that occurred in East Lansing student neighborhoods recently. The first assault occurred in late October and the second Nov.

Trotters race for good cause

More than 300 runners, walkers and wheelers supported quitting smoking at Sunday’s 14th annual Cold Turkey Trot.The 5K race started at 1 p.m.

Senior attempts cross-country run to raise money

The name “Brian” means strong one - strong meaning physical and mental endurance.Decked out in Asics, GORE-TEX and Oakleys with P.O.D.

Forum discusses student trustee

On Tuesday, ASMSU will host its second forum to discuss having a voting student seat on the MSU Board of Trustees - and this time members hope it will be more productive. MSU’s undergraduate government held its last forum on the first day of classes this semester.

International Education Week brings in cultural awareness activities, celebrations

A variety of activities will be held on campus this week in celebration of International Education Week, today through Friday. The event, now in its second year, was started by President Clinton as an opportunity to promote international education and the understanding of different cultures around the world. MSU officials believe the Sept.

Site to students: Lets talk about sex

That three-letter word is everywhere - sex. But in the overabundance of sexual propaganda, many have felt there is a lack of information available to college students. September marked the official launching of www.collegesextalk.com, a Web site that is exactly what its name implies - a place where people can get together on the Internet and talk, ask or learn about sex and relationships from Dr. Sandra L.

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Sandwich shop adds third area location

Mothers may want their children to eat at Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop and with a new location, mom may get what she wants.The sandwich shop is adding its third location, 143 N.