DCL clinic helps students with low-income tax forms

The MSU-Detroit College of Law Tax Clinic has helped a lot of people file their returns since it opened in January, but as the program’s inaugural year draws to a close, those involved know they will provide their services to many more. The clinic offers free services to low-income taxpayers who need help with anything from filing returns to resolving conflicts with the Internal Revenue Service.

Graduate students elect new leader

The Council of Graduate Students is under new leadership.COGS officials elected Sam Howerton the council’s new president Wednesday night.

Web offers alternative to car lot

Three years ago it seemed odd to buy a car in pajamas and slippers at 3 a.m.But now that the e-commerce boom has hit the automobile industry and consumers’ garages, it isn’t even necessary to leave the house when shopping for a car.“It’s really about customer convenience,” said Leigh Morehouse, the Internet manager for Spartan Motor Mall, 5701 S.

McPherson presents global view to class

Professor Fayyaz Hussain says he does all he can to expose his students to life from a different perspective.And Thursday he tried to show his Global Diversity and Interdependence class an alternative angle by inviting MSU President M.

Red Cedar trash displayed to help change messy habits

Sludge-caked bikes, browned but previously white plastic lawn chairs, a soggy mattress and a rusted bed frame were just a few of the pollutants pulled from the Red Cedar River muck earlier this month by environmentally-conscious MSU students. And Wednesday afternoon, the items were showcased.

Local potters help the hungry

LANSING - For the 10th year in a row, Lansing area potters created more than 850 bowls to help feed the hungry.More than 800 people stopped by the Center for the Arts, 425 S.

Medical students practice drawing blood from classmates at workshop

Count Dracula isn’t the only one drawing blood this Halloween - first- and second-year osteopathic medicine students were after that red liquid too.The College of Osteopathic Medicine held its annual blood drawing workshop Wednesday in Fee Hall.

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Freshmen scammed by fake salesperson

Amanda Smith is a little more skeptical than she used to be.Especially of those who approach the door to her dorm room with what could be perceived as a good deal.Smith, a Spanish freshman, and her roommate were bamboozled out of about $180 last month after purchasing several magazines from a man who said he was an MSU communication student collecting points to win an overseas trip to Australia.“In hindsight I guess it made sense (that it was a scam),” Smith said.

RHA, ASMSU allocate funds to student groups

The Residence Halls Association and ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, approved several allocations recently.

Officials ask for sign ordinance compliance

East Lansing officials are asking political candidates and homeowners to abide by a sign ordinance that limits where signs can be placed and how many are allowed in one yard.Lawn signs are a popular way for candidates to display their name and face to persuade voters.

State to improve Parkinsons care

The state’s premiere research universities - MSU, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University - will collaborate with major health care providers to improve the quality of medical care to in-state Parkinson’s disease patients.The Michigan Parkinson Initiative, which was announced Wednesday during a press conference at the Kellogg Center, enlists the help of the medical schools of the three universities, the Henry Ford Health System, Beaumont Neuroscience Center, St.

Grant helps state police install cameras in patrol cars

The Michigan State Police is installing 58 new video camera systems in patrol cars across the state thanks to a large federal grant.The $247,892 grant was given to the department as part of a $12 million effort to help install cameras in police cruisers in 41 states.Michigan already has 122 cameras deployed across the state, including four in the Lansing area.

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Ticket system altered

Students looking to camp out for Izzone tickets this past weekend were instead greeted with a paperboard sign - tacked to a portable toilet - informing them that the campout had been nixed.“I had no idea what was going on,” said advertising sophomore Melissa Klink, who was turned away.

Event teaches U etiquette

More than 100 students took a big step in ensuring they wouldn’t get an “E” for dining etiquette Tuesday. The Office of Supportive Services brought students from all years and majors to “Professional Etiquette and Tableside Manners,” an event to prepare students for meal interviews and meetings they may attend in a professional setting. The program was held Tuesday at the Brody Complex’s Lafayette Square.

Political pundits visit campus, debate presidential campaign

Two distinguished and recognized Washington, D.C., journalists chuckled and poked fun in the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre on Tuesday while discussing the 2000 presidential campaign.

States to stiffen DUI penalties

President Bill Clinton signed a bill Monday to set tougher standards for drunken driving. The new law requires states to impose a .08 percent blood alcohol content standard as the legal level for drunken driving by the year 2004.

Greeks have fun preparing kids for Halloween

Students from Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity volunteered Tuesday to carve pumpkins with local elementary school students.The event at Red Cedar Elementary School, 1110 Narcissus St., was one of several activities local greek chapters plan to do with area children.“It’s important to go out in the community and spend time with kids,” said Genevieve Webb, philanthropy chair for Kappa Alpha Theta.

House candidates to debate on campus

Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Hollister will bring their stances to campus for a debate Wednesday. Democrat Whitmer and Republican Hollister, who are battling for the 70th District state House seat, will meet at the Radiology Building’s auditorium during a 4 p.m.