Law bites down on false identity

New legislation may make state residents think twice before using false identification.Introduced at the beginning of the year by state Rep.

Depression screening on rise after attacks

One month after the terrorist tragedy, Michigan Community Mental Health agencies will take part in National Depression Screening Day. Agency officials say they have seen a significant increase in the number of people using their services after the Sept.

Medical Technology Program marks 75th year with lectures, dinner

MSU’s Medical Technology Program is celebrating its 75th year with a variety of events this weekend, beginning today. Ward Giltner founded the program in 1926 while he was in charge of the veterinary medicine program at MSU. The program’s history will be remembered, while also looking to the future. Robert Martin, a 1971 MSU graduate and director of laboratories for the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will speak to students and alumni about careers and public health today and Friday. The lecture will be held from 11:30 a.m.

Volunteers decorating cookies for good cause

Volunteers and staff, including First Lady Joanne McPherson and Kay Watts, wife of assistant football coach Morris Watts, were at MSU’s Central Bakery on Wednesday to frost special Homecoming cookies - all for a good cause.About 12,000 of these cookies will be on sale during Homecoming festivities this weekend to celebrate Spartan pride and at the same time, raise money for MSU Safe Place, the on-campus domestic violence shelter.About 50 volunteers and staff of MSU’s Central Bakery plan to frost cookies this week.

Great grapes grow into fine wines on Michigans coasts

Those who picture Michigan’s Great Lakes may think of swimming, sailing or historic lighthouses.But they’re also responsible for producing some of the best wines in the nation.“There are dramatic advantages to Michigan,” said Joel Lichty, owner of Veritas Wine Shop, 211 M.A.C.

Legislators aim to keep parolees, probationers in check

State representatives in the House Criminal Justice Committee want to keep better track of parolees and probationers.The committee unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that enters Michigan into a national group of states working together to manage parolees and probationers who wish to cross state lines.

ASMSU works with U to fix facilities

Administrators and members of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, met Tuesday to hash out the next step to improve the intramural sports facilities on campus. Lee June, vice president for student affairs and services, and Fred Poston, vice president for finance and operations, answered students’ questions and gave information on what is possible in the future. “I think the meeting went well,” June said.

Enthusiasm, doubt surrounds new downtown center

Most makeovers provide drastic change in very little time, but East Lansing’s downtown has been in the process of a long makeover for more than six years.And it’s really beginning to take shape.Jim Cash of The Christman Company, the Lansing-based development company in charge of the project, said the $30 million project is going well and staying true to its schedule.Two of the projects - a new 730-space parking structure and the relocated Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave.

Police guarantee sensitivity

Being the victim of a sexual assault can be difficult enough, but imagine reliving the experience during a police interrogation. For a survivor, making a police report can be a difficult first step.

Student fulfills fashion needs with own designs

Byron McGhee is starting his new fashion line at the beginning.The communication junior is developing a line of clothing called Shione, which means beginning.“Right now we just have T-shirts, and we have baby T-shirts for the girls,” he said.

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U to celebrate patriotic homecoming

Homecoming activities planned for this weekend will allow students to show pride in their country as well as their school. University officials say this year’s theme, Spartan Pride Worldwide, was chosen long before the tragic events of Sept.

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McPherson promotes open dialogue todayMSU President M. Peter McPherson will visit Akers Hall today in an effort to promote open dialogue among students living on campus. The open forum, which is organized by the Residence Halls Association, will be held from 7:30 p.m.

Fraternity working to regain house

Members of Sigma Chi are determined to earn back their chapter house with the support of alumni throughout the country.“We recently had a vote that the house is not going to be sold right now,” said Sigma Chi president Jeff Maxwell.

Halloween fund-raiser prepares for opening

As Halloween approaches, the Lansing Junior Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual haunted house.

ASMSU aids ailing IM sports arenas

Members of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, and administrators will meet today to discuss how to improve the intramural facilities on campus.Fred Poston, vice president for finance and operations, and Lee June, vice president for student affairs and services, are scheduled to talk with the Intramural Sports Ad-hoc Committee, which consists of eight ASMSU members.ASMSU Student Assembly Chairperson Quinn Wright said he’s hoping to continue the work of his predecessors.“This is the third year of the project that was started by Mike Webber,” he said.

Construction projects show signs of growth in community

The economic status of the United States may still be on shaky ground following the events of the last month, but the city of East Lansing is maintaining its development efforts.East Lansing has several of its own construction projects underway within the city limits, and several projects are underway in adjacent Bath Township on Abbott Road north of Lake Lansing Road.

New liaison aims to give board students voice

Marisa Cruz vows students will have a voice on the MSU Board of Trustees - hers. As the at-large student liaison on the board, Cruz said she will represent the diverse interests of students across campus.

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Seniors may face difficult job search in weak economy

Alex Beachum isn’t worried about finding a job when he graduates.The interdisciplinary studies and pre-law senior said he plans on selling real estate before he enters law school.“The economy is pretty slow, but the line of work I am going into doesn’t really matter,” he said.