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Police form 911 task force
East Lansing and Lansing police departments recently have formed a task force to improve dispatch response for 911 calls in Ingham County.
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Family to host Art for Charlie art show
On Thursday evening at the Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C. Ave., paintings from all over the world will flood the hotel for Art for Charlie.
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Knitting project vandalized
MSU Police are investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden this past weekend. MSU police Sgt.
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Students help clean up Red Cedar River
It’s not uncommon to find bikes, shopping carts and even drug paraphernalia in MSU’s Red Cedar River — just a few of the items the Fisheries and Wildlife Club came across Saturday as it hosted its fall Red Cedar River Cleanup at MSU Bikes Service Center.
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Halloween hooligans stay on alert
For Megan Turcotte, police trouble isn’t something she, or other students, want to trick or treat for.
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New Multicultural Center approved
Last year, when the Black Student Alliance, or BSA, made a list of demands after a string of racial events on the MSU campus, a new, freestanding Multicultural Center was on the list.
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Spartan Sprint 5K fosters friendship, community
Students slowly making their way back to their dorms in East Neighborhood after a long night of celebrating Halloween shared the sidewalk with around 30 runners Saturday morning.
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Scholarship students learn skills to bring home
After visiting Michigan on a study abroad three years ago, hearing about MSU from his host family and following Spartan sports, computer engineering freshman Mohamadou Diatta was sold on MSU. But there was one problem for the Senegal, Africa, native: he did not have the financial means to fulfill his dream. “How it works in my family (is) only my dad works,” Diatta said.
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State Rep. Genetski trial comes to end
State Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, was sentenced to pay more than $1,000 in fines and complete community service Oct.
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BSA gathers for first of new monthly meetings
With a goal to reach out to the entire black student community at MSU, journalism senior Silver Moore, president of the Black Student Alliance, or BSA, stood among peers at a meeting called Harambee.
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They see me rolling…
Hard work and dedication are what Sansu Sushi and Cocktails thrives on, its owners said. Although head chef Barry Jung has perfected his skills for the past 14 years working at five different sushi restaurants, he claims to like the environment at Sansu, 4750 S. Hagadorn Road, the best.
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Union upgrades hinge on MSU Board of Trustees’ vote
Despite the two already having a presence in the Union, a new Multicultural Center and a North Campus Neighborhood Engagement Center are a few of several items on the agenda for the MSU Board of Trustees to vote on today at its monthly meeting.
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Event showcases development in Michigan cities
Government leaders and MSU experts met on campus Thursday to discuss how to tackle urbanization issues, such as growing population and sprawl.
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Greek Life hosts Safe Halloween for local kids
Grand River and M.A.C. avenues were taken over by zombies, princesses and superheroes Thursday evening as MSU’s greek community and East Lansing businesses welcomed families to a safe Halloween environment.
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HopCat beer bar to open in East Lansing next year
For acclaimed Grand Rapids craft beer bar owner and MSU alumnus Mark Sellers, the choice to open an additional HopCat establishment in downtown East Lansing was a natural progression.
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Cancer walk to come to Capitol
The American Cancer Society is urging people to “Go Pink” at its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Saturday at the Capitol in downtown Lansing.
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MSU officials plan to decrease incoming freshman class sizes
With freshman enrollment for fall 2012 at an all-time high, the university now plans to decrease the number of incoming freshman admitted, at least for the next few years, according to an enrollment report presented at the University Council meeting Tuesday. The incoming freshman class grew from about 7,700 last year to about 8,100 this year, according to the report. MSU Provost Kim Wilcox at the University Council meeting MSU had more success in attracting incoming freshmen than expected. “We have to make an educated guess on who is likely to come based on prior years,” Wilcox said. According to the report, the university projects to admit fewer freshmen in the coming years — about 7,700 in 2013, 7,500 in 2014 and 7,300 in 2015 and 2016.
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Sen. Carl Levin discusses Senate, 2012 election
Michigan Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, was in town Wednesday touring MSU facilities and visiting businesses in the Lansing area. Levin, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and is a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, is the longest-serving U.S. senator from Michigan, after being elected in 1978.
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Low gas prices benefit drivers, hurt small gas station owners
While many Spartans mourned their loss against the University of Michigan, psychology senior Caitlin Kelly felt little remorse about making the drive to Ann Arbor this past weekend for the game.
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Board of Trustees candidates talk goals
As the November election approaches, here is a look at the candidates competing for two spots on the MSU Board of Trustees. The board decides on numerous issues, such as budget, tuition, faculty appointments and construction project approvals.