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Officials respond to Morrill Hall fire, cause unknown
Morrill Hall caught fire around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The hall was in the process of demolition.
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Construction, liquor licenses discussed by E.L. City Council
East Lansing’s City Council met Tuesday to discuss issues around the community.
MICHIGAN
MSU teams up with Pure Michigan
In effort to help boost Michigan’s economy, MSU has decided to team up with Pure Michigan and embrace in-state products.
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MSU students part of developing video games
A love of playing video games is what drove Justin Girard to MSU. Luckily for Girard, that love turned into a passion for making video games.
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Summer offers different employment dynamic for students
Summer semester brings good weather and also great opportunities for students looking for jobs. Whether for the paychecks or to build résumés, students are always looking for job opportunities on and off campus and contrary to popular belief, summer is no different.
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Professor charged with animal abuse resigned from MSU in April
Patricia Schenck, an assistant professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, officially resigned from MSU effective April 12, said university spokesman Jason Cody.
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New pizza restaurant set to open downtown by the end of summer
Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille is broadening its horizon to Spartan country this August. 215 Ann Street will be home to the East Lansing location of the Grand Rapids area sports lounge.
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Cafes, Sparty's and Food Truck remain open during summer
The first thing that comes to mind about changes in the summer is usually the sun, the rising temperatures and what to do to pass the time; however for MSU Culinary Services, changes come in the shape of closing down dining halls, altering the hours and even testing out new dishes.
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Police still investigating death of MSU student from 40 years ago
Last Thursday marked the 40th year since MSU student Diane Elizabeth Osinski was found dead by a group of mushroom hunters. The case, which was determined to be a homicide, was never solved.
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Foxes spotted recently throughout East Lansing
Foxes have been sighted by East Lansing residents according to the city government.
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Students take to first day of summer classes
The sun beamed upon freshly bloomed foliage as birds eagerly chirped their sweet melodies, welcoming students back to the world of essays, GPAs and procrastination.
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Construction season hits E.L.
Just in time for the kickoff of summer classes, the season’s slew of construction projects has begun in full force; and economics junior Garrett Simonis is dreading it.
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Wanderer's Teahouse set to close this week
After nearly two and a half years, Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe is closing its doors in East Lansing. The decision comes after owner Michael Spano accepted a position as an acupuncturist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, thus ending a partnership with the city of East Lansing noted for crepes, hummus sandwiches and various teas from across the globe. Spano said Friday will be Wanderer’s last day in business. “It’s kind of a dream come true,” Spano said.
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Shooting occurs at New Orleans parade, 17 injured
During a Mother’s Day parade in New Orleans Sunday afternoon, gun shots injured at least 17 people, according to multiple reports.
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Innovation steers ship at The State News
There’s something nostalgic about the work of a newspaperman.
MSU
Coffeemaker stolen from dorm room
A Keurig coffeemaker was stolen from a locked dorm room between the times of 2 p.m. May 5 and 10:40 a.m.
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Bill would donate fees from crimes to nonprofit
In an ironic categorical swap, criminals could turn into crime fighters under new legislation.
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ASMSU develops summer plan to function without its taxes
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, has been facing the consequences of its student taxes being withheld by MSU since the student government declined to pass a bill to relocate and transfer funds to the university financial system at the end of the spring semester.
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East Lansing offers variety of housing options for area residents
With the arrival of the summer semester, students choosing to stay around for classes or internships are tasked with finding places to live for the next four months -— dorms, houses, apartments, co-ops and even couch-surfing from friend to friend all are viable options.
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Lansing area bustling with seasonal activities
Summer is a time for relaxation where temperatures rise, jeans and hoodies are replaced with shorts and T-shirts, and for some students, a break from classes It’s also a time when many students move back home or go on to internships.