NEWS

State GOP leader Bishop proposes public employee pay cuts

Zack Colman

January 19, 2010

Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, announced a budget plan that could save the state between $2.24 and $2.6 billion during a Tuesday press conference. In the plan, all public employees — which includes MSU staff members — would receive a 5 percent pay reduction and would be frozen at that rate for three years. The public servant pay cut would comprise the largest portion of savings at an estimated $1.2 billion.

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Orientation program seeks applications

Kate Jacobson

January 18, 2010

MSU’s Academic Orientation Program, or AOP, now is taking applications for summer 2010 workers.

MICHIGAN

E.L. ranks high on web site grading walkability

Zack Colman

January 18, 2010

When walking from Baker Hall to a bus stop on Grand River Avenue, Jason Rydberg knows by the dwarfed dwellings and silent streets that he’s a long way from Boston’s bars, skyscrapers, boutiques and restaurants.

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Gallery exhibit features MSU student art works

Andrew Krietz

January 18, 2010

Deon Foster carefully positioned his Michael Jackson Nintendo Mii avatar sculpture onto the (SCENE) Metrospace stage Friday, the spotlights highlighting its black shirt and shades.

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MSU professor to carry torch today

Alanna Thiede

January 18, 2010

MSU kinesiology professor James Pivarnik is scheduled to carry the Olympic torch at 4:32 p.m. today in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

MICHIGAN

EL board seeks to fill open position

Kate Jacobson

January 18, 2010

The East Lansing Downtown Management Board is taking applications for an open board member position.

MICHIGAN

EL co-sponsors light exchange program

Zack Colman

January 18, 2010

The city of East Lansing and the Lansing Board of Water and Light are making it a bright idea to turn in old holiday lights for LED ones.

MICHIGAN

State Sen. Clarke exits Gov. race

Marissa Cumbers

January 18, 2010

State Sen. Hansen Clarke, D-Detroit, has dropped out of the race for governor. Clarke announced his exit just two weeks after he filed papers for the race following Lt. Gov. John Cherry’s exit.

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Showtyme demonstrates diversity of talent

Ian Johnson

January 18, 2010

In the middle of many Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations this weekend, only one could bring the energy and entertainment that others couldn’t, event officials said.

MICHIGAN

Poll: Mich. taxpayers not opposed to paying more

Marissa Cumbers

January 18, 2010

Some Michigan residents are willing to shell out additional tax dollars to propel Michigan’s ailing economy, according to a poll released last week.

MICHIGAN

Council hopes to attract students at meeting

Zack Colman

January 18, 2010

The East Lansing City Council will travel to the Union for tonight’s 7:30 p.m. City Council meeting in an attempt to involve more students in the city’s operations.

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New E.L. auto shop breaks fresh ground

Ian Johnson

January 18, 2010

At 16 years old, Martin Washburne had no doubts about what he would be doing for a career. When he bought his first car from a reputable local mechanic shortly after his birthday, Washburne decided to test out his new purchase on the highway.

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MSU prof leads fingerprint research

Brittany Shammas

January 14, 2010

In his 26 years at MSU, Anil Jain has won numerous awards, mentored countless students and received grants from organizations ranging from the National Institute of Justice to the FBI Biometric Center of Excellence.

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Photography studio calls for entries

Zane McMillin

January 14, 2010

Perspective2, a photography studio located at 319 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing, is seeking studio photo contest entrants.

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Nature center to host animal event

Zane McMillin

January 14, 2010

Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., will hold An Animal Experience With Preuss Pets on Jan. 23.

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Seasonal flu appears later this year

Andrew Krietz

January 14, 2010

Although much of the country has focused its attention during the previous year on combating and preventing the H1N1 influenza virus, it is this time of year when a common variant of the flu makes its appearance.

MICHIGAN

Web voter registration debated

Ian Johnson

January 14, 2010

Students attending college away from their hometown might have a more convenient way to register to vote if a bill passed by the Michigan House of Representatives in December is approved by the Senate.

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Mock trial group offers courtroom experience

Alanna Thiede

January 14, 2010

Everything in a mock trial courtroom is fabricated, but the hands-on experience students gain can be the difference between finding a job and unemployment.

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Ingham County launches new alert system

Kate Jacobson

January 14, 2010

In case of emergency, check your cell phone. Ingham County is offering an emergency alert system, called Nixle, which can alert anyone signed up for the service of community events or emergencies in the area via e-mail or cell phone.

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2009: ELPD utilizes warrant initiative to arrest offenders

Kate Jacobson

January 14, 2010

More than 150 criminals with outstanding warrants were brought to justice by the East Lansing Police Department in 2009.