East Lansing’s Cuppa Java overflowed with Democratic energy Monday while just miles away Republicans rallied at the Capitol for a victory in today’s statewide election. Gubernatorial candidates Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm and Republican Lt.
Leading up to the upcoming James Bond spy drama “Die Another Day,” Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson turn up the heat in the race for the best toys, the hottest women and the best action sequences in “I Spy.” Special agent Alex Scott (Wilson)has spent the bulk of his espionage career as second fiddle to rival spy Carlos (Gary Cole). Nevertheless, Alexis ordered to recover the world’s most sophisticated plane that was stolen from the U.S.
We’re so quick to judge. It’s easy to examine the few facts we’re given and jump to conclusions. I’m not making excuses for MSU junior quarterback Jeff Smoker, but I am speaking from the perspective of someone who grew up with a family member who suffered from substance abuse.
The seats were arduous, the view was awful, the wait was unbearable, it was way too hot and a bottle of water cost more than $2. But fortunately, the music was phenomenal. Dar Williams’ petite and delicate figure approached the stage at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse in the basement of Akers Hall on Sunday night to the delight of audience members who’d suffered through uncomfortable seating and high temperatures. But the moment Williams opened her delicate mouth and strummed her rosewood acoustic guitar, all was forgotten. Her sultry voice captivated the room as listeners gazed at a performer who’s captured the essence of a nostalgic generation.
Jamie Spencer was in-line skating at a Bay City park when police made her take a Breathalyzer test in August 2001.
For continuing updates on the 2002 election, check back with www.statenews.com. Winners are in bold.
The MSU women’s soccer team dropped its final regular season game Saturday, falling to Furman 1-0. Defense fueled the game as neither team got on the scoreboard until Furman’s Emily Turgeon netted the game winner in the 86th minute. MSU had the corner kick advantage 6-0 but lost the shot battle 8-6.
Student groups on campus are playing a game that is causing others to call the police.The game is called a variety of names, including “Assassins” and “game of elimination.”About five MSU police officers approached Criminal justice freshman Michael Klopp and two friends were after they were seen walking into Akers Hall with what was thought to be a handgun last week.A Capitol Area Transportation Authority bus driver reported the situation.
Lyman Briggs School is presenting a guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. today in C-106 Holmes Hall.Edward Burger, a mathematics professor at Williams College, will be hosting a presentation called “The Texas Cake Cutting Massacre: Can Conflicts be Resolved by Making Piece?”The lecture will discuss negotiating skills and the Middle East, relating the ideas to cakes.
When I was named athletics director, I promised decisive leadership. I assured the administration that I would make the decisions I thought were in the best interests of the Athletics Department and the entire university.
No. 23 MSU missed claiming its second consecutive Big Ten title by just three points Sunday, finishing behind Michigan with a score of 73. Junior Michelle Carson finished first in the 5-kilometer race with a time of 17:24 to become MSU’s first individual champion in 11 years, earning All-Big Ten first team accolades for her efforts.
Detroit - Former Governor Jim Blanchard declared Attorney General Jennifer Granholm as the winner of the gubernatorial race.
This is in response to the many letters to the editor about racism. If you call someone a bigot because they disagree with you, does that make you a bigot?
Before underage pedestrians are forced to submit to Breathalyzer tests, the American Civil Liberties Union is challenging police to first obtain a search warrant.Last week the ACLU filed a federal lawsuit against the Bay City police, saying they forced a 19-year-old woman to take a Breathalyzer test while she was in-line skating through a Bay City park in August 2001.The woman had not been drinking alcohol, but was forced to take the test or pay a $100 fine, said Michael Steinberg, ACLU of Michigan’s Legal Director.“That’s unconstitutional,” Steinberg said.If the federal court rules the police practice unconstitutional, it could open the doors to similar challenges statewide, Steinberg said.According to the ACLU, forcing pedestrians under 21 years old to take the tests whether they have been drinking or not violates their Fourth Amendment rights.
MSU football head coach Bobby Willliams was fired Monday, MSU Athletics Director Ron Mason said. Check back with www.statenews.com for more updates.
Name: Terri Lynn Land (R) Age: 44 Hometown: Byron Center Political experience: Kent County clerk, 1992-2000 Family: Married to Dan Hibma; two children Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Hope College, 1981 Web site:
This football team is a dysfunctional bunch. Rumors of point shaving, gambling and drug use inside the Spartan football program run rampant during one of the most disappointing and embarrassing seasons in the land-grant university’s 147-year history. Although MSU head coach Bobby Williams says, “99 percent of the things you’re writing about are not true.” Well, if so, let the truth be told. The green limelight sours on the football program following a Spartan arrest during the weekend, a statement disclosing the star quarterback’s substance abuse problem and the team’s top athlete calling his teammates “embarrassed” following one of MSU’s worst losses to its rival school. And I hate to admit it, Dawan Moss finally ran over somebody this weekend.
Name: Gary Peters (D) Age: 43 Hometown: Bloomfield Township Occupations: Financial adviser and lawyer; chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus, serving on several committees Education: Wayne State University Law School, law degree; University of Detroit-Mercy, master’s degree of business administration in finance; Alma College, bachelor’s degree in political science Family: Married to Colleen Ochoa, three children Web site: www.peters2002.com Stance on the issues: Environmental protection: Will work to make sure polluters, not taxpayers, pay for pollution.
Name: Paul DeWeese (R) Age: 47 Hometown: Williamston Occupation: Physician, state representative Family: Married to Mary; three sons Political background: State representative, 1999-present Web site: www.pauldeweese.com Stance on the issues: Overcoming the state‘s budget difficulties: Use balanced approach of budget restraint, increased tax revenues; supported cigarette tax increase, pause in single business and income tax cuts. Higher education affordability: Seek position on Senate Appropriation Subcommittee on Higher Education; ensure lower income students not locked out of college. Environment: Do more to sustain clean air and water; eliminate mercury emissions; protect dwindling wetlands; initiate state oversight over toxic waste dumps. Transportation: Good roadways are important to the economy ; increase diesel tax and gasoline tax to fix bridges and roads; increase access to public transportation. Abortion rights: The developing infant is born human and alive.
Name and political party: Don Nugent, Republican Age: 61 Political background: MSU trustee since 1995; chairman of the Board of Trustees since January Hometown: Frankfort Occupation: president and chief executive officer of Graceland Fruit Inc., owner of Nugent Farms Family: married to Gail, two children Education: MSU bachelor’s degree in agriculture Web site: no personal Web site, but more information can be found at trustees.msu.edu Overcoming the university’s budget difficulties: Supports closing the state funding gap among state universities and focusing on MSU’s $1.2 billion fund-raising campaign Tuition increases: Supports increases, even those above the rate of inflation, if required. Faculty salaries: Wants to raise faculty salaries to 1 percent over the Big Ten average, once Northwestern University’s salary figure is omitted Affirmative action: supports current policy Gay rights: Opposes gay rights and says the issue rests with the state, not MSU Presidential searches: Agrees with closed-door meetings Off-campus student conduct: Students should be held accountable for actions on and off campus