MICHIGAN
Senator hopes to regulate bank overdraft fees
A local senator introduced a package of bills late last week that would regulate overdraft fees at state-chartered banks.
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2-year state budget might benefit MSU
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is planning to move the state to a two-year budget plan, which might help MSU better plan for long-term financial decisions, according to members of the MSU Board of Trustees.
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Area fair trade store moves to Grand River
Local fair trade store Kirabo is closing its doors at 215 Ann St. in downtown East Lansing to open a new location directly on Grand River Avenue.
MICHIGAN
Snowstorm fails to faze region
The Wednesday morning snowstorm that blanketed East Lansing in about 11 inches of snow brought residents and city officials together to deal with the aftermath.
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Hundreds come out for snowball fight
At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday more than 400 students descended upon Munn field clad in hats, gloves, scarves, jackets — and the occasional trojan helmet — to spend their day off attempting to break a world record.
MICHIGAN
Tranquil weather to come this week
After the recent tumultuous weather conditions, the upcoming weekend is expected to be a relief, said Brian Mead, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids.
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US, MSU see increase in multiracial students
They call her “blackbean” – half black, half Mexican. It’s a nickname embraced by Lynette Davidson, a political theory and constitutional democracy and communication sophomore and one of the 710 students at MSU who identifies with two or more races.
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MSU course repeat policy under review
Changes to the course repeat policy were discussed during Tuesday’s Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC, meeting.
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MSU Gift of Life Challenge sign-up continues
One student group is storming classrooms on campus in an effort to save lives and beat other universities in the Gift of Life Campus Challenge.
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Professor’s course, blog focus on drug addiction
From studying the effects of morphine on the nervous system to examining the human heart, James Galligan has seen it all from a biological perspective.
NEWS
Blizzard warning over, E.L. hit with 11 inches of snow
The blizzard warning that was in effect for the East Lansing area has been downgraded to a winter weather advisory. A few more inches of snow still could fall Wednesday, bringing storm totals to between 13 and 15 inches.
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Word on the street 02/01/11
Students discuss where they would visit during spring break if time and money weren’t a factor in their decision.
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Spring break travel tips
Tamara Hewlett, a travel expert for STA Travel, provides students with tips and hints for planning an affordable and worry-free spring break.
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E.L. businesses see spring break boom
Some East Lansing businesses are preparing for a rush of student customers as the spring break season approaches. Many students want an escape from the winter cold for a short amount of time, so they base their spring break plans around a vacation to a warm, sunny climate, said Tamara Hewlett, an agent for STA Travel, 207 E. Grand River Ave.
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Safety concern for students visiting Mexico during spring break
Students who are considering traveling to Mexico for spring break are on the receiving end of warnings on the federal and university level to be careful of increasing violence.
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Renewable energy to be focus of new transitional plan
A team of MSU faculty and students will work this year to ensure the university stands by its green reputation in the future.
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Student groups team up to call for sustainability
On campus environmental organizations MSU Greenpeace and the Sierra Student Coalition are encouraging the university to live up to its slogan of sustainability.
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Union sale aims to offer winter apparel made in humane conditions
Tye Dye Thom, or Thom, co-owner of Wish You Were Here, is on campus with apparel to provide such protection. He is selling gloves, hats and mukluks — among other items — every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Union. Thom has become a regular visitor to MSU.
MICHIGAN
ELPD, ELFD to present on new program
The East Lansing City Council is scheduled to hear a presentation on the Community Emergency Response Team program, or CERT, at its 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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Secchia Center recognized for green facility
The construction team behind the newly built Secchia Center in Grand Rapids is reaping the benefits for its environmentally friendly focus.