Dean selection hits the Web

For Elaine Bush, it has always been difficult to contribute to decisions within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources - until now. Bush, director of Manistee County’s MSU Extension office three hours from MSU, is one of hundreds who can now help with the college’s dean selection process through a new Web site. Because her staff makes the trip to campus only once or twice a year, it’s convenient for MSU Extension staff to get involved without leaving their desks, Bush said. “I am really impressed that they are keeping us appraised of the situation,” she said.

Working exhibit inspires women

LANSING - “We can do it.” That phrase, used by the ficticious Rosie the Riveter during World War II to inspire women to take over jobs that had been vacated by men who were filling the role of soldiers, also touched Bonnie Krystoff nearly 60 years later. The teacher and photographer from Auburn Hills, Mich., created “A-B-C’s of Working Women: Women in Non-Traditional Work,” a traveling photography exhibit of women working in every job from archeologist to zoo biologist to help prove to the younger generation of girls they can do anything they want. “I want to draw (girls) into this because they’re the ones we want to reach,” Krystoff said.

Bridges need repair, report says

Michigan bridges are considered less sound than the national average, according to a national study released Monday. Almost one-third of Michigan bridges are less than adequate, compared to the national rate of 29 percent, according to data from the U.S.

Student contest created to design state quarter

ASMSU’s Academic Assembly wants MSU students to have a say in what the Michigan quarter will look like when it’s released in three years.The assembly passed a measure Tuesday that will create a contest for students to design the coin.

City looks to protect diminishing wetlands

Protecting East Lansing’s wetlands is a top priority for East Lansing’s Commission on the Environment.More than a year ago the East Lansing Planning Commission asked the environment commission to write up a wetlands ordinance for the city.

U looks to treat high blood pressure

Some MSU scientists are looking to make a breakthrough in the fight against high blood pressure.Dr. Donna Wang, professor of medicine, has been researching blood pressure and its effects on cardiovascular diseases like hypertension - commonly known as high blood pressure - for more than 14 years.“Hypertension has been studied for a long, long time but we still can’t define the cause of the disease,” Wang said.

Student receives royal honor

MSU student Ken Washburn has experienced the splendors of Buckingham Palace firsthand.Last November Washburn and two of his research colleagues received the Duke of Edinburgh’s prize for the British Sub Aqua Club at Buckingham Palace in London.

Center sponsors trip to Israel

Hiking, visiting landmarks and making new friends are all things students say someone can expect to find on a trip to Israel.

Council to consider dance floor requests

The East Lansing City Council is expected to approve requests from the Spartan Sports Den and Troppo to include dance floors in each restaurant.

Police briefs 02/20/01

Web site hopes to encourage global interaction

MSU may seem like just a dot on the map geographically, but the university wants to extend its reach around the globe.The Internet has provided a portal for MSU’s newest international initiative - the MSU Global Access Web site.MSU President M.

Students create art for Vagina Week

Margaret Malsom spent her Saturday afternoon making vagina art. Using paint brushes and crayons, she joined other students at the MSU Union to create works that symbolized female sexuality.

ASMSU delays vote for RU-486 at Olin

ASMSU’s Student Assembly has postponed its consideration of the measure that calls for the drug RU-486 to be available to students through Olin Health Center.Because of the requested delay, the assembly plans to vote on the bill during its meeting Thursday.

Police briefs 02/19/01

Forum discusses political topics

Politics and public policy dominated the discussion at the second meeting of the 2001 LeFrak Forum and The Symposium on Science, Reason, and Modern Democracy on Thursday at the Kellogg Center Auditorium. Journalist William Kristol, the editor and publisher of the Weekly Standard, and MSU Professor David Rohde, the university distinguished professor in the Department of Political Science, addressed the topic: “Parties and Partisanship in the wake of the Clinton Presidency and the Election of 2000.” Both were called on to answer pertinent questions about the political world from more than 150 audience members.

State to give $4 million to improve roads

Michigan roads will undergo $4 million in improvements that will allow road commissions in 10 counties to create all-season routes, on which seasonal weight restrictions limit shipping operations, to link manufacturers to state roads. Gov.

Engineers play games for E-Week

Some students at the College of Engineering are preparing for a week of fun. E-Week, organized by the Student Engineering Council and other engineering students, began Sunday and will continue through Friday.

Club walks about in mall

Shoppers and nonshoppers are lacing up their sneakers for the “Walkabout Club” at Meridian Mall, which kicks off at 9:30 a.m.

Michigan lawmaker faces charges

After state Rep. Keith Stallworth, D-Detroit, was charged for allegedly using his brother’s name to illegally obtain a driver’s license and voter’s registration, he pleaded innocent Friday to the charges in the 36th District Court in Detroit and the 22nd District Court in Inkster, Mich.

Levin to run again

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, announced Saturday in a written statement that he intends to run again for the position in 2002.