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Reality shows have infiltrated our televisions. Mallie’s Sports Grill & Bar was recently featured on “Man vs. Food”.
To the right holding the burger is Steve Mallie, owner of Mallie’s Sports
Grill. To the left in the suit is Danny Girton from Guinness World Records.
Courtesy photo
Jazz Studies at MichiganState University
As Michigan State University begins to discuss ways to reduce current and projected budget shortfalls, we have become aware of false rumors relating to the status of the Jazz Studies
Program within the College of Music. We want to assure our current jazz majors, their parents,
prospective jazz students, faculty, alumni, and friends that the undergraduate
and graduate degree programs in jazz at Michigan State University are continuing. The only
aspect of the jazz major to be discontinued is, regretfully, the jazz voice specialization.
I realize people in this country feel the pressure of the instantaneous, got to have it now world and have a self-inflicted condition of having to be anywhere else right now. However, it still amazes me how many people do not seem to have the capacity to enjoy the moment.
Mighty Medicine is a guitar and vocal duo whose intention is to offer music that swings while it nourishes; funky folk with splashes of jazz and blues, and original tunes with hopeful, positive words we can all use a little dose of now and then.
Photo by David Smith
Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds residents to cast ballots in local elections Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Choosing a college is difficult at times but being armed with helpful information can make the decision easier. Photo by istockphoto
Our children are our most precious resource. I received an email from young residents of Lansing and thought that I would share their questions and my answers with you.
On Sunday, October 25 an 18-year-old male is shot and killed in front of Pocket’s Pool Hall on the corner of Washington and Barnes Street in Lansing on Sunday afternoon. New leadership that understands the issues regarding violence in our city is going to be important. Having a bridge is going to be necessary for our future.
