Comments made on a local radio station morning show about recent on-campus sexual assault cases brought to light issues on how sexual assaults are viewed by the public. The radio station, WVIC (94.1-FM) in Lansing, aired comments made by two part-time substitute morning hosts on Oct.
Age: 57 Party affiliation: Democrat Hometown: Owosso Township Occupation: Executive vice president, Michigan Public Employees, SEIU Local 517M Education: Bachelor's degree from MSU Experience: Three-term Shiawassee County Commissioner; finance chair, County Board of Commissioners; member of the MSU Labor and Industrial Relations Advisory Panel Family: Married Web site: philthompsongogreen.com • Make sure college costs remain affordable • Establish a strong outreach program with MSU's students, faculty, and employees
Have mercy on the late souls of Ray Kroc and Dave Thomas. Every time a McDonald's or Wendy's commercial clogs the airwaves, the two burger barons must be turning in their graves.
Although state officials say Michigan is transitioning to a new voting system, voters won't see much change in the voting process this year.
Although President Bush's administration has repeatedly said the main goal of the war in Iraq is to disarm the war-torn nation, it was revealed Monday that there are 380 tons of devastating explosives missing in Iraq with whereabouts unknown. The news is startling, as the lack of information on the location of the weapons means we don't know if they have fallen into the wrong hands and used in past attacks already.
Age: 60 Party affiliation: Democrat Hometown: Boston Occupation: Senator from Massachusetts Education: Bachelor's from Yale University, law degree from Boston College Experience: Navy lieutenant, prosecutor, lieutenant governor Family: Spouse Teresa Heinz; daughters Alexandra and Vanessa; stepsons Andre, John and Christopher Web site: johnkerry.com
Abortion What Sen. John Kerry says: Pro-choice, but feels abortions should be "safe, legal and rare." What he's done: Voted against partial-birth abortion ban in 2003.
MSU's Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine was recently elected to the Institute of Medicine, a national nonprofit advisory organization addressing issues in biomedical science, medicine and health.
Age: 51 Party Affiliation: Democrat Hometown: Lansing Occupation: Ingham County Prosecutor Education: University of Michigan Law School Experience: Private practice for 16 years Family: Married; three daughters Web site: None
Age: 29 Party Affiliation: Republican Hometown: Haslett Occupation: Advertising account executive at WLNS-TV, Newscenter 6 Education: Bachelor's degree from Wright State University Experience: More than six years of advertising and marketing Family: Engaged Web site: angela2004.com
There's no better way to create suspense than to have characters hesitantly walk down a dark hallway while the floor ominously creaks beneath their feet.
Age: 53 Party affiliation: Libertarian Hometown: East Lansing Occupation: Inspector, General Motors Corp., 1976- present Education: Bachelor's degree from MSU Experience: Leadership positions in the libertarian party; ran (unsuccessfully) for MSU Board of Trustees in 1996 and 2000, and Michigan House of Representatives in 1990 and 1992 Family: Single Web site: None • Believes university should provide more evening and weekend educational opportunities • Believes university should take greater efforts to serve the educational needs of adults
Art Bukowski Special for The State News George Blaha sprang from his press-box seat and rose with thousands of fans as redshirt freshman running back Jehuu Caulcrick sprinted into the endzone during the Spartans homecoming triumph against Minnesota.
Age: 55 Party affiliation: Republican Hometown: Mason Occupation: Michigan Supreme Court Justice (incumbent) Education: Bachelor's degree from Duke University, law degree from University of Cincinnati Law School Experience: Court of Appeals judge, U.S.
A Proposal to amend the state constitution to specify what can be recognized as a "marriage or similar union" for any purpose. The proposed constitutional amendment would: • Amend the state constitution to provide that "the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose." About the measure: • The proposal is intended to ban homosexuals from being married and keep marriage sacred for heterosexual couples.
A proposal to amend the state constitution to require voter approval of any form of gambling authorized by law and certain new state lottery games. The proposed constitutional amendment would: • Require voter approval of any form of gambling authorized by law after Jan.
Age: 63 Party affiliation: Republican Hometown: Born in Lincoln, Neb., grew up in Casper, Wyo. Occupation: Vice President Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees from University of Wyoming Experience: Nixon administration, Deputy Assistant to President Ford, White House Chief of Staff, House Rep.
The emergence of female producers and directors in the Japanese film industry will be addressed at a discussion and film screening next week on campus. Director Sachi Hamano will give a special lecture with screenwriter Kuninori Yamazaki to talk about her experiences as a female film director in Japan.
Abortion What President Bush says: Supports abortion rights only in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's life is endangered.