As a gardener, I absolutely loved the article Rain gardens filter stormwater (SN 7/21) and think it was really well written and written with a lot of enthusiasm. I loved the quote from Ann Hancock especially, and the fact you went straight to the sources of Patricia Pennell and Dan Christian. I have one exception with the article.
Some genius thought it would be a great idea to post a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the United Auto Workers Web site outlining the Democrats’ plan to take over Michigan. Now, their secret has been exposed to the world.
The Republican Party, originally associated with the likes of Abraham Lincoln, is in shambles today. Its underlying philosophy, practiced by people like former president Ronald Reagan, has been completely undermined by the new crop of neoconservatives who rather resemble statist totalitarians than anything else. The republican brand needs to be repackaged anew if it’s to have any significance in American politics for the next generation.
It is becoming increasingly clear with each passing day that Iraq has been broken and it will not glue back together. And with each fresh report of a militia attack or bombing, it seems less and less likely that Iraq will be able to continue as it was. The country is now divided bitterly against religious lines that are thousands of years old. The Shiite-Sunni rivalry was only barely contained by Baathist totalitarianism, and Iraq’s current power vacuum has given rise to a battle for power centuries in the making.
Two lifeguards at the IM Sports-West swimming pool had a number of items stolen Friday between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
Michigan police say it’s too soon to make the connection between a decline in fatalities on the road and costly gas.
Complaints of discolored, cloudy and poor-tasting water on campus have been expressed by students for years, but despite the dissatisfaction of some, reports say the water is safe to drink.
The city of East Lansing is attempting to reimburse all of its employees pursuing additional college degrees, even with the growing number of employees involved with the program.
The 2008 presidential campaign promises to be one of the most memorable in United States history, and the Mitten State is emerging as a key battleground for both presidential candidates. Michigan has voted for a Democratic candidate in the past four presidential elections, but the margin of victory has been increasingly slim.
Negative stereotypes of overweight and obese people are not necessarily true and shouldn’t affect the hiring process, according to a study done by researchers from MSU and Hope College.
Haslett — Boy and Girl Scout troops from more than 20 countries gathered Tuesday afternoon at Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St. in Haslett, for a day dedicated to forming international friendships and working for better global understanding.
Former MSU cornerback-wide receiver T.J. Williams plead guilty to larceny today, in connection with last April’s robbery of an MSU student outside L & L Food Center, 6075 N. Hagadorn Road.
As a Spartan, junior golfer Jack Newman has plenty of green attire in his closet. But now the 20-year-old has the opportunity to win golf’s ultimate green article of clothing — the fabled green jacket, which is given to the winner of the Masters Tournament.
An April article in The State News titled Students rally for energy efficiency (SN 4/17) highlighted efforts of students to pass a strong renewable energy portfolio standard in Michigan.
Many cell phone users have mastered the art of text messaging. Even my parents — who are well over 50 — have learned how to contact me by text when they can’t reach me by phone. It might take them 20 minutes to compose the text message and they might correctly spell out every word, but eventually I receive their “I love you” and “good luck” wishes.
How would you feel if police officers became a familiar sight in the dorm hallways when you were on your way to the community bathroom?
Rain gardens are popping up all over Michigan, including the Lansing area, and their benefits go beyond their aesthetic appeal — they also absorb and filter stormwater that typically flows into storm drains, rivers and lakes, taking pollutants with them.
What type of role do you think Heath Ledger’s death had in people coming to see “The Dark Knight?”
The long awaited Batman sequel “The Dark Knight,” broke box office and local movie theater records when it flew into cinemas across the United States, collecting more than $155.3 million in it’s opening weekend, said Pat O’Boyle, the promotions and marketing manager for NCG Cinemas, 2500 Showtime Dr. in Lansing.
A cell phone was stolen from the University Club women’s locker room last Sunday around 5 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.