Lesson from Lincoln

The maxim that those who are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it has a corollary: Those who study history will learn something about the present.

Police briefs 07/07/06

Voter registration for primary ends Monday

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 8 primary election. Registering to vote can be done at a Secretary of State office, including the one in East Lansing, located at the corner of Albert Avenue and Charles Street.

Spelling made not-so-easy

Ther iz mor then one wae to do most thinz. Take for exzample speling. The Simplified Spelling Board was created about 100 years ago with the help of Andrew Carnegie.

Could the flow of Internet traffic be restricted?

One of the most unique aspects of the Internet is its ability to provide the public with anything — homemade YouTube videos, snarky bloggers or even porn — and that could be in danger of changing because of telecommunication companies. This idea may seem a little far-fetched, but large service providers and broadband companies are pushing Congress to pass legislation that would alter the way Americans use the Web. Net neutrality Internet activists are pushing for Net neutrality, or, essentially, keeping the speed of each Web site — from local Web sites to CNN.com — the same.

Soccer final not to be missed

Yeah, the United States sucks at soccer, but who cares? Without the United States' gross, oily finger on the pulse of the soccer world, the most significant grassy stage is set for the most important soccer match in the last four years.

WEB EXTRA: Accidents close Interstate 96 temporarily

Police closed a portion of Interstate 96 Thursday evening after responding to three accidents. The accidents, which occurred west of the Okemos Road exit, left one driver in critical condition, said Lt.

State may increase education funding

Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the state Senate and House of Representatives have come to an agreement on the state's fiscal year budget for 2007, but now they have to iron out its details. Granholm, speaker of the House Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, and Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, R-Wyoming, released the budget June 30.

MSU student wins LGBT scholarship

An academic, an activist, a role model and now a Point Scholarship recipient — Lauren Beach has accomplished many things during her time at MSU, and she said she is by no means close to finished in the pursuit of her goals. Beach, a social relations and microbiology senior, was surprised she won the prestigious scholarship for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, students. "It was like a big fluke," she said.

Riverwalk offers career networking

Lansing — Young professionals will have an opportunity to build business relationships with some of their peers in the Lansing area at a networking event tonight. Rockin' on the Riverwalk: Networking for the Next Generation of Business Leaders will run from 5-7 p.m.

Can you package a workout?

A whirlwind of products surround the fitness world, boasting labels that claim to boost energy and muscle mass or shrink waistlines.

Funeral to be held for assistant professor

Dr. John W. Kim, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, died Sunday. Kim, 39, practiced with Lansing Neurosurgical Associates, 575 Ramblewood Dr., and helped train medical school residents during their rotations. The funeral is today at 11 a.m.

SN lawsuit could have additional support

The State News filed a notice for an appeal Friday against a June 8 court ruling permitting MSU's withholding of the incident report from an alleged Feb.

Old Town trimmings

Lansing — Lou Tallarico, 75, has run Lou's Barber Shop long enough to make it the oldest family-owned barbershop in Lansing. Blue and red barber poles mark the location of the small shop at 521 E.

MSU student running for office shows promise

In response to Mara Deutch's article "Representing Youth," (SN 6/20), I think it is really exciting that there is a young person running for political office — particularly someone who is from MSU.

Local act teams up for East Coast tour

How did Lansing's LaSalle score a tour with indie rock heavyweights Cursive? "Well, they asked us," said guitarist/vocalist Mike Reed. The two bands and their members go way back, even though LaSalle has only been in existence for a few years.

Bills seek to define student bullying

Working to stop bullying and hazing in schools has a personal meaning for Kevin Epling. He thinks bullying caused his 14-year-old son Matthew to kill himself before starting high school in 2002. Matthew's suicide is why Epling supports state House of Representatives Bill 5616 and Senate Bill 1156, which would require school districts to create policies that prohibit bullying in schools. "We really need something because school violence is a major problem," Epling said.

Letter writer needs to acknowledge climate facts

The sentiment in Jeff Wiggins' letter, "Climate changes natural, not due to global warming," (SN 6/28), is, regrettably, misguided and plainly wrong.

Board to assess 3 dean nominees

Candidates to fill the top positions in the colleges of engineering, nursing and veterinary medicine will be reviewed by the MSU Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday.

Style sans substance

A malicious comedy set off by highbrow snootiness dressed up nicely in a sauntering plot line, "The Devil Wears Prada" fails to evoke any sort of deep conversation after the credits roll.