NEWS
Voters pass up polls for pools, pubs
In November 2000, an 18-year-old East Lansing native drove some 700 miles from her North Carolina college to vote in the presidential election.
FEATURES
Styles proves his skills with Gentleman
After you’ve heard one gangster rapper you’ve heard them all some would think, but that’s not so.
COMMENTARY
Forced Worship
Instead of being a unifier, God stands to divide the United States, at least when it comes to the national motto and the recent Michigan legislation encouraging its placement in state government buildings.
NEWS
Commissioners unopposed, move on to election
Each of the East Lansing area candidates for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners ran uncontested in Tuesday’s primaries.Of the 16 county districts, candidates in 12 areas ran without opposition.
NEWS
Two candidates emerge for council spot
Lansing - The race for the at-large city council seat was a heated battle Tuesday. But out of the six residents vying for the spot, only two could go onto November. With all ballots counted, Brian Jefferies and Kathy Pelleran emerged as the winners, garnering 27 percent and 25 percent of the vote, respectively. They beat out Robert L.
NEWS
E.L. primary sees voters approve all measures
East Lansing’s primary highlighted moot annexation votes and approval for the sale of the Public Works Building, all of which were near approval by midnight Tuesday night at the end of the election.Voters approved a proposed Meridian Township annexation of two pieces of property with 6,878 votes between the two votes.
COMMENTARY
Posthumus risky for all of Michigan
I work at the Capitol in Lansing. I watched in pain as Gov. John Engler vetoed revenue sharing July 25.
NEWS
Youngsters hit practice field, prepare for 2002 football season
The intense summer conditioning program is over, and MSU football head coach Bobby Williams lead his squad through its first practice of the 2002 season on Tuesday. Only first-year players were on hand, but the enthusiasm was abundant. “I got the pads wet again and got back out on the field,” freshman tailback David Richard said.
NEWS
Posthumus nabs GOP nomination
Southfield - It didn’t take a crystal ball to predict what the final results of the Michigan Republican primary for governor would be.
NEWS
Area voters say yes to CATA millage increase
With all ballots counted, Ingham County voters approved a millage increase to maintain the services Capital Area Transportation Authority, 20,316-14,731. While CATA buses driving around advertising “Vote Today” in its electronic route windows, officials hoped people would vote in favor of the proposed five-year millage increase of .82 mills.
MICHIGAN
City council gets ready to slash
East Lansing city officials slammed Gov. John Engler’s revenue sharing and fire-appropriation vetoes that cut 16 percent of the city’s general-fund budget and fire protection funding - totaling $4.6 million. “We have a ‘rainy-day’ fund, but this action by the governor is a monsoon,” City Manager Ted Staton said at a Monday afternoon meeting of the state’s emergency fund that can make up for 10-15 percent of the difference, but only for one year.
MICHIGAN
Vote leaves pipeline plan unclear
A pipeline company will soon be headed to court or back to the drawing board now that the Lansing City Council has denied the company’s plans to build within city limits. The council voted 7-1 Monday against Wolverine Pipe Line’s request for consent to build about 5 miles of its proposed 26-mile gasoline pipeline in Lansing, and now company executives are weighing their options. The decision leaves Wolverine to either find another route, take the city to court or ignore the council’s decision. Wolverine spokesman Tom Shields has said the company might not need the consent of municipalities because the current plan calls for the pipeline to be laid within the Interstate 96 right-of-way, which is owned by the state. Wolverine officials say company executives want to work within state laws. “I don’t think I necessarily feel as strongly about it as Tom does,” said Paul O’Konski, head of Wolverine’s law department.
SPORTS
Lugnuts fail to sweep Bees, held to four hits in 5-0 loss
Lansing - The Lugnuts failed to sweep Burlington on Tuesday, falling to the Bees 5-0 at Oldsmobile Park.Lansing (28-18 second half, 65-50 overall) ended the home series with a 3-1 record against Burlington (21-23, 54-59).In the first, second, sixth, seventh and eighth innings the Lugnuts failed to reach base, managing only four hits for the game.Lugnuts manager Julio Garcia said his team struggled against Burlington right hander Chris Tierney.Tierney froze the Lansing bats and improved his record to 7-12 with the win.
COMMENTARY
No place to go
It is disappointing to see the hip-hop theme night at Old Town’s Spiral Video Dance Bar end because of the ludicrous lack of judgment of a single person that early Thursday morning.
ICE HOCKEY
Gambling man, Miller refuses to reveal hand
If Hollywood ever makes a sequel to the gambling flick “Rounders,” I would vote for Ryan Miller to replace Matt Damon as the lead actor. First of all, having someone with Miller’s wiry stature succeed on the big screen would give hopes of stardom to all skinny kids - like me, Mike Chappell and Grover from “Sesame Street.” But I digress. On a more “serious” note, I’d endorse Miller for the role because he’s got a great poker face.
COMMENTARY
Time to let go of hopes for better things, let apathetic do as they please
Everyone has that certain roommate. The one who doesn’t clean the bathroom, ever. The one who eats your food and drinks your beer.
NEWS
Granholm edges Blanchard, Bonior
Detroit - Although Attorney General Jennifer Granholm isn’t the first woman to be a gubernatorial hopeful, the 43-year-old now has the best chance of any female candidate to run the state. Early results and exit polls showed Granholm leading her two Democratic competitors in Tuesday’s primary.
NEWS
Voters in favor of proposals on ballot
Two ballot proposals concerning the pocketbooks of Michigan government were passed by voters Tuesday. Michigan voters showed their concern for controlling the salary increases of their elected officials with Proposal 1, which requires the Legislature approve salary increases for elected officials by a majority vote.
NEWS
Bernero advances in Dem primary to take on DeWeese
State Rep. Virg Bernero topped out former state Rep. Lingg Brewer for the Democratic nod in the 23rd District state Senate race. With all 135 precincts reporting, Bernero boasted 58 percent of the votes while Brewer grabbed 42 percent.
FOOTBALL
First practice kicks off season
The fall semester doesn’t begin until Aug. 26, but first-year players for the MSU football team already have plenty of homework.“That’s a pretty big playbook.