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Students, citizens rally against Snyder at Capitol
Hundreds from all over Michigan gathered outside of the Capitol Building in Lansing Saturday afternoon petitioning for the recall of Gov.
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Hidden Key fashion show unites community in support
As she stood on the runway, microphone in hand, lights flickering around the stage of the Spartan Club in Spartan Stadium, former MSU basketball player Lauren Aitch grinned from ear-to-ear, Thursday night. Her charity, the Hidden Key Fashion show, had been in the making for more than seven months and in her eyes, it had turned out even better than she expected.
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University members take home 8 Michigan Emmys
The glitz and glamour of the Emmys rubbed off on MSU this past weekend as members of the university took home eight awards at the annual event.
MICHIGAN
Hospital policy prohibits nicotine-positive hires
Prospective employees at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital will have to be nicotine-free in accordance with a new hospital policy that went into effect May 1. The policy prohibits the hiring of any employee who tests positive for nicotine or tobacco and is part of an initiative that Sparrow took to help promote healthier lives throughout mid-Michigan. John Foren, a spokesman for Sparrow Hospital, said implementation of the new hiring policy was going well. Foren declined to comment further on the policy. Teri Wilson, a consultant and researcher for the Michigan Department of Community Health, said testing for tobacco is done by assessing the level of cotinine, a metabolite of nicotine, in a person’s system.
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New film incentive bill introduced
Michigan’s film tax credits, eliminated under the tax reform approved last week by the state Legislature, might soon make another appearance.
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City prepares for summer art festival
Beginning on Saturday morning and lasting through the weekend, downtown East Lansing will be a whirl of color, music and excitement as the East Lansing Art Festival rolls into town for the 48th consecutive year.
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Bike ride honors injured, killed cyclists worldwide
As a former member of the MSU triathlon team, Lindsey Bachman thought nothing of hitting the road for miles at a time on her bike to train for a race. But in August 2008, Bachman’s friend and former teammate Mason Barker was riding his bike on Round Lake Road when he was struck by a vehicle going 55 mph.
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MSU-based website aids farmers with data, field recommendations
Some farmers and agricultural industry members across the state are turning to an MSU-operated website for guidance in the fields and on their farms. Enviro-weather is an MSU website run through partnerships between MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch and is partially funded by the Michigan Legislature’s Project GREEEN.
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Veterinary school treats injured eagle
Early last week an injured bald eagle was rescued from the Saginaw River. Bay City’s Department of Natural Resources’, or DNR, Fisheries Division technicians rushed to the scene after receiving calls Monday morning from individuals who spotted the wounded bird.
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Sparrow given $10,000 grant
The Michigan State University Children’s Health Initiative was awarded the $10,000 Community Impact Grant. The grant was established to help organizations fund projects that will impact their communities.
MICHIGAN
National Coney closes after more than a year
As of May 6, East Lansing might have a little less Detroit spirit. National Coney Station, 565 E. Grand River Ave., part of a southeastern Michigan chain serving the city’s iconic coney-style hot dog, closed its doors at the end of MSU’s spring semester.
MSU
Solar car team places 6th at Formula Sun Grand Prix
When Lindsay Karn and her teammates stepped on the track at the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Indianapolis May 6, she knew all of her hard work finally had paid off. After years of designing, building and testing, the MSU Solar Car Racing Team was finally ready to race. “Hitting that first lap just meant the world to us,” Karn, an MSU alumna, said.
MSU
Arts and Crafts show brings life to summer E.L., MSU
Summertime in East Lansing can seem quiet and uneventful compared to the fall and spring semesters. With students returning home for the summer, the usually busy streets can seem desolate.
MSU
MSU-produced beef to be used in cafeterias
This summer, homegrown beef will be making its way to the MSU cafeterias with the help of a group of students in the beef management program. Through the fall, the beef will be served in the Case Hall cafeteria and Brody Square, said Kurt Kwiatkowski, corporate chef for MSU Culinary Services. Kwiatkowski said he is excited to see the fruits of what has been a year-long process. “This is a long-term thing we hope grows and continues to develop,” he said.
MICHIGAN
E.L. City Council set to approve 2012 budget
After months of smoothing out the details, the East Lansing City Council likely will approve the budget for the 2012 fiscal year.
NEWS
Gas prices changing daily commute
With gas prices at a two-year high and warmer weather overall, more people are looking to put a damper on their driving habits and find alternate forms of transportation.
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Change in tax policy could affect students, businesses
An overhaul to Michigan tax policy passed Thursday by the state Senate might result in seniors and low-income workers paying more in taxes and students paying more for tuition.
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MSC smokestack demolition underway
The days are numbered for the iconic MSC smokestack, located east of Spartan Stadium, after dismantlement on the structure began last Monday.
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Community shows support for young cancer patient
Abigail and John Waller, MSU employees, held a sale to raise money for their son Charlie, who was diagnosed with brain cancer April 1.
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Construction set to close local road
Harrison Road will be closed to traffic beginning Monday as repairs are made to the railroad crossing between Trowbridge and Service roads.