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Police Brief 08/01/08

A 1996 Cadillac Deville was damaged by a university-owned Bobcat truck at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Student Services building, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Marked by abuse

Carol Jacobsen has experienced the pain and effects of domestic violence first hand. While she was married to a man who abused her, she said she was forced to have an illegal abortion — an act some people would consider murder. And she’s not alone.

MICHIGAN

The style of living

Flanked by two toddlers who are modeling dresses from her latest juniors fashion line, Lansing stylist and entrepreneur Ashley Medina meticulously stares down her biggest challenge of the day.

NEWS

Police Brief 07/31/08

A parking pass was stolen out of a four-door Honda parked in the Auditorium Road parking ramp July 22 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MICHIGAN

Aquatic Center provides summer fun

Twelve-year-old East Lansing resident Zachary Trethewey said that participating in the sand castle contest was one of his favorite parts of Wednesday’s 8th annual Summer Splash at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center.

NEWS

Bill could broaden state's definition of hate crimes

A bill introduced last week in the Michigan House of Representatives seeks to expand the state’s definition of hate crimes to include intimidation of gays, lesbians and those with disabilities, as well as the use of symbols for the purpose of harassment.

NEWS

West Nile testing continues

As reports of the West Nile virus arrive from across the United States this week, experts said the virus’s impact in Michigan still remains to be seen. News reports said mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in Nevada, California and Washington. But as of Tuesday, there have been no reported cases of West Nile in humans or mosquitoes in Michigan this year.