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State Rep. Genetski awaiting verdict in trial

Rebecca Ryan
September 25, 2012

After closing arguments from attorneys Tuesday morning, State Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, currently is awaiting the verdict of a six-person jury as he faces charges of operating while intoxicated. Genetski’s lawyer Mike Nichols and Ingham County Assistant Prosecutor Russel Church spent the morning asking a witness follow-up questions in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court and finally delivering their closing statements in the two-day jury trial. If convicted, the legislator could face a 93-day jail sentence. Genetski, the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, was “pulled over by MSU police Jan.

NEWS

Setting the Agenda

Lilly Keyes
September 24, 2012

When Don Power vacated his seat on council on Aug. 22, newly appointed East Lansing City councilmember Kathleen Boyle saw it as her opportunity to escalate her already-prominent involvement with the city of East Lansing.

NEWS

Singh receives endorsements for election

Rachel Jackson
September 24, 2012

State House Democratic candidate Sam Singh, who is running for the 69th district seat, received an endorsement from the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association last week, adding to a growing list of support from area associations and individuals. But some political experts say despite candidates publicizing the support they’ve earned, endorsements aren’t always likely to have an impact on area voters, who often already are divided along party lines in the general election. Singh is cruising to an easy victory in the Democratic-leaning district, which includes East Lansing, after securing dozens of endorsements for a tight primary battle. Bill Ballenger, editor of Inside Michigan Politics, said in a general election, voters often already are decided on which candidate to vote for and are less likely to pay attention to endorsements.

MSU

MSUFCU announces new application

Derek Blalock
September 24, 2012

MSU Federal Credit Union wants to make mobile banking easier with its new mobile banking application. With the new app, customers can view account balances, transfer funds, make loan payments, deposit checks via eDeposit for mobile, locate ATMs and use financial calculators.

FOOTBALL

Calhoun gets valuable experience against EMU

Jesse O'Brien
September 24, 2012

The 2011 second-team All-Big Ten junior defensive end William Gholston would not start at the position for the first time since he was suspended one game against Wisconsin last year. Instead, redshirt freshman Shilique Calhoun started at defensive end opposite sophomore Marcus Rush and played during the first half.

COMMENTARY

Unhealthy eating deserves closer look

Obesity is a health issue plaguing America, and the number of Americans who are considered obese continues to increase. In Michigan, obesity among adults is expected to reach 59.4 percent from the current 31.3 percent by 2030 if obesity rates stay on their current pace, according to a report released last Tuesday by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Darcie Moran ·
NEWS

Feeding the community

Darcie Moran
September 23, 2012

Pains of hunger took the place of the energy Renee Hill needed to complete her homework or function at a basic level. Just an apple wasn’t enough to keep Hill, an advertising senior, satisfied for the whole day, but she didn’t have any other choice.