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MICHIGAN

E.L. looking to turn cracks into artwork

East Lansing’s Art Commission, or ELAC, met with the art selection panel Thursday to discuss the innovative new project called “East Lansing ‘Crack’ Art,” which looks to take advantage of sidewalk and wall cracks with new art aspects.

MICHIGAN

Michigan Flyer might increase number of daily bus trips

MSU students and faculty might be looking at an increase in the frequency of the Michigan Flyer service as a result of a Federal Highway Administration grant.

SPORTS

Spartan athletes honored by MSU

Six MSU athletes were recognized for their contributions both on and off the field yesterday as MSU announced the school’s athletic awards for 2012-13. Senior women’s golfer Caroline Powers took home four of the eight awards handed out yesterday, taking home George Alderton Female Co-Athlete of the Year (shared with track and field senior Beth Rohl), Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (Female), Chester Brewer Leadership Award and Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (Female). Junior running back Le’Veon Bell was honored as the George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year.

SPORTS

Two former MSU men’s golfers qualify for U.S. Open

Two former MSU men’s golfers Matt Harmon and Randall Hutchison qualified for the 2013 U.S. Open at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., taking place June 13-16. Harmon and Hutchison were among eight golfers who qualified at the sectional qualifying site Monday in Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md.

FEATURES

Symphony orchestra kicks off concert series

The Lansing Symphony Orchestra, or LSO, took Lansing on a trip through time performing popular ‘80s classics from artist such as Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing on Wednesday. The LSO Summer Pops Concert kicked off the 20th anniversary of the Lansing Parks and Recreation’s Free Concerts in the Park.

MICHIGAN

Wonderdog

On the corner of Capitol Avenue and Michigan Avenue, there is a man with tasty food and a big smile. Clint Tarver has been making hot dogs for more than 15 years in Lansing and has made a name for himself.