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COMMENTARY

Breaking first impressions

Do we see the world objectively? Or do our perceptions transform a black-and-white world into a subjective fantasy differently viewed by every eye on the planet? The human mind is the most complex computer on Earth.

COMMENTARY

Punishment fits crime, doesn’t end debate

The crime of providing alcohol to minors is an important issue to address, especially in a college community such as East Lansing. No one is quite sure how to stop teens from drinking while underage. But a recent case provides an example of the costs of providing alcohol to minors.

FEATURES

Long awaited U2 concert finally coming to Spartan Stadium

It’s been almost a year since Bono was scheduled to appear in East Lansing, but because of the lead singer’s recovery from back surgery, U2’s 360 Tour show had to postpone the concert. Leaving fans with another year to build up more excitement, the anticipated concert will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday at Spartan Stadium.

MSU

MSU excited to host concert

The university and surrounding areas continue to prepare for the arrival of Irish rock band U2 on Sunday, university officials said today. The band will play at 7 p.m.

NEWS

East Lansing prepared for U2 concert goers

The Marriott hotel in downtown East Lansing isn’t just sold out on Sunday night. On this particular day, every room has been booked for the last year, ever since it was announced that U2’s 360 Tour concert at Spartan Stadium was postponed to 2011, after the band’s front man Bono underwent emergency back surgery. “We’re as excited about this date as the people coming to the show,” said Eric Sudol, general manager of the East Lansing Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C.

MICHIGAN

Police ready for U2 concert

For the first time in more than a decade, Spartan Stadium will be hosting a concert event, leading many local police to stress the differences between this event and a typical football Saturday. This Sunday, U2 will be making their long-anticipated trip to East Lansing to perform, and MSU police Sgt.

NEWS

Drivers give time to help cancer patients

For Carol Kasuda, her involvement with the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program — a free transportation program for cancer patients who need to get to treatment — is very rewarding and worthwhile. Kasuda, who has volunteered since 1999, said she was out running an errand after retiring and noticed she was behind an American Cancer Society van for the program.

Summer Ballentine ·
NEWS

Friends of Charlie

When John and Abigail Waller first were told their son was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, they didn’t expect to have food brought to their house every day.

NEWS

Incoming dean welcomed by MSU faculty

The MSU College of Education has its next dean after the appointment of Donald Heller was confirmed last week by the MSU Board of Trustees. Heller’s appointment fills the role left by departing dean Carole Ames, who will step down on Aug.

NEWS

Board to close police records gap

Law enforcement officers might find it easier to fight crime with the creation of an advisory board to promote communication between local and state police, officials said. The advisory board is intended to help law enforcement and criminal justice officials share information, said Ken Silfven, deputy press secretary for the governor.

MSU

Train speeds lowered

Student train travelers might have a harder time commuting to and from campus as speeds of a branch of track servicing East Lansing slowed last week, even though the train line that runs through East Lansing has seen record ridership this year. Maximum speeds on the section of the Blue Water line from Battle Creek, Mich., to Kalamazoo slowed to 25-60 mph, down from 79 mph previously, said Rudy Husband, a spokesman from Norfolk Southern Corp., the company who owns the section of track. The track includes several West Michigan stops and also is en route to stations in and near Chicago.

MSU

Researchers earn Clean Fuel grant

Researchers at MSU and the Michigan Biotechnology Institute, or MBI, say they plan to use a $4.3 million grant from the Department of Energy to further their examination of alternative fuel technology. Money from the grant will go primarily to researchers at MBI, a Lansing-based company owned by the university.

Josh Mansour ·
MSU

Skateboard Culture Finds home in E.L.

When interdisciplinary studies in social science senior Peter Croce first arrived at MSU, he was surprised by the limited number of students using skateboards to navigate campus.

MICHIGAN

The Smoke-Free Air Law has impacted East Lansing bars, restaurants

When Michigan banned smoking in indoor businesses more than a year ago, Patrick Kent, owner of Blue Midnight Hookah Lounge, immediately saw his shop’s profits drop more than 15 percent. But the tobacco-based portion of his business still was thriving. Rather, Kent’s losses were more edible in nature: The new law outlawed the food service portion of his business, banning him from selling malts, wraps and smoothies in the same location as tobacco smoking.