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MSU

MSU awaits return of alumni authors

Thomas McGuane remembers talking with excitement to other young writers about literature as an MSU student during the early 1960s — but that’s not all he remembers. “It seemed like MSU always had a lot of beautiful girls,” the now acclaimed writer said. “That probably stands out more in my mind than anything else.”

NEWS

Word on the street

Research has shown drinking games can be fatal due to alcohol poisoning. What are your thoughts?

MICHIGAN

New businesses ready for fall

Downtown East Lansing is home to constantly changing businesses and this summer is no different — three new businesses will open along Grand River Avenue before the school year begins.

MICHIGAN

Gap between leases can cause problems for students

With the end of their lease dates looming in the near future, students may be starting to think of housing issues. Some may even find themselves scrambling for a place to live during the time between the end of their current lease and the start of the fall semester.

MSU

MSU professors recognized by U.S. EPA

Two MSU professors won the 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their work in pollution prevention.

NEWS

The price to play

While gamers can annoy their living companions with flashing lights and sound late into the night, scores aren’t the only numbers rising as game consoles have recently been found to run up energy bills.

MICHIGAN

Pedicure safety emphasized

With sandal season in full swing, East Lansing resident Stephanie Miller said she thought getting pedicures twice a month would not only make her feet ready for the beach, but also give her a chance to relax and be pampered.