Lugnuts win, 7-0

Lansing - The Lugnuts were seeking to split their series with the Burlington Bees on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Oldsmobile Park. They were able to accomplish the split with a combination of good pitching and even better hitting en route to a runaway 7-0 victory over the Bees. The pitching was phenomenal for the Lugnuts (8-10). Lansing starter Ronald Bay pitched a solid game as he went seven innings, giving up five hits, no earned runs, no walks while striking out seven.

Science project offers hands-on feel

Six high school students from the Lansing area are learning what it takes to be involved with scientific research via hands on experience.

Bush chooses to pull from reserves not often used

After finalizing the regime change in a new democratic Iraq less than two weeks ago, President Bush announced 5,600 soldiers from across the nation will be sent to Iraq and Afghanistan, 195 of whom are from Michigan. The soldiers, some of whom are presently inactive but will be involuntarily recalled, are to be notified by the Individual Ready Reserve, known as the IRR, within the next few days and have at least 30 days to report to their local Army posts.

AIDS study to benefit Africa

In Sub-Saharan Africa, almost 27 million people are infected with either AIDS or HIV. About 10 million of those are between 15-24 and an additional 3 million sufferers are children under 15. A new study, presented last week in Thailand and authored by a nine-member group of MSU faculty and graduate students, clarifies how the disease is affecting poor rural farmers in Africa, where between 50 to 80 percent of people live outside cities. Contrary to popular belief, the study indicates the majority of people dying in four of the five countries surveyed were not parents but primarily their adult-age children.

Police briefs 07/12/04

Women's basketball gets new assistant

MSU women's basketball head coach Joanne P. McCallie announced Al Brown as her new assistant coach this weekend. Brown will be filling the void left by Darren Bennett, who is now the head coach at Skidmore College. Brown has been coaching college basketball for 27 years and has the unique prestige of being the only person to coach in a national championship game for both a men's team (Purdue 1969) and women's team (Tennessee 1996-98 and 2000). "I was interested in coming to Michigan State because I believe (McCallie) is one of the finest coaches in the women's game," Brown said.

The name game

Discussion of a name change to Lansing's Oldsmobile Park has us wondering what product the stadium will advertise next. Soon enough, Lansing residents may be referring to the 8-year-old stadium - home of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball team - as something else.

'Anchorman' is hilarious, best comedy of the year

Immature, goofy and incredibly entertaining, "Anchorman" has turned out to be the funniest major movie of the year.

Federal aid available to May flood victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has set up shop in Dearborn Heights to help occupants of Ingham County who experienced damage to their properties by the May floods. FEMA will offer low-interest loans through the U.S.

Lansing property tax bills due in August

July 2004 property tax bills for the city of Lansing are due on or before Aug. 31. If payments aren't received by the deadline, the resident will receive a 3 percent penalty.

Subway terminates 'Sub Club'

Even before Subway began franchising out in the early 1970s, its original shop in Bridgeport, Conn. developed the Sub Club loyalty program. As of Aug.

Michigan Works to host 3 open houses

Capital Area Michigan Works is hosting three simultaneous open houses from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. on July 28 to celebrate more than a half million customers served.

'U' surveys to focus on compost business

MSU Extension is working to help Michigan farmers by surveying the state's agriculture industry in order to find compost business opportunities.

Why here?

Ronald Reagan was born and raised in Illinois before making a name for himself in Hollywood and leaving an indelible impression on Washington, D.C.

Good column should run during school year, too

While I give kudos to The State News for addressing the issue of rapists and abusers not being defined as scary guys lurking in dark alleys, I have to question the timing of the column.

Columnist doesn't know a good state when he sees it

To be completely honest, being an MSU alumnus, I really don't read The State News as often as I should, and by reading Carl Lindquist's column ("Michiganians' attitudes toward home state denote quality of life" SN 6/29) I think I proved to myself why.

Petition promoting death penalty in Mich. misses deadline, won't be on 2004 ballot

Supporters of an initiative to lift Michigan's 158-year ban on capital punishment say despite missing their July 5 deadline to get the issue before Michigan voters this November, they will continue their push to abolish the ban. The petition sought to amend the state constitution to allow the death penalty in cases in which a law enforcement or corrections officer has been killed.

Bush's lack of leadership has put nation at risk

America is weaker and less secure because President Bush is a weak leader. A strong leader keeps our allies close.

E.L. resident hopes new wireless device will control nation's obesity problem

If you've ever had a problem motivating yourself to exercise, Alex Terrazas' Wireless Walden may just be the thing for you. His invention, which is awaiting full patent recognition, combines wireless technology with operant conditioning to help people who want to diet, continue their motivation. It awards points for exercise, which are then translated into time on the TV, Internet, computer or video game system.

Absent threat

On Monday, opponents of same-sex marriage submitted petitions containing in excess of 475,000 signatures that support defining marriage as a union between only a man and a woman.