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Police Brief 10/16/08
A duffel bag full of clothing and shoes were stolen Oct. 9 from a car parked on Auditorium Road, MSU police Sgt. Randy Holton said.
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Right on point
In the final presidential debate that was deemed a must-win for John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate ran the tone of the debate, but it might not have been enough to bridge the 8-point gap he is facing in the polls, experts said. “McCain really needed to have a game-changer moment in this debate to declare it a victory,” said MSU director of debate Greta Stahl. “I don’t think that he had that.”
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MSU grad to receive environmental award
A former Spartan is still going green more than 20 years after he graduated from MSU. Dan Dinelli, a third-generation golf course superintendent, has been selected to receive the 2009 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
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Academic minor requirements could change pending proposals
Two proposals awaiting final approval could affect how much time students spend on a minor program at MSU. Faculty Council approved a proposal during its meeting Tuesday clarifying the type of credit and how much course work must be specific to the minor program. The council also decided students can only earn a minor in a field other than their major.
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Housing options to be on display at fair
MSU’s Housing Fair will showcase on- and off-campus housing available to students for the 2009-10 school year.
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Google phone continues trend of advanced, costly mobiles
As wireless devices continue to grow more technologically advanced, students said they’re taking extra measures to ensure their phones’ safety. Beginning Wednesday, YouTube, Gmail and Google Maps will be available on-the-go when the T-Mobile G1 hits stores across the nation. Google and T-Mobile are partnering on the G1’s launch, marking the first time Google has become involved in the mobile market.
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Military author aims to inspire
Maj. Zoltan Krompecher recalls hiking up a snow-covered East Lansing hill with his 3-year-old daughter, Leah, stammering behind. Leah had lost her boot in the snow, causing the Green Beret to scoop her up in his arms, burying her barefoot into his heavy parka.
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Influence of debates on undecided disputable
Tonight’s third and final presidential debate is a must-win for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. — but students and experts disagreed on the type of impact it might have on voters. Students said the final debate will be a crucial factor in persuading undecided voters, while experts said it would have a marginal effect.
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'Green' talk overshadowed
Independence from foreign oil. Alternative and renewable energy resources. Climate change. These terms have been heard in the news, come up in conversation and have been tossed around by presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. But despite the rhetoric, the environment has been overshadowed by issues such as the economy, fuel prices and the war in Iraq, according to a Gallup poll.
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Arsonist could have prison time reduced
A man involved in the 1999 New Year’s Eve arson at Agriculture Hall could serve a reduced prison sentence after Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagen Frank recognized the man’s assistance in ongoing eco-terrorism investigations.
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City Council works on new building code
The East Lansing City Council continued its discussion on possible future requirements for the city’s buildings at its work session Tuesday. The council received an update on the planning process for a citywide form-based code, which would call for buildings to comply with features such as height, window location and style.
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Candidates' economic plans draw criticism
Both presidential campaigns revealed their economic recovery plans this week, attempting to draw a line between the two candidates heading into tonight’s third and final presidential debate.
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Lecture series features radiology chairman
Radiology Department Chairman James Potchen will give a presentation at 7 p.m. today at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre.
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New ID works as passport for some Mich. residents
The Michigan Secretary of State will begin issuing enhanced driver’s licenses as an alternative to passports for Michigan residents crossing the border to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, the department announced Monday.
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Seasonal stores turn over new leaf for autumn sales
As mid-fall sets in, local season-based businesses are either preparing for busy periods or getting ready to close their doors until next summer. For the past 10-15 years, American Eagle Superstore, 901 N. Larch St., in Lansing, has devoted 20 percent of its store to Halloween costumes, wigs, masks and decorations, but because of economic hard times, this season is likely the store’s final year for selling Halloween items, store manager Mike Piggott said.
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Granholm listed as high court option
Despite an expert’s prediction that Gov. Jennifer Granholm is on Barack Obama’s list of potential Supreme Court nominees, experts say the stars would have to align for Granholm to sit on the nation’s highest court. Last week, The Washington Post placed Granholm at the bottom of a roster of five possible female Supreme Court nominees. The list was compiled by Thomas C. Goldstein of the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP.
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Residents petition against funding City Center II with public tax dollars
Some East Lansing residents are petitioning to shut down the city’s plan to issue bonds to finance the public portion of the $116.4 million City Center II project.
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Ingham County voters to decide fate of CATA services
It’s been a year since Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, has asked voters for a millage increase. This time, though, officials say riders would see more than a fare increase if it fails.
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Bone marrow drive to be held today
Students can help save lives from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in 191 Communication Arts and Sciences Building, where the MSU health communication program is sponsoring a bone marrow registration drive.