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MICHIGAN

Thrift stores ease financial restraint

Whether it’s the glittering disco balls at the door or the satisfaction of sifting through pounds of clothes to snatch the perfect top, thrift and resale stores across East Lansing are grabbing community members’ attention.

MSU

Students earn teaching award

The MSU Department of Teacher Education is producing award-winning student teachers. The Michigan Association of Teacher Educators awarded two MSU students in their 23rd annual Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year Award competition.

MSU

MSU hosts Red Cross blood drive

Taking a small step toward saving someone’s life is what Ahron Barber said makes donating blood important to him. Barber, an MSU astrophysics senior, completed his eighth blood donation since turning 17, (the minimum age required to donate), Tuesday afternoon at the International Center during the American Red Cross’ first blood drive at MSU in June.

MICHIGAN

Council delays vote on City Center II

When the East Lansing City Council’s Tuesday meeting approached 1 a.m., the council decided to defer its decision on the site plan, special use permit and zoning plans for City Center II until its June 17 meeting.

NEWS

Police Brief 06/04/08

About $190 worth of items were stolen from a 1999 Dodge sport pickup in Lot 67, near Jenison Field House Sunday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

2 MSU-led projects chosen to receive grants from URC

Two alternative energy projects led by MSU professors were chosen last week to receive grants from the University Research Corridor, or URC, the partnership among MSU, Wayne State University and University of Michigan, the state’s three research universities.

NEWS

Keeping it growing

It can withstand grilling, boiling, baking and steaming, but Michigan’s asparagus — second only to California in acres planted — is threatened by weeds, plant disease and compromised farm land. An MSU research team, comprised of professors, farmers and researchers, has been working on a project focused on ensuring Michigan remains a leading producer of asparagus.