OKEMOS - U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow signed a picture of her and Caitlin, an 11-year-old with diabetes, Monday. She offered words of encouragement to father Joey Huston, an MSU physics and astronomy professor, at a signing at Schuler Books, 2075 W.
Eric Knott had better thank his lucky stars he can catch a football. If he couldn’t, he’d most likely be in prison right now, possibly for the rest of his life. Last June, Knott pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and served 30 days in jail for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old Detroit girl in July 1999.
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety has a new public information officer. Sgt. Florene Taylor has replaced Detective Tony Willis, who served as information officer for more than two years.
The MSU volleyball team may have been picked to finish fifth in the conference by the league’s coaches, but the young, talented squad and head coach Chuck Erbe believe they can compete this year and for years to come.Erbe said the Spartans will settle for nothing short of a Big Ten Championship this year, led by Preseason All-Big Ten honoree senior Erin Hartley and a group of energetic, athletic youngsters.Of the 16 athletes on the squad, 11 are freshmen or sophomores.
U.S. Rep. David Bonior will be on campus at 10 a.m. Friday to talk of his candidacy for governor.The Mount Clemens Democrat will kick off a four-day, statewide tour at Detroit’s Cobo Hall today before appearing in East Lansing.Bonior will tour the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic Center for Hazardous Substance Research through MSU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, while saying Michigan’s environment is one of his top priorities.“There we have an example of scientists and engineers who are working to find solutions,” said Mark Fisk, Bonior’s campaign spokesman.The Democratic whip will discuss partnering with urban areas, neighborhood activism and diversity, as well as environmental issues.Bonior is seeking the Democratic nomination along with former Gov.
Got olive oil?About 20 people at least got information on it Tuesday while listening to visiting scholar Apostolos Kiritsakis’ seminar about the oil’s benefits.Kiritsakis, who has a doctorate in food science from MSU, talked about the history, processing, product quality, packaging and nutritional and health aspects of olive oil during “Olive Oil from Tree to Table,” at the School of Packaging.Kiritsakis has been studying olive oil since 1972, and is currently working on an olive oil project in the school with Rueben Hernandez, a professor of food packaging.
This is in response to Dr. Steven McCornack’s recent letter(“Officials should be ashamed of choice,” SN 8/13). Do you not believe someone deserves a second chance?
OKEMOS - Debbie Stabenow’s mother, Ann Greer, proudly smiled as the U.S. senator signed books and took snapshots with her constituents Monday. “She has always had this drive to continue to help others and be a role model for women,” Greer said.
MSU senior linebacker and football tri-captain Josh Thornhill has all the right tools to be a premier player in the Big Ten. But Thornhill doesn’t credit himself for his awesome talents.
A historical building in East Lansing will receive its historical marker. Strathmore Development Company and The Masonic Investment Group will dedicate a state Historical Marker at 4 p.m.
The Isley Brothers Eternal (Dreamworks) Ever since I heard The Isley Brothers’ new single “Contagious,” which I’ve now memorized, I’ve been waiting to hear the rest of the album. And I have to admit, I was surprised by “Eternal.” “Contagious” made it seem like Ronald and Ernie Isley were taking a new, harder approach to the love game that has been their inspiration for 40 years, but that’s hardly the case. R.
My letter is in response to the comment from the Mason clerk’s office and its response to the 9.3 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary for city council.
This week MSU added to its football team a convicted sex offender who served jail time before he could earn playing time.
I have taught at MSU for more than a dozen years now, and during that time I’ve never been so ashamed of the MSU administration as I am now.
After having already played in Philadelphia, Toronto and Detroit this month, Buckcherry’s summer tour is making a pit stop in Lansing. The nationally acclaimed rock band plays at 9 or 10 tonight, depending on opening acts, at Club Hot Shots 2, 3323 N.
The National Folk Festival has come and gone, and was well-appreciated during its three-year stay. After the Michigan Festival’s recent flop, the Folk Festival was a new and exciting replacement, bringing thousands of visitors and excellent musical performances.Sadly, the festival is moving on next year to Bangor, Maine.
The East Lansing City Council primaries were held last week and only 9.33 percent of registered East Lansing voters showed up.
East Lansing City Council will discuss standard conditions to be used for Special Use Permits on Tuesday. Jeanne Rogers, community development analyst for the city, said the council wants to make a standard set of conditions that are put on bars and restaurants applying for the permits. “We keep trying to make a standard set but when we get into the middle of the discussion in the meeting people will have concerns,” she said. Rogers said the council could still add conditions if it thought it was needed. “If council had concerns they could change it,” she said.