Jackson plans to open 2 Michigan branches of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

Lansing - Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson was at the state Capitol on Tuesday to address some of the issues plaguing Michigan's inner cities and unveil plans to build a chapter of his advocacy group in Lansing. Jackson spoke about working within the state's budget to improve education, increase employment rates, and reform the prison systems in some of the state's poorest cities. "All schools should have swimming pools," Jackson said.

Farmers' delight

Working a small knife by and forth, Howard Cain carefully crafts a wood harness for an ox. The shavings of the wood fall into his lap with every cut, as the 1951 MSU graduate explains his latest creation. Welcome to MSU's Ag Expo, where faculty, farmers and even alumni take time to show off their craft and learn from others.

Candidate plays it low key

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles profiling Lansing's six candidates for mayor. Lansing mayoral candidate Gerald Rowley doesn't have large lawn placards for his supporters to display.

News Briefs

Event looks to build ecological awareness "Story Time on the Grand," will be hosted by The Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council on Friday at 429 S.

Police briefs 07/23/03

More tests needed

Russell Weller killed 10 people in Santa Monica, Calif., by crashing his car into a pedestrian market, but no charges have been brought against him.

Museum authority changes

After 106 years of reporting to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, the MSU Museum will now be under the wing of the College of Arts and Letters.Officials say departments across campus are figuring out ways to streamline and collaborate in the face of harsh budget constraints - the museum realignment is just another example of that.

'U' competition for RIA project to receive funds

MSU's main competitor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Rare Isotope Accelerator project will not see a reduction in state funding, officials say. Illinois-based Argonne National Laboratory will receive $13 million in the state of Illinois funding for the project, also known as the RIA, for the 2003-04 fiscal year - that is the same amount it received in the 2002-03 fiscal year. The Rare Isotope Accelerator allows scientists to probe isotopes not found on Earth. "Illinois has contributed substantially to (the lab)," said Catherine Foster, manager of media relations for the laboratory.

Coordinator to leave health group

Life is full of many choices in regards to what one does with his or her health.Charles Torpe, coordinator of the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Education Seminar, or ATODES, has taught this lesson to many MSU students during the last seven years.Sober for 12 years, Torpe said the job was therapy for his everyday life."Things I most need to remember myself are things that I need to help students be aware of," Torpe said.Torpe will be leaving the program to move with his recently graduated girlfriend.

Grand theft bike

Let's say a couple East Lansing children ride their bikes onto MSU's campus to get some ice cream from the Dairy Store.

Mya offers diverse beats, attitude on 'Moodring'

Mya's image is ever-changing. She's a sex kitten, a wholesome crooner, a hoochie, a lover, a fighter, a trash-talker and a sentimentalist all on one CD. Her new album, "Moodring," is quite appropriately titled, in that she changes up her tone, her message and her image from song to song.

Study might link toxins to kids' health

Researchers in MSU's Department of Epidemiology are trying to find out how environmental factors influence a developing fetus later on in life.

U.S. News & World Report changes college ranking system

U.S. News & World Report, the magazine that annually ranks the nation\'s top schools, is changing the way it evaluates institutions such as MSU.

Big business bad for area, environment

Whoopee, another Wal-Mart opened in the area last week. Gov. Jennifer Granholm declared last week "Wal-Mart Week" in Michigan.

E.L. prepares for pest

East Lansing residents and landscapers could soon kiss their ash goodbye. An infestation of the emerald ash borer, an exotic insect which destroyed more than 6 million Detroit-area Ash trees, has recently been discovered infesting more than 50 Ash trees in Meridian Township.In response to the close proximity of the beetle, a public meeting at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, was held Tuesday night to inform a large crowd of concerned residents about the latest news on the ash borer and eradication methods.

War criminals of sexual assault, rape, walk away too often

Everyone at one point or another has talked about the war and ongoing occupation in Iraq, maybe even the potential military intervention in Liberia.

Jackson reveals building chapter plans in Lansing, addresses improvement issues

Lansing - The Rev. Jesse Jackson was at the state's Capitol Building on Tuesday to unveil plans for building a chaptersof his civil rights organization in Lansing, and address some of the issues that plague some of Michigan's poorest cities. "There are some profound causes in our world," Jackson said.

E.L. woman sexually assaulted, 2 other area girls nearly abducted

A 19-year-old female student was sexually assaulted on the 300 block of Division Street early Saturday morning.

Lugnuts slammed by Fort Wayne, 7-3

Lansing - When Lansing reliever Clay Rapada slipped off the mound in the sixth inning of Monday's game against Fort Wayne Wizards, the Lugnuts fell with him, losing 7-3Rapada (2-1) entered the ball game in the fourth inning and pitched two scoreless innings before a disastrous sixth.

Lugnuts shutout Wizards

Lansing - There's a simple saying in baseball, if you can't hit you can't score. Such was the case Tuesday night at Oldsmobile Park for the Fort Wayne Wizards, as the Lansing Lugnuts shut them out 5-0.Two Lugnuts (14-18) pitchers, starter Anderson Tavarez and reliever Ryan O'Malley combined to pitch a three-hit shutout of the Fort Wayne Wizards (15-17).Tavarez did most of the work, going seven innings while striking out six, walking two, and giving up only one hit on the night.