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Rising E.L. gas prices worry some spring break travelers

Josh Mansour

March 2, 2011

During the school year, fluctuations in gas prices rarely affect many MSU students. This week, as students prepare to hit the road for spring break, the recent rise in gas prices could make a difference. According to AAA Automobile Club of Michigan, gas prices have gone up 29 cents per gallon the past month and 9 cents per gallon within the past week, bringing the current average to $3.43 per gallon in East Lansing. Advertising senior Laura Neiman said she is heading home to St.

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Senates approve short-term funding

Zane McMillin

March 2, 2011

A federal government shutdown likely was avoided Wednesday when the U.S. Senate approved a short-term funding measure that extends a previous budget deadline by two weeks.

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Water main update to begin this summer

Lauren Gibbons

March 1, 2011

Additional major changes to Harrison Avenue are in store as city officials make plans to continue a three-year project updating south East Lansing’s water infrastructure this summer after the MSU spring semester ends.

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E.L. repairs broken Gunson water main

Kyle Campbell

March 1, 2011

A water main broke at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of Gunson Street, temporarily closing the block off from traffic. East Lansing Director of Public Works Todd Sneathen said he did not know the exact time the main was fixed, but by 7:30 p.m.

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U.S. House passes budget extension

Zane McMillin

March 1, 2011

Congress moved a step closer toward avoiding a government shutdown later this week after the Republican-led U.S. House on Tuesday passed a short-term funding measure.

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Obama announces waiver for parts of health care reform

Zane McMillin

March 1, 2011

The contentious issue of health care reform took an interesting turn Monday when President Barack Obama made what could be called an unexpected concession.

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Bagger Dave’s chain awaits city approval

Lauren Gibbons

February 28, 2011

A Michigan-based small restaurant chain could open a new location in East Lansing if the East Lansing Planning Commission approves its request.

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Financial aid deadline approaches

Emily Wilkins

February 27, 2011

If you bleed green and white, your number is 00229000.

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City code protects students from discrimination

Lauren Gibbons

February 24, 2011

As some MSU students look to sign leases on houses and apartments for next year, city officials want to make sure they are aware of what rights are protected.

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Haven House fundraiser continues

Josh Mansour

February 24, 2011

With winter in full effect and unemployment continuing to affect thousands throughout the state, the East Lansing-based family shelter Haven House is urging local businesses and their customers to have a heart.

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Bruegger's Bagels holds fundraiser for Mid-Michigan Food Bank

Josh Mansour

February 24, 2011

“Free” and “food” are two of the most popular words in the college student lexicon, and today they’ll be put side by side as Bruegger’s Bagels offers a free cup of soup to all customers from noon to 2 p.m.

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Debate continues over film tax incentives

Zane McMillin

February 22, 2011

Proponents of Michigan’s 3-year-old film incentives are fighting back against what they say is a reel problem.

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Extension, AgBioResearch brace for more cuts

Zane McMillin

February 20, 2011

It has been years of change in the making for two MSU-led research initiatives.

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Crossing Place Apartments receives new management

Kyle Campbell

February 17, 2011

As of Feb. 9, Crossing Place Apartments, 3636 Coleman Road, is under new management. Crossing Place Apartments property manager James Tracy said the complex now is being managed by Asset Campus Housing.

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Students host fundraiser for transplants

Laura Fosmire

February 17, 2011

The basement of Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbot Road, was covered in leftover red paper hearts as members of Jews in Greek Life, or JIGL, gathered with two goals — to have fun and save a child’s heart.

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Food bank conference encourages residents to rethink community food systems

Lauren Gibbons

February 17, 2011

Residents of Greater Lansing interested in alternative methods of growing, distributing, processing, selling and consuming food were offered the opportunity to listen to speakers and discuss issues at a citywide conference Thursday.

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Item-pricing bill advances through House

Zane McMillin

February 16, 2011

Opponents of Michigan’s law mandating all retail items be labeled clearly with a price scored a victory after a reform bill passed the state House on Wednesday.

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Prosecutor says party throwers legally responsible for incidents

Kyle Campbell

February 16, 2011

Following the Jan. 30 car crash that killed three teenagers from Holt, Mich., and the felony charges against the three men who hosted the party the teens attended that night, many students and community members have questioned the legal responsibilities of someone hosting a party.

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US house proposal could cut MSU research funding

Zane McMillin

February 16, 2011

An air of uncertainty clouds the outlook for federally funded research, and some MSU professors involved in multimillion-dollar projects said they are cautiously optimistic for the future.

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Bill reinstates K2 penalties Tuesday

Zane McMillin

February 15, 2011

The state Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would reinstate penalties for using, possessing and selling K2 and other synthetic cannabinoids.