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Fire marshal stresses importance of class size
As students file into their classrooms for the new semester, staying aware of fire safety might not be the first thing on their mind.
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St. Anne Lofts to open in summer 2012
Where a local bar once stood, a gaping hole now dominates the landscape.
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New class strips perceptions of exercise
Instructors lifted themselves and danced up and down the poles in Snap Fitness’s dance studio on Tuesday night to advertise new classes offered by the gym in front of about 40 people.
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Lawsuit filed against city of East Lansing for OMA violation
A lawsuit filed Monday against the city of East Lansing and City Attorney Dennis McGinty claims members of the East Lansing City Council violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act, a state law that requires all public voting bodies to disclose all voting practices and make most meetings open to the public.
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East Lansing searching for Crystal Award nominees
The city of East Lansing is looking for candidates for The Crystal Awards — an award given to individuals and businesses who greatly improved life in East Lansing.
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Several Grand River businesses close doors
As a new semester starts, two East Lansing businesses have shut their doors and another downtown retailer has tentative plans to close next month.
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Benefits ban for same-sex couples might stand at MSU
Although universities might have escaped a new law that bans public employers from offering domestic partner benefits, colleges such as MSU aren’t necessarily out of the woods yet, legal experts say.
Julia Nagy
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Occupy Lansing ends physical presence in Reutter Park due to weather
The Occupy Lansing movement will end its physical presence Friday: no more tents, banners or overnight campers in Reutter Park.
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Confusion about same-sex bill in legislature
After the Michigan Senate tried to remove part of a bill that would strip benefits for same-sex and other non-married couples employed at public universities, the House passed the amended version on Thursday, insisting the language still pulled benefits from those groups.
Anthony Thibodeau
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Cool carvings
For Lansing resident and ice sculptor Scott Miller, the winter is business time. Miller, who has owned and operated Miller Ice Sculptures since 1993, is the busiest in the winter.
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Students advised to beware of crime
As many students prepare for exams and a larger number of students use the Main Library to study, the MSU Police Department and representatives of the Main Library encourage students to exercise caution to prevent thefts.
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New billiards lounge opens in East Lansing
Heart Beats, 301 M.A.C. Ave., a combination billiards, karaoke and Chinese gaming lounge, will open for business after about nine months of planning and development between Chen and a team of four other business partners and MSU students.
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Singh focuses on reinvesting in education
Former East Lansing mayor and state representative candidate Sam Singh emphasized the need for youth education and investment to ensure success for Michigan’s future at a community forum Tuesday night.
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Local residents recall bombing of Pearl Harbor, after-effects
Bruce Greenman’s date took an unexpected turn the night of Dec. 7, 1941.
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Local business owner teaches Tai Chi at Interfaith Council series
Students stretched and flowed to the movements of an ancient tradition in the lounge at Campbell Hall on Tuesday night as part of their Faith 101 series.
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State of State reveals dissatisfaction with economy
As 2011 draws to a close, Michiganians are feeling glum about the state’s economy and elected leaders, according to MSU’s most recent State of the State Survey released Monday.
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Survey shows deer overpopulation is widespread
After about two weeks of surveying East Lansing residents regarding problems with deer overpopulation in the area, early responses indicate the issue is widespread, East Lansing Environmental Specialist Dave Smith said.
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Winter Glow brings cheer to E.L.
Roasted chestnuts and an open fire were just a few of the many features offered at the city of East Lansing’s Winter Glow festival Saturday, and, as he watched the people around him, microbiology senior Kenji Shaltry said he could feel the holiday spirit.
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Ingham County law enforcement gives back
Early Saturday morning, Cindy Brundage watched two of her daughters pull away in a procession of police cars.
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Cause unknown in student death
A 22-year-old male student was found dead at about 12:30 p.m. Friday by East Lansing police officers in his Cedar Village apartment, according to a press release from the East Lansing Police Department.