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GOP lawmakers try to push sharia bill
It’s been hailed as unconstitutional, deemed a waste of time and usually is referred to as the “anti-Sharia” law.
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Sticky notes cause smiles on campus
MSU students came to the Union to write sticky notes with positive messages on them to put around campus throughout the week.
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East Lansing Board of Education passes motion to close Red Cedar Elementary School
After hearing three hours of public testimony from a standing room-only crowd, the East Lansing Board of Education passed a motion during Monday night’s meeting that will close the Red Cedar Elementary School.
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Pell Grants face possible cuts after current year
The federal Pell Grant program, a source of student funding for about 9.4 million students nationwide, is safe from falling over the fiscal cliff — for now. As President Barack Obama and leaders in Congress continue to negotiate how to address the year-end fiscal cliff — a $500 billion combination of scheduled tax increases and mandatory spending cuts that take effect in January — they will be forced to find a quick solution or risk plunging the nation back into a recession.
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Carmack case moved to 30th Circuit Court
The case surrounding advertising junior Brandon Carmack was transferred to Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court during Monday’s second preliminary examination at East Lansing’s 54B District Court.
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MSU Christmas tree team helps Mich. tree growers
Across the state, Michigan tree growers just completed one of their busiest weeks — the week of Thanksgiving, when they prepare their trees to be sold across the country — and likely won’t see a break until after the holidays.
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Looming visa changes could pose roadblock for students
As questions clutter the Department of Homeland Security and its student visa policies, MSU could have to readjust how it accepts international students who are not suitably fluent in English. 66/
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East Lansing prepares for unpredictable winter
During the past few winters, Greater Lansing has experienced everything from the 2011 blizzard, where the university shut down thanks to more than 10 inches of snow, to exposed grass on last year’s Christmas morning.
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MSU's Avian Science Club profits from turkey fundraiser
The Avian Science Club hosted its annual turkey sale throughout November and sold more than 190 turkeys.
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Thousands visit Broad in opening weeks
Since opening its multi-million dollar doors more than two weeks ago, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum continues to welcome large amounts of visitors to the new contemporary art museum.
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Holiday travel season nearing
For some people, holiday travel can be frustrating and overwhelming, but after four years of travel to and from California, economics senior Dave Walsh has little to complain about.
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Alcohol serving issue debated by city leaders
During the years, East Lansing’s downtown has become punctuated by empty storefronts, forgotten establishments and “For Sale” signs taped in the windows of former restaurants and businesses.
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Black Friday offers sales for holiday shoppers
Psychology senior Torey Duvall will be a Black Friday shopper until the day she dies.
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Male admits to role in home invasion; holiday weekend quiet overall
Despite this incident and three other reported home invasions during Thanksgiving weekend, the ELPD said it was a relatively quiet Thanksgiving break.
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Cyber Monday provides convenience to shoppers
The days following Thanksgiving usually are a time reserved for getting a head start on holiday shopping. However, current consumers are finding new ways to avoid standing in lines to get the deals and items they desire.
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MSU College of Law helps prevent eviction
This fall, MSU College of Law students, such as second-year law student Lee Schuchart, are helping hundreds of Lansing-area tenants keep their homes.
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Bars get ready for Thanksgiving rush
When marketing senior Jeff Lough heads home to Marshall, Mich., for Thanksgiving break, one of the events he’s looking forward to the most is happening before the actual holiday occurs. “Thanksgiving eve,” a night known for its heavy bar and restaurant traffic, serves as a time for students who return home to reunite with hometown friends and catch up as the holiday season officially kicks off.
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Bars get ready for Thanksgiving rush
When marketing senior Jeff Lough heads home to Marshall, Mich., for Thanksgiving break, one of the events he’s looking forward to the most is happening before the actual holiday occurs.
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Student groups hold event to observe Israeli conflict
For members of the Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, or SAFE, the Palestinian student activist group on campus, being on the opposite end of the world didn’t seem to be far enough to keep them away from tensions currently impacting their home.