Students assist with psychology research
In a way, Stephanie Hynes had to be a laboratory guinea pig to pass a class. While she wasn't confined to a terrarium, the education and Spanish sophomore is one of hundreds of students who'll participate in psychology research this semester — a seven-hour Psychology 101 requirement. Hynes completed her research requirement by filling out multiple surveys, such as a women's issues questionnaire, and participating in a visual simulation project, in which she was monitored while playing a computer game. "It made me think a lot more about myself, especially the women's survey one," she said.
McPherson takes new job with Dow Jones
Former MSU President M. Peter McPherson will be named chairman of the board of Dow Jones & Co. on April 18, according to Editor & Publisher.
Election deadline, concert approach
MSU organizations and the city of East Lansing are baiting students to do community service with the reward of a free concert by a mystery artist. After approximately a year and more than 100 hours of planning, ASMSU, the Residence Halls Association, MSU and the city will sponsor the Volunteer To Rock concert on April 11 at Wharton Center. The concert will be a reward for students who perform 10 hours of community service. "Everyone thinks MSU is a party school but no one realizes that more than 10,000 students do community service and this would be a great way to celebrate community service," said Cynthia Chang, ASMSU's assistant director of governmental affairs for the city.
New lock system to expand
Megan Ventriss, a preveterinary medicine sophomore living in Emmons Hall, leaned with her weight against the door that leads down to the first-floor living area, waiting patiently for her friend to visit from neighboring Bailey Hall. Ventriss doesn't like the ID card reader Emmons Hall has.
MSU murder trial continues in Lansing
Lansing — Videotaped interviews of Gary Mason, on trial for the 1973 murder of MSU student Martin V.
Lyman Briggs redefines its status
The odds seem to be in favor of Lyman Briggs School becoming a college by its 40th anniversary this fall. The proposed change was discussed Tuesday within MSU's Academic Governance at the Executive Committee for Academic Council, or ECAC, meeting.
WEB EXTRA: City encourages service through reward of concert
MSU organizations and the city of East Lansing are baiting students to do community service with the reward of a free concert by a mystery artist. After approximately a year and more than 100 hours of planning, ASMSU, the Residence Halls Association, MSU and the city will sponsor the Volunteer To Rock concert on April 11 at Wharton Center. The concert will be a reward for students who perform 10 hours of community service. "Everyone thinks MSU is a party school, but no one realizes that more than 10,000 students do community service and this would be a great way to celebrate community service," Cynthia Chang, ASMSU's assistant director of governmental affairs for the city, said.
East Village designs go to E.L. City Council
The East Lansing City Council will get a sneak peek tonight at what a redeveloped East Village might look like. The $350-million East Village project calls for revamping the area bounded by East Grand River Avenue, Bogue Street, Hagadorn Road and the Red Cedar River. Representatives from San Diego-based The Pierce Company Inc. will present the project's preliminary designs during the council's work session at 6 p.m.
CATA to change bus schedule during break
Lansing's Capital Area Transportation Authority bus service will modify its services to MSU's campus during spring break. From March 5-11, CATA will operate at a base level, with many of the routes students use every day being changed or cut completely. Check CATA's Web site, www.cata.org, for all of the route changes during spring break.
Speech honors women in physics
The history of the Manhattan Project, a World War II effort to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons, brings to mind such names as Albert Einstein, Robert Oppenheimer and Edward Teller. But beyond those male physicists, one demographic was erased from the history books — the women of the Manhattan Project. Marquette University physics Professor Ruth Howes wants to change that. She will speak about the book she co-authored with physicist Caroline Herzenberg, "Their Day in the Sun: Women of the Manhattan Project," at 11:30 a.m.
Author to speak today
Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa will speak at 8 p.m. today at Kellogg Center Auditorium. The event is free to MSU students and residents. Vargas Llosa's novels have earned him recognition as one of Latin America's most prominent writers.
E.L. cleans up its act
East Lansing residents are learning new ways to put their table scraps to use. Educational programs run by Urban Options, 405 Grove St., and Ingham County MSU Extension are spreading the word about composting. With the correct information, residents can improve their soil quality and cut back on the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Hagadorn Road work to begin Monday
Beginning Monday, avoid Hagadorn Road near MSU's campus. If you don't, you'll face a detour. Hagadorn Road will be closed from East Grand River Avenue to East Shaw Lane until mid-August, while the Ingham County Road Commission constructs a new bridge across the Red Cedar River. The $2.3 million project involves turning the four-lane, 90-foot bridge into a six-lane, 117-foot bridge by the end of the summer.
Greek house gets face-lift
One MSU fraternity house has been sold and another is up for grabs. The MSU chapters of Delta Upsilon and Beta Theta Pi became inactive during the past year, and the chapter houses went vacant as a result.
Smoke shop urges buyers to oppose Mich. tax proposal
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm raised the tobacco tax in 2004, Doug Campbell, owner of Campbell's Smoke Shop, saw a significant change in his sales.
Board approves $16M expansion
At its Friday meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees approved a nearly $16 million construction plan to expand the Duffy Daugherty Football Building. Creating more team meeting spaces, updating coaching offices and reconstructing surrounding roads to allow for a new steam system all are included in the plan, which also aims to erect an additional $1 million plaza. If the money is raised, the plaza would boost the original project cost from $14.6 million to $15.6 million.
ESPN broadcasts at Breslin Center
College GameDay arrived at Breslin Center early Saturday morning knowing exactly why East Lansing was the perfect hot spot. The fans, the atmosphere, the energy. The ESPN broadcast travels from school to school every Saturday of the NCAA men's basketball season.
SN staffers receive statewide awards
For 10 years in a row, a State News photographer has won College Photographer of the Year honors from the Michigan Press Photographers Association.