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2 charged in Dec. fraternity break-in
Two men were charged with breaking into the Sigma Chi fraternity house, 729 E. Grand River Ave., on Dec. 27.
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MSU researchers discover new details of diabetes complication
A medical complication that could cause blindness in people with diabetes is a step closer to being better understood and treated after a team of MSU researchers discovered where and how the problem begins.
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Green economy may help Mich.
New opportunities to combat environmental issues, such as global warming, could give Michigan a chance to emerge as a leader in the reduction of greenhouse gases and tackle the state’s high unemployment rate.
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Driving, First Aid courses offered
The National Safety Council is offering various courses in the upcoming weeks.
MICHIGAN
Easy tips help save on energy bills
As the temperature outside starts dipping into the single digits, the need to save money on heating bills becomes a major issue for many students living in off-campus housing.
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MSU considers implementing car-sharing program in E.L.
On some mornings, David Tucker beats the sun out of bed.
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MSU hosts charity amateur dog show
From the mighty Alaskan Malamute to miniscule toy breeds, man and beast alike sniffed out the scent of victory Sunday at the Spartan Mid-Winter Match.
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MSU Trustee Owen bankrupt, owes $109K in unpaid taxes
Owen, who chairs the MSU Board of Trustees’ finance committee, and her husband Larry filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in December and owe back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service and Michigan Department of Treasury.
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Lt. Gov. John Cherry nixes 2010 gubernatorial run
Cherry, the Democratic front-runner, cites poor fundraising as the reason for dropping out of the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
NEWS
Two men charged in Sigma Chi house robbery
The Lansing men, both in their 40s, face four felony home invasion charges and up to 15 years in prison.
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EL bank robbed, police searching for suspect
Police say a man in his early- to mid-40s threatened employees with a gun during a Thursday morning robbery of Independent Bank in East Lansing. The suspect is believed to be involved in two other local bank robberies.
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3 more football players arraigned on assault charges
Sophomore wide receiver Fred Smith, junior cornerback Chris L. Rucker and junior safety Roderick Jenrette all pleaded not guilty for their alleged roles in Rather Hall fight.
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ELPD searching for armed robbery suspect
Police are looking for a man who robbed an East Lansing convenience store Friday evening with a knife.
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Football players involved in Rather Hall assault arraigned
Six MSU football players have been arraigned in relation to a Nov. 22 assault at Rather Hall.
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MSU trustees look back on difficult decisions of 2009
With one year down and seven more to go, MSU trustees Dianne Byrum and Diann Woodard said they had an eventful first year on the MSU Board of Trustees and made some difficult decisions along the way.
MICHIGAN
Innovation center helps local businesses
About 200 East Lansing residents and business owners gathered Thursday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of city’s Technology Innovation Center, or TIC.
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MSU station to host farm workshop
The MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners will hold a one-day workshop for farmers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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MSU Board of Trustees to vote on several projects
The MSU Board of Trustees will decide at its meeting today whether to green light several multimillion dollar campus construction projects and a new scholarship for student employees.
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Senate approves smoke-free Mich. legislation
After an almost 10-year fight, the Michigan Legislature passed legislation Thursday that makes Michigan workplaces, including bars and restaurants, smoke free.
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Students open exhibit at Kresge Art Museum
When Kalia Barr first saw the room she would be required to fill with photographs as a final project, she said she had her doubts.