Volunteers cleanup endeavor to focus on Grand, Red Cedar rivers

The Red Cedar and Grand rivers will be so fresh and so clean after Saturday.The MSU Sportfishing Club, the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Lansing Board of Water and Light, 1232 Haco Drive in Lansing, are inviting residents to help clean the banks of both rivers.The project is part of the Adopt-A-River program, which has been working to clean the area rivers since 1994.Volunteers wishing to help the club’s cleanup of the Red Cedar River should meet at Sparty at 10 a.m.

Cycler goes coast-to-coast for pets

Driving across the country in a car can be a challenge in itself. But imagine riding a bicycle all the way from Santa Monica, Calif., to Washington, D.C. Lutrell Christian, a 1973 MSU graduate, is doing just than in an effort to raise $1 million for Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation in San Francisco.

State leaders raise funds

Lansing - State leaders stood on the Capitol steps Tuesday afternoon to lend support for breast cancer fund-raising efforts.Lee National Denim Day is an annual event by the Susan G.

U seeks students advice on energy problem

MSU administrators are asking for students’ help to solve energy problems facing campus. The Office of Campus Sustainability is seeking 60 students to participate in a Campus Energy Summit to be held in November. Terry Link, director for the Office of Campus Sustainability, said energy usage must be addressed. “We waste energy here left and right,” he said.

Discussion series clarifies meaning of on Alert for U

As the nation’s leaders continue to proclaim a “war on terrorism,” many students are wondering how they could be affected. Some of them received answers to their questions Tuesday during an informative session, “What Does It Mean for the Country to be on Alert?” presented by Lt.

McPherson to speak at RHA meeting

MSU President M. Peter McPherson will speak at an open forum today during the Residence Halls Association’s meeting.McPherson is expected to arrive at the meeting at around 8 p.m., and the forum will last about an hour.

Caf-II-Go choices garner criticism

University Housing has been receiving complaints from students about changes made to Caf-II-Go this fall, and officials say they are working to solve the problems.Bruce Haskell, residence halls food service coordinator, said students began to complain when Caf-II-Go reduced its vegetarian selection and changed its deli and salad bars to pre-made sandwiches and salads to make the experience faster and more convenient.

Study finds interaction differences

While black students have more contact with their professors, white students find faculty members more approachable, understanding and encouraging, a nationwide study found.The study, which was conducted in 1997, surveyed 1,755 students at universities across the country.

Rogers answers questions on attacks

Lansing - Veterans, young people and other concerned citizens turned out to ask questions and get reassurance.U.S.

Provost returns from travel limbo

MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon ended her stint as a “refugee” administrator and returned to MSU early Saturday morning. “I was at the airport for four hours on Friday trying to get a flight back,” she said. Simon was stuck in California after her Tuesday flight back from an American Association of Universities meeting was canceled due to the grounding of all domestic flights following last week’s terrorist attacks. She spent her extended stay chatting with colleagues from across the country. “There is no doubt that the security at the airport is dramatically different,” she said.

Surveys reveal Americans favor military retaliation

One week after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, some feel it is too soon to accurately record Americans’ thoughts on war and retaliation.But several surveys of Americans days after the attacks indicate many feel retaliation and war are necessary actions.In a CBS News poll given to 1,041 Americans on Sept.

Police briefs 09/19/01

Scam artists take advantage of tragedy

Consumer protection agencies are warning potential donors to beware of online collection scams in the wake of the attacks in Washington and New York City.Since Tuesday, scam artists looking to steal donations intended for relief efforts have been out in full force online.Unsolicited bulk e-mail fraudulently requesting donations in the names of victims or of the American Red Cross have turned up, said Kelly Alexander, a spokesperson for the organization.Alexander said the organization is trying to help protect people from scams by putting out information on donation opportunities.“We depend on the generosity of the American public and donations to do our jobs, and to be there for people in times of need,” she said.

Group offers area children BIGS boost

A new registered student organization has made its way to campus, and members say it may be a valuable outlet for youth - especially those seeking answers after last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks on the United States. Spartan BIGS is an on-campus extension of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater Lansing Inc., which provides one-on-one mentoring programs for some children in the community. The group is recruiting MSU students to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

New SN general manager aims to be role model

For the first time, a woman is general manager of The State News. Marty Sprigg, who was promoted to the position in August, said she couldn’t be more excited about her new position.“I am very excited and looking forward to the challenges student newspapers face,” she said.Sprigg came to MSU in 1994 to work for The State News as the advertising adviser.

New pizza parlor fills late-night cravings

It isn’t a hut, it’s a house.And this house is open late.Pizza House, 4790 S. Hagadorn Road in East Lansing, opened Thursday.

Safe Place reaches out to U

As the only university with a domestic violence shelter on a college campus, MSU Safe Place helps promote awareness through counseling, advocacy programs and support groups. The shelter was founded in 1994 by Joanne McPherson, MSU’s first lady.

Students learn about justice in teen court

Lansing - At the Lansing Teen Court, juvenile offenders are given a second chance to redeem themselves with the help of their peers. The teen court is celebrating its first year of operation this month and allows teen-agers from Lansing area high schools to serve as jurors and decide on a punishment for the offenders.

Police briefs 09/18/01

Stock market takes 660-point plunge first day back

Investors clamored to sell when the stock market reopened Monday.The rampant selling sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 660 points.Airline, insurance and entertainment stocks took the worst of the blows.But Todd Lowrie, finance senior and president of the MSU Finance Association and the MSU Investment Club, said it could be a lot worse.“A 600-plus point drop is not surprising.