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BASEBALL

Race for Big Ten Baseball Championship comes down to final weekend

Jeremy Warnemuende
May 19, 2010

With one more weekend left in the Big Ten season, and first and last place separated by just five games, all 10 teams in the conference have a chance to finish in the top six and qualify for the Big Ten tournament. But only Minnesota has clinched a spot. More significantly, every team other than Illinois and Penn State has a chance to be at least co-champions for the regular season.

COMMENTARY

Ban on smoking protects rights

The smoking ban is in full effect, y’all. As of May 1, Michigan residents no longer can smoke in public areas. The areas of importance include restaurants and bars, as well as patios where food is served. I’m not elated or pissed off about the ban, but I will say I enjoy having clothes that don’t smell of old cigarette smoke. The scent of stale alcohol and shame will do nicely, thank you.

COMMENTARY

City officials' approach to budget commendable

As the budget season gets underway, we would like to commend the city of East Lansing on the 2010-11 fiscal year budget. Although there is news of market rebounds and an economic turnaround, city officials took a conservative approach to deciding how to allocate funds. In this case their estimates take into account a multimillion dollar deficit and reduced revenue from the state and property taxes.

NEWS

Legislature at odds over revenue sharing

Karen Confer
May 19, 2010

The future of state revenue sharing for local governments remains uncertain after the state House of Representatives unanimously rejected Wednesday the Senate’s version of a bill that called for a 4 percent cut in revenue sharing.

NEWS

Police Brief 05/19/10

Andrew Krietz
May 19, 2010

A 19-year-old female MSU student reported her bicycle stolen May 7 at South Hubbard Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The bike was a blue Schwinn valued at $200 and was registered with the MSU police.

NEWS

Capitol rallies focus on immigration in Michigan

Ashley Brown
May 18, 2010

Opponents and proponents of a potential Michigan bill that would aim to identify and penalize illegal immigrants in the state rallied at the Capitol Tuesday. About 100 people rallied in support of a bill currently being drafted that would require all undocumented immigrants to carry immigration documents with them at all times.

NEWS

E.L. City Council approves $32.2 million budget

Pat Evans
May 18, 2010

The East Lansing City Council approved its $32.2 million 2010-11 fiscal year budget at its Tuesday night meeting. The approved budget includes more than a dozen city employee eliminations, including four police officer positions.

MSU

Zero tolerance questioned by MSU researchers

Aseel Machi
May 18, 2010

Zero tolerance policies against violence used by schools across the Midwest are inadequate and unfair, according to a study conducted by MSU researchers. The actions schools are taking simply are not working, causing students to say they don’t feel safe in school.

MICHIGAN

Malcolm X's beliefs incorporated into teaching

Anthony Odoardi
May 18, 2010

To celebrate the annual Malcolm X Week, Shabazz Public School Academy, 1028 West Barnes Ave., in Lansing, hosted a lecture by Gregory J. Reed, an attorney for Rosa Parks who also is the owner of the unpublished chapters of Alex Haley’s “An Autobiography of Malcolm X.” The school will become one of the first schools in the United States to use a curriculum based on chapters of Malcolm X’s autobiography.

NEWS

A family tradition

Alanna Thiede
May 17, 2010

The Alimonos family — founders of East Lansing’s Georgio’s pizzeria dynasty — continue to expand after 16 years of business in the city. The family opened its third E.L. restaurant, Señor Georgio’s, on Monday, and chalk success up to hard work and customer service.

NEWS

Council expected to approve ’11 budget

Pat Evans
May 17, 2010

The East Lansing City Council likely will approve the city’s fiscal year 2010-11 budget during its meeting Tuesday following months of planning. The council will vote whether to approve a $32 million general fund.

NEWS

Volcano disrupts travel for study abroad students

Emily Wilkins
May 17, 2010

Lingering ash clouds from an Icelandic volcano that erupted April 14 have delayed flight plans for a number of MSU students participating in study abroad programs in Northern Europe. Officials from the MSU Office of Study Abroad said the exact number of students and programs affected is unknown because the office does not make travel arrangements for students.

NEWS

Students won't face charges for shipping fake IDs

Staff Reports
May 17, 2010

Charges against an MSU student and two University of Michigan students stemming from a February fake ID probe have been dropped. The three were charged in a federal complaint with intending to “use unlawfully or transfer unlawfully” false identification documents.

NEWS

Police Brief 05/18/10

Andrew Krietz
May 17, 2010

A 20-year-old female MSU student reported her bicycle stolen May 11 at East McDonel Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The student noticed the door to the residential storage room open and found her bike missing.

MICHIGAN

Mich. smoking ban elicits mixed local reactions

Aseel Machi
May 17, 2010

Michigan’s smoking ban, which went into effect May 1, has been met with approval from many East Lansing businesses, despite some problems implementing the policy and complaints from smokers, a state official said. The ban prohibits smoking in all public areas, including restaurants and bars, which includes outdoor spaces such as patios where food is served.

MICHIGAN

Michigan State Police move in progress

Karen Confer
May 17, 2010

The Michigan State Police are continuing the move from their old headquarters on Harrison Road to a new facility in downtown Lansing, forcing MSU to delay discussions about the use of the building. The university cannot make decisions about the property until the police are entirely moved out in August.