Before the winter weather comes to stay, Old Town Lansing is giving you your “Last Chance to Rock” in the streets. Fourteen local bands, 15 vendors and a projected 15,000 to 20,000 people will invade Turner Street in Old Town Lansing this weekend for the seventh annual Old Town Octoberfest.
The son and grandson of U.S. Navy admirals survived torture from both the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War and debating Texas Gov.
The City of East Lansing is looking for residents to fill positions on a number of advisory boards and commissions.People on boards such as the planning commission, the zoning board of appeals, the housing commission and the commission on the environment have the opportunity to bring their expertise to the East Lansing City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Beth Schwarze said.“What those boards do is advise the city council on the way policy should be shaped,” Schwarze said.
Last Sunday, I had occasion to return to campus from Cincinnati, jewel of the Ohio River. On the way back, I stopped by my house, just a stone’s throw from I-75 once it winds its way into Michigan.
As many watch the presidential race fall into a bitter battle of verbal accusations, the Republican Party has made the move to increase the battle on national television.The party recently made a decision to bulk up its advertising budget in 17 states, including Michigan, where the GOP feels the need to combat Democratic television ads and get its message to the public.Along with the increased spending, the party is unveiling a new line of commercials designed by the Republican National Committee.
Black cats, broken mirrors, heads-down pennies - all superstitions to be avoided, but especially today, Friday the 13th. “There are so many (superstitions),” said Gary Hoppenstand, a professor of American Thought and Language.
With the 2000 Homecoming parade flooding streets tonight at 6 p.m., those coming to campus might want to plan alternate routes.Traffic could be hectic.
Standing in an elegant ballroom in the Union, Bob Bruinsma recalls the 27 memorable years he spent working one floor below.“I have had a lot of pleasant memories here and met many great people,” the 73-year-old Lansing resident said while glimpsing at a slide show that featured photographs of the building’s history.
MSU women’s volleyball takes to the road this weekend for Big Ten matches against Wisconsin and Northwestern.The No.
With Homecoming hitting MSU today, preparations are underway to welcome about 700 alumni back to the banks of the Red Cedar. The MSU Alumni Association is sponsoring the annual Green and White Homecoming Brunch at the Kellogg Center on Saturday. “It’s a fun activity,” said Keith Williams, Alumni Association executive director.
Ice HockeyThe men’s ice hockey team has been practicing at The Summit, 9410 Davis Highway in Lansing, all week preparing for the Olympic-size ice at the Johnson Nissan Classic in Anchorage, Alaska this weekend.Seventh-ranked MSU will face host Alaska-Anchorage at midnight tonight and Merrimack on Saturday at 8:05 p.m.
“Jaws” may have dropped on campus Thursday. During a special visit, Academy Award-winner Richard Dreyfuss stopped at MSU to stump for Democrat Vice President Al Gore and encourage political activism.Dreyfuss, the well-known star of the shark movie and “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” spoke to more than 200 students at Case Hall’s cafeteria.
I am writing in response to the opinion column (“‘U’ drinking surveys seem unbalanced,” SN 10/10) written by Tim Mosley.
MSU should not trip over the decision to use natural grass in its stadiumIn 1991, MSU was commissioned to design a natural turf field inside the Pontiac Silverdome for the 1994 World Cup.
The School of Music’s newest cello professor, Suren Bagratuni, is acclimating to East Lansing.“I love it here,” Bagratuni said.
The East Lansing City Council approved changes to the $50 million city budget late Tuesday night that will include more money for parks and recreational facilities. Residents will reap the benefits of the budget change by enjoying park improvements in such parks as Harrison Meadows Park and the East Lansing Soccer Complex.
Divorce is a controversial social issue that many people take seriously. In light of that, Riverwalk Theatre is producing the comedy “Let’s Get a Divorce.” Set in France during the late 19th century, the play depicts how a traditional society copes with the idea of divorce. “It’s about a society based on smoke and mirrors.
The guru boys took a beating last week, both going 1-3. Like the Spartans, they’ll be looking to rebound this week. Records to date: Arthole: (17-9) Special K: Too sorry to mention. Wisconsin (3-3) at MSU (3-2) Here’s a matchup of two teams that can really feel each other’s pain.
MERIDIAN TWP. - The Jaws of Life were used to pull a couple from a small two-seat plane in a quiet neighborhood near Lake Lansing and Abbott roads late Wednesday night. Witnesses say they heard a loud crash as the plane hit several trees before crashing into the backyard of 6047 Harkson Drive in Meridian Township. Bob Boyd, the 55-year-old director of maintenance for Capital City Airport, and his wife, Kathy, were returning from Pennsylvania with their dog when his single-engine Cherokee plane went down at about 9:40 p.m., said Robert Kolt, spokesman for Capital City Airport. The Boyds were rushed to Sparrow Hospital where their conditions were unknown, but both survivors were talking and conscious as they were being extricated. As paramedics removed Kathy Boyd from the scene, she kept asking about her dog to make sure it was OK. The dog apparently escaped serious injury. Kolt said the pair received lacerations and one of the Boyds suffered a broken arm. Boyd had called the airport minutes before to inform air traffic controllers that the aircraft was out of gas and he was looking for a place to land. “We received word they were low on fuel and going down in the area of the old Davis airport,” Kolt said.