Proposal to increase Pell Grant, cut Perkins

Kaela Dorman might be reaching deeper into her pockets to pay her tuition bills for the upcoming school year. The U.S.

Schoolyard politics

We know so much already has, and still is changing. It's hard to go through airport security in less than an hour, even harder to find food that hasn't had its genes altered, and almost impossible to find an advertisement that doesn't have sexual implications. But it's good to know, despite today's world of change, our sleazy politicians will always be sleazy. Still alive and kicking, presidential candidate and Reform Party representative Ralph Nader has been fighting to make the state ballot - and his Republican opponents are helping him. Last Thursday Nader needed to submit 30,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot, and The Michigan Republican Party alone submitted 34,000 on behalf of Nader. What's wrong with this picture? During the 2000 elections, the margin between President Bush, and Sen.

Arrest made in homicide

Police near Jackson have arrested a man witnesses say was last seen with an East Lansing woman who was found dead Wednesday night in Meridian Township.

Police briefs 07/19/04

Michigan gets a bum rap; perfect place for scenic road trip, Americana

I hear a lot of moaning and complaining about Michigan. People say it's boring. Flat. Droll. Uninspiring.

Abstinence-based programs create sex ed controversy

For Casey Taubitz, the only reference to contraception during her high school health education class was a brusque "just use a condom." Taubitz, who graduated in 2004 from Fenton High School, said the curriculum at her school was abstinence-based - similar to programs President Bush would like to see more school districts utilize. In his 2004 State of the Union address, Bush added federal funding for abstinence-only sex education programs, expressing a desire to double the current amount.

Brown makes first cut for USA team

MSU Basketball player, sophomore guard Shannon Brown, made the first cut for the USA Young Men's National Team. Sixteen finalists remain, but the team will eventually consist of only 12.

Capital cruisers

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.

Candidates debate, seek to unseat Rogers

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.

Danger of attack elevated by Iraq war

President Bush, in a speech in Tennessee, declared that the American people are safer because he invaded Iraq.

Real threat lies in marriage opposition

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.

Ex-Spartan earns spot on U.S. Olympic track team

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.

Former Spartan makes it on U.S. Olympic Track and Field team

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.

E.L. District Court busy with felony trial proceedings

Two cases involving alleged habitual felons returned to East Lansing's 54-B District Court this week.

GOP pushes support for Nader, creating threat to Democrats with third candidate

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.

Buddhist building first in Mich.

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.

Forums give parents support

When Soledad Quiroz traveled from Chile to begin her graduate program in biochemistry, the international student was bombarded with surprises.

Simon shoots to have acting provost candidate by mid-October

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.

Lugnuts left-hander finding his niche in Lansing

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.

Commission sets goal to double grad degrees

Lansing - Michigan's future workforce needs to concentrate more on mental strength rather than physical strength, according to Lt.