Speaker focuses on economic woes

Concern for the poor and economic justice were highlighted in Preston N. Williams’ speech on Sunday, part of the Martin Luther King Jr.

E.L. City Council set to approve final business relocation in City Center site

The East Lansing City Council will likely approve relocating the last business on the site of the City Center project at today’s regular meeting.

Family donates piece of land for peace of mind

With the help of MSU and East Lansing communities, the corner of Grand River Avenue and Hagadorn Road will have a place for people to relax and enjoy Zen-like surroundings.A group of MSU students worked with city officials to design the East Lansing Welcome Park, a $30,000 park that officials hope will welcome motorists into the city.Tom Smith, president of Grass Roots Inc., 16262 Chandler Rd., said his company, which donated labor and equipment to do the site preparation and planting, would like to get started as early as April.The half acre of land was donated to East Lansing in February by the Musselman/Ledebuhr family to be used as a “Welcome to East Lansing” site.“Sure we thought about it for a little while,” said Rolly Ledebuhr, a broker with Musselman Realty Co., 322 Abbott Rd.

U dean joins national academic board

Wendy Wilkins recently returned from Hawaii where she attended her first meeting as a member of the Board of Directors of the Council of Colleges and Arts and Sciences.Wilkins, dean of the MSU College of Arts and Letters, was welcomed to the nine-member board at its annual meeting in November held in Toronto, Canada.The council, which has more than 500 member institutions, is a networking organization for deans.

Into the Streets project helps needy on holiday

While Monday’s holiday will be in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., many students also plan to use the day as a day of service.Into the Streets, a community service project, will kick off at 9 a.m.

Stabenow assigned to committees

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow will serve on four committees, including the powerful Budget Committee, as she begins her first term as a senator, the Lansing Democrat said Thursday. Senate Democrats voted to appoint Stabenow to the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and the Special Committee on Aging, besides the Budget Committee. Stabenow served two terms in the U.S.

Holiday driving fatalities at 17-year low

The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays were the safest on Michigan roads since 1983, the Michigan State Police reported Thursday.Police reported 27 people died in traffic accidents during those three holiday weekends last year, compared to 56 fatalities during those periods in 1999.State police Sgt.

Rogers to introduce federal college saving program

By ED RONCO The State News LANSING - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announced Thursday that he will introduce a bill in the U.S.

CATA thanks U, promotes rides

By TYLER SIPE The State news On Monday the Capital Area Transportation Authority will begin a weeklong promotion thanking MSU student riders for their loyalty.

Future greenhouse projected in snow for student awareness

The grounds behind Old Horticulture Building are adorned with a snow sphere reading “Support the Student Greenhouse Project.” Most students passing by were perplexed about the message, which also contained the Web

Faculty flaunts talent in MSU-DCL show

By BRANDI LEWANDOWSKI The State News On Tuesday night Professor Michael Lawrence will show his MSU-Detroit College of Law students a side of him they’ve never seen before. Lawrence will play guitar and sing in the MSU-DCL staff and faculty talent show called “You Saw Them Rumble, Now Hear them Roar.” The show is at 8:30 p.m.

U-M president on list for top spot at Harvard University

MSU could lose an ally in bringing attention to higher education issues in the state.University of Michigan President Lee Bollinger is on a list of 30 to 40 candidates being considered to head Harvard University, the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, reported.Harvard is searching for a chief executive to replace President Neil Rudenstine, 63, who is retiring in June.

State lawmaker wage increase is greeted with outside resistance

The idea of putting extra change in state legislators’ pockets isn’t making much noise among their constituents.

Special elections set

Gov. John Engler announced Wednesday special elections to fill three available seats in the Michigan House and Senate.The seats were left empty after U.S.

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Hillel returns to roots for fundraiser

The MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center will kick off the “Plant a Tree in Jerusalem” program Tuesday.

ASMSU office troubles frustrate students, staff

Students looking to get an ASMSU loan may wind up disappointed - at least for a while.The undergraduate student government currently does not have any full-time employees to oversee its business office operations, causing trouble for those who come seeking the $100 loans ASMSU provides.“It’s particularly frustrating when you have bills to pay and you depend on ASMSU to be there,” said Laura Utter, an English senior who stopped by the business office at 3 p.m.

Minorities can find help with FEAR

Students who were less than impressed with their fall semester grades may have been afraid of how their parents might react - but they might not have to face that fear again.FEAR, an annual conference sponsored by the Office of Minority Student Affairs, will take place Jan.

On-campus shelter seeks volunteers

By TYLER SIPE The State News More students are needed to help area residents in crisis this semester. MSU Safe Place, an on-campus domestic violence shelter, is looking for anyone who can volunteer two to four hours a week.

Lansing officials satisfied with candidate search

Lansing city officials were surprised and pleased with the amount of interest shown in two of the city’s open positions.The Lansing City Council reduced the candidate pool for a new Fourth Ward council member and city clerk from 16 applicants to six.