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System brings together classroom technologies
Eventually every university classroom will increased technological capabilities.
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Body found in river identified as Lansing resident
Lansing police report the body found in the Grand River last week near South Washington Avenue and Interstate 496 is that of 53-year-old Gwendolyn Peterson.
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Rite Aid liquor license request moves forward to City Council
A new pharmacy is preparing to open business in a formerly vacant property in northern East Lansing.
NEWS
Police Brief 11/12/07
A parking enforcement officer’s foot was run over Thursday by a driver whose car was in the process of being towed from Lot 72, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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James Madison College letter brings confusion for applicants
James Madison College officials are reviewing their communication with incoming freshmen after a mishap that led some high schoolers to believe they were accepted to MSU when they weren’t.
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Outspoken campus group keeps quiet about funding
MSU’s Young Americans for Freedom officials aren’t revealing where the money comes from to fund the speakers they’ve been welcoming to campus for the past year.
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Women in leadership roles set high standards
It’s all about priorities for Brittanie Johnson. Her balancing act includes an 18-credit course load, a slew of extra-curricular activities and maintaining a social life.
MICHIGAN
Festival celebrates female-produced art
While Lansing resident Ginger Gonzales sat at her craft table covered with homemade blankets, wind chimes and seasonal decorations during the 22nd annual Women in the Arts Festival, she glanced up from her crocheting to greet a familiar face.
MICHIGAN
Meridian Mall to add 2nd Younkers store on north side
By Christmas shopping season next year, Meridian Mall-goers will be seeing double.
MICHIGAN
Criminal contempt hearing held for state police officer
At a criminal contempt hearing Friday, a Michigan State Police detective pleaded not guilty to violating a gag order placed on the case involving alleged serial killer Matthew Macon.
MICHIGAN
MSU students, E.L. residents come together over potluck
For about three hours, Dolly Schwartz was in her kitchen cooking sweet kugel, a Jewish dish similar to egg-noodle casserole, and sweet potato pie — just in case there weren’t enough dishes at the Community Relations Coalition’s Cultural Cuisine Potluck.
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Senior Class Council football event raises money for charity
Human resource management senior Ryan Rusnak said he really loves football — but he enjoys the sport even more when money is donated to charity because of it.
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Legos encourage engineering
With the DJ playing music to get blood pumping and parents and children ready to show off two months of hard work, the second annual First Lego League Challenge East Lansing Regional Tournament kicked off Saturday.
MICHIGAN
Legislators seek to regulate recycling
Some state lawmakers see increased recycling as a necessary step for a greener Michigan.
MICHIGAN
Pathways to be built along Saginaw Street
Saginaw Street will be safer next year for bikers and pedestrians who travel on the high-volume road, city and state officials announced last week.
NEWS
Sparty statue spray painted with letter "M" Thursday
A block “M” similar to that of the University of Michigan logo was spray-painted onto the base of the Sparty statue sometime between midnight and 6 a.m. Thursday, MSU police Sgt. Matt Merony said.
NEWS
Mike Huckabee visits E.L., third Republican in last week
Mike Huckabee, a Republican presidential candidate and former governor of Arkansas, campaigned Thursday in East Lansing.
NEWS
East Lansing's only serial killer struck 30 years ago, today he is serving his term in Lenawee County
When making a sweep through the East Lansing street, residents can be found raking leaves, jogging and walking family pets. The description makes it difficult to imagine that 30 years ago the street was home to the man who would become East Lansing’s first — and, to this point, only — serial killer.
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Middle schoolers help food bank kick off yearly drive
On top of a stage at Hope Middle School in Holt, various canned and nonperishable goods collected by students were stacked to form the word ‘hope’ — the theme of this year’s Greater Lansing Food Bank’s 26th Annual Envelope Kickoff Campaign.
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MSU celebrates International Education Week with guest speaker and festivities
As understanding a variety of cultures becomes an essential part of everyday life, MSU is taking action to bring the community together. Saturday kicks off this year’s International Education Week hosted by MSU’s International Studies and Programs.