Local watering holes filled to brim during Cold War

The heated rivalry on the ice during Saturday’s “Cold War” was melted into a night of lines and friends for many.East Lansing night spots were filled with students, alumni and visitors for the hockey game.With the temperature at 41 degrees and the wind chill at 32 degrees, people still traveled or stood in line to celebrate the game with friends.Dave Milligan, owner of Crunchy’s, 254 W.

Lansing zoo celebrates Conservation Day

Chandra Thomas said seeing a snake was frightening. “My dad was scared of it and I was too,” the eight-year-old Lansing resident said. Chandra, her two-year-old sister Amari and father Stephen Thomas were just some of the families at Conservation Day. The event was sponsored by the Potter Park Zoological Society and held at the Potter Park & Zoo, 1301 S.

Police briefs 10/08/01

Faithful pray in Life Chain

It might have looked like a protest along Grand River Avenue on Sunday when groups of students and community members lined the roadway with white signs, but a closer look showed that the “protesters” were praying quietly for life.The groups were participating in the Life Chain, a national non-denominational movement on the first Sunday of October to promote pro-life thinking.“We’re not a political group, we’re a prayer group,” said Marty Johnson, an East Lansing resident who helped plan the event.

Dino dash benefits U museum

Michelle Libich spent her weekend supporting MSU.On Saturday she cheered for the hockey team during “The Cold War” game between the Spartans and the University of Michigan.

Managers, employees sound off on desired skills

A recent survey about what employers look for in college graduates may be an eye-opener for some. The Bayer Facts of Science Education VII: The State of America’s New Workforce conducted telephone interviews of 701 new employees and 400 managers from companies nationwide.

2001 Homecoming Court named; 8 seniors chosen to represent U

Eight seniors were named to the 2001 Homecoming Court and will represent students Friday and Saturday during this weekend’s Homecoming activities. Nominations from individuals and organizations of MSU were collected through Sept.

Honeybees in jeopardy

Almost 100 percent of the wild honeybees in America have been eliminated, causing a huge effect on many farms across the nation that use the bees to pollinate crops.Apples, peaches, cherries and blueberries are among those crops that receive pollination from honeybees.The culprits of the bee termination are two mites, the varroa and tracheal, that attack the bees within colonies.To ward off the mites, MSU entomology Professor Zachary Huang created a device called the Spartan Mitezapper, which will help beekeepers control the amount of varroa mites that get into the larvae of drone honeybees.“Basically, it’s a non-chemical way to kill the mites,” Huang said.

Group wants local shops in E.L.

Erin Tobey was tired of seeing “mom and pop” shops move out of the city and upscale chain stores like Gap, Starbucks Coffee Company and Barnes & Noble Booksellers move in.

Vigil to remember Native Americans

Although many students will take time today to recognize Columbus Day, the North American Indian Student Organization will be honoring Native Americans whose lives were lost throughout history.NAISO will be holding a vigil for Indigenous People’s Day at 8 p.m.

Boots overflow for disaster relief aid

Lansing - As rain fell from the sky, dollars poured into the boots of Lansing firefighters Friday afternoon. The firefighters were on full alert, collecting donations for those affected by the attacks in New York as part of the “Fill the Boot” campaign.

Campus officials strive for record United Way tally

Staff, students and alumni of MSU have pledged to raise a record-setting $650,000 this year for the Capital Area United Way.MSU’s Community Charitable Campaign, which raised more than $600,000 last year, is one of several in the Lansing area dedicated to helping service-providing agencies receive funding from the Capital Area United Way.Volunteers and organizers on campus have already held several events to help raise money, and they say there are more to come.“MSU’s campaign is the third largest in Michigan, only behind General Motors and the state of Michigan,” said Mary Clark, vice president of campaigns for Capital Area United Way.Clark said some events, such as the annual MSU Physical Plant Golf Outing, have already raised more than $10,000.“MSU is always a very vital part of the campaign,” she said.For more than 75 years, the Capital Area United Way has been a vehicle that has ran charitable campaigns within communities in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties.The annual campaign benefits many nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross, MSU Safe Place and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing.Last year’s campaign raised a total of $6,906,745.

Airport security seeks help against weapons loophole

Tougher rules may reign in Michigan airports if a state Senate proposal is signed into law.The Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would make it illegal for individuals to carry a dangerous weapon past metal detectors in commercial airports.

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16th annual Dinosaur Dash this weekendRunners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes will have a chance to race their way through the 16th annual MSU Federal Credit Union Dinosaur Dash, beginning at 10 a.m.

U merchandise hot item with Cold War nearing

“The Cold War” is producing some hot sales for local retailers.Brad Ballein, manager of the Student Book Store, 417 E.

Students brush up on dinner etiquette

More than 140 students gathered at Brody Hall on Wednesday to learn that along with having a great resume, dinner etiquette is also important in landing a dream job.Officials from the Office of Supportive Services hosted the second annual “Professional Etiquette and Tableside Manners” program, which prepared students for professional meal interviews that may make or break their careers.“Students aren’t as prepared as they could be in entering the professional arena,” said Patrick Smith, an academic guidance specialist who organized the event.

U raises awareness on violence

Several local organizations are looking to break the silence and raise awareness about domestic violence this month.Holly Rosen, director of MSU Safe Place, said declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to concentrate on the issue is important.MSU Safe Place is sponsoring a video series.“We focus on this issue all year long, but the month of October gives us the chance to expand our program,” she said.

Social work masters program offers distance learning

Flint-area social workers now have a chance to pursue a master’s without leaving town.The MSU School of Social Work is offering a new master’s degree program there to help local social workers advance their education without traveling to East Lansing.Mary Barron, the program’s coordinator and MSU social work instructor, said the program will allow students with a bachelor’s degree in social work who have been unable to get their master’s to continue their education.“We wanted to accommodate students who need to work full-time or have family obligations,” she said.Gary Anderson, director of the School of Social Work, said commuting is usually out of the question for these students.The program, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, allows students to attend part-time while working at their current jobs.

Bill to collect tax on Internet sales

The state Senate passed a bill to add Michigan to the Streamlined Sales Tax Project on to Gov. John Engler’s desk Thursday. Engler said he will sign the bill, adding Michigan to a group of states working together to coordinate the collection of Internet sales taxes.

Police briefs 10/05/01