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Showing its teeth

Jacob Carpenter
April 28, 2009

For East Lansing-based dentist Brian Ruster, keeping an eye on the business of dentistry never has been more important. Despite working in a profession that, according to industry reports, was one of few to weather the recession with some bite in the past year, Ruster has had to cope with the plight of Michigan residents, customers losing dental insurance and patients taking more economical approaches when choosing procedures.

MSU

Alcohol survey not conclusive with MSU

Brittany Shammas
April 28, 2009

College freshmen spend more time hitting the bottle than hitting the books, according to a report by Outside the Classroom. The report surveyed 30,183 college freshmen from 76 colleges and universities across the country enrolled in AlcoholEdu for College, an Outside the Classroom online alcohol education program.

MSU

MSU student competes on 'Jeopardy!'

Jacob Carpenter
April 28, 2009

During her time at MSU, Courtney Trezise’s roommates have poked fun at her for watching and keeping pace with the contestants on “Jeopardy!,” the long-running trivia game show. “They’re always like, ‘How do you know all these answers?’” the international relations and Spanish senior said.

MICHIGAN

MSU recycles students’ unwanted items

Jeff Kanan
April 28, 2009

The end of the school year in East Lansing typically means copious abandoned furniture, clothing and household items up for grabs, lying on the side of the road. However, East Lansing and MSU officials are seeking to eliminate such waste by teaming up for the Pack Up, Pitch In recycling program.

NEWS

Skeleton keys

Kyle Feldscher
April 27, 2009

Dr. Norm Sauer describes forensic anthropology in simple terms. “Most of the work that we do is looking at bones,” he said. However, the value from the supposedly simple work Sauer and fellow forensic anthropologist Dr. Todd Fenton do in their fourth floor East Fee Hall laboratory is invaluable to the various law enforcement agencies they assist.

MICHIGAN

Health officials brace for swine flu's possible spread to Mich.

Brittany Shammas
April 27, 2009

As swine flu increases in prevalence across the U.S. and possible cases begin to appear in Michigan, state health officials are making preparations in the event of an outbreak. The U.S. government declared a health emergency Sunday after 20 cases were reported. The U.S. first became aware of the virus Friday, Ingham County spokesman Marcus Cheatham said.

NEWS

Board votes to increase housing by 5.25 percent

Kayla Habermehl
April 26, 2009

Students living in university housing during the 2009-10 year will see an increase of 5.25 percent for room and board rates, the MSU Board of Trustees decided Friday. The increase will raise the rate for a double room with an unlimited meal plan from $7,026 to $7,395, an increase of $369, according to the university.

NEWS

Mission possible

Chris Vannini
April 26, 2009

Supply chain management senior Daniel Tuthill got a glimpse into the mystery behind the CIA when his class was asked to create a marketing program targeting students to work for the agency.

MSU

Rain cuts Sparty party short

Ursula Zerilli
April 26, 2009

Students, area residents and country music fans spent the brief sunny part of Saturday afternoon at the field outside Demonstration Hall, taking in the sights and sounds of the 8th annual Sparty’s Spring Party. But a rainy forecast kept attendance low and forced the party to end early.