MICHIGAN
Fiesta celebrates cultures
Lansing — The empty grounds of Cristo Rey Catholic Church gave little clue of the vibrant dancing and steaming food that will fill the air this weekend.
MICHIGAN
Veterans remember fallen friends
A small American flag will stand next to each veteran's grave at Deepdale Memorial Park and Cemetery on Old Lansing Road this weekend.
NEWS
Battle over property
Senate Joint Resolution E is meant to change the eminent domain laws — a city or state government's right to take private property for public or private use, such as for roads or developments. The U.S.
NEWS
Pro-civil rights or anti-affirmative action?
The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, or MCRI, has generated heated controversy since its inception.
FEATURES
Electronic festival back in Detroit
At the beginning of every summer, the city of Detroit transforms into an electronic playground. Large tents and stages are constructed housing gigantic speakers, whirling neon lights and boisterous DJs scratching warm wax.
NEWS
Dove dilemma
Should mourning doves in Michigan be a protected bird, or fair game for hunters? The Dove Hunting Referendum asks voters whether a public act passed in 2004 that established a hunting season for mourning doves should be changed.
COMMENTARY
Former waitress goes back to roots; patrons should remember to tip well
Don't forget — he said no turnips. Extra tomatoes. Sauce on side. Cut in half. Repeat order.
COMMENTARY
Cartoonist gone too far, issue under investigation
Mike Ramsey's cartoon on May 23 went too far.
COMMENTARY
Hindus of India invented zero, Azeez misinformed
This is in response to the article written by Muslim Students' Association former President Farhan Abdul Azeez, "Professor's derogatory e-mail misses target, accidentally promotes diversity," (SN 5/22). I do not deny the role of Islamic civilization in diffusing the ideas of astronomy and mathematics to the growth of Western science.
COMMENTARY
Erasing system creates damaging effects for all
Shane Krouse's column "Affirmative action promotes inequality; college acceptance should be hard-earned" (SN 5/24) shows how grossly misinformed some students are about the affirmative action debate. Affirmative action doesn't promote inequality, but I can see how one could make that misjudged inference. Yes, it does separate people based on ethnicity — but it's a separation that needs to be discerned in many cases. The objective of affirmative action is to provide minorities, who come from a lower socio-economic class, an equal opportunity in higher education.
FEATURES
Third track on album key, usually band's biggest hit
"Schoolhouse Rock" put it best: "Three, it's a magic number." Three chords is all it takes to make the most basic, yet effective, chord progression. With only three members, both Run-D.M.C.
COMMENTARY
Cruel, unusual punishment
Where do we, as citizens, begin to draw the line between vengeance and justice? This is a very important question to ask while taking a stand on the death penalty. Whether or not people support the death penalty, it is imperative that limits and boundaries are established concerning the issue. Without setting limits and boundaries, how do we distinguish what is cruel and unusual punishment and what is not? On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to consider a lethal injection case.
FEATURES
Exhibit showcases unique garments
Admirers of artistic expression who happen to meander into Kresge Art Museum anytime within the next couple of months may find themselves surrounded by the extraordinary thrust into the bizarre or engulfed in the eccentric.
NEWS
Simon discusses MSU's impact on E.L. community
Although the city of East Lansing and the university are separate entities, they must work together to ensure each other's intellectual and economic vitality, MSU President Lou Anna K.
MSU
Ford workers compete in emergency contest
Ray Ott was dousing a blazing inferno amid a grass field beside the Pavillion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, only to realize that the hose had sprung a leak.
COMMENTARY
Eliminating affirmative action wrong message
I am sick and tired of listening to people spout out lies and myths about affirmative action in attempts to justify their false idea that eliminating it will be creating "equality." In Shane Krouse's recent State News column ("Affirmative action promotes inequality; college acceptance should be hard-earned," SN 5/24), he presents two glaringly incorrect assumptions: Affirmative action is a point system, and it is truly just racial quotas. Both of these statements are, quite frankly, blatant lies. In the 2003 Supreme Court decision, Gratz v.
MICHIGAN
Gov., husband mentor children
Changing society one youth at a time is Gov. Jennifer Granholm's philosophy when it comes to youth mentorship — a philosophy her staff has also adopted. Grand River Elementary Magnet School in Lansing benefits directly from Granholm's office since 25 of her employees are involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing mentor program at the school. The agency is a youth mentor service that matches a child with an adult in order for him or her to spend time with a positive role model. Joni Burch, case manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing, has worked with Granholm and her staff. "Her 'little sister' absolutely loves hanging out with her; they do a lot of art projects together," Burch said and added that Granholm's entire family is involved with the program. "She adores her," said Lansing resident Cynthia Mares, the mother of the 10-year-old child Granholm mentors, whose name is also Cynthia.
COMMENTARY
Intelligent design valid stance, not anti-science
I have to say I was greatly disappointed when I read Megan Mccullen's opinion piece titled "Donate responsibly, check pro-science stance first," (SN 5/23). Echoing the infamous John Bice, she basically states that the theory of intelligent design is anti-science, as it allows for the possibility of a creator.
NEWS
WEB EXTRA: Funeral services for education prof. tonight, Friday
Michael Pressley, university distinguished professor of education, died Monday from cancer. Pressley was the director of the Literacy Achievement Research Center — a center focused on promoting literacy among adolescents and children. The visitation is from 4 p.m.
FEATURES
'See No Evil' lacking plot, relies on gore
Eight sassy delinquent teens. One crazy weekend at a dilapidated hotel. And a professional wrestler ripping people's eyes out with his grubby fingernails. "See No Evil" is not for the kiddies.