Shady deals

Every week it’s another company, another financial problem, another screw up from the folks up top.

Pressure cooker

No one would leave a chocolate bar sitting in their car on a hot day, yet nearly every summer there are reports of children who die because they’re left alone in a vehicle. A Detroit mother is on trial for involuntary manslaughter after her children died in her car.

Jacobsons bankruptcy, closing would leave void at Meridian Mall

It’s been almost two years since Jacobson’s said goodbye to downtown East Lansing. Now the retail chain is likely to say farewell to its shoppers for good. Jacobson Stores Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Jan.

Land use to be discussed at meeting

East Lansing city officials are inviting residents to voice their opinions on the final stages of the Northern Tier Land Use Plan at a public hearing Wednesday. The forum will give residents a chance to voice their opinions of how the land should be developed.

Police briefs 07/22/02

Lugnuts sweep division leaders

Lansing - The Lugnuts broke out the brooms Sunday on the division-leading Dayton Dragons.Lansing (19-12 second half, 56-44 overall) defeated Dayton 10-1 at Oldsmobile Park, 505 E.

Smoking different, affects everyone

I would like to respond to Drew Harmon column’s “Smokers know it’s bad, leave me in peace” (SN 7/18). While I definitely agree with the whole concept that consistency is needed in our social policies (unhealthy food, unsafe sex or drinking), if it affects other people in a public sense, it is our business. Living in a free society that is confined by laws and politics, we do have the right to take risks without asking other people’s permission, but only if it does not involve having others pay for your actions.

New tax an unfair strike to smokers

One of the things I find most maddening about the whole cigarette tax issue is the fact that almost no one is decrying the blatant unfairness of it.

Spartans release Icers schedule

The MSU hockey team released its 2002-03 schedule Thursday, and there is no shortage of intriguing games on the docket. Among the highlights, the Spartans will face nonconference powers Boston University and Denver in regular-season tournaments.

Renovated Shaw opens

When Larry Goulette lived in Shaw Hall in 1973, the world was a different place. The Vietnam War was close to ending, the Watergate scandal was on the rise and the art of streaking was much more popular than it is today. “I remember we went through that cafeteria without the benefit of clothing,” said Goulette, an MSU alumnus who now lives in Allen Park.

Scholarship loot valuable to state

Since State News Opinion Editor Drew Harmon, who first endorsed the Healthy Michigan Initiative in an editorial, “Missed Merit,” (SN 7/18), then later admitted that he was in fact, a smoker in his column, “Smokers know it’s bad, leave us in peace,” (SN /18), I will concede, in this spirit of candor, that I am the proud recipient of the sum of $2,500 on account of my passing the 1999 MEAP test.

Radio host leads to deep thoughts on school-voucher possibilities

I have a confession to make: I listen to Rush Limbaugh. Yes, he is loud. Yes, he is obnoxious. Yes, he makes a factual or historical error almost every time a long, convoluted rant emanates from his mouth into the microphone. However, political discourse is interesting, and even if I have to yell or issue a retort to the inanimate boombox sitting on the shelf, I would rather argue with Rush than listen to inane disc jockeys break the limits of vulgarity in between the three songs their station manages to force alongside the commercials each hour. And now, each time I am involved in a discussion about school vouchers, the first person I think about is always Rush “talent-on-loan-from-God” Limbaugh. Please, help me. With it’s recent 5-4 decision upholding a Cleveland school voucher program, the U.S.

Boys & Girls Club gets new director

The Boys & Girls Club of Lansing, 4315 Pleasant Grove Road, announced Mike Dean as the new director of the Teen Center on July 11. Formerly the unit director of the Grand River Elementary satellite club, Dean will oversee the operations of the Teen Center and provide programs for members ages 13 to 17. Dean received his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Wright State University in 1979.

Police, educators worry about GHB legalization

Drug educators and law enforcement officials say there is a window of opportunity for GHB, or gamma hydroxybutyrate, to become more available.The drug feared by women and coveted by clubgoers was approved as Xyrem on Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration to treat narcolepsy.

Free concert offers fun for families

The East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band will perform a free family concert in East Lansing’s Patriarche Park, located on the corner of E.

Pioneer of campus-growth exits U

The MSU administrator who started University Services is retiring after 36 years with MSU.University Services Director John L.

Dragons to 57 Chevys, car show offers variety

Lansing - As local car-lovers gathered Saturday to exhibit unique cars with colorful paint jobs, classic styles and elaborate sound systems, many found it enjoyable, and more competitive than expected. AutoZone, 4725 S.

New rules at lake getting ridiculous

Since summer classes started at MSU, I’ve been going to the Lake Lansing park at least three times a week.

Single-game football tickets on sale today

Tickets for three of the Spartans’ eight home football games went on sale this morning. The games against Eastern Michigan on Aug.

ASMSU fills top position

A former ASMSU official is returning to the organization to temporarily fill the post left vacant by the June death of the group’s association director. Social relations senior Joe Mignano, who served as Student Assembly’s 2001-2002 vice chairperson of external affairs, was appointed the interim head of the undergraduate student government’s staff.