MICHIGAN
Train derails near Owosso
A train owned by Canadian National Railway derailed in Bancroft at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
COMMENTARY
Battle state
When political candidates stop in Michigan as much as Sen. John Kerry and President Bush have, it's irresponsible not to go out and see them - both of them. Regardless of which political party you swear allegiance to, it's imperative to see the whole picture going into any election.
COMMENTARY
Unawareness
Before reading this editorial, challenge yourself to list the criteria of a transgender person. A transgender person isn't necessarily a transvestite, for transvestites don't necessarily feel they were born as the wrong sex, but do choose to dress as such.
MICHIGAN
Nobel Prize nominee to speak at BoarsHead
Three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Kathy Kelly will speak at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the BoarsHead Theatre, 425 S.
COMMENTARY
Terror alert: Gold
After American swimmer Mark Spitz broke seven world records en route to his record seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, he was flown home to America for being Jewish in Germany.
MSU
15 years of program's achievement celebrated
For more than a decade, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program/Summer Research Opportunity Program has helped minority, low-income or first-generation college students pursue graduate school.
MICHIGAN
Day promotes awareness of transgender concerns
In an effort to bring more attention to a part of society most people either don't understand or know exists, TransGender Michigan officials declared Sunday as International Transgender Awareness Day. "Some people will say, 'Your community is so new,'" TransGender Michigan executive director Rachel Crandall said.
MICHIGAN
Science retreats set up for secondary teachers
Secondary education teachers are invited to participate in fall weekend retreats concentrating on genetics.
MICHIGAN
Former athletic director to speak at E.L. event
Former MSU athletic director Clarence Underwood will discuss academics and athletics in urban schools in light of recent scandals in the intercollegiate sports world as part of the East Lansing's Luncheon Speaker Series. Underwood will speak at 12:30 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Google database endangers privacy
As Google prepares to go public with an initial stock offering of 25 million shares, some long-held concerns about the company's immense power and questionable policies still float in the air.
NEWS
Music, dancing, food at festival
In a dramatic change of weather, for the better, about 80,000 people enjoyed live music, great food, crafts and sunny skies at the city's third annual Great Lakes Folk Festival in downtown East Lansing. Pitt Richards, a Thailand native and jeweler, reveled in Sunday afternoon's warmth and sunshine at her booth at the festival.
MICHIGAN
600 Target scholarships available to students
Current undergraduate college students, as well as high school seniors and graduates, who aren't Target store employees may apply for the All-Around Scholarship until Nov.
MSU
Debate documentary to air Sept. 1
Based on the premise that a sport is defined as any type of intense competition, the College Sports Television cable network created a one-hour long documentary based on the 58th National Debate Tournament, which MSU won earlier this year. With CNN news anchor Aaron Brown as the host, the film premieres on Sept.
COMMENTARY
Uniting folk
The Great Lakes Folk Festival can't be labeled anything other than good. It brings world folk culture to Mid-Michigan.
NEWS
Michigan key state through November
The presidential candidates' stumping frenzy in Michigan isn't surprising, pundits say, because the state was a big target in 2000 and will again be extremely close come November. While the ticket of Sen.
COMMENTARY
U.S. intimidation of free speech extends to small island nation's media
Recently the Cyprus IndyMedia Collective published a statement regarding the collaboration between the CIA and the Cyprus police to "investigate and intimidate Cyprus IndyMedia and (independent journalist) Petros Evdokas." His crime?
SPORTS
Lugnuts shut out by Yankees, 2-0
Lansing - With a chance to go 14 games over .500 for the first time in franchise history, the Lansing Lugnuts instead chose to swing for the fences in a 2-0 loss to the Battle Creek Yankees on Sunday afternoon. The Lugnuts (28-22) were 8-2 in their last 10 games, heading into Sunday's matinee, and despite good pitching from starter Carlos Marmol, the bats could not get going. "Carlos did a nice job from the time he was in," Lansing manager Julio Garcia said.
NEWS
Survey claims younger crowd using VIAGRA
The drug marketed to help erectile dysfunction in older men might be finding its way into the hands of a younger generation. The level of men between the ages of 18 and 45 taking VIAGRA, or sildenafil citrate, has increased 312 percent since it was released in 1998, according to Express-Scripts, a trade group studying drug usage.
NEWS
Mich. legislators overlook clause that could shut down Amtrak's E.L. route
The possible shutdown of Amtrak's Chicago-bound route through East Lansing has some legislators, who voted for the bill that might cut its funding, scratching their heads. Neither Lansing state Rep.
MICHIGAN
Man drowns in Lansing river
Lansing - A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Red Cedar River in Lansing, near Kalamazoo and Clippert Streets. Police were investigating the incident as "a suspicious death," and an autopsy performed Wednesday concluded with inconclusive results. Roberto Martinez, friend of the man he called "Ran Dan," returned after a brief trip Tuesday to the location they were living at - among the trees west of Kalamazoo Street and on the shore of the Red Cedar River - and noticed something wasn't right. Police had taped off the area and were investigating a body found in the water next to their campsite. Martinez said he and a group of men had been "kicking back" at the campsite, where "Ran Dan" had a tent, and "were all drinking." Multiple police and rescue teams swarmed the area after Lansing Police received an anonymous call at about 2:30 p.m.