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MSU gala showcases michigan foods
Brendan Sinclair was searching for a “deeper connection” to his food when he started volunteering at the Student Organic Farm two years ago.
NEWS
Bill passed to allow alcohol sales on sunday mornings
Those looking to buy champagne for their Sunday morning mimosa won’t have to buy the night before, if a bill passed by both the state Senate and House on Wednesday is signed by Gov.
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Man robbed near Beaumont Tower
MSU police are investigating a report of an armed robbery against an 18-year-old male student that occurred at about 3 a.m.
FEATURES
Facebook-inspired film proves more gripping than expected
I did what many people did when they heard a movie about Facebook was coming out. I rolled my eyes and thought, “Wow, Hollywood — a new low.”
FEATURES
Campus offers variety of ways for students to get in fall spirit
Entering the time of year dedicated to football fans and a lively campus, fall at MSU brings new opportunities and unique traditions back to East Lansing.
COMMENTARY
We need to have a high religious IQ
America has prided itself on being one of the most religious nations in the world. We see it at the heart of many political movements, in the soul of social movements and at the head of spiritual ones. It is an undeniable fact that in the U.S., religion, specifically Christianity, has played and continues to play a pivotal role in the shaping of this nation and its politics.
COMMENTARY
Asst. Attorney General's blog crossed the line
It seems tests to the First Amendment never sleep. Michigan’s Asst. Attorney General Andrew Shirvell recently was interviewed on CNN about his blog, “Chris Armstrong Watch.” The blog describes Armstrong, president of the University of Michigan’s student assembly, as a “RADICAL HOMOSEXUAL ACTIVIST, RACIST, ELITIST, & LIAR.” It appears in all-caps on the website as well
FOOTBALL
Sims pleads guilty to charges
Sophomore tight end Dions Sims pleaded guilty this morning at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property, said Maria Miller, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney. Sims alledgedly was involved in an organized operation to steal and sell 104 computers, valued at $158,000, from Detroit Public Schools.
MICHIGAN
Coalition to host coal alternative planning session
The MSU Sierra Student Coalition will host a planning session to encourage MSU to end its use of coal energy on campus at 7:30 p.m. today in Room 114 of Berkey Hall.
NEWS
A community united
After Florida-based Pastor Terry Jones proposed “International Burn a Koran Day” more than two weeks ago, numerous incidents of Quran desecration occurred nationally, including the incident in East Lansing. In the aftermath of the incident, the East Lansing and MSU communities now are coming together to promote understanding.
NEWS
Prosecutor: No charges for players
Two members of the MSU men’s basketball team are believed to be connected to a first-degree criminal sexual conduct case that allegedly occurred last month in Wonders Hall, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said Wednesday.
NEWS
NRC gives MSU high ranks in doctoral programs
After three years of delay, the National Research Council, or NRC, released its ratings report of universities’ doctoral programs Tuesday with MSU achieving high marks on a number of its offerings.
NEWS
E.L. taxicab issue to be reviewed
After more than a year without progress on the issue, East Lansing taxicab companies are attempting to again voice their concerns about the increasing number of taxis operating in the city.
NEWS
Police Brief 09/30/10
A student had her laptop and iPod stolen Monday in the Main Library when she left the objects for five minutes, MSU police Sgt. Paul Kuchek said.
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Gwen's Bagels to benefit breast cancer research
MSU baker Rita Lyon will roll out bagels in an unusual color for the month of October: pink. She’ll be baking about 600 dozen bagels in the shape of ribbons to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of her mother, Gwen, who died of breast cancer in 1972.
MICHIGAN
Report: Cost of living in E.L. one of lowest in area
The city of East Lansing’s cost of living is one of the lowest compared to surrounding communities, according to the 2010 Mid-Michigan Residential Cost Comparison.
MICHIGAN
Voter registration gets students involved
Under tents decorated with red, white and blue balloons, packaging sophomore Kelsey O’Keefe signed her name on her voter registration application, planning to vote in the Nov.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Farmer's market to accept Bridge card
Local residents now have a bridge to fresh food because of an initiative at the East Lansing Farmer’s Market.
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Fight Song to become tradition for MSU radio
John Olle has been a faithful tailgater at MSU since his days as a student here in the early 1990s. But the Mason, Mich., resident always had trouble getting his tailgate group to play the MSU Fight Song in unison because problems arose with making sure everyone started it at the same time. So Olle called Impact (89FM) and requested it play the MSU Fight Song on game days.
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Grant could bridge gap for urban residents
With a multi-million dollar federal grant in hand, officials hope the information superhighway might be the path toward increasing economic activity and quality of life for urban residents across the state. The university, in partnership with statewide institutions, including Jackson Community College and Lansing Community College as well as state and local government agencies, received a federal grant of about $5.2 million Tuesday to support communities and its residents in an attempt to increase the state’s broadband use. The award money will be distributed to cover the cost of people to teach classes, ensure each class can be offered to residents at minimal cost and to cover the cost of evaluating the potential increase in broadband adoption should the program become successful, said Kurt DeMaagd, an assistant professor in the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media. “It’s a nice fit into the overall MSU model — a community outreach and engagement process — (and also) a research project to understand what works and what doesn’t,” he said. The cities of Benton Harbor, Detroit, Flint, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Muskegon Heights, Pontiac and Saginaw — otherwise known as “Michigan’s Cities of Promise” — were chosen by Gov.