Gianiodis promoted to associate head coach

MSU swimming head coach Jim Lutz announced the promotion of assistant swimming coach Matt Gianiodis to associate head coach.

Police briefs 07/10/02

Possibility of added commercial business causes upset in community

Lansing - Residents near a busy shopping district on the city’s south side voiced their opposition Monday to Chris Baryames Jr.’s plans to lease his property to a commercial business at 4720 S.

Religious behavior shows true feelings

The past weeks have shown the passionate efforts of individuals bent on honoring God and country by mentioning him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

McCain aids friend in race

State Sen. John “Joe” Schwarz enlisted the help of fellow military veteran U.S. Sen. John McCain to encourage voters to cast their votes for the Aug.

Patriots pass up polls

After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, sales of American flags skyrocketed in what seemed to be a neverending surge of patriotism, but it seems patriotic interest only goes so far. Experts aren’t expecting people to exercise their right to vote as passionately as they’ve been flying the Stars and Stripes in recent months.

Skate park fuels growing skateboarding popularity

They flip, dip, turn and twist on rails, concrete or any surface they can get their hands on.And they do it on four wheels.They are the skateboarders of America - an increasingly popular sport that is taking over the East Lansing and Lansing areas.“I used to be a surfer, but since I’m stuck in Michigan, skateboarding is the next best thing,” MSU-Detroit College of Law junior Rich Decky said.

E.L. council proposes guidelines to battle binge drinking in bars

New downtown East Lansing businesses may have to fight harder to serve alcohol if the Responsible Hospitality Council’s recommendations on curbing binge drinking catch the policy-making interest of city officials. City officials plan to look at recommendations made by the council this month and could start using the report as a guideline for businesses hoping to get an alcohol license or expand on their properties.

Free Shakespeare entertains crowd

Enjoying the breeze while relaxing was not a problem at Meridian Township’s live production of Sunsets with Shakespeare’s July 4th opening.

Jorgensen takes 1st at Pinehurst

MSU senior golfer Eric Jorgensen walked away from the 102nd annual North and South Men’s Amateur golf tournament Friday with the tournament title. The tournament took place at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, the site of the 1999 U.S.

Land dealings come from bad motives

What really irks me about the annexation/land sharing situation between Bath Township and the city of East Lansing is not so much the flawed state law that allows such municipal bullying, but the greed of the city government, and its affiliates, the Melrose Apartments residents who initially started the whole thing.

Keys brings youthful mix of soul, hip-hop

After watching the beautifully talented Alicia Keys take that stage at the sold-out pavilion of DTE Energy Music Theatre on a neo-soul trip this weekend, it’s hard to forget hearing the first industry buzz about this five-time Grammy winner.Two years ago a representative of J Records’ marketing and promotion team told me Keys was going to be huge.

Vapid Voting

A note to college students: You are lazy and apathetic. That statement may sound mean and accusatory, but the numbers speak for themselves.

Altered pledge sign of freedom in U.S.

Being an MSU graduate, I am truly embarrassed by the letter to the editor written by Jake Harris, “Pledge fine as is, love it or leave it” (SN 7/3). “If they don’t like it, they can leave the country?” Wasn’t this country founded on religious freedom?

Outdated Web site irks city residents

The World Wide Web may seem like a world wide wait for Lansing residents seeking updated and accurate information from their city government. Last Monday, the city clerk’s Web site had city council agendas through June 17, but meeting minutes were only available through May 13. Neighboring communities are providing more up-to-date information online, including voter registration. East Lansing’s city clerk Web page links to the Secretary of State’s home page, but Lansing’s leads to the National Mail Voter Registration Form, which hasn’t been revised since June 25, 2000. Disclaimers on both city Web sites say the information provided on the Internet is unofficial and should be used at one’s own risk. Liza Estlund-Olson, director of Lansing’s Department of Management Services, said the disclaimer is needed because city departments control their own Web content. Estlund-Olson said the city is in the process of hiring a team of people to work on the Web site. The Lansing City Clerk’s home page has an additional disclaimer saying all documents provided there by the office are unofficial and may contain errors.

Police briefs 07/08/02

E.L., township differ on land-deal details

It seems East Lansing and Meridian Township officials are having a tough time seeing eye-to-eye. The city council approved a fourth draft of a proposed land-share agreement between the two municipalities 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon - days after township leaders rejected the city’s previous proposal. If the two municipalities cannot strike a deal by Aug.

Appearances can be deceiving, plenty of examples right on the news

This past weekend, having a few hours, I watched the movie “Shallow Hal.” I thought the comedy might be a good way to relieve some of my agitation that had built after I had spent the week kvetching about the Pledge of Allegiance debate.

Depleted reserves

The long lines at blood drives that became common after Sept. 11 have dwindled and raised concerns about the country’s supply.

Columnist wrong, Pledge change bad

This letter is in response to Drew Harmon’s column, “Pledge decision correct to eliminate religion, being American not about God” (SN 7/3). When I first saw the title of the column I had to laugh, because it is the typical liberal opinion that The State News shoves down our throats.