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Local resident throws hat in House race
George Nastas, a longtime local resident, is throwing his hat in the ring to seek a seat in the House of Representatives for the 69th district.
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Conrad's to open new location
After opening its first location in 2007, Conrad’s College Town Grill, 101 E. Grand River Ave., is expanding its horizons. The restaurant is opening another location on the other side of town in the former location of Papa’s Pizza and BBQ, 1219 E.
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Cities don’t have right to overrule marijuana rules
In a court verdict handed down Wednesday, cities and townships are legally prohibited from banning the growth and use of medical marijuana. The Michigan Court of Appeals decided the state medical marijuana law pre-empts a local ordinance in Wyoming, Mich., and local ordinances do not have more authority than state law, the Detroit Free Press reported. The verdict stems from a case in which a patient using medical marijuana challenged a city zoning ordinance that prohibited the use or growth of marijuana.
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More than 7,000 Boy Scouts come to MSU
More than 7,000 Boy Scouts have taken over MSU for the National Order of the Arrow Conference, or NOAC, this week at several places on campus.
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Video game helps cancer patients
Patients recovering from lung cancer surgery and participating in a recent study conducted by a researcher in the MSU College of Nursing are being given video games to help with the recovery.
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Face Time: Susan Schmidt
On Tuesday, Susan Schmidt — an East Lansing educator and former chief of staff to Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing — will challenge fellow Democrat Sam Singh in Tuesday’s primary to become the state representative for the 69th district. The State News talked with Schmidt about her biggest concerns for the state.
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MSU College of Arts, Letters moves forward, looks back
The College of Arts and Letters has a busy school year ahead and a lot to celebrate. Between the move to Wells Hall and the college’s 50th anniversary, the college both will pay tribute to its past and look to its future this coming school year.
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Living City: The Junior Olympics
In 2008, Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics for the world to see. The children at the Lil’ Olympians Sports Camp are too young to remember the games, but fast forward four years, and the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, is teaching children the Olympic basics.
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New local study suggests merging of Fire Departments
The coming months will be crucial for the East Lansing Fire Department as city officials discuss a study conducted by Plante Moran concerning collaboration between the department and five other local municipalities.
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MSU professor steps down from CATA board
Less than a year after his appointment by the Meridian Charter Township board of trustees, Thomas Maleck is resigning from his position on the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, board of directors and dealing with the controversy surrounding why.
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MSU study helps identify arrogant bosses
Arrogance in the workplace can lead to problems, such as lack of productivity and an uncomfortable work environment.
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Bugs invade children's garden
Three-year-old Aubrey Howe was all smiles Tuesday morning as she let a Vietnamese Walking Stick sit on her hand at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.
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158th annual Ingham County Fair brings tradition, fond memories
The 158th annual Ingham County Fair isn’t just a place to go when you’re having a craving for a corn dog or a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl. For some, it’s a tradition that has been passed down through generations.
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Muslim community fasts for religious understanding for month of Ramadan
After dealing with personal struggles, Pang Lo discovered love and faith in the religion of Islam. And now in her observance of Ramadan, she has found the ability to thrive in it.
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Face Time: Susan McGillicuddy
Republican candidate for the 69th district House of Representatives seat Susan McGillicuddy said she’s ready to move up.After serving as the Meridian Charter Township supervisor for 12 years, she wants to try her hand at state politics. The State News sat down with McGillicuddy to speak about her campaign.
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Dairy Store creates new Diamond Jubilee flavor among others for fall
With only about a month left before the fall semester, the Dairy Store already is busy at work getting ready for the next rush of students with a few new flavors being released in the next month.
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MSU Dubai will offer new law programs
Students wanting to learn about the American legal system and increase their chances of finding work can now take classes taught by MSU professors at MSU’s Dubai campus to receive a Master of Laws degree.
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Summer blooming
Ferris State University sophomore Ian Wenk waters plants at the Beal Botanical Garden on Monday, July 30, 2012. Wenk is working at the garden for the summer.
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East Lansing bars, restaurants await crowds of Olympic spectators
The 2012 Summer Olympics just started in London, but the Olympic flame is taking a while to spark in East Lansing bars. The bars haven’t experienced big crowds to watch the games just yet, but hope they will as the games progress.
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Face time: Sam Singh
With the primary election coming up next week on Aug. 7, the three Republican candidates and two Democratic candidates for the 69th district seat in the House of Representatives are in the last stretch to reach out to voters. The State News will profile each of the candidates this week, starting with Democrat Sam Singh.