Bank robbed twice in 3 weeks

A man escaped with an undetermined amount of money at 1:36 p.m. today after robbing the Flagstar Bank on Lake Lansing Road - its second robbery in three weeks.After walking up to a teller's window, the suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money, East Lansing Deputy Chief Thomas Wibert said.No one was hurt during the incident.The suspect was last seen fleeing south behind the bank, carrying a small black duffel bag.

Program offers free drug tests

The Lansing Police Department is handing out free drug tests for parents to test their children.Lansing police Sgt.

Show your pride

Events at the 2003 Annual Michigan Pride LGBT March, Rally & Festival: • The 2003 Annual Michigan Pride LGBT March, Rally & Festival kicks off with the Absolut Pride Comedy Show at 9 p.m.

Students charged in connection with disturbances move to pretrial

MSU students charged in the March 28-30 disturbances waived their right to arraignment in Ingham County's Circuit Court Wednesday.Ian Bailey, Brian Balamucki, Daniel Callton, Kimberly Martin, Miguel Miranda and Tony Warren's rights to arraignments were waived by Judge James Giddings in the 30th Judicial Circuit Court.The disturbances the students were charged with followed the MSU men's basketball team March loss in the NCAA tournament.

Pill article focuses on wrong effects

The article, Contraceptive costs climbs," (SN 6/11) disturbed me.

Festival marks pride celebration

More than 10,000 people are expected to show their true colors starting Friday at the Capitol in a weekend-long gay pride celebration. After 15 years of celebrating the annual Michigan Pride LGBT March, Rally & Festival at the Capitol, the governor has planned to recognize June as Gay Pride Month.

Fishing for charity

Firefighters substituted their hoses for fishing poles Wednesday.Several Lansing area firefighters gathered for the first "Firefighters Fishing For Kids" event at Lake Ovid in Sleepy Hollow State Park, 7835 Price Road, in Laingsburg.

'Hollywood' disappoints

While Hollywood stars Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett might be able to crack a Los Angeles homicide case in "Hollywood Homicide," they're barely able to crack a smile in the humor department. The unlikely combination of Ford and rising star Hartnett is meant to add a unique and funny buddy-cop touch, but it's unsuccessful.

The art of sushi

Get it while it's...raw. Sushi has recently become the hottest - or coldest - lunch and dinner option downtown and in neighboring communities. Local spots serving the dish have been popping up in past months since sushi popularity has been increasing in the Midwest.

Bill would set election days

In an effort to increase voter turnout and save school districts and local governments money, a bill introduced in the state House would establish a set number of election days in Michigan.Sponsors and supporters met at the state Capitol Wednesday to discuss the legislation."This is about the voters, we need to make this as simple as possible," Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said.

Hardship, bigotry exists in U.S., must be taken care of now

"You (insert term used for your racial/ethnic group), get out of here. We don't want to serve you..." Imagine that statement being made to you or someone close to you by a Meijer employee, when you go to pay for filling up your car with gas. Imagine that instead of some sort of apology, you are met with, "Our team member didn't do anything wrong." Imagine you are someone of Arab or Middle Eastern decent, and the term to be inserted in the statement above is "Arabs." Well, you really don't need to use your imagination all that much, because, according to a Macomb Daily story on May 8, that happened in a Meijer store in Fraser, Mich, not too long ago to Mohammed Karhani and his son, Bilal.

Senior golfer on way to major LPGA tour event

MSU senior golfer Allison Fouch has a date with some of the best golfers in the nation. After shooting a 36-hole score of 153 at Tuesday's sectional qualifying tournament held in New Jersey, Fouch secured a spot in the U.S.

'Sour Juice' lyrically righteous

Scheduled to perform Saturday at the Michigan Pride Festival, Bitch and Animal are something of an oddity.

Animal research at 'U' is unnecessary

The fact that researchers at MSU prefer to buy dogs at a discounted price is not an excuse for turning the state's shelters into their own twisted versions of Wal-Mart ("Officials: Animal research costs less when buying through dealers," SN 6/5). There are many reasons why people bring their companion animals to the local shelter including illness, the break up of the family, military duty, resettlement to a community that does not allow animals or the inability to provide adequate veterinary care.

Police briefs 06/12/03

Faculty positions filled by Board of Trustees to join 'U' in July

The MSU Board of Trustees was busy appointing new faculty to the university at its meeting June 5.

Quad construction a nuisance, ugly

Could anyone tell us what is going on in the quad surrounded by the Biomedical and Physical Sciences and Chemistry buildings?

Dealers done

The Ingham County Board of Commissioners took a step in the right direction by continuing to allow the sale of shelter animals for research.

Focus on bigger issues, ignore bad

Aren't we Spartan's showing our thin skin and inferiority complex. Too bad Jason Richardson and others have brushes with the law.

Board votes to keep dealers out of shelter, but not 'U'

Mason - The Ingham County Board of Commissioners responded to an outpour of concerned citizens Tuesday night when they voted to discontinue selling shelter pets to animal dealers. The county still will sell animals to MSU, University of Michigan and Wayne State University for scientific or veterinary purposes. University Laboratory Animal Resources, in charge of acquiring animals for MSU research, would not comment whether the ban would inhibit the university's ability to obtain a sufficient number of animals. MSU purchased 39 dogs and cats from Class B dealers between July 2001 and June 2002, whereas 42 were purchased from Class A dealers and 155 were bought directly from animal shelters, including the Ingham County Animal Shelter. Discussion and debate between commissioners lasted more than two hours following a public hearing where about 50 people - including animal activists, shelter volunteers, medical researchers and veterinarians - shared their opinions. "When it all came together we were able to fashion a compromise that three-fourths of the board was able to accept," Commissioner John Nevin said. In an after-midnight vote the board decided 12-3 to ban the sale of shelter pets to dealers.