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Finding a common ground

Amy Davis
July 18, 2005

More than 70,000 people were drawn by the sounds of artists such as Blue Oyster Cult, Gavin DeGraw and Journey during Lansing's Common Ground Festival last week. Visitors flocking to the weeklong event for music, food and entertainment helped generate an estimated $3.5 million into the city's economy, festival spokeswoman Malinda Barr said. But estimating the total economic impact a festival can have on a city is difficult, said Donald Holecek, director of MSU's Tourism Resource Center.

NEWS

Tailgating schedule extended

Lindsey Poisson
July 18, 2005

A new tailgating schedule extends the time tailgate lots will remain open after students, faculty, alumni and fans were unsatisfied with last fall's seven-hour restriction. Tailgating for the upcoming season is scheduled to correspond with the kickoff times, making the total time at least one hour longer. The "7-9-1" approach is a guide for fans to estimate the time tailgate lots will open.

NEWS

High school student robbed near Mayo

Mara Deutch
July 14, 2005

A male high school student was robbed and assaulted walking outside of Mayo Hall on Wednesday at approximately 5:45 p.m., MSU police said. MSU police authorities said three male suspects approached the student and took his computer and wallet. The student was part of the Spartan Debate Institute program that began on Sunday in Yakeley and Gilchrist halls, said Alison Eber, assistant director of the Spartan Debate Institute. The student was taken to Lansing's Sparrow Hospital, MSU police officials said.

COMMENTARY

Teague should have been arrested early

This is in response to East Lansing police Lt. Kim Johnson's quote, "We don't have the resources to go pick up everybody with warrants" ("MSU running back wanted for assault" SN 7/12). Give me a break.

SPORTS

2 MSU golfers named to academic team

Alex Abate
July 14, 2005

Junior Heather Rose and sophomore Kristen Polanski have been selected to the 2004-05 National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team. Rose has a 3.43 grade-point average and has just finished her second season on the golf team.

MSU

Weekly bell concerts featured at Beaumont

Daniel Thai
July 14, 2005

His loosely clasped fists striking the batons and his black shoes dancing on the pedals, French carillonneur Stefano Colletti filled the air with the sounds of the bells of Beaumont Tower. Colletti's recital, which included the music of Bach, Satie and his own improvisations, was one in the Muelder International Summer Carillon Recital Series. A carillon is a musical instrument with at least two octaves of bells played from a clavier, a series of batons arranged like a keyboard that one plays with both hands and feet.

COMMENTARY

Shape up

Last week, MSU senior running back Jason Teague had a warrant out for his arrest in connection with the October assault and battery of an MSU alumna, and the East Lansing Police Department claimed to have received no word from him.

COMMENTARY

Makes sense

It shouldn't even be up for debate. The initiative should have been passed years ago. The health, safety and well-being of Michigan's population should be more important than a 60-year-old man's erection. It should be, but for some reason, it's not. That's why Senate Bills 431 and 432 - part of Gov.

MSU

Mozilla browser gains popularity on campuses

Bob Darrow
July 14, 2005

For years, Web browsing has been dominated by a single application, but one newcomer is starting to garner more attention at several universities. Microsoft's Internet Explorer has led the field of Internet-browser applications, according to statistics from WebSideStory Inc., a San Diego-based company providing Web marketing applications and Web analysis.

NEWS

Teague turns himself in Tues.

Kris Turner
July 14, 2005

Senior running back Jason Teague was arraigned and charged with one count of assault and battery on Tuesday after turning himself in to the East Lansing Police Department, police officials said. According to an incident report, Teague struck MSU alumna Julie Burtch in the face three times after she asked him to leave her home on Oct.

COMMENTARY

Source's knowledge disclosure illegal

This is in response to ("Stickin' to it" SN 7/11). Although I must agree with the author's promotion of protecting the integrity of a journalist's right to keep sources confidential in order to elicit valuable disclosure of information, the Judith Miller case must be distinguished. The major issue missed by the public and media in this fiasco is that the "anonymous source" at issue disclosed classified information, which can be a serious criminal offense.

COMMENTARY

Many at fault for U.S. empire-esque reign

Craig Gunn was correct in stating that America could fall, as did Rome, from rottenness within ("United States could suffer same ill fate as previous world empires" SN 7/12). Unfortunately, he has misidentified the source of the rot.

BASEBALL

Mason names former Notre Dame assistant as baseball coach

Megan Homanick
July 14, 2005

It took MSU athletic director Ron Mason four weeks to find the next MSU head baseball coach, but on Wednesday morning at the Kellogg Center he announced David Grewe will take over that position. "The final decision was mine, but I had some help along the way from some baseball people that I trust," Mason said.

NEWS

Ex-official pleads guilty

Kris Turner
July 14, 2005

A former MSU extension services official pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture of $400,000 on Tuesday in a Florida District Court, court documents stated. This allows Emma O.

MICHIGAN

Graffiti artist paints Flats Grille

Lindsey Poisson
July 14, 2005

Artist Joseph Houghton paints graffiti that people will pay to have on their walls. In an effort to beautify a vacant wall, Flats Grille owner Paul O'Connor commissioned Houghton to paint a large mural on the side of his restaurant at 551 E.