Bush earns national honors

All who know her would tell you that Nicole Bush is a collegiate track and field all-star, but you wouldn't know from chatting with her.

Intersection may threaten safety

After the death of MSU student Dannielle Brandt earlier this year, MSU employees John Boyse and Thomas Baumann felt there was a more treacherous reason for the Feb.

Art auction will fund trip to Middle East

A silent art auction will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Friday at (SCENE) Metrospace, 303 Abbott Road. The auction is a fund-raiser for the Michigan Peace Team's trip to Israel and Palestinian occupied areas.

Patrolling in style

This summer, the East Lansing police are riding about 1,600 pounds of fury while on patrol. The East Lansing Police Department put its two new Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycles to work in May, and members of the unit said they've received positive reactions from the community. "Everybody waves at you, which is interesting because we write probably the most traffic tickets," East Lansing police Sgt.

Women's health advance should come before morals

I couldn't have agreed more with the editorial "Vaccine doesn't promote promiscuity" (SN 6/13). Plain and simple, a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer is a medical breakthrough — the first ever of its kind and an important advance in women's health.

Butting heads on helmets

Personal safety and rising insurance rates have caused some concern with the introduction of a bill that could repeal Michigan's motorcycle helmet law. Michigan law requires riders to wear helmets, but that could be changed by the bill, allowing motorcyclists to choose whether or not to wear a helmet.

Women DJ's turn the tables

Break beats intertwined with vocal layouts and scratches began to emerge from the speakers attached to Technics and Pioneer turntables, as DJ Addverse, also known as Jaime Wilkins, demonstrated the art of disc jockeying, or DJing. As a female DJ, Addverse began her music career making warm-up tapes for her basketball and volleyball teams in high school, which eventually led her to break dancing and DJing. "Basically, music is mathematics; the counting and the way you put music together, that just intrigued me," she said.

MSU exhibit heads to Smithsonian

One MSU Museum exhibit is bound for the nation's capital. More than 1 million people are expected to view the MSU Museum's American Indian basket weaving exhibit, "Carriers of Culture: Living Native Basket Traditions," at the 2006 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, June 30-July 4 and July 7-11 in Washington, D.C. The festival is an annual event held by the Smithsonian Institution at the National Mall featuring three main exhibits showing different cultural traditions.

Police briefs 06/14/06

Walsh talks improv, comedy

While filming the new Comedy Central series "Dog Bites Man," actor Matt Walsh experienced the absurdity of local news firsthand.

'Spotted Dog' makes salads

Lansing — Students and professionals moved steadily past a black and white dog clock, its tail ticking down the remainder of their lunch hours on Tuesday.

Mosquito population climbs to 30-year high

When Natalie Warrick moved to MSU for the Summer Research Opportunity Program, she didn't expect a rousing welcome — from a platoon of blood-thirsty mosquitoes. After her first night at Owen Graduate Hall, Warrick woke up with five red lumps, the result of mosquito bites. "It's irritating me.

Russian singer proves depth, emotion on 'Begin to Hope'

I come to my best realizations and creative breakthroughs in the shower. Leads, story ideas, new directions for scholastic papers — all are better revealed when the air is thick with steam and the scent of shampoo. It was in the shower that I first heard singer/songwriter Regina Spektor's "Fidelity" on the radio.

City to provide houses for families

The East Lansing City Council amended the Community Development Block Grant plan to allow the purchase of two homes, which would be marketed to families with low-to-moderate incomes, during its regular work session Tuesday. "We amended the 2005 action plan," said Heather Pope, a community development specialist. Community Development Block Grants allow cities to use a wide range of resources to help fund certain development needs. The opportunity to purchase the two homes arose when the state foreclosed on them.

New show entertaining despite unoriginality

Tonight, on Action News at 11 — what you don't know about your pet's online activities may be putting Fido or Fluffy in danger.

Gay parenting doesn't equal bad parenting

As two bills enter the Michigan House of Representatives, gay parents could potentially be losing the right to adopt children.

Athletic, music sites could see renovation

Renovations and expansions could change the look of several sports facilities and an entertainment venue on campus.

MSU student launches campaign with party

The race for the 69th District House seat is under way and heating up as the August 8th primary election approaches. Two Republicans and three Democrats will be narrowed to one candidate for each party after the primary, and the two winning candidates will vie for the seat left vacant when former District Rep.

Columnist's view offensive; language diversity in U.S. deserves celebration

In Caitlin Scuderi's column, "English as official language doesn't threaten culture, instead unifies U.S.," (SN 6/6), she argued that making English the official language of the U.S.

As Alberto comes, don't forget last year's havoc

Stop watching "Laguna Beach." Please turn off "My Super Sweet 16." If you're going to watch any reality television — and by reality, I obviously mean "loosely scripted" — turn to "The Real World." It didn't happen on purpose, but somehow MTV got socially lucky.