Student commission still looking for members

Jonathan Rosenthal is excited to get to work improving student and East Lansing community relations.The business administration and pre-law junior has made a lot of changes in his life in the past year - transferring to MSU from Florida State University, taking a position with MSU’s undergraduate student government as director of communication affairs and his appointment to the University Student Commission during the Oct.

New deans join LCC staff, community

Three new deans are heading to Lansing Community College.LCC spokeswoman Ruth Borger said Patricia Traynor, Judith Berry and William Darr have joined the faculty and students at LCC, 500 N.

Improvements to Meridian Mall boast new stores, better floors

Okemos - Fans of books and sports will soon have a few more reasons to shop at Meridian Mall. The mall,1982 W.

Counselors reaching out to international students

The Counseling Center is offering a helping hand to international students who may be searching for support. The center has created the International Students Support Group, which meets from 3:30 p.m.

Professional developer set to address students on exhibit development

Eugene Dillenburg, an exhibit developer with the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, will be speaking to a group of students and area museum professionals today. The event, “Perspectives of an Exhibit Developer,” will consist of a talk given by Dillenburg about the exhibit-development process and standards developed by the National Association for Museum Exhibition.

Campus construction boom comes to a close

Construction is reaching completion as major campus sites expect to wrap up by the year’s end.University Engineer Bob Nestle said the completion of the Biomedical Physical Science Building and Breslin Center addition, both expected to be done in December, and Shaw Hall’s scheduled re-opening in June, may mark the beginning of a slowdown in campus construction.Nestle said MSU has seen an increase in construction for roughly the past five years.“It has a lot to do with the state funding and projects funded by private donations and research grants,” he said.

Green light phones given a red light for funding

Walking across campus by yourself can sometimes be a scary experience. Imagine coming to a green light phone in an emergency and realizing it doesn’t work. The green light emergency phones are located all over campus, but some feel there needs to be improvements and new ones installed. Last year, ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate government, approved a bill to install more phones in the Brody Complex area and fix the ones that aren’t currently working. Missy Kushlak, a pre-vet sophomore and College of Veterinary Medicine representative for ASMSU, thought things would be changed once the bill passed. “Once the bill was passed I was under the assumption that something would be done,” Kushlak said. So far, the university has not satisfied ASMSU’s requests. Kusklak along with former ASMSU representative Shauna Matlen, a no-preference sophomore, are continuing to work with the university on the issue of keeping the phones updated and making campus safe at night. The bill, which was passed on Feb.

Firefighters battle for increased state funding

Lansing - Michigan firefighters met at the state Capitol Wednesday to return fire at Gov. John Engler after he vetoed $9.4 million in fire protection grants. Matt Resch, a spokesman for Engler, said the governor vetoed the budget because it would have increased fire protection grants statewide to $9.4 million from last year’s $7.4 million.

McPherson to lead state charter school review

State lawmakers have asked MSU President M. Peter McPherson to help them sort out the much-debated charter school issue.McPherson will chair a commission to review charter schools in Michigan and report back to the Legislature.

Mason couple pampered on TV

It wasn’t a fairy tale or an old love story.It was just a makeover story with a happy ending.Douglas J Salon, 4663 Ardmore Ave.

IU professor to discuss book

To many students, alcohol and college sports go together like peas and carrots. Indiana University Professor Murray Sperber likes to describe it more like beers and circuses. The English and American Studies professor will be discussing his new book, “Beer and Circus” at 6 p.m.

E.L. bars give portion of profits to relief aid

Patrons of local watering holes are putting their money where their mouth is.This week, local bars within the Responsible Hospitality Council are contributing money from cover charges and percentages of sales for to aid in relief for the Sept.

Group honors Filipino heritage

In honor of October being Filipino History Month, the Philippine American Student Society sponsored a celebration Tuesday at the rock on Farm Lane to educate students and provide information about the organization.The group painted the rock in the afternoon to commemorate the first-time event.

Program promotes cancer education Groups boost breast cancer awareness

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Phi Iota Alpha fraternity is sponsoring “ELLA: Education Life Long Awareness,” a program to educate Latino women about the effects of the disease.The event will be held from 6:30 p.m.

MSU receives grant to study celebratory drinking

With Saturday’s “Cold War” hockey game, five more home football games and countless birthday parties, MSU students will find plenty of reasons to celebrate this fall - often with alcohol. Over the next two years, MSU will receive more than $350,000 to study that link between celebrations and drinking.

Local group establishes 2 task forces, advocates peace

The Concerned Citizens for Peace in the Greater Lansing Area held its first official meeting Monday night since its creation after the Sept.

Students gather at Capitol, protest sales tax legislation

Lansing - MSU students chanted “No Internet tax” in front of the state Capitol Tuesday to voice concerns about legislation that would organize efforts to collect online sales taxes.

Police dogs show skills to students, community

There was an eclectic assortment of groups in the basement of the East Lansing Police Department last week.One group was officers.

State News reporter, editor awarded Story of the Year

One reporter’s hard work paid off when he was recognized for one of the top honors in college journalism.Jeremy W.

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