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Rundown for the RNC: Day 2
With the full schedule finally released by the GOP, the speakers list includes celebrities, family members and politicians.
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Complaint filed by UM-Flint professor condemning women-only lounge in Union
The MSU Union is a place where students, faculty, and the community can go to visit with friends, shop, grab a bit to eat, and study, the Union has something to offer for everyone.
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RNC primetime: a plagiarized speech, a reality star and a passionate mayor
While presumptive nominee Donald Trump's words have drawn ire from many, it was Melania Trump’s words that caused controversy this time around. Melania delivered the speech with poise and without much of a hitch, earning praise for her deliverance. But it was after the speech ended when accusations of plagiarism arose.
MICHIGAN
Knife, gas mask and sling shot among items confiscated by Cleveland police
As Day One concludes at the Republican National Convention, the city of Cleveland held a briefing on the day's crime. Two major protests were held during the day.
MICHIGAN
Humans of the Republican National Convention
As Cleveland hosts the 2016 Republican National Convention, a plethora of characters have arrived to the city.
MICHIGAN
Republican convention first session sees near revolt of delegates
After his gavel smack opened the Republican National Convention, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus gave way to the opening slate of speakers and an ending to the afternoon session that saw a near revolt of delegates.
MICHIGAN
Trump supporters hold unity rally in Cleveland
Day one of the Republican National Convention kicked off with support for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump throughout Cleveland.
FEATURES
Artists compete to make sculptures out of recycled materials for ScrapFest
Five hundred pounds of scrap. Seventeen teams. Two weeks. One unique art competition. On Friday and Saturday, art lovers gathered at the eighth annual Old Town ScrapFest in Lansing to view sculptures made from recycled materials.
MICHIGAN
Rundown for the RNC: Day 1
While the GOP has yet to release a full schedule complete with times and events, a rough outline and leaked information have become available concerning the daily happenings of the Republican National Convention. Here’s what to watch for and read about for day one of the RNC.
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ELPD conducts K-9 demonstration for families at Moonlight Film Festival
On Thursday, families sat on picnic blankets and lawn chairs at Valley Court Park to watch Max, a movie about a Marine service dog who is adopted by his deceased owner’s family after becoming too traumatized to continue working.
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Beyond the headliners: an inside look at two up-and-coming bands from Common Ground
Headliners such as Milky Chance and A$AP Rocky are the main draw at Common Ground, yet some of the festival’s best acts can be found playing the smaller stages. Ellis Hailing out of Ann Arbor, Ellis is an alternative-rock outfit described by its frontman, Hunter Lukas, as “a happier Earlier November... or a heavier Coldplay.” Lukas said the band, composed of Lukas, Nick Anderson, Alex Pineau and Christian Hall, has been together in some form for quite a while — a few of the members have known each other since kindergarten.
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River Town Adventures offered a unique Common Ground experience
Many were in Lansing this past weekend enjoying the concerts at the 2016 Common Ground Music Festival.
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Become the Pokemon master of East Lansing: routes, tips and tricks to help compete with the very best
Both East Lansing and campus itself contain a plethora of Pokestops that would make any small town trainer drool with envy. Yet working smart is just as important as working hard when it comes to being a Pokemon trainer, so first things first - check out the map of recommended routes below.
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Lansing Catholic Church fundraises money at Common Ground
Without volunteers from the Lansing and East Lansing community, the 2016 Common Ground Music Festival would not have been possible. Hundreds of locals rushed to sign-up for the unpaid job.
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MSU study shows more Michigan drivers are buckling up
More Michigan drivers and passengers are wearing their seat belts. Michigan’s seat belt use rate has increased to 94.5 percent so far this year, the highest it’s been in five years. MSU led the federally-funded study on behalf of the state of Michigan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Click It or Ticket campaign.
FEATURES
Michigan painter vends his art at Common Ground Music Festival
Aside from various musical performances, activities and food vendors, Common Ground 2016 featured a slew of artists selling everything from paintings, to jewelry, to clothing.
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Behind the scenes with Detroit producer Black Milk, an 'artist for the people'
Stepping inside the trailer of a popular hip-hop recording artist, expectations are nothing short of This Is Spinal Tap levels of prodigal booze, drugs, and women.
MICHIGAN
What to know leading up to the national conventions
In 117 days Americans will flock to the polls to vote for the next leader of the nation. Many will vote along party lines — lines determined only months prior.
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From the archives: statenews.com turns 20
On July 10, The State News' website turned 20 years old.
NEWS
GOP Committee meetings begin, Sanders expected to endorse Clinton
Presumptive nominee Donald Trump announced a little over a week ago, via Twitter, that a list of speakers for Republican National Convention would become available on July 6. The day came and passed without any list of speakers and it has still not been made available as of Monday afternoon.