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MSU researchers study mystery behind famous Armstrong quote
Two MSU researchers have made history — or, rather, they’re re-interpreting it.
NEWS
Allen charged in connection with East Lansing robberies, ELPD still searching for other suspects
A suspect detained by the East Lansing Police Department in connection with a string of robberies in downtown East Lansing was arraigned in district court today.
MICHIGAN
Grand River Avenue construction wrapping up this weekend
Every lane of Grand River Avenue will be open by Monday at the latest, almost two months ahead of schedule, Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, Project Engineer Greg Losch said.
MICHIGAN
Local fire departments link together to provide mutual aid
Local fire chiefs have enacted three cooperative agreements among surrounding fire departments in an effort to improve response times, save money and decrease many residents’ property insurance rates. The fire departments include those in East Lansing, Lansing, Meridian Township and Delhi Township.
MICHIGAN
What Up Dawg? considers opening new Lansing location
The specialty hot dog shop and bar, What Up Dawg?, 317 M.A.C. Ave., is in talks with a downtown Lansing bar complex to open a new location, a co-owner confirmed.
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Man charged with maintaining meth lab
Forty-eight-year-old Timothy Houser of Lansing was arraigned in connection with the meth labs at Happy’s Inn Motel, 2174 Cedar St., in Holt, Mich., on June 6.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Planning Commission to develop apartments
The East Lansing Planning Commission unanimously approved an application for the property at 1600 E. Grand River Ave. to convert the existing extended stay hotel to an apartment complex at the commission’s meeting Wednesday night.
MICHIGAN
Music is...
For East Lansing resident Irene Blanchard, music is “an expression of a happy heart.”
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E.L. gas station robber sentenced
Flint, Mich., resident Chrystal Atkins, one of the two women charged with robbing the Admiral gas station, 1120 E. Grand River Ave., last summer was given her sentencing yesterday morning at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing. She faced charges for robbery and spraying the station clerk with Mace.
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Study shows small percentage of people wash hands properly
Be wary of what you touch — a recent MSU study published in the Journal of Environmental Health shows only 5 percent of people who use the bathroom wash their hands long enough to rid them of dirt and germs.
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MSU Prof supports Africans
What started out as an effort to raise money for netting expanded to a full-fledged campaign to educate children throughout Kenya, undertaken by the Students Taking on Malaria and Poverty, otherwise known as STOMP.
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College of Human Medicine plans to lease Flint facility
With student programs housed in cities across Michigan, the MSU College of Human Medicine plans to expand its presence even further.
MICHIGAN
Michigan residents one step closer to receiving Medicaid
More than 300,000 uninsured Michigan residents are one step closer to receiving health coverage under a Medicaid expansion offered through the hotly contested Affordable Care Act.
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MSU Prof wins Krieghbaum Under-40 Award
John Besley, an associate professor in MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences, became the first MSU faculty member to be honored with the Krieghbaum Under-40 Award by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, or AEJMC.
MICHIGAN
Suspect apprehended in string of robberies, police continue search for three other suspects
A suspect connected with two unarmed robberies which took place June 12 has been apprehended by the East Lansing Police Department after leading officers on a chase into Lansing.
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E.L. City Council discuss future Park District plans at Tuesday meeting
A large audience filled City Hall’s Courtroom 2, 410 Abbot Road, Tuesday night as City Council began their work session with discussion on the future of the Park District.
MICHIGAN
Budget increases could improve old sewer systems
Many cities across the state cope with sewer system overflows when heavy rains strike, sometimes getting so overloaded during extreme weather that raw sewage spills into local rivers and streams.
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MSU Prof is selected to One Love Foundation counsel
MSU professor Cris Sullivan has been chosen to grace the One Love Foundation’s national advisory counsel. Sullivan, who also is the director of MSU Research Consortium on Gender-based Violence, was chosen in view of her contribution and research in the area of violence against women.
MICHIGAN
Search for Capitol building Christmas tree has begun
The Christmas frenzy has hit Lansing already — the hunt for the Christmas tree that will grace the front lawn of the state Capitol building is on.
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MSU study shows Facebook helps first generation student's confidence
A team of MSU researchers suspected social media might help reduce fear and build confidence in the future college experiences of high school students.