I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, especially in the summer. So it fits that July is National Ice Cream Month and Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day.
I have a problem with the headline, “Patriots pass up polls,” which appeared on the front page of The State News (SN 7/8). If you check your Webster’s dictionary, you will see that a patriot is “one who loves his country and zealously supports its authority and interests.” Thus, one could not “pass up the polls” and still be a patriot, in the correct sense of the word. Bill Nurnberger Haslett resident
Perhaps it’s letter-writer Jake Harris (“Pledge fine as is, love it or leave it,” SN 7/3) who should leave if they don’t like living in a country with constitutional checks and balances.
A coalition working toward amending the Michigan Constitution to direct tobacco settlement money to health care turned in enough signatures Monday to place the initiative on the ballot. Citizens for a Healthy Michigan, a coalition consisting of the American Lung Association of Michigan, the American Cancer Society, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, among others, submitted 476,083 petition signatures to the state Elections Bureau.
The debate between East Lansing and Meridian Township rages on as East Lansing approved yet another revision to a nearly 100-acre plot-sharing deal. The fourth proposal was approved by the East Lansing city council last Wednesday, only days after Meridian Township rejected the city’s previous revisions.
Have you ever wondered what exactly our legislators in Washington think about when they propose legislation?
Before- and after-school programs at East Lansing elementary schools only resume if the East Lansing City Council gives the green light at one of its meetings this month.
The Christian music genre has been dubbed one of the fastest growing markets in the industry, according to the Gospel Music Association. With crossover artists such as P.O.D., Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin hitting the airwaves with contemporary inspirational music, the mainstream has taken greater notice of the genre. Kirk Franklin brought Christian music to new heights when “The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin” debuted at No.
Lansing - As the rain fell Tuesday morning, many worried that the third annual Common Ground Festival would be washed out, but Mother Nature came through in the end. With the festival set to kick off in less than two hours, the rain stopped and the sun shone through. “I’m really happy the weather brightened up, something knew this was going to be a wonderful day,” volunteer Kathryn Reed said.
To understand the crisis in the Middle East, you must not underestimate the importance of Israel’s military occupation and the suffering it causes the Palestinian people.
Athletics director Ron Mason signed a five-year contract and will garner an annual salary of $270,000.
With any artist’s music, the object should be to move something within the listener - if it does that, it’s a unique piece of work, like “Murray Street” by Sonic Youth, the group’s newest album that grooves on almost every song. This rock group began in the early 1980s and is still hot.
Once in a while, a band comes along set to change how music is perceived. A painfully passionate and unique band who endures the selfish music industry to create an outlet for themselves and its devoted fans.
Bob Tobey doesn’t feel in danger while he’s in the water. “I know my limitations,” said the volleyball camp counselor while swimming at IM Sports-West on Tuesday.
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.
The past weeks have shown the passionate efforts of individuals bent on honoring God and country by mentioning him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
MSU swimming head coach Jim Lutz announced the promotion of assistant swimming coach Matt Gianiodis to associate head coach.
The ninth annual Ellen’s Race 5K Run and Walk is set for 9 a.m. July 28 at Pinecrest Elementary in East Lansing and will continue through area neighborhoods. The event began to celebrate the life of Ellen Osborn who died in 1993 when she was in the fourth grade and it now also emphasizes the importance of family, fun and fitness. Contestants can apply for $15 or $40 for a family of three or more before July 18.