Northern Kentucky leader doesn't deny interest in 'U' presidency
Northern Kentucky University President James Votruba, an MSU alumnus and former administrator, hasn't denied interest in becoming MSU's next president. "Any candidate for the MSU presidency is going to have to have a very clear understanding of what the board is looking for," Votruba told The State News on Wednesday.
Shelter offers new hope
Lansing - Despite rain and cold, the gymnasium of the new St. Vincent Home for Children was packed with people ready to dedicate the new building for abused and neglected children.
War veterans decorated after 60 years
In 1943, William Smith was a lanky high school student, living day by day in his mid-Michigan home. Within a year, he had been drafted and found himself in Belgium fighting against Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. "It was hell," said Smith, now a Lansing resident.
Simmons comes up short in Olympic bid
Winning four of six matches for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, MSU wrestler Nick Simmons, failed to qualify for the U.S.
Bigger autos don't mean safer travel
As an automotive enthusiast, I consider myself to have a good deal of vehicular knowledge. Consequently, I enjoy sharing this knowledge with others, often injecting myself into conversations regarding anything automotive. Over the past few years, I've noticed an interesting trend in where these discussions tend to lead.
Opening doors
A recent Supreme Court decision to guarantee accessibility in government-owned buildings, such as schools and courthouses, provides greater encouragement for MSU to push for more accessibility on campus, officials say. "We have, for the past years, taken strong steps to make the campus more barrier free," said Carol Swinehart, chairwoman of the President's Advisory Committee for Disability Issues at MSU.
Water sinks courses
Swimming ducks meander in the pond as foliage sprouts out along the shoreline. In the middle of this serene pond, a red golf ball washer stands upright, covered to its neck in water.
WEB ONLY: After nearly 4 decades, Agriculture prof bids goodbye to 'U'
In his fourth floor Agriculture Hall office, Joe Levine is surrounded by souvenirs. Some he has collected over the years on various travels, like the puppets and books from Indonesia and the lamp with the clarinet base he made himself after spending a summer as a clarinet student at the Interlochen Arts Camp. Most of them, though, are from former colleagues and students who have traveled abroad and returned with a gift-a testament to the legacy that Levine has left on their lives.
Dempster makes rehab appearance; 'Nuts win
Lansing - A 10:30 a.m. start time is difficult for any baseball player, but an early game following a three-and-a-half hour, 11-inning thriller the night before would cause any team to get off to a sluggish start.That's exactly what happened Wednesday morning as the Lansing Lugnuts and West Michigan White Caps struggled to find any hits for the first five innings before the Lugnuts rediscovered their bats in the fifth and pulled off a 3-1 win."It's a little hard to get up in the morning and it took a few innings for us to wake up," Lansing left fielder Kevin Collins said.
WEB ONLY: Lugnuts get comeback victory; Prior fans 8
Lansing - There were no lines extending to Michigan Avenue from Oldsmobile Park after game time Tuesday night, unlike Mark Prior's first pitching stint with the Lansing Lugnuts last week.While many seats remained empty for the Cubs pitcher's second start, a crowd of a little more than 5,000 got to see a wide array of fastballs and changeups in Prior's four and a third innings, not to mention an extra innings Lugnuts victory.Prior made 62 pitches, striking out eight, allowing only one hit and one earned run.Despite the impressive stats, Prior felt he was lacking the fire that the National League All-Star has become known for."I felt fine physically, but I felt kind of dead," Prior said.
Liberalism by the numbers points to hidden majority among voters
Does being a journalist mean you dislike President George W. Bush, or does disliking our president qualify you to be an accredited journalist? For that matter, why should anyone believe what a journalist has to say if it's readily apparent that the scribe has a vendetta for Bush?
Prior to go for 'Nuts again
Less than a week after creating a stir by pitching for the Lansing Lugnuts, Mark Prior is again stepping to the mound for the Chicago Cubs Class A affiliate at 7:05 p.m.
Gas prices reach record levels; stations adjust to fluctuation
With gasoline prices in Michigan at record levels, consumers still might notice fluctuations in rates at Lansing-area gas stations. The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $2.099 as of Monday, or about two cents higher than the previous record, which was posted in June 2000.
E.L. officials: President needs vision of city, 'U'
East Lansing officials say they are hoping MSU's 20th president will be a forward-thinking individual, who not only cares about the campus, but understands its connection to the community. MSU President M.
Bice needs to stop beating dead horse
Why does the State News continue to run John Bice's editorials ("Religion and mental instability an extremely dangerous combination," SN 05/24)? I think by now that we all understand Mr. Bice is an atheist who feels that those who believe in God are irrational fools.
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WEB ONLY: Lugnuts use hot bats to power past Whitecaps, 8-4
Lansing - With only a one run lead over West Michigan heading into the eighth inning, the Lansing Lugnuts seemed to be on shaky ground as relief pitcher Adalberto Mendez struggled to find the plate.Mendez walked a batter on his first pitch and put two men on base before getting some help from center fielder Chris Walker, who made a spectacular catch to get the Lugnuts out of the inning.The 'Nuts then would score four of their own runs in the eighth to beat the Whitecaps, 8-4, Monday night at Oldsmobile Park."With him, once he does find the plate, he's solid," Lansing manager Julio Garcia said.
'U' ready to face Boilermakers
As MSU junior pitcher Jon Kowalski tagged first base for the final out to secure the Spartans' 8-7 victory over Northwestern, his teammates erupted into celebration. The victory over Northwestern Sunday ensured the Spartans the No.