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2009: ELPD utilizes warrant initiative to arrest offenders
More than 150 criminals with outstanding warrants were brought to justice by the East Lansing Police Department in 2009.
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MSU profs develop model for HIV care in Dominican
A group of MSU professors hope to streamline care for those with HIV in developing nations.
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New cig law splits opinions
Fires caused by cigarettes might be reduced with a new state law.
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MSU researchers study planet's climate, rapid changes foreseen
Decades from now, the plants sprouting from East African farmers’ plots might look far different as the global climate changes, making it critical for farmers to start planning for the future.
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Fair aims to help students prepare for career fairs
The Career Services Network will hold a Career Fair Cram Session from 6-7:30 p.m. today in Room N100 in the Business College Complex.
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Mandela Exhibit opens at Museum
A new exhibit entitled “Dear Mr. Mandela, Dear Mrs. Parks: Children’s Letters, Global Lessons” will open Sunday at the MSU Museum.
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Delivery man assaulted outside West Shaw Hall
A 23-year-old man was assaulted outside his car at West Shaw Hall on Tuesday night in what police said might have been an act of road rage.
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Former MSU football player to run for board
Mitch Lyons, an MSU alum and former Spartans and NFL tight end, announced Wednesday that he is running for the MSU Board of Trustees.
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Researchers hope progress won't dry up with stimulus funds
Norbert Mueller once had just a drawing and a vision for a more fuel-efficient engine to present to his potential funders.
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Road rage leads to assault on campus
After a traffic incident, a pizza delivery driver was assaulted by two suspects outside West Shaw Hall at about 11 p.m. Tuesday, leaving him unconscious.
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COGS looks to handle cuts, grad health care
MSU’s graduate student government will continue to address cuts to about 20 graduate programs and specializations, as well as health care issues affecting graduate and professional students this semester, officials said.
MICHIGAN
Calif. Prop 8 trial might affect Mich. laws
A trial to determine the constitutionality of California’s same-sex marriage ban began Monday and its repercussions could change marriage laws nationwide, experts said
MICHIGAN
ELPD turn to 1940s design for new duds
A new year marks a new look for the East Lansing Police Department. Effective Jan. 1, officers with the department began sporting new uniforms, trading the usual light blue outfits for new dark blue slacks and shirts made from microfibers.
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Bhutanese refugees share their stories
In 2006, Business Week rated the country of Bhutan in southern Asia as the happiest country on the continent. But for Keshar Khatiwada it was anything but, as he and other endured torture and numerous hardships.
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Freeman exits race
Former state Rep. John Freeman announced his exit from Michigan’s 2010 race for governor Tuesday.
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Lecture compares various beliefs on death in U.S., Asia
Every day — across the entire the world — people die and children are born. But what all the countries of the world don’t share is their beliefs on life and death.
MICHIGAN
Economy affects Brother's Grill
Brother’s Grill, 403 E. Grand River Ave., did not open for business Monday or Tuesday and it is not known when or if the restaurant will resume operation.
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MSU researchers given grant to study in Africa
African farmers and organizations involved in agriculture soon will be able to share, manage and expand their knowledge because of a team of MSU researchers.
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MSU grad new director of alumni group
When Scott Westerman arrived to Michigan from New Mexico about two weeks ago, the frigid temperatures made him feel at home. Westerman, who graduated from MSU in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, left New Mexico and a vice president position with Comcast Corp. to become MSU’s new associate vice president for alumni relations and the executive director of the MSU Alumni Association. He replaced the association’s interim executive director, Stella Cash, this semester.
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E.L. Kiwanis Club celebrates 60th anniversary
With the singing of “Happy Birthday” and a birthday cake to match, members of the Kiwanis Club of East Lansing celebrated a landmark anniversary Monday afternoon at the Union.