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MSU

Business program helps spur growth in economy

Recently, Gov. Rick Snyder has talked about “economic gardening,” which requires meeting the needs of businesses already in Michigan, and the MSU Business Solutions Professional program is a step in the process, said Marcia Black-Watson, deputy director of the Bureau of Workforce Transformation in the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.

Production by Krystle Wagner, Compiled by Ashley Brown ·
NEWS

A seat at the table

Expressing the impact that women have made on one another in writing, Lia Greenwell and other women gathered in the LookOut Gallery at Snyder and Phillips halls Monday to share poetry and other pieces along with dinner in honor of celebrating Women’s History Month at MSU.

NEWS

Pretrial for slain student underway

When Tyler Cole returned home from work March 25, 2010, and saw two of his roommates’ cars parked in front of the house rather than in the driveway, he knew something wasn’t right. Cole entered the house, 3214 Glasgow Drive, in Lansing, and he saw his roommate, MSU student Darren Brown, lying on the floor with his right arm over his head. Assuming Brown was napping after his exam earlier in the day, Cole went to wake him up.

NEWS

City Center II extension requested

The City Center II project could see a time extension on its site plan if the East Lansing Planning Commission approves a request from the developer, Strathmore Development Co. In a letter to East Lansing’s Planning and Community Development Director Tim Dempsey, Strathmore Development Co. President Scott Chappelle said the development agency in charge of City Center II requests a six-month extension to the current site plan and special use permit, which is scheduled to expire April 6.

Beau Hayhoe ·
NEWS

Police arrest four students during protest

Four MSU students were arrested the Administration Building on Wednesday after members of the Coalition Against Sexual Violence and other MSU students protested on campus, took to the streets and occupied the Administration Building in conjunction with the group’s Day of Rage event. The Coalition started the event by holding a “Speak Out” at the rock on Farm Lane, which had about 25 protestors holding signs and yelling explicit chants that denounced rape and the perceived rape culture at MSU.

MICHIGAN

Rising E.L. gas prices worry some spring break travelers

During the school year, fluctuations in gas prices rarely affect many MSU students. This week, as students prepare to hit the road for spring break, the recent rise in gas prices could make a difference. According to AAA Automobile Club of Michigan, gas prices have gone up 29 cents per gallon the past month and 9 cents per gallon within the past week, bringing the current average to $3.43 per gallon in East Lansing. Advertising senior Laura Neiman said she is heading home to St.

FEATURES

Spartan contends as finalist in song contest about Detroit Tigers

From sitting at a picnic table with his father, listening to Ernie Harwell’s voice on the radio, to taking in a warm July evening at Comerica Park in Detroit, the Detroit Tigers always have been a big part of Don Middlebrook’s life. Middlebrook, a Haslett resident and MSU alumnus, wanted to express his passion for his favorite team when writing a song to enter Fox Sports Detroit’s annual April in the D contest.

COMMENTARY

Now is no time for tunnel vision

Not too long ago, I was listening to the other students in my philosophy class discuss issues of justice and global equality. I heard someone say something ill-informed about the Rwandan genocide of 1994.