Annexation case raises concerns of invasiveness

In October, the East Lansing city limits grew and the Meridian Township boundary lines shrank, but one issue remains unsettled in some minds - whether proper treatment was given to the one resident of the newly annexed property.Gerry Mannausa, co-owner of the 66-acre parcel of land known as Four Winds Golf Course, 5800 Park Lake Road, said unfair tactics were used by the township toward his nephew, Robert Mannausa, to determine if he was a legal resident of the property.Meridian Township sued Robert Mannausa and subpoenaed for several documents that Gerry Mannausa, who also served as his nephew’s lawyer, feels were unnecessary in the case.Some of these items included his draft card, health insurance card and policy, certificate of car insurance, credit card statements and cell phone bills for the previous five months.“By naming him as a party for this lawsuit, they were trying to get an injuncture to the election in November,” Gerry Mannausa said.

Badgers to host Spartans in tournament

The No. 20 Spartan volleyball team will return to familiar ground when it makes its eighth straight trip to the NCAA Tournament this weekend. The No.

Peters withdraws bid for governor in act to aid party

Gary Peters decided Monday there is too much traffic in the governor’s race. Peters, a Democratic state senator from Bloomfield Township, withdrew from the race to replace Gov.

Black Knight is disgustingly horrible

If I ever meet Martin Lawrence in public, I swear I will kick him in the groin as hard as I can.

Dorm residents include those with four legs

Although many college students love being away from home, there’s often some aspect of it they miss.Sometimes that aspect is four-legged and furry.University policy prohibits any pets, other than fish, to live in the residence halls - but not all students play by the rules.Stephanie, a West Circle Complex resident and studio art junior, has kept her hamster, Peanut, with her in the dorms since her freshman year at MSU.She said she ran into trouble at first, but the supervisor of her hall at the time said they couldn’t make her get rid of her pet.“I’m not sure if the RA this year knows, but if she does, she doesn‘t say anything about it,” she said.

U.S., Canada discuss borders

A “zone of confidence” between Canada and the United States was called for in a letter delivered Monday to President Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. MSU President M.

Charity thanks U for efforts success

On behalf of the American Cancer Society and breast cancer patients and their families throughout mid-Michigan, I would like to thank the students and faculty of MSU for their incredible support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Language training benefits international TAs

Arriving in a new country and learning a new language isn’t easy.And if you are expected to begin teaching a class within days of your arrival, the adjustment could be greater.This scenario is a familiar one to many international teaching assistants who arrive at MSU during the summer before they begin teaching courses.To help with their training process, several programs developed by MSU have been updated to accommodate growing numbers of TAs involved.“TAs have a really important responsibility, and when they get good training and good attention from the faculty, they can do a good job,” said William Rittenberg, coordinator of the International Teaching Assistant Program.All international TAs at MSU are required to attend a university-sponsored training workshop before classes start to learn rules and regulations on campus.While the length of this orientation was extended to three weeks two years ago, the Teaching Assistant Summer English Program was also added for more in-depth language training.

Thornhill rewarded for abilities

MSU senior linebacker Josh Thornhill was selected Monday as the recipient of the John S. Pingel Award by the Michigan Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. The Pingel award, based on academic and athletic performance, is named in honor of the former Spartan All-America halfback and National Football Foundation Hall of Famer.

Show character, turn down money

It seems as though the Meridian Mall-American Civil Liberties Union debate has come to a close, and a disappointing one at that. Although the truth will be known only to Deb employees and its 10 offended shoppers, the case was an interesting one because both sides refused to accept responsibility and firmly defended themselves. Clearly, Deb and Meridian Mall security did not want a court case, so they agreed to do what was necessary to end the whole affair: Apologize, encourage a diverse workforce and most shockingly, pay the students $1,000 each. I do not view this as a victory for the 10 shoppers claiming discrimination.

Colorless

ASMSU’s director of racial, ethnic and progressive student affairs is not a minority - but that shouldn’t be a hindrance to the job. Melanie Olmsted, who is white, was approved by both assemblies of ASMSU to be the official liaison between the undergraduate student government and the Council of Racial Ethnic Students and the Council of Progressive Students. But even though Olmsted is only affiliated with Women’s Council - she’s the group’s former leader - she can be an effective communicator with other groups.

Police briefs 11/27/01

Sept. 11 discussions leave out black voices

Within a couple of days following the attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center, I brought a copy of John Stuart Mill’s “On Liberty” to my class on African American political thought, a class with a good mix of white and black students.

Two losses in New York provide lessons for team

The phrase “road test” is a favorite coaching cliché for a reason.For the No.

Perles pulls for U bid to Motor City

While Penn State damaged MSU football team’s bowl hopes Saturday, one former Spartan is working to keep them alive.Former head football coach George Perles - the current CEO of the Dec.

Team topples No. 21 Illinois, Indiana

For the MSU volleyball team, the present is much sweeter than the past.A little more than a month ago, the Spartans had just finished off the first half of their Big Ten schedule with a paltry 4-6 conference record.But after a 3-0 sweep over No.

Fantasy football teaches lesson about stereotypes

It’s amazing what happens when a little game of fantasy football kicks off. About three months ago, 11 of my friends and I decided to start our own fantasy football league in Yahoo!

ASMSU town hall meeting features area politicians

State reps. Gretchen Whitmer and Paul DeWeese will stop to chat with MSU students about fake identification and election reform tonight. Whitmer, D-East Lansing, and DeWeese, R-Williamston, will be the guests at an ASMSU-sponsored town hall meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Learning resources dont solve issues

While I am sure there are those who don’t study or utilize the resources offered by the math department, this should not be used as an excuse by those in that department to justify why so many students aren’t doing well. In every department there are going to be those who don’t see how a particular subject is going to be relevant to the rest of their lives, especially when it comes to university requirements.

Consumers succumb to escapism

America’s tastes have gone downhill. Don’t worry though, this time I’m not complaining about food - this one’s about TV. Our need for more channels and nonstop entertainment is disturbing.