Iraq war protesters focus on Israel, Lebanon

More than 50 people gathered outside the Capitol building Friday to protest the conflict between Lebanon and Israel.

Impostor pleads not guilty to charges

A local resident arrested for unlawfully entering a home and impersonating an undercover East Lansing police officer pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering without permission during his arraignment Wednesday. Christopher James Spencer, 28, is not being charged with impersonating a police officer, according to court records. Police responded to a 911 call from two residents living on the 300 block of Oakhill Avenue at 12:51 a.m.

Whatever happened to courtesy?

Boom. Boom, boom, boom … boom. Pause, repeat. Boom. Boom, boom, boom … boom. Pause, repeat. That is the sound of the bass, which is followed by voices — laughing, yelling, chatting — and Fergie belting out "Let's Get Retarded." Despite assumptions, this isn't the soundtrack to a Friday night bash.

East Lansing | Election guide

The primary ballot. It's that little piece of paper that can determine who runs this state and who represents you in the state Legislature and Congress.

Free market should solve minimum wage question

The State News' position on a minimum wage hike is confusing in the editorial "Minimum wage hike overdue," (SN 8/3). The editorial claims "more focus should be put on job creation" rather than raising the minimum wage, which it describes as a temporary solution to poverty.

Teach Internet safety earlier

Have you ever come across an embarrassing picture of yourself that someone else posted online? If so, you may have laughed when you first saw it, but how do you think your mother would have responded?

Religion, politics should be kept separate issues

Jason Smolinski doesn't get it. In his letter "It is our duty to speak up for defenseless embryos," (SN 8/4), he complains about John Bice's "anti-Christian" philosophy.

Howie Day to perform during welcome week

Singer/Songwriter Howie Day will perform on Aug. 26 at the Wharton Center as part of the Residence Halls Association's welcome weekend show, said Grant Lyman, the Director of Special Events for RHA. RHA will also bring The Black Crowes to campus.

Walk brings hope to young

Jan Rozich is all too familiar with juvenile diabetes. At age 6, Rozich's daughter and grandson were both diagnosed with the disease, and she wants a cure. "(As a mother) you're living with it day to day, so you're always watching," she said. Rozich was one of about 600 people who participated in the second East Lansing Walk To Cure Diabetes, hosted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the MSU Duffy Daugherty Football Building on Saturday.

Voters to recieve free CATA bus rides Aug. 8

The Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, will be offering free bus rides to those with valid voter registration cards on Tuesday during regular hours of service.

'Happy Hollow' provocative

The following are excerpts from my proposal for the film "Happy Hollow," based on the Cursive album of the same name: Open to an idyllic Midwest town.

Burned play structure to be replaced

Efforts to rebuild an East Lansing playground structure that burned down in early July are already underway as police continue to investigate the arson. A replacement for the structure in Harrison Meadows Park, located on Roxburgh Avenue, could be completed by either fall or spring, depending on how smoothly everything goes, said Tim McCaffrey, director of East Lansing parks and recreation. "The city has every intention of replacing the playground structure," he said.

It is our duty to speak up for defenseless embryos

John Bice must think I'm an idiot in his letter "Krouse influenced by psychic energy via Bice," (SN 8/3). Bice claims to be using psychic energy to be influencing Shane Krouse's anti-Christian remarks and suggests that because I believe in "a wide assortment of supernatural beliefs," I should not doubt his assertion because neither have the capability of being scientifically proven or disproved. Faith in a higher power has nothing to do with scientific data.

Police briefs 08/04/06

The best of Lash Larrowe: Troubled times for Iranians

Reprinted from the November 12, 1979 edition of The State News I'm on my way into my building and there's this sign taped up on the front door: "IRANIAN STUDENTS GO HOME!" I'm standing there looking at it when one of my former students comes up.

Ballot machines could malfunction

Voters and candidates could face the possibility of problems with ballot machines for the primary elections Tuesday. Ingham County Clerk Mike Bryanton and his staff demonstrated how the ballot machines work and the possible problems that could occur with their use at the Ingham County Courthouse on Thursday. "We are hoping for everything to go smoothly," Bryanton said.

A move for goodwill

Lansing — Joseph and Demetria Burton can often be found at community activities or volunteering at local organizations, but now they have decided to do more than participate.

Happenings

Friday "Measure for Measure" performed by Sunsets with Shakespeare tonight through Sunday at the Lou Adado Riverfront Park Sun Bowl, between the Lansing City Market and Lansing Center in Lansing.

MSU network plans to shut down services

Most MSU network services will be shutdown from 6 to 11 p.m. today as part of a planned power outage for electrical system upgrades at the Computer Center.

WEB EXTRA: MSU hosts outreach program for Chinese students

Clusters of American and Chinese students leaned closer together to be heard over the dull roar of the busy room, trying to overcome language and cultural barriers Thursday.