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The Smartest Card in Your Wallet

Rina Risper14 years ago03 mins

By Librarian Thais R.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! That makes sense because a library card is the most important school supply of all, providing students with the resources they need to succeed. CADL card holders have free access to databases, news articles, encyclopedias, test preparation materials and much more.

News Spotlight: Former Lansing Mayoral Candidate Considers Run For House of Representatives

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

Former Lansing Mayoral Candidate Charles Ford pens letter regarding run for the Michigan House of Representatives

College Edition: College Campuses Deal Differently With Conflict

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

By Toby A Ten Eyck

EAST LANSING, MI — Social scientists have long understood that taking responsibility for one’s role in a disagreement goes a long way in reducing the likelihood the conflict will escalate. This is an idea that is now being used in Michigan State University’s (MSU) Restorative Justice Program.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

Rina Risper14 years ago02 mins

Home cooking for a new

generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.

By Sharon Fox

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 habanero pepper, finely chopped

3 scallions, chopped

1 1/2 cups rice

1 can (15.5 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cups coconut milk

2 cups water

Salt and pepper

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme

Movie Review: Cowboys & Aliens

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

Studio: Universal Pictures (118 min)

Plot: A posse of cowboys battle a spaceship that arrives in the Wild West in 1873 to take over the Earth.

Cast: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Abigail Spencer, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: **1/2

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

A supernatural action thriller, “Cowboys & Aliens” takes audiences into the Old West, where a lone cowboy leads an uprising against a terror from another world.

Kosher Restaurants and Markets

Rina Risper14 years ago02 mins

Most supermarkets carry a few kosher items, and are usually willing to special order kosher foods. Kroger’s is often mentioned as the place to start in blogs regarding kosher foods in the Lansing area.

Students and Families Diversify With Different Food Options

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

Alqudus Halal Market on 2003 E Michigan Avenue (right next to the Green Door) has a steady stream of customers from all nationalities throughout the day.

By Toby A Ten Eyck

LANSING, MI — Michigan State University (MSU) is facing a number of challenges in the coming years, from competing on the football field in the newly restructured Big Ten conference to the rising costs of providing higher education to over 45,000 students. There is also a challenge in MSU’s cafeterias, as MSU Culinary Services try to meet the growing demands of students from various cultures and backgrounds. One such effort, was launched during the 2011 spring semester is kosher meals. The kosher meal service program is at Wilson Dining Hall. Through the program, kosher meals will be served during the dinner meal period, starting at 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursday of each week.

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

Rina Risper14 years ago09 mins

If you are looking for a job while you are in college, make sure you have your Social Security card.

By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs SpecialistCollege Students Need Social Security Cards When Looking For Work

College is starting and maybe a new job is, too! Whether you find the perfect job on campus or you get to practice your people skills in retail or fast food, one thing’s for sure: college students can always use a few extra dollars.

No matter what the job is, make sure to look at the tax deductions when your first paycheck is issued. Some of the taxes you are paying as an employee will help you qualify for Social Security benefits later.

Excuse me, are you listening? 10-15

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

Dear Readers,

I have not been writing much about my children Amir, 9, and Anissa 10, much because I did not want them to be upset. I remember a tearful Anissa in about the 2nd grade saying, “I do not like when you tell people all my business, Mommy.”

University Health: Ask A Pharmacist

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

By Lorenzo Mills

It is no big secret that Medicare and Social Security may not be longstanding benefits in the United States for retirees’ and college students who qualify. At this point in time freshmen college students across the nation are just beginning their secondary education, upperclassmen are nearing graduation, and some are even pursuing new careers. It becomes uneasy for these students to determine who or what they will rely on to meet their healthcare needs in the near future.