State bill might delay lobbying by politicians

Politicians leaving office would have to wait six months before they could take a position with a lobbying firm if Rep.

Critic yearns for old-school film theater closer to home

There is a car commercial currently on television that shows a city street and the changing model of a car that parks there over time.

Monster trucks roll into Breslin Saturday

There are lots of people out there who think big trucks, such as Escalades and Hummers, hog the road and suck up too much gas. In the world of monster trucks, those ideologies don't matter. This weekend, "Monster Truck Nationals!" rolls into Breslin Center, bringing patrons young and old to witness not only the behemoth vehicles, but also motocross and BMX racing. "This is our second year at the Breslin," said George Eisenhart, owner of Image Promotions, the company putting out the franchise.

Lecture series honors Black History Month

Four civil rights and religious leaders will speak on campus in honor of Black History Month. The fifth annual Visiting Minority Faculty Lecture Series kicks off today and will run every Thursday this month.

Vet Med dean begins CDC job in Atlanta

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Lonnie King will fly to Atlanta on Friday to begin a year-long stint as the director of the new Office of Strategy and Innovation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. "It's a leadership position and involved in establishing strategy and direction for public health," King said.

Ted's intent

In light of all the possible job changes East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton has been considering in the last few months, we wonder what his next move will be. In November, Staton withdrew his application for a city manager position of another college town, Evanston, Ill., where Northwestern University is located. He also had been in talks with the Michigan Municipal League since October and was one of three finalists from more than 100 applicants for the position of executive director.

Critic asks for local music to be sent in

I know you're out there. You're the ones who sing in the shower, who play "drums" on your dashboard, who practice that one bass solo over and over until your fingers literally bleed.

Speaker to address success for women

MSU's Women in the Community program will host a lecture titled, "Tools to Work With: Making a Change," featuring speaker Keturah Jones at 7 p.m.

Abortion has negative effects on mother and father, not just unborn

Last month was the 32nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. For 32 years, a highly controversial Supreme Court decision has permitted abortion on demand to anyone who wants it nationwide.

Police briefs 02/03/05

Raising minimum wage is necessary

I am writing in response to Jeffrey Holst's letter ("Raising minimum wage a bad idea" SN 1/31) concerning his position on the proposed $2 increase in the minimum wage.

Writer failed to give logical argument

This is in response to Jack Fischer's letter, "Bush not deserving of writer's praise" (SN 1/31). Here's the deal.

Buddies soak up sake, Japanese beer

When you go out for dinner, of course you're gonna order a beer. If you order a burger, you'll want a Samuel Adams or a Bud Light.

Officials glad Staton will stay in E.L.

Now that East Lansing officials have confirmation City Manager Ted Staton will remain in his position, they are looking to the future of the city with him at the helm. As city manager, Staton is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city. "There is no way you can let up in this profession," he said.

More smokers utilizing help line

More Michigan smokers have been seeking help with quitting through the Michigan Tobacco Quit Line since the tobacco tax increased last July. During the six months prior to the tax increase, 550 people called the line for help to quit smoking.

MIDDAY UPDATE: MSU Surplus Store sells former president's car

Instead of settling for the old hand-me-down or the affordable late-1980s Oldsmobile, someone on campus could be driving a luxurious Cadillac once driven by former MSU President M.

Documentary follows rare camel

Directors Luigi Falorni and Byambasuren Davaa of "The Story of the Weeping Camel" were awarded Sunday with best direction of a documentary at the 57th annual Directors Guild of America Awards, an honor known to predict consequent Oscar winners. The film, which also won the East Lansing Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary last year, will be showing at 7:30 p.m.

Students shoulder burden of commute

Northern Tier residents, it is unfortunate that you have troubles commuting to campus, but that is your responsibility, not the university's.

MSU requested to create plan to halt river pollution

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has asked university officials to clean up their act. Last week, Megan McMahon, an environmental quality analyst for the department, or MDEQ, asked the university to submit a report by the end of the month stating when and how MSU will stop contaminated water runoff from the Beef Cattle Teaching and Research Center, located on Bennett Road in Lansing.

High marks

Did you hear? Michigan scored higher than Illinois - in a grading of state government performance. Yep, that's right.