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H&M opens shop at Meridian Mall
Hundreds of local shoppers fled to Meridian Mall Thursday for H&M's grand opening at noon.
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Petition to remove City Council's ability to hire law firm seeks place on ballot
A citizen petition to the city of East Lansing could change how the city gets its legal advice. The petition, signed by at least 2,269 citizens, would remove City Council’s ability to hire a private law firm for the position of city attorney.
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Volunteers complete Patriarche Park construction
Community members concluded Patriarche Park playground construction on Wednesday, despite dismal weather. Volunteers have been donating their time to help complete the project since Monday, working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The park is slated to re-open in early August, officials familiar with the project said.
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MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Deanship pending
After almost 30 years of working with the university, John Baker seems to be the heir apparent to the deanship of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
NEWS
Underground steam tunnels provide heat and history to MSU's campus
As students trek to class during the seemingly endless winter months at MSU, they may experience a fleeting moment of relief as they pass over a small circle of salvation from the frigid cold. That circle is a grate that provides a glimpse into an underworld of warm, interlocking steam tunnels responsible for distributing heat to campus buildings.
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Study shows training for private security guards is falling behind, but MSU has stricter standards
Training standards for private security guards are lacking, according to a study conducted by Mahesh Nalla, associate director and professor in the School of Criminal Justice. Nalla said the private security industry is fairly big, but there are no college-level degree requirements by Michigan’s standards. Nalla also said relative to police training, private security guards have virtually no expectations.
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City council considers applying for pro-redevelopment certification
One change to remove council review from site plans has caused controversy among the council.
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Slow Netflix streaming taking toll on students
Over the past few weeks Netflix and Verizon have been placing the blame on one another for the buffering issues that occasionally arise when watching Netflix videos on Verizon's Internet service.
NEWS
Alleged East Lansing High School vandals arraigned
Each of the four suspects were formally charged with one count of destruction of school property which is a misdemeanor offense and punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up to a $500 fine.
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Former student sues officer over $50 bill arrest
On July 24, 2011, Yaldo visited Dublin Square Irish Pub & Restaurant and attempted to pay using a $50 bill. The bill was wrongly thought to be counterfeit by the then general manager, who refused to return the bill and called the police.
MSU
Professor seeks to educate incoming students on sleep habits
Ten to fifteen minute power naps are recommended for students who can’t reach the recommended nine hours. Kohler said students should also make it a priority to go to bed and wake up at the same time, and to not take power naps close to when they planned on going to bed.
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Selfies: the portraits defining the digital age, for better or worse
In the digital age, selfies are everywhere, but experts disagree about whether their ubiquity is a positive influence.
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Inaugural Fish Rodeo celebrates waterways
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Gib King, who organized the fishing competition for the event, said although the cleanliness of Michigan’s urban rivers has improved, the public’s perception of them has stagnated for the most part, with most still regarding them as “old waste-dumping grounds” and steering clear of interacting with them.
NEWS
Student found in violation of sexual harassment policy drops lawsuit
The student sued MSU for expelling him after allegedly sexually assaulting another student in August 2013.
NEWS
Forever 21 holds grand opening in Lansing following Sephora
On Saturday, the newly renovated Forever 21 at Eastwood Towne Center in Lansing held its grand opening, which included prizes, coupons and giveaways for the first 100 customers.
MSU
Crews work begin work at 3 a.m. to maintain campus
Adam Lawver - 517-884-2321Gus Gosselin - 517-432-0501Mark Makela - I didn't get his number or email, he was working on ramp 1 Friday afternoon when I spoke with him http://ipf.msu.edu/index.html
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Green space next to Abbott and Albert roads may be up for development
With proposed ballot language, East Lansing residents could decide the fate of the small plot.
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Community members seek volunteers for park build
What started as a playground renovation turned into a bigger project. Members of the club planned to tear down the playground and start from scratch because of amounts of arsenic found in the treated lumber.
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State funding to MSU won't be cut for alleged union-related activity
A state subcommittee budget proposed in the spring will no longer penalize MSU for an “instructional activity that encourages or discourages union organizing of employees,” but still states that public universities should not prohibit or support unions.
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Alleged killer of MSU student Dominique Nolff ordered to stand trial
McCoy is charged with open murder, and also faces several other charges, including armed robbery and larceny.McCoy's trial will be conducted in Ingham County Circuit Court, but no court dates have been set.