Thursday, May 16, 2024

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Negative ads flood TV as Election Day nears

If there is something clogging the airwaves this fall, it could be the thick signal of negativity. MSU professors and students said they noticed a disproportionate amount of negative presidential TV advertisements during this election season.

MICHIGAN

Party trash can lead to hefty fines

The kegs are empty, the bottles are smashed and red cups are strewn about in yards. Typically, the messy remnants of a Welcome Week party would signal a successful endeavor. But couches in trees and kitchen furniture tossed in yards alludes to something bigger: Hundreds of dollars in violations and a bad image for East Lansing.

MICHIGAN

Fraternity still lacks home

Members of Alpha Epsilon Pi still do not have a permanent place to live as the house they were hoping to inhabit, 1148 E. Grand River Ave., remains without a rental license.

MICHIGAN

Business booms with Welcome Week

In the midst of a struggling economy, Welcome Week provided a welcome boost in sales for several new businesses along East Grand River Avenue. Four businesses that opened since the close of spring classes saw a surge in clientele as MSU students settled in before the first week of classes, business owners said.

MICHIGAN

Primary voter turnout released

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced Wednesday 1.36 million, or 19 percent of Michigan’s 7.2 million registered voters, participated in Tuesday’s primary election, according to a press release.

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Safety fair educates, entertains E.L. families

Everything from carnival rides to car seat inspections were found Tuesday evening at East Lansing’s Patriarche Park, 1100 Alton Road. Local residents joined together for a family-friendly safety carnival in celebration of the 25th annual National Night Out.