COMMENTARY
Changing lanes
East Lansing city officials are right to take a closer look at transportation concerns along East Grand River Avenue.
COMMENTARY
More parking than proposed needed
It is a shame that the proposal for the new parking lot in place of the Michigan State Police station is only 1,300 car spaces (“‘U’ may get increase in parking,” SN 5/15). This university takes advantage of students and their families by charging extremely high prices for parking and large fines for illegally parking.
NEWS
State faces revenue shortfall
Steve Webster, MSU vice president for governmental affairs, said he is not worried the budget shortfall will affect the university. “To a great extent, this slowdown in the Michigan economy was anticipated at the start of this year and, as a result, the university appropriations was set at 0 percent,” Webster said of the deal cut between the state and the university. According to the agreement, the state will exchange no budget cuts for no tuition increases more than 8.5 percent or $425, whichever is greater, for each of Michigan’s 15 public universities.
COMMENTARY
Problems with diversity still everywhere, plenty of work to come
I know, I know. The Pi Kappa Phi incidents of April have been debated and analyzed a million times over with opinion letters, articles, editorials and the like.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Parade attracts crowd despite weather
Lansing - The thermometer at Comerica Bank, 101 N. Washington Ave., read 39 degrees at the start of the Michigan Parade on Saturday.But the unusually cool temperatures didn’t stop thousands of people from lining the downtown sidewalks along East Michigan Avenue.The parade kicked off Michigan Week, an event created in 1954 as a way to promote Michigan resources and the accomplishments of its residents.
SPORTS
Runners break records at Big Ten Championships
The men’s track and field team finished seventh, while the women’s team finished ninth at the 2002 Big Ten Outdoor Championships at Wisconsin. MSU seniors Paul Terek and Ann Somerville had record-setting performances on the second day of competition in Madison, Wis. Terek dominated the decathlon, winning three of five events and totaling 7,829 points - a Big Ten record.
BASEBALL
Lugnuts take series with South Bend
Lansing - Despite giving up a first-inning home run Saturday night, the Lansing Lugnuts surged to a 3-1 win against South Bend.Lugnuts right-hander Angel Guzman (5-2) gave up the solo shot to Silver Hawks second baseman Scott Hairston early, but only allowed two more hits in seven innings of work.“From the beginning of the game, I tried to put the ball down,” Guzman said.
MICHIGAN
City honors Malcolm X
Lansing - Jothan Callins said he didn’t mind the drive from his hometown of Birmingham, Ala. “It’s Malcolm X,” he said.
NEWS
Art fills E.L.
In its 39th year, the East Lansing Art Festival once again set the tempo for the summer season for area merchants and community members. Although businesses owners reported a lack of customers from the previous years, due to cooler temperatures, they were still pleased with the turnout. Tula Bell, owner of Bell’s Greek Pizza, 225 M.A.C.
NEWS
Attack has U concerned
Students are taking extra precautions after an attempted sexual assault in East Lansing on Thursday. “I’m locking my car a lot more and making sure my apartment is locked all the time,” communication senior Jen Aragones said. Graduate student Erika Bruder said news of a sexual assault is reason for alarm. “I’m not going to go out at night by myself,” she said. Between 40 and 44 sexual assaults have been reported in East Lansing annually for the past four years. On Thursday, the actions of an unknown man added to that statistic after he entered an MSU student’s home during the early morning hours and attempted to sexually assault her, East Lansing police said. The man made verbal threats of a sexual nature to the woman, East Lansing police Capt.
NEWS
FRIDAY UPDATE: Race for Lansing City Council seat down to 6
The number of people running for the lone open seat on the Lansing City Council is down to six. Monica Zuchowski, who made an unsuccessful bid for city clerk last year, said today she plans to withdraw from the race, citing personal commitments. The Tuesday deadline to apply for candidacy closed with seven people hoping to fill the remaining three years of Louis Adado’s four-year term.
NEWS
BEST BETS: Bored this weekend? Check out E.L. Art Festival, take in a little reggae
FESTIVAL: Art, music, fun to be had in downtown E.L. For those of you with nothing to do this weekend, take a stroll into Downtown East Lansing for the 39th annual East Lansing Art Festival. If you’re expecting to get your music fix from MTV, don’t get your hopes up.
NEWS
Late-inning comeback not enough as Lugnuts fall short
Lansing - Despite overcoming a six-run deficit to push the game into extra innings, the Lansing Lugnuts were unable to claim a win.The Lugnuts (17-21) fell to the South Bend Silver Hawks (16-22) 7-6 in 10 innings Wednesday night at Oldsmobile Park.“I’m very, very happy with the fact that we came back from a 6-0 deficit,” Lugnuts manager Julio Garcia said.
NEWS
Council hears ideas on avenue
The East Lansing Transportation Commission presented its plan Tuesday for safety and aesthetically-pleasing upgrades along East Grand River Avenue to the city council. The commission’s proposal is to serve as a rough outline for improvements city leaders hope to make to a section of the roadway between Bogue Street and Hagadorn Road to make it safer and more aesthetically pleasing for its motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. The city council will address the issue further at a public hearing June 18.
NEWS
Hannah legacy bronzed
Sparty isn’t going to stand alone on campus much longer. “He’ll be in good company,” said Timothy Soule, regional director of University Development and the lead officer heading a project to add a bronze statue of former MSU President John A.
BASEBALL
Spartans fall at home to Falcons
The last home game of the season ended in disappointment for the MSU baseball team.The Spartans (32-17 overall, 12-12 Big Ten) lost 7-6 to the Bowling Green Falcons (27-20) on Wednesday at Kobs Field.MSU entered the sixth inning up 6-2, then proceeded to give up back-to-back home runs to tie the game.
COMMENTARY
New reality shows another sign of TV wasteland
The ratings of “Survivor” are down, I don’t know anyone who watched “Temptation Island 2,” and “Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire?” was an embarrassing flop.
MSU
Legislation to require registry for child care
Dwayne Sortor, a history senior and parent, won’t leave his child with just anyone.“You’re trusting your children to someone,” he said.
COMMENTARY
Affirmative action due for a review
It is now clear to me, as it should be to every other member of the University of Michigan community, that affirmative action is headed for a constitutional showdown in the highest court of the land.
NEWS
Festival popular despite finances
As the Common Ground festival continues to grow and entertain, the city of Lansing is keeping a watchful eye on its progress. In 2001, Common Ground lost $33,900, but generated $3.3 million for Lansing businesses.