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Monthly Archives: September 2010

Enabling our own destruction

Welcome to Michigan, the front line in the war on the middle class. New census data shows that between 2008 and 2009, Michigan suffered the steepest drop in median income of any state, – 6.2%, which i…

Minneapolis writer: Changes ahead for the Big Ten

Like a child playing with matches, the Big Ten didn’t realize how combustible its consideration of expansion would become last spring, and the fire it accidentally started forced the conference to make a decision before it had intended.

Michigan State commit Trae Waynes suffers season-ending leg injury

Michigan State defensive back commitment Trae Waynes of Kenosha (Wis.) Bradford High suffered a season-ending injury last weekend when he broke his fibula and tore ligaments in his knee.

Tight end Sims pleads guilty Thursday to Detroit computer theft charges

(Last updated: 2 hours ago) Sophomore tight end Dion Sims pleaded guilty Thursday morning at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property, said Ma…

'U' of Michigan President Coleman weighs in as campus rallies to MSA President Armstrong's defense

The University administration and community has rushed to stand by Michigan Student Assembly President Chris Armstrong, following recent media attention surrounding derisive comments made against Arms…

How those ranked higher than Le’Veon Bell are faring

MSU’s Le’Veon Bell was No. 219 in ESPN’s 2010 running back rankings. Here’s how the top five are faring:

Red Wings ready to reclaim perch atop Central

The Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Tatar, right, advances the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp pursues during the first period of their preseason NHL hockey game Saturday in Chicago.

Single-car crash kills one in Ottawa County

Dave Odette | The Grand RapidsOttawa County Sheriff’s deputies examine the scene of an accident which left one person was dead late Thursday.TALLMADGE TOWNSHIP — Ottawa County Sheriff’s deputies confirmed that a young woman was killed in a single-car accident…

Enabling our own destruction

Welcome to Michigan, the front line in the war on the middle class. New census data shows that between 2008 and 2009, Michigan suffered the steepest drop in median income of any state, – 6.2%, which i…

Suburban movie studio relocating to Detroit

Unity Studios announced the decision on Thursday, saying its initial plans to build sound stages and production offices will move forward in Detroit.The studio's offices will be located at Wayne State…