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Dorm policy draws student criticism
Human biology freshman Emily Battle was hanging out in her hall with some 21-year-old friends. They were drinking legally in Yakeley Hall, she wasn't.
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Police investigate windows broken with rocks, BBs
MSU police are looking for subjects involved in breaking several windows across campus in the last week. The worst of the two instances occurred on Jan.
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Resources Week to be hosted by college
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will sponsor Agriculture and Natural Resources Week on March 5-13. Educational programs will highlight different plant and animal species, including goats, bats and wildflowers.
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Various problems deter online voters
A variety of reasons prevented almost 10 percent of applications to vote online or by mail in the 2004 Michigan Democratic caucus from being approved, party officials said Tuesday. Around 12,000 of the 123,000 applicants who wished to vote from home were turned down, Michigan Democratic Party spokesman Jason Moon said.
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Semester at sea opens student's eyes
Going on a safari in Africa, playing soccer with Brazilian tribes and perusing Bangkok's red-light district taught psychology junior Rob Flewelling that life's best lessons are not found in classrooms. Last fall, Flewelling made the world his campus, as he and 600 other college students scaled the globe by ship, traveling to nine different countries.
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Energy-efficient habits could save renters money
With the onset of winter fully unleashed upon the city of East Lansing, some off-campus students are battling another seasonal foe - increasing gas bills. Many older rental houses in student neighborhoods are plagued by poor insulation, frigid drafts and leaky windows. Adding to the problems is the rising cost of natural gas due to shrinking supplies.
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Rally to foster minority vote
The Arab American Institute will hold a rally in Dearborn on Wednesday to prepare voters for the Michigan Democratic caucus Saturday. The rally, which is aimed at motivating Arab-American voters, will be hosted at the Henry Ford Center for Performing Arts, a Saturday caucus site. There will be an explanation of caucus procedures as well as on-site voter registration.
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Challenge to raise organ donor awareness
Spartans know it takes guts to beat the University of Michigan. But Gift of Life Michigan volunteers want to know which school is willing to give those guts away. The nonprofit organ donation program is sponsoring "No Guts, No Glory," an online drive between the rival universities.
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Mock team readies for next tournament
Returning from the Mid-Missouri Invitational Tournament with a number of successes, including taking fifth place out of 36 teams, the MSU Mock Trial Team is looking to head into the regional tournament at the University of Notre Dame on Feb.
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Munn ice-skating session to be held
The Ingham County Wellness Committee is hosting a ice-skating session Saturday. The event is open to the public. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., anyone can skate for free at Munn Ice Arena.
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silver & gold
Dan Gould is not an Olympic skier, but he knows how to think like one. The sports psychologist who helped freestyle skiers get in the zone for the 1998 Olympic Games will join the MSU faculty next fall. "I got to work with some of the best athletes in the world," Gould said.
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Site aims for political balance
A Web site launched by a student group at the University of Colorado at Boulder followed by proposed legislation are the most recent efforts in a growing trend to keep the personal political views of professors out of the classroom at public universities.
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Study: Textbook extras unneeded
Multimedia CD-ROM textbook supplements can be nice, but new editions of textbooks are generally unnecessary, students say. The comments follow a recent study titled "Ripoff 101: How the Current Practices of the Textbook Industry Drive Up Cost of College Textbooks," which was conducted by the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group.
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ACLU to discuss Patriot Act with E.L. citizens
The USA Patriot Act will be the subject of scrutiny tonight as members of the American Civil Liberties Union meet with East Lansing residents to discuss the controversial legislation. ACLU attorney Noel Saleh will lead the meeting at 7 p.m.
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Council to vote on alcohol permit
The long journey for one downtown East Lansing restaurant might end tonight, as the East Lansing City Council votes on whether to approve a special-use permit that would allow the establishment to sell alcohol. Harry Saites, owner of adjoining restaurants Lou & Harry's Five Star Deli and LH Grille Room, will go before the council today at 7:30 p.m.
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Student groups team up for LeaderFair
Anyone interested in leadership opportunities is invited to attend the office of Leadership Development's inaugural "LeaderFair" on Feb.
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Energy pact to reduce yearly expenses
A Consumers Energy contract approved by state utility regulators on Thursday could mean good news for MSU energy costs. The Michigan Public Service Commission agreed to a special pact between the energy company, the state, Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan-Flint and MSU.
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Saving face
It takes a lifetime to build a reputation. It takes a thief seconds to steal an identity and destroy a name.
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Dorm evacuated after alarm sounds
In a scene vaguely reminiscent of a building evacuation nearly a week ago, a handful of students gathered outside Hubbard Hall Monday afternoon after a fire alarm went off. But for the second time, it wasn't a fire that brought the residents in contact with the chilly air. Maintenance worker Sean Sullivan said he checked the control panel on the way out of the building. "The alarm panel just says it's a water issue," said Sullivan, a communication junior, citing possibilities such as overflow or a clog.
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Room-decorating contest scheduled
Like the popular TLC television show "While You Were Out," MSU's Division of Housing and Food Services will decorate a lucky resident's dorm room while he or she is on vacation.