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Michigan State Police troopers return to posts
Fifty-five of the 100 Michigan State Police troopers laid off in June have returned to their jobs with support from state budget funding.
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State aims to revive struggling cities
Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Wednesday the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC, is helping 10 Michigan companies and backing two brownfield redevelopment projects that are expected to create 2,245 jobs and retain 11,254 jobs.
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Student rights document continues to undergo revision
After 25 years with little to no revisions, MSU’s student rights document is going to have to wait longer yet before officially being approved.
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MSU Herp Club brings kids, reptiles together
The prickly skin of the orange-colored bearded dragon first turned some children away from touching it, but 7-year-old Grace Bargerstock wasn’t frightened by the animal’s exterior Wednesday night at the Old Botany Building.
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Students find place to pray on campus
Prior to Wednesday, economics senior Ayman Bari had a difficult time finding a place to pray at MSU.
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New specializations made in film studies program
MSU has introduced two new specializations this fall in response to film incentives offered by the state.
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Sing Along with Choral Society
The MSU Choral Society is sponsoring a Sing-Along Messiah performance at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road.
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Give handmade gifts from holiday market
The Lansing Art Gallery Holiday Art Market will feature the work of more than 100 artists. Featured art will include jewelry, sculpture, paintings, pottery, wearable art and handmade crafts.
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Volunteers to pass out food baskets
The Old Town Commercial Association is providing for more than 100 families. Volunteers will help distribute food baskets from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at the North Presbyterian Church, 108 W. Grand River Ave., in Lansing.
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Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour guides aspiring business students
Michael Simmons was 16 when he started his first company. He started his Web development company, Princeton WebSolutions, in 1998. Since then, he’s won various awards, co-founded the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour and written three books.
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MSU Going Global Fair showcases international service programs
International studies junior Christian Scott is just trying to make a difference. Scott was one of nine students who went on a study abroad trip this summer in India and spent every three days in a new location.
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Granholm visits campus, urges students to fight for Mich. Promise Scholarship
Gov. Jennifer Granholm addressed MSU students Wednesday morning on the steps of the Administration Building and encouraged them to fight for the Michigan Promise Scholarship.
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Web exclusive: Independent films brought to MSU from Telluride Film Festival
JanSport founder Skip Yowell came to Erickson Hall Kiva on Tuesday night and brought with him the living embodiment of his personal philosophy. The Telluride Mountainfilm Tour brought six original films to the MSU community “to inspire young people,” Yowell said. The tour is a mix of independent films from the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado.
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Text alert system to be launched in Lansing
Although the city of Lansing has announced plans to unveil a system that will alert residents of emergencies, road closings, sports cancellations and more, city officials said no similar system currently is planned for East Lansing.
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Senate has not yet taken action on smoking ban bill
The smoke still has not cleared between the Michigan House and Senate on whether state residents should be allowed to enjoy cigarettes while dining.
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2 student groups host panel to share difficulties
In the midst of American Indian Heritage Month, two student groups at MSU were trying to connect Tuesday night and share the difficulties indigenous people face in their societies.
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RCAH course displays art in Snyder
For Residential College in the Arts and Humanities sophomore Michael Steinfield, inspiration came in the form of three simple words.
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Professor to research effectiveness of exercise and health video games
A team of MSU researchers hope virtual battles with the mythical Greek creatures medusa and cyclops might deliver a debilitating blow to claims made by some entertainment-driven digital health games.
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Students help research motivational effect of virtual workout partners
During the next two years, MSU researchers will use a $150,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to determine the motivational factor of a virtual workout partner.
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Local food bank accepting food, items
MSU is accepting donations of nonperishable food and personal care items this week for a drive to benefit both the Greater Lansing Food Bank and MSU Student Food Bank.