"Boyz N the Hood," "Menace II Society" and "Baby Boy" are all films that give a realistic and accurate portrayal of their environment, and can be considered some of the more powerful urban tales. Director Vondie Curtis-Hall's new movie, "Waist Deep," will not go down as one of those.
Criminal trial proceedings for Roy Lee Holt, arrested and charged in connection with a Feb. 23 assault in Hubbard Hall, are scheduled to begin July 11 at the Ingham County Circuit Court. The 38-year-old will appear in front of Judge James Giddings and faces 10 charges, including home invasion, conspiracy to commit home invasion and felonious assault with a dangerous weapon. On Feb.
The 2006 NBA Draft will kick off tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. This year, MSU's big three — Paul Davis, Maurice Ager and Shannon Brown — have entered the draft looking for a first-round selection.
It's very likely that your classmates use the Internet on a daily basis. It's also very likely that this same group of people is more technologically-savvy than older generations.
An Ingham County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of the construction of 20 miles of gasoline pipeline through south Lansing on Friday. Judge James Giddings said Michigan's Constitution is not being violated by Wolverine Pipe Line Company building the pipeline along Interstate 96. Tom Shields, a spokesman for Wolverine Pipe Line Company, said they were happy with the ruling. "We were very pleased with the judge's decision and also glad to see that the new state law was being followed as well," Shields said. He added that the law says the state, not the city, has unlimited access to working on fenced-in highways or expressways like I-96. The company wants to add the 20 additional miles to existing pipeline that runs from Jackson to Meridian Road.
What happens when a fish ingests Viagra? Scientists aren't sure, but MSU researchers are looking for ways to prevent pharmaceuticals from reaching unintended patients, specifically, marine life in lakes and rivers. An MSU study on how microbes break down pharmaceutical components that are discharged into the environment received a grant of more than $375,000 from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Inc. "Pharmaceuticals are reaching the environment because it's used in humans and animals; yet, in some cases, we do not know about the environmental fate of these chemicals," said James Tiedje, director of the Center for Microbial Ecology and one of the principal investigators for the study. Hui Li, an associate professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, and Mary Beth Leigh, a research assistant at the Center for Microbial Ecology, are also helping lead the study. When a person ingests medicine, what is not absorbed into the blood stream passes out of the body with stool and urine that is flushed down the toilet, said Amy Perbeck, a toxicologist at the Water Bureau of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The waste water then goes to a treatment plant and is released into streams and rivers or is sprayed out to fields or sand basins, Perbeck said.
In his letter, "Bice's letter on intelligent design doesn't cite evidence," (SN 6/26), Josh Rilko makes a case for the inclusion of a god in science.
Green space, bicycle lanes and new buildings are a few of the plans being refined for MSU's 2020 Vision plan. Created in 2001, the plan acts as a blueprint for changes to be made to the campus, while retaining its historical and academic atmosphere, according to MSU's Web site. Revisions to the plan are underway in the Campus Park and Planning office and are divided up into three elements: academic units, transportation — including motorized and non-motorized traffic — and open space. Campus planner Stephen Troost is responsible for gathering information from several campus groups on what changes are needed and wanted by the community. Troost said a group representing each 2020 Vision goal conducted 65 individual interviews with academic groups and student leaders. "(In interviews) we're looking for people that have that new idea that can get thrown into the mix and see if it is worthy of consideration," Troost said.
The opinion column, "United States must take head out of sand, research other fuel sources" by Shane Krouse, (SN 6/21), overlooks significant problems with certain alternative fuels.
After the dust and din of construction settles along the corner of East Grand River and M.A.C. avenues, two businesses will give residents a taste of something old and something new. B-Tan, a popular tanning salon, has moved four stores down on East Grand River Avenue to a freshly renovated building.
The city of East Lansing and MSU are teaming up to hire a person who will handle conflicts between permanent residents and students. The idea came from MSU President Lou Anna K.
Lansing — The TV flickered in the background as James Deng, 33, sat on the edge of his couch and explained how escaping death meant being separated from his family, culture and country. His surroundings are very different today, pushing lines of shopping carts each afternoon at the Meijer, 2055 W.
The Republican-led Congress continues to push a central theme of Bush administration economic policy: Help the ultra-rich whenever there's a window of opportunity, but don't throw a bone to the working poor unless it's an absolute political necessity. House GOP leaders are striving to exempt more multimillionaires from the estate tax after failing to win its outright repeal in the Senate.
Lansing — While covering the June 6 show at Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., I took a break from having my mind bent by Man Man to jot a query in the margin of my notebook. The question: What has Lansing done to deserve Mac's? Following a weekend when the Indie Mitten Tour — featuring Those Transatlantics, Hawks and Snakes and Go Josephine — made a poorly attended Thursday-night stop at The Temple Club, 500 E.
Lansing — Underneath a bright blue sky on the steps of the state Capitol, Wixom residents Kayleigh Sheehan and Brooke Tarrance kissed and exchanged rings during a commitment ceremony Saturday. The ceremony was part of Michigan Pride, an annual event that celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, people. "It was a chance to show our love for each other," Sheehan said. Couples who participated in the ceremony promised to support each other and received a certificate with the names of the reverends who performed the ceremony. Sheehan and Tarrance, who have been together for a year and a half, wore black tank tops with the words "just married" written on them and said they had planned to make the commitment at Michigan Pride. "It was the best feeling in the world," Tarrance said.
Go get tested. It's free, and it will only take a few minutes. That's what health experts from around the area are saying as Tuesday's National HIV Testing Day approaches. Both Olin Health Center on MSU's campus and the Lansing Area AIDS Network, 913 W.
The State News will appeal a circuit court's decision to allow MSU to keep the initial police report about the alleged Feb.
Jeff Wiggins, who was quoted in "Planetary meltdown," (SN 6/23), claims if global warming were so important, everyone would know more about it.
A federal act to cut costs will raise student loan interest rates starting July 1. Because of the raise, consolidating loans before July 1 is a smart move, said Financial Aid Associate Director Val Meyers.