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No Child Left Behind Act will end up leaving many schools in the dust
I've been saying it for years: The No Child Left Behind Act is hurting our schools, not helping them.
Novels for college-bound crowd ignored
For those who are confused about any aspect of college life, there are countless books available to set you on the right track.
Prof helps Rwanda's coffee trade
During the last three years, Professor Dan Clay, director of the Institute of International Agriculture, has helped triple the price Rwandans receive for coffee, one of the country's main exports. Clay's Project PEARL (Partnerships to Enhance Agriculture in Rwanda through Linkages) was launched in 2001 "Coffee has been grown there for generations," Clay said.
E.L. library turns to cultural roots in 4-part series
With more than 40 cultures represented throughout the East Lansing community, the East Lansing Public Library has set out to educate families about their neighbors. Supported by a grant from the Target Corporation, the library's Community Cultures program is a four-part series of Sunday afternoon presentations featuring food, dance, crafts, costumes and folklore from societies around the world.
Battle of Bands to rock Friday
The University Activities Board's 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands is expected to draw more than 1,000 people to the International Center Friday, as 11 local bands take the stage to compete for $3,000 in prizes. "It's always a busy night for the International Center," said Janelle Jacobs, assistant manager of the University Activities Office. With 10 bands having competed in past years' competitions, Jacobs said organizers added an extra spot to the bill to make room for more talent at the event, which is co-sponsored by Elderly Instruments in Lansing and the Freshman Class Council. "There was a lot of good competition this year, so we decided to add one more," she said, noting that at least half of the members of each participating band are MSU students.
