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Suspects in Spartan Stadium bomb threat have case postponed
Two suspects appeared in court Tuesday in connection with the false bomb threats to Spartan Stadium, which occurred Wednesday.
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University of New Hampshire graduate offered VP position with MSU IT services
Joanna Young, the candidate for the new vice president of information technology and chief information officer, is awaiting approval by the MSU Board of Trustees.
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Student loses more than $1,500 to email phishing scam
Between June 5 and June 20 a 20-year-old student was victim to an email scam, robbing her of $1,536 via Western Union money transfer transactions. The correspondence turned out to be a phishing scam.
MICHIGAN
Road closings to affect traffic
Multiple road closings might affect traffic on Hagadorn Road.
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Lansing band Squirrel Shaped Fish one of many acts in 2014 Common Ground Music Festival
The lineup of Lansing-based band Squirrel Shaped Fish consists of the usual components of any band — guitar, vocals, bass, keyboard, drums — but the Thursday before their debut at Common Ground Music Festival, they traded in their drums for pots and pans.
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Net Neutrality decision to have minimal impact on MSU Internet access
“We’re not planning to restrict any type of traffic. We are going to continue to provide equal access,” Vice President of Membership Outreach and Engagement at the Merit Network Elwood Downing said. “We aim to promote education and research.”
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Grand River oil cleanup prompts investigation
Gamble said this isn’t the first time a substance has come from the storm drain in question. Every time the city has gotten a report of pollution or has witnessed substances in the river, the pollutants have come from the same drain.
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Officials explain decision to not issue alert for Spartan Stadium bomb threat
Despite a bomb threat to Spartan Stadium in the heart of campus, MSU safety officials said an alert was not necessary, and opted not to issue one.
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Fourth of July parade give outlet for celebration
On the Fourth of July, hundreds of people lined the Capitol grounds, waving flags and waiting in eager anticipation as the cannon fire and sirens drew closer during the Lansing Fourth of July Parade.
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Residents celebrate Fourth of July with downtown fireworks
An estimated 40,000 people came out for the event situated at the Adado Riverfront Park and the Lansing Lugnuts’ Cooley Law School Stadium Friday, which garnered attendees from within Lansing and many surrounding cities.
MSU
Two suspects arraigned in Spartan Stadium bomb threat
Two Lansing residents have been charged in falsely reporting a bomb threat to Spartan Stadium.
NEWS
Bomb scare at Spartan Stadium forces brief evacuation
Spartan Stadium and surrounding buildings were evacuated late Wednesday afternoon for a bomb scare that ended up proving false.
MSU
Maker Day allows students to showcase creativity
The students, divided into teams of two or three, crafted various games and activities designed to encourage minds to think computationally, to notice patterns and to develop their own ideas about how to create.
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Local bars to offer deals on July 4 beer, food and liquor
Check out some of the deals local bars and restaurants are offering to honor Independence Day.
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Two Republicans, four Democrats look to replace Rep. Mike Rogers
Get to know the Democrats and Republicans running to replace Rep. Mike Rogers in Congress.
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City, MSU safety officials prepare for Fourth of July
Even though things around MSU are expected to be fairly quiet, Murphy said the department will still keep an eye out for a few things, including drunk driving, disorderly conduct and loud parties.
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Compiled data compares MSU's reported assaults to other universities
MSU occupies the 11th highest spot, right behind four other Big Ten schools in data collected from about 1,570 public and private nonprofit universities.
MICHIGAN
City ordinances set guidelines concerning Fourth of July festivities
The Fourth of July is a day of celebration, revelry, food and fireworks for most Americans. Citizens of East Lansing, however, might want to think twice before launching those dazzling mortars into the air. On July 1, the city issued a statement reminding citizens of the Fourth of July rules and regulations.
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Consumers look to watch, buy fireworks for holiday weekend
Fourth of July is right around the corner and there are many celebrations occurring this weekend in the Lansing area. Local stores also offer a large selection of sparklers and roman candles to put on your own personal fireworks show.
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Coming home
Packing for, preparing for and financing a study abroad program can be difficult, but for most students the hardest aspect of studying abroad comes at the end of the trip — returning home.