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MICHIGAN

Group protests housing woes

Protesters gathered Tuesday at the steps of the Capitol in Lansing to talk about a mortgage situation as gloomy as the night’s dreary weather.

NEWS

Manure extracts used to produce energy

MSU researchers are turning poop into power. The university is researching how to utilize the methane in animal waste as a form of energy, which would be used to power generators and peoples’ homes, said Steve Safferman, associate professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering.

NEWS

Final formal address for Bush

President Bush’s eighth and final State of the Union address Monday was reminiscent of his previous addresses to some students and experts in the greater MSU community.

MSU

Vet college seeks more students

An increasing number of food animal veterinarians nearing retirement could create opportunities for graduates, but might also spell food safety concerns, according to a recent study.

MICHIGAN

Lottery winners get free tuition

The Michigan Lottery’s new instant ticket, which awards eight prizes of a four-year college tuition, won’t be available to college students, Michigan Lottery spokeswoman Andi Brancato said.