Financial woes
There are several obstacles facing businesses located near the Chandler Crossings apartment complexes, East Lansing Economic Development Administrator Tim Dempsey said. Although the area is divided between the city of East Lansing and Bath Township, businesses seem to filter in and out of the area after having their doors open for only a few years. "There's a number of challenges faced by that shopping center," Dempsey said. "One of them is its design and placement.
State News battle not worthy of front page
Why is the article "State News continues battle for information," (SN 8/8), on the front page? I am getting tired of reading the same story every week.
DaimlerChrysler, MSU team up for research
There could be new uses for contaminated land, as MSU researchers try to develop ways to grow biofuel-producing plants on polluted sites. The researchers teamed up with DaimlerChrysler AG in hopes of finding ways to increase the yield of plants — such as soybeans, switchgrass and sunflowers — that are used in the production of biofuels.
Supporting gun control good, not Anti-American
David Garlock's letter to the editor "Granholm signing Self-Defense Act laughable," (SN 8/8), only demonstrates his profound ignorance.
County considers 911 centers' consolidation
For Ingham County, the question is whether or not less is more for emergency dispatch centers. County commissioners are considering merging Ingham County's two 911 centers after a recent independent study showed the potential cost effectiveness of having one emergency dispatch center for the entire county. If the two centers merge, concerns from local police include quality of service diminishing, lack of a contingency during a power failure and what will happen to employees within the two centers. The county is concerned about funding without raising taxes.
'Nights' funny, plotless
Ricky Bobby can rock a double first name combo like Marky Mark, but can he spit dialogue like the white rapper? Yes.
Meadows, Knowles move on to Nov. general election
Democrat Mark Meadows and Republican John Knowles emerged as likely winners Tuesday in the primary election for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives. Meadows, a member of the East Lansing City Council, led the polls at 52.64 percent with 22 out of 38 precincts reporting at press time.
Bauer wins 68th District primary, will join Sorovigas
Democrat Joan Bauer appeared to emerge victorious and join Republican Harilaos Sorovigas in the Tuesday primary for the 68th District seat in the House of Representatives.
City to the people: There are cultural venues
The State News recently ran the column "City missing artistic venues," (SN 7/28), by Ryan McCormick.
Public must come together to wage war on global warming
The past week has seen the United States brutally attacked by a massive heat wave. More than 100 were killed in California alone, the vicious force tearing through the country, sparking record highs in state after state.
Fliers may prompt more votes in coming elections
In an effort to raise voter turnout, Michigan residents are being notified of whether or not their neighbors voted. Ingham County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Mark Grebner, sent 20,000 fliers out to registered voters across the state listing whether or not their neighbors voted to see if it increases numbers at the polls. The effort is part of a statewide voter turnout study being conducted by Grebner. "We're hoping that fliers like these will get more voter participation," Grebner said.
WEB EXTRA: Primary election results
Here are the primary results so far for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives.
Iraq's War: Civil or international?
Now, some politicians are attributing this to the idea that Iraq is deep in a civil war. Army troops and generals posted in the nation say that a civil war was raging even before U.S.
Activist, poet to perform at Creole
Crackly, yet filled with anticipation, John Sinclair's voice came through the telephone like a needle hitting a vinyl record. The alienated poet's past is well-documented.
Using religion to form opinion not always bad
Mark Adler makes a couple good points with which I agree in his letter, "Religion, politics should be kept separate issues," (SN 8/7), and one with which I contend.
WEB ONLY: 'Descent' ascends to horror-elite status
Horror movies in recent years decided to be less scary and terrifying, and more sadistic and shocking. Whether it be "Hostel" or the "Saw" movies, horror films are more motivated by getting their audiences to throw up their lunch rather than giving them nightmares for weeks. In Neil Marshall's (writer/director) "The Descent," Marshall decides to take an approach that made horror movies from the '70s and '80s so horrifying. "The Descent" seems to be a mix of a variety of classic horror films from the '70s, like "Jaws" and "Alien" with a dabble of "Deliverance" and "The Hills Have Eyes." Its nerve-racking, tight-spaced, bloody good time allows the audience to walk out of the theater scared to death but yearning for more instead of sick to their stomachs. The film takes place in the backwoods of the Appalachian Mountains as a group of six females decides to take on a spelunking adventure to prove how strong-willed they are as women and how close they are as friends. The girls are always doing something adventurous and risky to bring them closer together and after one of the women goes through a tragic incident, the women feel it is time to rekindle that adventure. This is probably one of the most important aspects Marshall brings to this film.
Granholm signing Self-Defense act laughable
I want to thank Gov. Jennifer Granholm for signing the Self-Defense Act on July 20. I know that the reason she did so was motivated out of a political calculation and not her sincere belief in the measure.
WEB ONLY: Lesser-known Canadian rockers top Red Hot Chili Peppers at Lollapalooza
Red Hot Chili Peppers, you are dead to me. Whoa, I'm sorry, that was harsh. I'm saying things I really don't mean.