NEWS

Downtown developments, medical marijuana discussed by E.L. City Council

Lauren Gibbons

March 9, 2011

A revamp of sections of Albert Avenue and locations surrounding the Ann Street Plaza could take place this summer if construction plans discussed by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday move forward. The council discussed the plans at its Tuesday work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. The construction would consist of two separate projects, a Brownfield location located at 200 Albert Ave.

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Despite being illegal, graffiti used as artistic outlet

Kyle Campbell

March 3, 2011

During the past several decades graffiti gradually has been working its way into mainstream culture, as evidenced by street artist Banksy’s recent Oscar nomination.

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Local Blockbuster slated to close doors in April

Lauren Gibbons

March 3, 2011

Students who frequent the local Blockbuster to rent videos or grab a movie-related snack might have to start looking for a new place to do so come April.

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New art museum seeks student involvement

Summer Ballentine

March 3, 2011

With the guidance of museum administrators, students will have the opportunity to plan events for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum after construction is completed next spring.

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4 candidates chosen for police chief

Emily Wilkins

March 3, 2011

The search for East Lansing’s next chief of police was narrowed down to four candidates Thursday.

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E.L. seeks input on park plan

Lauren Gibbons

March 3, 2011

The East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will invite community members to participate in workshops to help determine where the community’s priorities should lie.

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Local gallery to display Raku pottery

Josh Mansour

March 3, 2011

Local artist Beti Dudley will bring an unusual form of pottery to the East Lansing Public Art Gallery beginning on Sunday in its first exhibit of a type of Japanese art called Raku.

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MSU community to celebrate Ghana's independence

Ashley Brown

March 3, 2011

Celebrating Ghana’s 54th Independence Day with food, friends and conversation, students might find a way to bring home a little closer.

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Business program helps spur growth in economy

Megan Durisin

March 3, 2011

Recently, Gov. Rick Snyder has talked about “economic gardening,” which requires meeting the needs of businesses already in Michigan, and the MSU Business Solutions Professional program is a step in the process, said Marcia Black-Watson, deputy director of the Bureau of Workforce Transformation in the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.

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Library digitizes to widen availability

Summer Ballentine

March 2, 2011

What began as a project to digitize a collection of Chicago Tribune newspapers in 2009 has expanded to provide a resource of thousands of digitized pages of books and publications for MSU Libraries.

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March brings warmth, more parties

Kyle Campbell

March 2, 2011

As the weather slowly gets warmer and students re-emerge from the depths of their dorms, apartments and houses, many are eager to celebrate the coming of spring.

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New E.L. police chief to be named next week

Emily Wilkins

March 2, 2011

Candidates for the next police chief of East Lansing were interviewed individually Wednesday by a citizen committee, and a final decision on the police chief should be made early next week, East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton said.

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Rising E.L. gas prices worry some spring break travelers

Josh Mansour

March 2, 2011

During the school year, fluctuations in gas prices rarely affect many MSU students. This week, as students prepare to hit the road for spring break, the recent rise in gas prices could make a difference. According to AAA Automobile Club of Michigan, gas prices have gone up 29 cents per gallon the past month and 9 cents per gallon within the past week, bringing the current average to $3.43 per gallon in East Lansing. Advertising senior Laura Neiman said she is heading home to St.

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Senates approve short-term funding

Zane McMillin

March 2, 2011

A federal government shutdown likely was avoided Wednesday when the U.S. Senate approved a short-term funding measure that extends a previous budget deadline by two weeks.

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MSU educates with new Real Estate Development Institute

Emily Wilkins

March 2, 2011

When Arjun Singh began a real estate class in 1999, he didn’t realize how far the course’s popularity would go.

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Movie brings attention to child abduction

Ashley Brown

March 2, 2011

During an Invisible Children organization movie screening Wednesday, MSU students aimed to speak for the voiceless.

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Academic, Student assemblies hold joint meeting

Laura Fosmire

March 1, 2011

ASMSU’s scheduled weekly meeting looked a little different Tuesday.

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Water main update to begin this summer

Lauren Gibbons

March 1, 2011

Additional major changes to Harrison Avenue are in store as city officials make plans to continue a three-year project updating south East Lansing’s water infrastructure this summer after the MSU spring semester ends.

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Graduate students begin to negotiate contract

Megan Durisin

March 1, 2011

Graduate students are working to determine what effect upcoming MSU and federal health care requirements will have on their doctor bills in coming years.

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E.L. repairs broken Gunson water main

Kyle Campbell

March 1, 2011

A water main broke at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of Gunson Street, temporarily closing the block off from traffic. East Lansing Director of Public Works Todd Sneathen said he did not know the exact time the main was fixed, but by 7:30 p.m.