NEWS
Police explore robbery leads
East Lansing police are chasing tips they hope will lead them to the culprits responsible for a series of gunpoint robberies last week.East Lansing police Lt.
COMMENTARY
Penalties needed for U-M scandal
I would like to ask the editors of The State News who exactly should pay for the University of Michigan's crimes in regards to the Ed Martin scandal?
FOOTBALL
Detroit plays San Francisco so load lineup with Niners
It pays to play players who start. A tough lesson to learn, but the chance that Clinton Portis would play against the Lions was too tempting to pass up.It was another week and another Stevie E.
MICHIGAN
Governor holds control in bill banning late-term abortions
Late-term abortion procedures will be banned in Michigan if Gov. Jennifer Granholm signs legislation approved by the Senate on Tuesday.
FEATURES
Fight coordinator brings action to 'U'
MSU graduate John Lennox is bringing more than just some weapons to a demonstration on campus today. The Lansing Community College instructor will be accompanied by Tony Wolf, fight choreographer for "The Lord of the Rings" movies.
COMMENTARY
Letter wrong in praising GOP Bush
In the letter to the editor "Bush continues to help Americans" (SN 9/24), Tim Phelps asks Americans to remember all Bush has done for them.
FEATURES
Is there something wrong with my thong?
"Let me see that tho-ooo-ong." Those were the famous words in the chorus of Sisq
MICHIGAN
Residents want greener Lansing
As Lansing resident Steve Costello scanned the vast lot before him, he hoped for the day when the hundreds of cars and shuttle buses that fill the space daily will disappear and the rough gravel will be replaced with the grass that once flourished. The lot, which is located directly behind Costello's home on Clemens Avenue in Lansing, was acquired by Sparrow Hospital from the Michigan Army National Guard late last year as a temporary parking facility during the construction of a new parking structure. But with the new structure, 1215 E.
NEWS
McPherson, Simon team longest duo in Big Ten
The longest-standing provost-president duo in the Big Ten say teamwork is the secret to their success.After 10 years as MSU's president and provost, M.
COMMENTARY
California recall isn't a circus at all
I live in Anaheim, Calif. - squeaky conservative, 50 percent Hispanic population, Disneyland and the World Champion Angels - your typical California "circus," I guess.
COMMENTARY
Way to waste time
Here we go again. For the third time in the past two decades, Republicans are wasting the limited time and money of the state government with an attempt to abolish abortion and a woman's right to choose. Michigan failed in both 1996 and 1999 to have a ban placed on abortion procedures. The Republican-controlled state senate passed a bill on Tuesday with a 25-11 vote that could create the "Legal Birth Definition Act." This legislation would define birth as the point at which any part of the fetus is expelled from a woman's body. Further considerations tied to the bill include: The classification of a fetus as alive when there is a detectable heartbeat, evidence of breathing, spontaneous movement or a pulsating umbilical cord.
NEWS
Friends say hard worker keeps sense of humor
To some, MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon is a determined, headstrong worker who deals with pertinent issues facing the university.
MICHIGAN
Center auctions art, tickets for Eve's House
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, will host the annual Eve's House silent and live auction from 7 to 9 p.m.
MSU
Noontime meeting to address refugee crisis
The coordinator of the Refugee Development Center in Lansing will hold a discussion today about "The Refugee Crisis: Global Problem, Local Solutions." The discussion is part of MSU's noontime conversations.The facilitator, Vincent Delgado, will speak at 12:10 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Students cited for noise got off easy
After seeing details about the parties cited under the new East Lansing ordinance, I think those involved should be thankful about how easy they got off (multiple kegs, hundreds of people and a party attendee found unconscious with a closed head injury). You are going to have a hard time getting any sympathy about softening the ordinance when that is the sort of behavior that is being targeted.
MICHIGAN
Irish singer to perform at community center
The Irish-American Club of Mid-Michigan will host a concert featuring folk singer Pat Woods at 7:30 p.m.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: 'U' crime down 65 percent since 1987
MSU crime has decreased by 38 percent since 1987 and felony crime has dropped by 65 percent, according to the university's annual crime statistics released today.During the past three years, figures show a decline in the number of liquor law and drug violations, as well as aggravated assault and motor vehicle theft.Not all the news was positive, though.
MICHIGAN
AAA offers free winter car care inspections
AAA Michigan and Northwest Tire & Service will offer free winter car care inspections throughout October.The inspections are available at all AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities and will check motor oil, fluid levels, belts, hoses, battery terminals, air filters, wiper blades, lights and tire pressure.This is the 24th year AAA has offered the program.Dirk VanderHart
MICHIGAN
Groups to debate clean-water bill changes
Michigan environmental groups will meet today to address changes and concerns surrounding new clean-water legislation in the state House of Representatives.Clean Water Action, Michigan Environmental Council and Sierra Club will hold the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
COMMENTARY
Actions speak louder than words; 'U' apathy finally broken
Angry over East Lansing's new noise violation policy? Upset because your party was busted up? Scared you might end up in jail for waking the neighbors?Good.