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.
Black Power Rally hosts former Black Panther
A historical voice in the black power movement of the 1960s and 1970s will be speaking twice today on campus. Kathleen Cleaver, a Yale Law School professor and former member of the Black Panther Party, will be featured at this year’s Black Power Rally, which begins at 7 p.m.
Police events aims to improve student relations
The Landon Hall cafeteria will be ready to set sail tonight when the West Circle dorms, Residence Life and MSU police sponsor “Friday Night Cruise.” The event runs from 8 p.m.
Election reform advocates not thrilled by partisan bills passage
In the near future straight shooters might not be able to make a straight vote in Michigan. A bill was passed along party lines in the state Senate on Thursday eliminating the straight party voting ballot option.
City Center II plans underway
Slowly and steadily, the City Center project is nearing completion.But another is just getting underway.The city of East Lansing purchased the former Old Kent Bank building at 303 Abbott Road on Nov.
Old campus buildings to be destroyed, renovated
When baby boomers began entering college during the 1960s, more space was needed on campuses to accommodate hordes of new students. And during that time, about 8 million square feet and nearly a third of the buildings on MSU’s campus were constructed. University engineer Robert Nestle said despite some buildings undergoing extensive renovations or even being destroyed, the majority of buildings on campus can remain useful with updates. “Buildings tend to be updated and renovated as needs change,” he said.
DCL looks to expand study abroad to Mexico
The MSU-Detroit College of Law has created a new study abroad program. The program, “Study Abroad in Mexico,” has not yet been approved by the American Bar Association.
Party receives green light as national committee
It became a little easier to be Green on Thursday. The Green Party - which branded Ralph Nader its poster boy during the 2000 presidential election - gained equivalent status with the Republican and Democratic parities, regulators ruled. The Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 to recognize the Green Party of the United States as a national committee. “I think it is wonderful,” said Tim McCarty, a political theory and constitutional democracy sophomore, who worked for Nader during the 2000 election. The party’s new status means it can accept $20,000 a year per donor, and use the money toward state and local party committees.
U works to keep campus mail rooms safe
Anthrax scares have popped up across the country, but MSU employees working in campus mail rooms can rest easier knowing the university has taken measures to promote their safety and comfort. Biohazard safety kits containing gloves, special containers and disposal instructions are available for mail rooms in every college and department through University Stores. The kits will be delivered based on request. “We are attempting to supply each building with a mail room with one of these kits,” said John Lewis, director of University Services.
Trot to aid anti-smoking cause
People thinking about quitting smoking cold turkey can seek support from others at the 14th Annual Cold Turkey Trot on Sunday. The Turkey Trot is a 5K race benefiting the American Lung Association of Michigan and will begin at 1 p.m.
U escapes losses from budget cuts
MSU President M. Peter McPherson said the university avoided severe losses in the state’s budget reductions process.On Tuesday, Gov.
Students take action outside courtroom
Ten students who say they were the victims of racial profiling when they were asked to leave Meridian Mall last month are trying to solve the problem - without lawsuits.With the help of campus administrators, student groups and the American Civil Liberties Union, some of the students plan to meet with mall and store officials next week.The students were asked to leave the Deb Shop in the Okemos mall Oct.
Kilpatrick lays out future
Kwame Kilpatrick began talking about his plans for his new job as the mayor of Detroit on Wednesday. “I think young people across the country can look at Detroit as a beacon of light,” said Kilpatrick, the Detroit Democrat who defeated City Council President Gil Hill in Tuesday’s election. With 91 percent of precincts reporting Wednesday, Kilpatrick had 104,287 votes, or 54 percent, to Hill’s 88,992 votes, or 46 percent. After serving as House minority leader for the past 10 months, Kilpatrick earned a narrow victory over Hill early Wednesday.
Two more papers will be made free to U
Students arriving back on campus for spring semester will be met with two more newspapers provided free of charge. MSU President M.
Police to participate in Midwest AIDS project sensitivity training
The Midwest AIDS Prevention Project has developed gay and lesbian sensitivity training for officers and support staff at police departments across the state.
ASMSU opposes anti-drinking bills
ASMSU’s Student Assembly voted unanimously last week to oppose two legislative bills that would affect college students.One bill deals with making it possible to serve jail time for a minor in possession charge, the other would make using a fake ID a felony.Joe Mignano, external vice chairman for Student Assembly, said these bills deal with students and they needed to be addressed.“We look out for students - that’s why we’re here,” he said.Mignano said MSU’s undergraduate student government believes the bills inflict harsh penalties and are directly geared toward college students.“We’re not condoning these activities,” he said.
Students head to Philadelphia to represent U in Model United Nations conference
About 49 MSU students hopped on a bus headed for Philadelphia on Wednesday to practice ridding the world of its problems. MSU’s International Relations Organization will participate in the 35th-annual University of Pennsylvania Model United Nations Conference, representing four countries - including Afghanistan. “We’re trying to do what the U.N.