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Obama takes on McCain

Kelly House
September 8, 2008

During his second visit to Michigan in about two weeks, Barack Obama spoke with a renewed vigor at a town hall meeting Monday, even as John McCain gained ground in the presidential race. A Gallup poll released Monday revealed that McCain, a U.S. senator from Arizona, had a five-point lead after last week’s Republican National Convention. Most other polls show the candidates in a dead heat or McCain leading. Obama, a U.S. senator from Illinois, told the audience at North Farmington High School much of McCain’s success has been based on false accusations against him.

NEWS

Police Brief 09/09/08

Abby Lubbers
September 8, 2008

A mattress was found burning Sept. 2 in Ramp 4, MSU Police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. Police classified the incident as arson.

NEWS

MSU goes green in new course on sustainability

Kayla Habermehl
September 8, 2008

A class being offered in spring 2009 will help keep students going green long after they graduate. The course, NSC 491, section 001, will be an introduction to sustainability studies, said Terry Link, director of the Office of Campus Sustainability.

FEATURES

Smoke screen

In the ’60s Bob Dylan sang “The Times They Are A-Changin.’” Marijuana advocates are hoping the box office success of “Pineapple Express” is indication that history is repeating itself.

FEATURES

HPV common, passed through direct contact

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a contact sexually transmitted infection (STI). Yes, you heard me right — it’s an infection, not a disease. HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection, and there are multiple strains or types. Most do not cause any symptoms or health problems, and it goes away on its own.

MSU

iVote attracts students

Thea Neal
September 8, 2008

Cameron Cochran pulled his blue hoodie to his head, his cheeks wet with rain and his outfit soaked. But the James Madison College freshman wasn’t concerned. Cochran said he had only one thing on his mind — Nas.

MICHIGAN

City Council talks Historic District

Allison Bush
September 8, 2008

The East Lansing City Council will discuss whether it needs to modify part of its Historic District at its work session tonight. The work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

MSU

Web site informs public of MSU's environmental efforts

Kayla Habermehl
September 8, 2008

A green Web site is helping to raise awareness about MSU’s efforts to create a sustainable campus. Ecofoot, launched in 1999, is the Web site of the Office of Campus Sustainability and the University Committee for a Sustainable Campus, said Terry Link, director of the office.

FOOTBALL

Lions lose longtime fan after debacle

After putting two seconds of thought into the Detroit Lions’ 34-21 embarrassment against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, I have decided to rescind my fanship from the only NFL team I have ever known.

COMMENTARY

E.L. bikers deserve more respect from city, motorists

I never thought that, at age 42, I’d turn into one of those radical bicyclist demonstrators, but I think I’m ready. The last few weeks of bicycling in this town, combined with East Lansing City Council’s frustrating answers to my questions about the lack of bike lanes, have sent me over the edge.