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Workshop set to discuss state economy
For students and community members with questions about Michigan’s economy, there might be answers during a free workshop next Wednesday.
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Michigan Flyer makes Ann Arbor trip
The Michigan Flyer will make a special 11 p.m. trip from East Lansing to Ann Arbor after the Spartans’ football game against U-M Oct. 15. The later departure time will allow U-M students to spend time in East Lansing after the game.
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O'Neil's closes after chain competition
Locally owned restaurant O’Neil’s has closed its doors in the wake of customer loss and pressure from surrounding businesses.
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Religious studies major sees growth in enrollment
For religious studies senior Sara Lone, studying religion at MSU is a way to separate the truth from what television and other mainstream media might portray it to be.
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Tacos in line to win world record
Beating the previous world record by a landslide, MSU hospitality business seniors Nate Redner and Luke Magnini joined forces with MSU Culinary Services to create a 490-foot taco line with 853 tacos Friday at Demonstration Hall.
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SlutWalk speaks out against abuse
Despite chilly temperatures, strong winds and rain, about 100 women dressed in their most revealing attire Friday and marched down Grand River Avenue as part of a SlutWalk.
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International students welcomed by event
Halls of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center were filled with voices in dozens of different languages as students, residents and other community members gathered for the second annual Welcomes the World event Sunday afternoon.
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Dinosaur Dash draws runners, raises funds
Graduate student Victor Wang stood in a corral of fidgeting runners, all waiting for the gun to go off Sunday morning at the MSU Museum.
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MSU students attend water talk
Nearly 200 researchers, state officials, students and policy makers gathered for a two-day conference last week at Wayne State University to discuss possible approaches to overcoming water problems in Michigan and around the world.
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MSU police detective retires with roast
Tears were shed — both from laughter and sadness — as friends and families shared memories from the past 40 years of MSU police detective Earl Barringer’s career at his retirement party Friday afternoon.
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Students react to campout cancellation
The Spartans have conquered numerous opponents in the past years, but this weekend, they couldn’t beat the elements.
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Medical students ‘operate’ on unique patients
On Saturday, medical graduate students Ian McKeag and Syeeda Alam put on their white coats, broke out their needles and bandages and put their skills to the test on ailing teddy bears.
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Cancer awareness group has chance at $1M prize
Members of Camp Kesem MSU dressed in yellow Sunday as part of National LIVESTRONG Day at the Union, selling baked goods and giving out yellow ribbons to raise awareness for cancer.
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Surplus Store to host Community ReUse Days
This year, spring cleaning has become Homecoming week cleaning.
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RHA to host 5K sprint for Ele’s Place
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, is hosting the second annual Spartan Sprint 5K race Oct. 16. Registration is $17 until Oct. 15 and $25 on race day.
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Students stand by farm-grown produce, promote on campus
Huddled underneath a tent to protect himself from a heavy downpour, Lansing resident Nate Baldwin seemed unfazed as he stood and continued to sell produce for the MSU Student Organic Farm on Thursday afternoon by the rock on Farm Lane.
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Local convenience store owes thousands in taxes
Although local convenience store 24/7 officially has reopened its doors to the public, delinquent personal property taxes, unpredictable hours of operation and other issues continue to shroud the business in mystery.
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New law to limit assistance for unemployed to go into effect
A recent law putting a 48-month limit on need assistance could have long-lasting repercussions on Michigan families, including those in the East Lansing and Lansing area.
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Statute of limitations legislation to be introduced in House this week
Every year, the weeks surrounding Oct. 1 are hell for Shawn D’Annunzio. Eleven years ago this Saturday, her son’s head split open on an East Lansing sidewalk after falling backward from a punch to the face.
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ASMSU discusses illegal immigration, national advocacy
At their first committee meeting of the year, ASMSU representatives discussed a controversial illegal immigration bill and student government advocacy at a national level, among other agenda items.