Rice speech still generates contempt

Condoleezza Rice is an embarrassment to our nation, and her speech at MSU's commencement this summer was a disgrace to the community and alumni.

WEB ONLY: Lugnuts lose battle of bats, 7-5, to Timber Rattlers

Lansing - It was a home run kind of night at Oldsmobile Park. Even if one of them didn't count. Lansing first baseman Brian Dopirak hit what some might describe as the longest no-pitch ever.

Trustees hold first presidential-search meeting

The MSU Board of Trustees held a four-hour closed meeting Thursday as part of its first official presidential-search talks. The meeting followed the announcement that MSU President M.

A family affair

The air was frigid and the ground smothered in snow. As they pulled up behind Holt Middle School in the $50, rust-covered, 1958 burgundy Oldsmobile, both Tammie Harder and her boyfriend Randy Giggin had one thing in mind- sleep.

Potter enchants

In the third installment of the movie series, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) casts an enchanting spell on the audience once again in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Harry returns for his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, accompanied by his best friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson). At the same time, convicted murderer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), who is supposedly connected to the evil Lord Voldemort, escapes from the Azkaban magic prison. Everyone, from the professors to students, is on high alert until he is found. Based on the book series by J.K.

Tour of duty

The U.S. Army recently expanded a program called "stop-loss" that would prevent soldiers awaiting deployment for Iraq and Afghanistan from leaving the military at the end of their required service.

WEB ONLY: Lugnuts snake bitten early, unable to recover

Lansing - After a rocky start Thursday night, Timber Rattlers pitcher Tom Oldham got a hold of his pitches and prevented the Lugnuts from scoring.The problem was that Lansing starter Ronald Bay could not do the same thing.Bay struggled in the first two innings allowing six hits and five runs to give the Timber Rattlers all they needed for the 5-3 victory over the Lugnuts at Oldsmobile Park. With Bay's troubles on the mound early, the Timber Rattler batters took full advantage.

WEB ONLY: Rare tiger cub dies at Potter Park Zoo

The rare Amur tiger cub born May 24 at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing died Monday. The seven-day-old female cub, born amidst heavy rain that flooded the park entrance and parking lot, might have had an infection or brain damage, according to a zoo veterinarian, adding infant mortality in Amur tiger cubs is highest during the first week of life. Last year two Amur tigers, Kendra and Charley, were given to the zoo for breeding purposes through the national Tigers Species Survival Program.

WEB ONLY: Former DPPS lieutenant heads to Ohio; reflects on time with 'U'

After helping keep campus and East Lansing safe for 20 years, MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Lt.

Criticism of Bice column misses point

While I normally think John Bice's columns are drab and repetitive, the criticism for his last column is somewhat off ("Bice column unduly implicates religion," SN 6/1). Janice Munk implicates that Stalin, Pot and Castro relied on rational thought as opposed to religion to make their deplorable decisions, whereas most agree it is evident that they actually used neither.

E.L., Lansing too uncool for Granholm

East Lansing and Lansing are totally, like, not "cool." Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced on Wednesday the 20 pilot cities chosen for her "Cool Cities" initiative, which didn't include the capital city and its eastern neighbor.

WEB ONLY: Lansing mayor to set example, participate in run

Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides wants to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage area residents to get active. To prove his point, Benavides will strap on his shoes Saturday for the eighth annual Mayor's Family River Walk.

Police briefs 06/03/04

Sculptures 'roll' into Lansing

Lansing - Long whiskers stick out from either side of the orange painted, black striped body.

WEB ONLY: Lugnuts hit Timber Rattlers pitching hard, win 10-6

Lansing- With the Pistons playing in game six of the Eastern Conference finals, it seemed like the crowd forgot to show up to see the Lansing Lugnuts open their series against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.The Lugnuts seemed to have forgotten to show up as well, at least until the fourth inning.Lansing fell behind early in the game before going on a scoring bonanza in the fourth inning that carried them to a 10-6 victory over the Timber Rattlers.Although Lansing (31-21) had difficulty hitting early in the game, pitching seemed to be the real problem for the Lugnuts.The struggles for Lansing starter Justin Jones continued in his fifth start for the team.

Meaning of day renewed

Flint - In a small, gated community, Cary Brassfield, 47, lives in a three-room apartment filled with reminders of his son, Army Spc.

Money wasted on unused access

I'm a little concerned by the recent article and news that MSU looks to be under more pressure for more accessibility to the buildings on campus ("Opening doors," SN 5/27). I graduated more than a year ago, and spent four straight years at MSU, including living on campus for two summers.

Hawaiian lifestyle sullied by outsider involvement, development

To be totally honest, I've never been to the state of Hawaii. From pictures, postcards and word of mouth, I hear it's pretty gorgeous.

Possible soft drink tax could sweeten state health funds

Michiganians who like soft drinks may soon have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay for the fizzy beverages. At least that's the way things might be, if State Sen.

Easy access

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