When the idea lightbulb first flickered above the head of Craig Parrish to hold a classic car show in downtown Lansing, the prospects were dim. "It started with an idea but I had no sponsors," the promoter remembered.
Two Democratic candidates vying for a seat in Michigan's 8th Congressional District debated Thursday evening in the Hannah Community Center to clarify their views for voters before the Aug.
President Bush, in a speech in Tennessee, declared that the American people are safer because he invaded Iraq.
Same-sex marriage: It seems to be the most divisive topic of choice among discussions in America lately, particularly since it is an election year.
Former MSU track and field star Paul Terek wasn't supposed to make the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team, not after finishing in sixth place on the first day. But Terek, 24, won a spot on the U.S.
Lansing - Chants of "Four more years" repeatedly rang out as about 1,000 Republican supporters welcomed Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen.
Perry - The blue and yellow ribbons on the front steps of the meditation hall were cut, the balloons were sent off into the sky and the members of the Dhammasala Forest Monastery officially had a new place to meditate.
Relax, already. You're actually a lot safer than you think, despite what any MSU crime statistic would like to imply. Frankly, it's been a bad year to be a criminal at MSU.
Former MSU Track and Field star Paul Terek will take part in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team this summer in Athens, Greece.
I am writing in response to A.P. Kryza's column "'Defining' marriage silly, heterosexuals have damaged institution" (SN 7/12). I wholeheartedly agree with Kryza's point that the sanctity of marriage over the past 2,000 years has been damaged significantly.
Two cases involving alleged habitual felons returned to East Lansing's 54-B District Court this week.
Local Republicans have been signing up Ralph Nader supporters for weeks in an effort to get the independent presidential candidate on the Michigan ballot in November - an action Democrats are calling an unethical trick. State political leaders will find out today if GOP efforts to put Nader on the state ballot as an independent candidate will be successful.
Situated within a forest in Perry now resides a wooden building with curved decorations on the roof and red steps and guardrails leading into the hall. The building is now part of the state's only Buddhist forest monastery, dedicated to the teachings of Buddhism and meditation.
When Soledad Quiroz traveled from Chile to begin her graduate program in biochemistry, the international student was bombarded with surprises.
By the middle of October, Provost Lou Anna Simon said she hopes to have the name of her acting provost. Simon will become the university's 20th president on Jan.
Lansing Lunguts catcher Jake Fox almost winces when he talks about the first time that he caught one of Clay Rapada's pitches in practice. Fox has caught many pitchers in his two years with the Chicago Cubs organization, but he said the first one from Rapada will forever remain ingrained in his memory. "It was just a little slider, but when I went down to block it, the ball moved and hit me in the chest," Fox said. "He's got that trajectory that moves the ball all over the place and makes him so tough to catch, but it's also what makes him so good." Rapada, a 6-foot-5, 185-pound relief pitcher, has become well-known around the league for his tough pitches.
Lansing - Michigan's future workforce needs to concentrate more on mental strength rather than physical strength, according to Lt.
East Lansing Police are searching for a missing person who they believe might be in danger, ELPD Lt.
I was inspired to peel myself off the couch and respond to A.P. Kryza's recent column, "Vacations and carbs, rude friends in bars (SN 6/29)" It is my goal to offer a comment about life as we (don't) know it, and ultimately about perception in general. In the column, Kryza took the opportunity to discuss a chance encounter in which Person A (incidentally, me) rudely ignores former friend, Person B (the author). Indeed, the day in question is still fresh in memory.
MSU sophomore guard Shannon Brown will compete for a spot on the 2004 USA Basketball World Championship For Young Men Qualifying Team this weekend. "It's great, the ability to go out and compete for your country," Brown said. Brown was originally not supposed to take this trip alone, as junior guard Maurice Ager was also selected as one of 24 players under age 20 to come try out for the 12-person team.