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MSU curricula to follow new accounting standards

Heather Guenther
September 28, 2008

Changes to MSU’s accounting curricula will reflect the gradual shift in how U.S. companies now file financial statements. In August, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced a timetable for the U.S. to potentially drop its current accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, in favor of the developing global standards’ International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS.

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Students get involved, perform at Soul Night

Keiara Tenant
September 28, 2008

The McDonel Hall Kiva looked more like an MSU version of “America’s Got Talent” on Saturday as students showcased their unique skills at Soul Night, presented by the McDonel Black Caucus. The MSU Breakdancing Club opened the show with a routine and was followed by a variety of performances such as poetry, hip-hop dance routines and sign language interpretations of popular music.

NEWS

Police Brief 09/26/08

Abby Lubbers
September 25, 2008

A 45-year-old Lansing man was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly stealing copper wire, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Getting heart smart

Kayla Habermehl
September 25, 2008

It started innocently enough: with a miserable, annoying cold. But soon, the fourth-grader was losing weight and having a hard time breathing. She missed two weeks of school, getting weaker all the while.

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$700B bailout might stabilize student loans

Kyle Feldscher
September 24, 2008

Wall Street is scrambling for solid ground in the wake of government buyouts, but MSU officials said students using federal student loans have very little to fear. A $700 billion bailout package being debated before Congress could provide some financial relief for banks and other businesses feeling the effects of a slumping stock market.

NEWS

5 cases of E. coli at MSU linked to common strain

Justin Harris
September 24, 2008

While the number of confirmed E. coli cases at MSU continues to rise, 13 more E. coli reports have surfaced across the state. As of Wednesday, nine MSU cases had been confirmed as E. coli, while 21 other cases remain probable, bringing the total number of cases on campus to 30.

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Working his way there

Kelly House
September 24, 2008

Frank Lambert is a people person. Every week, the 42-year-old Haslett resident heads to Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, to play darts and socialize with friends and strangers. And almost every weekend so far this autumn, Lambert has gone door-to-door chatting with area residents about why they should vote him into the District 69 seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

NEWS

Magic Johnson returns to Lansing to talk politics, economy

Kelly House
September 24, 2008

MSU basketball great Earvin “Magic” Johnson paid a visit to his hometown of Lansing on Wednesday, but instead of kicking back and relaxing, Johnson was all about business. Johnson appeared at Pattengill Middle School, 626 Marshall St., in Lansing, to host a town hall meeting on urban policy as a spokesman for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.

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Rally at state Capitol backs women's health

Keiara Tenant
September 24, 2008

Mary Siemon can’t afford to go to an obstetrician-gynecologist because her insurance won’t cover the costs. “It’s been really hard to find a doctor where I could go for reproductive care and that’s a real issue concerning a lot of the women on campus and a lot of women back home,” Siemon said.

MICHIGAN

Parties split on economic revival

Zack Colman
September 24, 2008

Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday the United States could be headed toward another Great Depression that would drastically affect the country, especially younger generations.

MICHIGAN

MSUFCU location to host grand opening

Jeff Canan
September 24, 2008

A grand opening celebration to commemorate the new MSU Federal Credit Union headquarters will be held Thursday at the headquarters building, 3777 West Road. University officials will be on hand to celebrate the conclusion of two years’ construction as the eighth MSUFCU branch is officially ushered in to the community.

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Study abroad fair to take place at Union

Kyle Feldscher
September 24, 2008

The 2008 Fall Study Abroad Fair will take place from noon to 6 p.m. today on the second floor of the Union. There will be more than 120 exhibits where students interested in studying abroad can talk with professors and former participants and gather information about the different programs MSU offers.