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City council allows builders to create senior citizen housing
On May 6, the courtroom where East Lansing's city council meetings are held was filled with citizens 55 years and older.
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Student allegedly knocked unconscious and robbed Sunday
The strong-arm robbery occurred on Albert Ave. at approximately 1:50 a.m on Sunday morning and resulted in hospitalization for the victim, police said.
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Review team finds inadequate response from BWL to December power outages
Ineffective emergency management practices at the Lansing Board of Water and Light lengthened the power restoration process following the December ice storm outages by at least two to three days, a team investigating the public utility's response found.
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MSU student convicted after participation in Cedar Village revelry
Nutritional sciences sophomore Jared Scott Dubay was convicted of assembling to riot and remaining within 300 feet of a fire, charges punishable by up to 90 days in jail.
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Car crash stops traffic on westbound Grand River
A two-car collision occurred at westbound Grand River Avenue and Collingwood Drive at about 6:30 p.m., stopping traffic on westbound Grand River.
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Police believe reported gunshots associated with fraternity party at Lansing Center
An MSU fraternity party ended in reported gunfire early Sunday morning, Lansing police said. Shots were reportedly heard about a block from the Lansing Center, where the party was held.
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Samantha Grigg, 18, pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of MSU student Dustyn Frolka
Samantha Grigg, an 18-year-old Saline resident, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and unarmed robbery Monday in Clinton County Circuit Court in St. Johns.
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Year in review
A Rose Bowl victory. A visit from the President of the United States. The devastating loss of two MSU students and an 8-year-old girl who touched the hearts of the Spartan community.As students cram for finals and prepare to depart MSU — either permanently or just for the summer — let’s reflect on the most important stories of the year.
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Munn Field will be home to band and intramural sports
Students and alumni alike often carry the memory of hearing the Spartan Marching Band practicing in a field close to Demonstration Hall on a fall weekend.
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Costs could change Park District Project plan
The Park District project could be seeing changes in size and economic scope, according to city officials and DTN Management Co.
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Proposed higher ed bill to increase MSU funding by 5.9 percent
LANSING- A Senate committee approved a higher education budget bill that, if signed into law, would cap tuition rises and increase state funding to MSU by 5.9 percent.
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Appropriations subcommittee to vote on funding
On Wednesday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee is expected to vote on a higher education funding recommendation that could increase MSU’s funding by 6.1 percent, but also fine the university $500,000 for its involvement with union-building workshops.
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Michigan's affirmative action ban
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Michigan’s affirmative action ban, preventing MSU and the state’s 14 ?other public universities from using race as a factor in their admissions processes.
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Major road construction to take place late spring, summer
Road closings and detours are in the near future for East Lansing with three major road construction projects planned for later this spring and summer.
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Michigan's Attorney General supportive of Supreme Court affirmative action decision
Attorney General Bill Schuette had a press conference addressing the 6-2 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, or the voter-approved ban on affirmative action in college admissions.
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Sparty statue vandalized with Go Blue spray paint message
While walking to class Monday morning, some students may have noticed a new addition to the Spartan Statue. Late Sunday night early Monday morning, an unknown person spray painted “Go Blue” on the front of the statue. Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations Scott Westerman said he does not think the vandalizer is a U-M student.
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Student’s drivers license stolen
A student’s driver’s license was stolen by a pickpocketer April 9 at Breslin Center during a Greek Week event, according to MSU police.
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MDOT addresses pothole concerns
With pavement across Michigan in decline and road crews constantly working to patch potholes, the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, took time to address the common misconception that pothole patches are short-term fixes, not permanent repairs.
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University dedicates Thursday to sexual assault education
Amid a federal investigation into MSU’s handling of sexual assault claims, university officials hosted outreach events across campus Thursday to educate students about preventing such cases.