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7-Eleven gives thanks to vets
In honor of Veteran’s Day, 7-Eleven is offering military veterans and their families a Slurpee Salute.
Josh Radtke
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Flock of love
For some students, such as plant and soil sciences junior Maddie Hale, living on a farm isn’t out of the ordinary.
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Group trapped in Division Street parking ramp
A group of at least four people was pulled from the elevator at the Division Street parking ramp Wednesday night by East Lansing fire officials, after being stuck in the elevator for an undetermined period of time.
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Increased speed limit causes controversy
Although the speed limit on Grand River Avenue was increased last week after state officials said it was posted improperly, hundreds of students and residents who were ticketed on the section of road in question likely won’t see any reimbursement.
Julia Nagy
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Shakespeare comes to MSU
From researching the meaning behind his plays to learning how to speak in iambic pentameter for the first time, students and community members have been coming MSU to better understand William Shakespeare’s plays since last week.
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Census sees changes in lifestyles of young adults
With a stagnant economy and rising unemployment, many young adults are electing to live with their parents rather than venture out on their own.
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Leo’s Coney Island to open Saturday
Starting at 7 a.m. this Saturday, East Lansing residents and MSU students will see a Michigan restaurant recognizable to many from the Detroit area settle in downtown at 333 Albert Ave. after months of preparation and planning.
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Speed limit change causes fallout
Public officials on the local and state level launched a barrage political of assaults and opinions this week following the change of the speed limit on a section of Grand River Avenue.
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Alert system to be tested Saturday
At 2 p.m. on Nov. 9, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will be conducting the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, according to a report from the MSU Police. The test might last up to three an a half minutes.
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First group of East Lansing Technology Innovation Center tenants graduate
Three years ago, East Lansing Technology Innovation Center, or TIC, was started to create a more vibrant year-round downtown community.
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Day of Dead focuses on homophobia
In recent years, the Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, has become much more than just a Mexican celebration of the lives of deceased loved ones.
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City Council to discuss veteran issues
The East Lansing City Council is slated to hear a presentation on the Ingham County Veterans’ Treatment Court at its 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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New sports park has winter thrills for residents
When Eric Starke was considering going to MSU for college, he wasn’t sure if he could give up his habit of snowboarding six days a week.
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Professors, police work to improve enforcement
A group of MSU professors will work with Michigan State Police officials to expand on strategies to respond to and prevent crime.
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Duck Derby surpasses fundraising goals
Rubber duckies aren’t just for childrens’ bath times anymore. On Saturday, the star of Ernie’s song on Sesame Street and more than 600 of his little friends joined Phi Sigma Pi at the Red Cedar River in the second annual Rubber Ducky Derby.
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Stores benefit from trick-or-treaters
When elementary education junior Megan Sexton and media and communication technology senior Erin Southers went to grab a bite to eat on Grand River Avenue on Thursday night, they didn’t expect to see superheroes, monsters and princesses.
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Ban on synthetic marijuana alternatives resurfaces in bill
Not long after it came back to gas station and store shelves across the city, synthetic marijuana alternatives might be pulled from stores once again.
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MSU to host cancer society 5k walk
This weekend, Lansing will play host to American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the walk will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Capitol.
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Occupy Lansing aims to develop MSU presence
In a windowless room on the top floor of the Union, members of the Occupy Lansing movement met in their first cohesive presence on campus since the protests’ start, mapping a strategy to spark momentum at MSU.