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ASMSU bill would continue paying official charged with sexual assault

Heather Guenther

March 14, 2008

An ASMSU official who was charged with third-degree sexual assault Wednesday could continue planning a quarter-million-dollar concert if a bill is approved by Student Assembly. ASMSU’s policy committee passed a bill Thursday that would allow Nigel Scarlett, Student Assembly vice chairperson for external affairs, to continue planning the iVote concert, which has been re-scheduled for next fall.

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Total disclosure

Mike Blasky

March 13, 2008

Trustee Colleen McNamara was on campus for at least six hours for informal meetings Feb. 21, the day before the MSU Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

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MSU students register as potential bone marrow donors

Eric Chiu

March 13, 2008

Every day in the U.S., more than 6,000 patients who need a bone marrow transplant cannot find a potential donor. For patients who suffer from diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma, finding a donor can mean the difference between life and death.

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Tower Guard to benefit persons with disabilities

Eric Chiu

March 13, 2008

MSU Tower Guard will host its annual Shamrock 5K Run at 10 a.m. Saturday which will begin at Conrad Hall.

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MRULE hosts Empty Bowls fundraiser

Stephanie Goldberg

March 13, 2008

Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience, or MRULE, is co-sponsoring a fundraiser to fight hunger, poverty and HIV/AIDS 5 p.m. Sunday at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.

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Students raise funds for memorial scholarship

Stephanie Goldberg

March 13, 2008

An MSU student who died of cancer about a year ago would have wanted laughs and good times to be the tone of an event in her honor, her friends said.

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MSU seniors learn etiquette

Eric Chiu

March 13, 2008

In a professional setting, the smallest slipup can make the difference between getting or losing a job.

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Vatican official proclaims pollution modern-day sin

Pete Nichols

March 13, 2008

When a Vatican official listed what he considered to be the sins of the modern age, he mentioned drugs, social and economic injustice and a subject some found unexpected — pollution.

MICHIGAN

E.L. bars to celebrate 'St. Practice Day' weekend

Local bars and restaurants are getting the extra boost of having a long weekend to celebrate two St. Patrick’s Days this year.

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'American Idol' finalist to perform in Lansing

Abby Lubbers

March 13, 2008

Whether she’s standing on the “American Idol” stage or singing the Passover song in Mount Hope Church’s “Legacy: A Rock Opera,” Tigiste Habtemariam loves to perform.

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MSU model U.N. group to host conference

Julie Baker

March 13, 2008

MSU’s Model United Nations will host high school students from around the world during its three-day, eighth annual conference this weekend in Lansing.

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ASMSU official faces sexual assault charge

Kelly House

March 13, 2008

An ASMSU official was arrested Wednesday and charged with third-degree criminal sexual assault in connection with a February incident on campus. Nigel Scarlett, Student Assembly vice chairperson for external affairs, could face up to 15 years in prison if he’s convicted of the charge.

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Resolution seeks ban on tax dollars for revote

Zack Colman

March 13, 2008

While the Democratic National Committee has been calling for Michigan to have a revote of its Jan. 15 primary, such a vote wouldn’t be funded by taxpayers under a resolution proposed Thursday in the state House of Representatives.

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Cases move forward for 4 charged in 1999 arson

Kelly House

March 12, 2008

When four radical environmental activists conspired to set fire to Agriculture Hall on New Year’s Eve 1999, there was unexpected explosions and singed hair, according to an indictment from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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Dantonio's 2nd spring all about strong finishes

Jon Schultz

March 12, 2008

This time last year, MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio faced the task of turning around a football program, but spring practices this year will take it to the next level.

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Police Brief 03/13/08

Kelly House

March 12, 2008

A black-and-silver Sharp ceiling projector valued at $7,000 was reported stolen from Anthony Hall sometime between 2 p.m. March 5 and 1 p.m. March 6, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

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Bracket down

Joey Nowak  and  Sean Ely

March 12, 2008

Eleven teams, one goal. Today marks the tip-off of the Big Ten Tournament, where some teams will come to better their NCAA Tournament seed, others will play to get in and yet others are trying to find something to build on for the future.

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MSU's treatment saves career

Heather Guenther

March 12, 2008

More than 10 years ago, a burning sensation spread down Jason Woolley’s leg during a routine practice with the Washington Capitals more than 10 years ago. Woolley, a former MSU hockey player, was in his second year with the professional hockey team and hadn’t skated in three months, so he looked for answers where he felt most comfortable — MSU.

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Native Writers Conference begins

Stephanie Goldberg

March 12, 2008

The American Indian Studies Program will co-sponsor its Returning the Gift: Native Writers Conference today through Saturday at the Union.

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Researchers tout biofuels for state's economic benefit

Jeff Kanan

March 12, 2008

In light of recent legislation regarding the use of alternative energy sources, local researchers said biofuels are a viable option for the state’s energy needs.