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COMMENTARY

University handling of MSU Dubai lacked tact

On Tuesday, the university announced the two-year endeavor that was MSU Dubai’s undergraduate program is at an end. MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said the decision was based on “a lot of factors, many of which … were out of our control.” The news means a few summer classes in Dubai will finish, but undergraduate fall classes will be canceled and MSU Dubai will not accept new undergraduates. The students will have the option of attending class on the East Lansing campus, Simon said.

MSU

MSU welcomes high schoolers for Future Science Program

Emily Wilkins
July 1, 2010

Ten area students participated in the pilot run of the Future Science Program this week at MSU. The program is meant to target younger students and help them develop an interest in scientific research. The eight-week program began June 28 and ends Aug. 20. The students will work 40-hour weeks and receive a $2,000 stipend.

MICHIGAN

Taxpayers Party nominates local mother for governor

When President Barack Obama was elected and began promoting his economic stimulus package, Stacey Mathia decided she needed to do something. A mom of four who spent her time homeschooling and serving on the Village Council of Fife Lake, Mich., Mathia decided to run for governor. The U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan, an affiliate of the U.S. Constitution Party, officially nominated her as their gubernatorial candidate Sunday.

MICHIGAN

Insults, brain drain highlight final Democratic gubernatorial debate

Karen Confer
July 1, 2010

Between sailing insults, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford, addressed how to keep college graduates in the state and the possibilities of alternative energy Monday during the final Democratic gubernatorial debate before the Aug. 3 primary. Among the 20 questions posed by moderators during the hour-long debate, both candidates agreed keeping graduates in Michigan is crucial for the state’s future.

NEWS

Police Brief 07/02/10

Andrew Krietz
July 1, 2010

Two 16-year-old females from Centreville, Mich., reported their money stolen Tuesday from Wilson Hall dorm rooms, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MICHIGAN

E.L. closes city offices for July 4 holiday

Aseel Machi
July 1, 2010

All East Lansing city offices, including official buildings, will be closed Monday in observance of Fourth of July weekend. Closures include the East Lansing Department of Public Works, 1800 E. State Road; Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road; the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road; 54-B District Court, 101 Linden St.; and East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

MICHIGAN

CATA suspends service for July 4 holiday

Aseel Machi
July 1, 2010

The Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, will not be in service Sunday in observance of the Fourth of July. The services not available include any fixed-route, Spec-Tran and other CATA services that regularly run.

NEWS

Spanning generations

Ashley Brown
June 30, 2010

Grandparents University took place Tuesday through Thursday at MSU, and brought together many alumni and their grandchildren to spend time on campus. In its fifth year, Grandparents University is touted a way to bridge generational gaps, have fun and educate all at the same time.

NEWS

Business grad exam to change in 2012

Meagan Choi
June 30, 2010

The Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT — the most widely required standardized test for business students pursuing graduate degrees — will add a new integrated reasoning section in place of an essay, beginning June 2012.