Capital City Airport sees travel increase during holiday season

Lansing's Capital City Airport experienced record passenger travel during the month of December, although totals for 2002 were lower compared to the previous year, officials announced Wednesday.According to the Capital Region Airport Authority, 47,405 passengers made their way through the airport in December - an increase of 15 percent compared to the same period in 2001.However, total passenger travel for 2002 declined just less than 2 percent.Robert Kolt, spokesman for Capital City Airport, said business was poor at the beginning of last year, but the airport recovered by slowly gaining more travel each month."The numbers dwindled toward the end of the year, but we had a really strong December," he said.

Engler takes first job in private sector working for Texas data company

Former Gov. John Engler is moving from the executive branch of Michigan government to an executive position with the state's largest high-tech employer. Engler announced Monday he is Electronic Data Systems Corp.'s new president of state and local government and vice president of government solutions for North America. As governor, Engler created the Department of Information Technology, which worked to provide new online government services on the state's award-winning Web site, www.michigan.gov. "This position allows me to draw from my technological experience to meet the needs of state and government business and the citizens who depend on those government services," Engler said in a written statement. Engler, an MSU alumnus, will be responsible for directing the services EDS offers in government-based information technology.

Shop closed since it was never open

I must admit, and I don't intend to be cruel, I had to laugh out loud when I saw Lower Level was closing ("E.L.

Valued vaccines

MSU has taken a sensible step toward improving the heath of its student body by requiring undergraduate students to report their vaccination history to Olin Heath Center before registering for classes.

Football team lands Florida lineman

Ray Hixson, head football coach at Port Charlotte High (Fla.), said offensive lineman Joe Toth verbally committed to MSU on Saturday.

From the archives 1966: King offers challenge

Editor's Note: The following editorial was originally printed in The State News on March 16, 1966.

Lansing youths teach impact of war with mural in Washington

Washington - Addie Ulrey wanted to create something that would give a powerful view of her thoughts about a war against Iraq. So with the help of 17 other Lansing youths, the 17-year-old Olivet High School junior created a mural she hoped would make people realize the impact of the war on Iraqis. "What struck me the most about the situation was that we weren't considering the people who we would kill," she said.

City prepares to make cuts, balance budget

East Lansing officials must make up for cuts from state revenue funding, rising health care costs and a tough first year for the Hannah Community Center to balance the city's $50 million budget.

Jazz concert honors MLK at Wharton's Pasant Theatre

Silence surrounded the room as six musicians and a vocalist interpreted the spirituals, prayers and protests of the civil rights movement at a jazz concert in Wharton Center Sunday.The concert, presented by the MSU Jazz Studies Program, honored Martin Luther King Jr.

Penn State knocks off women's basketball team in final minutes

State College, Pa. - Nittany Lion guard Tanisha Wright drained two quick jumpers with 1:42 left in the game to give Penn State (14-4 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) a 69-68 advantage and MSU (9-7, 2-3) crumbled, losing the game 75-70 on Sunday. "We need to be a lot more tough, need to step up and take care of the ball," freshman forward Liz Shimek said.

Icers complete sweep of Nebraska-Omaha

The MSU hockey team was firing on all pistons Saturday night - and Nebraska-Omaha was left looking like it was hit by a Mack truck.The Spartans finished off their second straight series sweep by demolishing the visiting Mavericks 7-0 in front of 6,652 fans at Munn Ice Arena.The Spartans won the series-opener 5-2 on Friday.

Hockey team puts away Mavericks with 3 goal third period

For two periods Friday night, the MSU hockey team was in a dead heat with Nebraska-Omaha. But for the second straight Friday, the Spartans used a three-goal third period to pull out a 5-2 victory.

From the archives 1966: King asks new help in North

Editor's Note: The following story was originally printed in The State News on March 10, 1966. Statenews.com will post stories about Martin Luther King Jr.

Men's basketball loses to Gophers, drop third straight

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Large veins end students' piercing dreams

Getting his tongue pierced was Cliff Sims' original plan Tuesday, but piercer Kevin Tarbell ended Sims' hopes of getting something he thought would be "making a statement." The Olivet College physical education freshman came to Splash of Color, 515 E.

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Proposal could divide language programs in half

MSU's Department of Romance and Classical Languages could break into two smaller departments if a proposal is accepted by the Executive Committee of the Academic Council on Tuesday. The proposal, which has been in the works since last semester, calls for the department to divide into two programs.

Just say no to 'Just say yes'

I was discouraged to see The State News pushing for ASMSU to encourage a change in the legislation that keeps students convicted of drug crimes from receiving financial aid ("Just say yes," SN 1/15). The law currently in place is there for good reason.

Surging Spartans

With three straight wins under its belt, the MSU hockey team seems to be heating up after a stormy first half of the season. And senior left wing Brian Maloney hopes his scoring touch is next in line to be rekindled. Maloney has been one of the Spartans' biggest disappointments in a disappointing season.

Dream world

Martin Luther King Jr. did not fight so you could stay home and dream. Monday is a time to celebrate the philosophy and personality of King.