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It's GNR almost

There's more die-hard Guns 'N' Roses fans out there than you might imagine. But alas, a GNR reunion is far from reality, and with Axl Rose's recent awkward physical changes, I'm not sure we'd want to see it anyway. That said, we GNR fans have been waiting for "Contraband" forever.

NEWS

Colors fly as thousands gather to celebrate LBGT

Lansing - As a reverend blessed the love between hundreds of same-sex couples Saturday on the state Capitol steps, a group of conservative Christian protesters chanted that their love was wrong. The clash was part of Pride Weekend, which included a march, rally and the commitment ceremonies, drawing thousands to the capital city. The Rev.

MICHIGAN

Reagan's impact on 'U' mixed

Former President Ronald Reagan's relationship with colleges and universities was often strained, but it was also a relationship of cooperation, say many who worked at MSU during his tenure in the White House.

SPORTS

Fans show colors, support for teams

Auburn Hills- The Detroit Pistons are in the NBA finals for the first time in 14 years and the fans are enjoying every minute of it. The excitement around the Palace this weekend hit a new high as fans flooded Auburn Hills to be a part of history.

SPORTS

Ager, Brown named finalists for USA team

MSU basketball players, junior Maurice Ager and sophomore Shannon Brown, are scheduled to attend training camp in mid-July to prepare them for competition at the 2004 USA Basketball Men's National Team Trials. The two will compete along with 22 other players from across the country for 12 positions on the 2004 USA Basketball World Championship for players 20 years old or younger.

NEWS

Rates for minority graduates increase

About 30 percent more ethnic minority students are graduating from MSU than 20 years ago, according to a 2004 report created by the Office of Planning and Budgets. Still, 19.2 percent fewer ethnic minority students graduate than white students, comparing six-year graduation rates. "I think the data is showing that we've been making some dents in the graduation rate," said Lee June, assistant provost for academic student services and multicultural issues.

MSU

3 file sharing cases settled

Three of the nine MSU students who face legal action from the Recording Industry Association of America for illegally downloading and file sharing copyrighted music online have settled their cases. The amount of money agreed upon will not be disclosed, but RIAA spokesman Jonathan Lamy said the regular settlement trend remains the same.

COMMENTARY

Raw deal

It is a general expectation that when two parties make a deal, both groups will hold up their end of the bargain.

MICHIGAN

Chili Cook-Off heats up Lansing

Lansing - Close to 40 restaurants and businesses dished out more than 2,000 gallons of chili Friday night at the Lansing Board of Water and Light's Down-By-The-River Chili Cook-Off in the Lansing Center, 333 E.

MICHIGAN

Crunchy's owner killed in accident

At Crunchy's, amidst the typical chuckling and flow of beer, an underlying scent of sadness permeates the barroom as employees and regular patrons cope with the death of restaurant owner David Milligan, 55. "Today, while enjoying your visit to Crunchy's, remember Dave in your heart and with a smile," reads a sign hanging adjacent to the bar. By all accounts, that's just the way Milligan - who was killed in an early-morning crash Thursday - would have it. "I've been coming here for 20 years," Lansing resident Fred Pendergraft said, remembering the occasional Saturdays that he worked as a cook for the late owner.

COMMENTARY

Housing ordinance worth a challenge

In response to "No quarter" (SN 6/8): I believe that the city ordinance permitting "neighborhoods" to disallow renters is some strange, legalized form of blockbusting and segregation.

MICHIGAN

Police find link between shooting, E.L. robbery

Police in East Lansing and Sterling Heights are working with the FBI in an investigation involving a link between a series of bank robberies - one that occurred in East Lansing - and the fatal shooting of a Sterling Heights police Officer. Timothy W.

MICHIGAN

WEB ONLY: E.L. gears up for public school board elections

Today's East Lansing Public School Board election may feel like a step back in time for area voters and city officials. "It's like conducting an election in 1790 except we're not using quill pens," said Mark Grebner, chairman of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. This year, three seats on the East Lansing school board were open but only one person was nominated for candidacy.

COMMENTARY

Step backward

State Rep. Leon Drolet, R-Clinton Township, and the Michigan House of Representatives have taught Michigan an interesting lesson in the past year - if at first you don't succeed in undermining the Supreme Court, try, try again. Last Wednesday, Drolet succeeded in steering an amendment through the state House that would sever state funding to public universities who factor race into admissions policy.

SPORTS

Bowen leads Big Ten women down under

Playing in Australia for the 2004 Big Ten Women's Basketball Foreign Tour, MSU junior guard Lindsay Bowen is having success. Contributing with a team-high of 16.5 points per game, Bowen has scored double-figures in both games.

MICHIGAN

Grand Ledge 5K to benefit education

The inaugural Grand Ledge Education Foundation 5K Comet Chase will be held on Saturday in downtown Grand Ledge. Proceeds from the 5K run/walk/roll will raise money for educational opportunities within the Grand Ledge Public Schools. Registration for the event is $15 and will be held, along with runner check-in, from 7:30 a.m.

MSU

'U' professor remembered as a role model, mentor

Professor David Stewart progressively lost most of his hearing as a young child, but turned what some would see as a hindrance into passionate fuel for deaf education. For friends and co-workers, they will no longer have the opportunity to work with Stewart.