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Stimulus protesters attend 'tea parties'

More than 300 protesters of all ages flooded the Capitol steps Friday afternoon, with signs, flags and tea bags in hand. The event was one of more than 40 “tea parties” held in cities across the nation to rally against the federal economic stimulus package.

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Johnny's Lunch closes doors

Johnny’s Lunch, 101 E. Grand River Ave., closed its doors last week. A sign posted on the front door of the hot dog and burger joint read, “Closed until further notice. We thank you for your business and apologize for any inconvenience.”

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MSU group brings culture to campus

From underneath stage lights and vibrant costumes came an alternative type of education about culture for MSU students. The Asian Pacific American Student Organization, or APASO, held its 10th biennial Cultural Vogue at the Auditorium, a celebration of modern and traditional Asian culture.

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Police Brief 02/27/09

A 20-year-old male student was working with a mixture of sodium and potassium when the concoction exploded in his hands, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

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Progress in diversity

To audiology and speech sciences sophomore Carolyn McLean, interacting with students from an array of backgrounds is one of the best parts of MSU. “I think my culture is great; other cultures are probably great, too. And if I never experience them, then I never know,” said McLean. “I see many different types of people, so I love that about (MSU).”

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Former RHA presidents join in election events

After almost eight hours of questions and debate, MSU’s Residence Halls Association, or RHA, elected a new president for the 2009-10 school year Wednesday night. Emma Perot, a hospitality business sophomore, was chosen from three candidates, including RHA Vice President Kevin Fleury and RHA TV director Scott Bishop.

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Student aid, research priorities in Obama’s budget

Higher education appeared to be one of the winners in a national budget proposal Thursday that was full of spending cuts. President Barack Obama’s budget priority of making higher education more affordable seemed to correlate with his earlier pledge for the United States to have the highest proportion of college graduates by 2020.

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MSU study finds gender trend in stroke treatment

Women receive a “clot-busting” medication for strokes 30 percent less often than men, a study by MSU researchers found. The medication, tPA, must be administered to a blood-clot stroke patient within three hours of a stroke’s onset, said Mathew Reeves, a professor in the MSU Department of Epidemiology who led the study.

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RHA names president for 2009-10

MSU’s Residence Halls Association, or RHA, elected hospitality business sophomore Emma Perot as the organization’s next president during a meeting Wednesday night that lasted into Thursday morning.

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Friends warmly remember 'J'

During a life cut short, Jeremy Watson impacted the lives of friends with his infectious personality and ability to make them laugh. Known as “J” to friends and family, the 21-year-old interdisciplinary studies in social science and health services junior was a charismatic person whose personality drew people in, friends said.

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20 years impacting MSU's airways

It’s a year shy of being legal, but that didn’t keep MSU’s student radio station from holding its birthday party at the bar. Impact (89-FM) celebrated two decades on the air this week, as staff held a party on Feb. 24 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave.

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Assembly elects interim leader

ASMSU’s Academic Assembly approved a new interim chairperson and showed support for music therapy at a meeting Tuesday. International relations senior Brad McDonald became the assembly’s interim chairperson after he was approved by a 19-1-1 vote.

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Students find new approach to Lent

During Lent this year, it’s not about what people are giving up, it’s about what they are giving back. People across the globe pledged their Lenten promises Wednesday, but one trend in East Lansing deviates from the norm.

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Flats Grille’s assets liquidated

The possibility that Flats Grille, 551 E. Grand River Ave., will ever return became less likely Wednesday morning, when the Financial Services Bureau began liquidating the business’ assets.