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NEWS

Dorm food isn't only from caf

Living in the dorms doesn't have to limit your eating options. Sure, the only kind of oven you're allowed is a microwave, but that doesn't mean you can't throw together a few easy meals on the days you don't want to head to the cafeteria.

MICHIGAN

Experts: Void left by business tax loss must be filled

Nearly a week after state lawmakers decided to repeal the Single Business Tax, concern has risen as to how the Legislature plans to fill the hole it will cause in the state's economy. Revenues from the tax make up 22 percent of the state's general fund. The tax, which should be phased out by the end of 2007, is believed to be a burden that's keeping new businesses from locating in Michigan.

MICHIGAN

Healthy donations

Beans, corn, cucumbers and lettuce — if it grows in a garden Beth Lange said she has grown it in her yard and donated it.

NEWS

Eating right helps college transition

In addition to the stress of meeting new friends, finding classrooms and doing well in school, many incoming MSU freshmen have anxiety about their eating habits in a changing environment. Health Education Services nutritionist Ronda Bokram has been employed at the Olin Heath Center for 18 years and understands the "freshman 15" myth to be harmful to many freshmen. "It's a media thing and people are afraid of it before they come, and the more afraid you are of it, the more you do things with your eating that aren't normal," Bokram said. Instead of dieting or skipping meals during the transitional phrase into college, the key to a healthy lifestyle is to try and keep your diet consistent.

NEWS

Plan ahead with 3 different ways to make spring break memorable

As Spartans, we travel well. But where to begin? If you're planning to hop on a plane during your time as a college student, you'd better know where you're going, how you want to get there and how you're going to pay for it. Planning your spring break You might not think about it often, but spring break is an absolutely crucial time in your school year.

FEATURES

Mitten state making music

The record label. That big, shadowy entity that "signs" artists and "releases" records, hidden in shiny office towers in New York and Los Angeles The record labels you can find in your backyard, however, aren't quite as big and are much less shadowy.

COMMENTARY

Terrorism has taken over our lives

You have to admit, the world is getting pretty scary. Friday, the United Kingdom announced to the public that it successfully foiled a terrorist plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale." When I heard the news, I didn't flinch.

NEWS

Mich. public universities experience tuition hike

While Spartans will dish out more green to attend MSU this fall, Wolverines, Chippewas and students at other public universities will do the same. The average tuition increase for undergraduates at Michigan's 15 public universities is 6.7 percent, which officials at several universities attribute to a drop in state funding during the past few years. MSU is relying on tuition for about 60 percent of its budget this year, while 40 percent comes from state appropriations.

NEWS

Top 10 pick-up spots around MSUrated, detailed

In a vibrant college community like MSU, everything is so easily accessible. While it's true that getting around campus can be a rather daunting task at times, it's nearly impossible to complain about finding everything you need.

NEWS

Welcome to your new home

Campus, city offer students variety of services MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION A federal credit union open to MSU students, alumni and employees Location: 523 E.

MICHIGAN

Voting for name of penguin ends tonight

By midnight tonight, a Macaroni penguin chick who has been awaiting a name since his birth on May 22 at the Detroit Zoo, will officially go by Izzo, Pudge, Rico, Scooter or Fritz. The name contest brought in 7,000 submissions from the public and was narrowed down to the top five by members of the zoo's animal staff.

NEWS

Mysterious disappearance

A 33-year-old question is still waiting to be answered. Henry Louis Baltimore, Jr. went missing without a trace in 1973, and subsequent investigations have not revealed what happened to the former social science and music honor student. Police found only the MSU marching band drum major's 1968 Buick two days before an armed robbery suspect, who 21-year-old Baltimore had testified against, was scheduled to appear in court. But in April, the East Lansing Police Department resumed the missing person's case and is attempting to discover what became of him. On Sunday, Baltimore's family sat together in his brother's house, talking about the case and looking at faded photographs of Baltimore dressed up in uniform leading the MSU band.

NEWS

Meadows resigns from City Council

Mark Meadows has watched over East Lansing for more than 10 years, seeing the city through riots, civil disturbances and large redevelopment projects. Under his direction, the downtown area has grown into a more urban environment, and concrete plans for future disturbances were created. But as of Sept.