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Pell Grants face possible cuts after current year

Rachel Jackson

November 26, 2012

The federal Pell Grant program, a source of student funding for about 9.4 million students nationwide, is safe from falling over the fiscal cliff — for now. As President Barack Obama and leaders in Congress continue to negotiate how to address the year-end fiscal cliff — a $500 billion combination of scheduled tax increases and mandatory spending cuts that take effect in January — they will be forced to find a quick solution or risk plunging the nation back into a recession.

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Carmack case moved to 30th Circuit Court

Greg Olsen

November 26, 2012

The case surrounding advertising junior Brandon Carmack was transferred to Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court during Monday’s second preliminary examination at East Lansing’s 54B District Court.

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MSU Christmas tree team helps Mich. tree growers

Rebecca Ryan

November 26, 2012

Across the state, Michigan tree growers just completed one of their busiest weeks — the week of Thanksgiving, when they prepare their trees to be sold across the country — and likely won’t see a break until after the holidays.

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East Lansing prepares for unpredictable winter

Lilly Keyes

November 26, 2012

During the past few winters, Greater Lansing has experienced everything from the 2011 blizzard, where the university shut down thanks to more than 10 inches of snow, to exposed grass on last year’s Christmas morning.

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Alcohol serving issue debated by city leaders

Lilly Keyes

November 25, 2012

During the years, East Lansing’s downtown has become punctuated by empty storefronts, forgotten establishments and “For Sale” signs taped in the windows of former restaurants and businesses.

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Black Friday offers sales for holiday shoppers

Isabella Shaya

November 25, 2012

Psychology senior Torey Duvall will be a Black Friday shopper until the day she dies.

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Male admits to role in home invasion; holiday weekend quiet overall

Rebecca Ryan

November 25, 2012

Despite this incident and three other reported home invasions during Thanksgiving weekend, the ELPD said it was a relatively quiet Thanksgiving break.

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Cyber Monday provides convenience to shoppers

Greg Olsen

November 25, 2012

The days following Thanksgiving usually are a time reserved for getting a head start on holiday shopping. However, current consumers are finding new ways to avoid standing in lines to get the deals and items they desire.

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Bars get ready for Thanksgiving rush

Lilly Keyes

November 20, 2012

When marketing senior Jeff Lough heads home to Marshall, Mich., for Thanksgiving break, one of the events he’s looking forward to the most is happening before the actual holiday occurs.

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Council approves distillery license

Lilly Keyes

November 20, 2012

East Lansing City Council members approved Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery’s application for a Michigan Liquor Control Commission small distillery license at their meeting Tuesday at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

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Hunting possible fix for too many deer

Lilly Keyes

November 19, 2012

East Lansing officials are looking at ways to control the rising deer population after hearing complaints from residents that the woodland creatures are venturing into neighborhoods and causing damage.

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House committee debates Blue Cross changes

Rachel Jackson

November 19, 2012

Attorney General Bill Schuette testified about proposed legislative changes to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, or BCBSM, in front of the House Insurance Committee Monday morning, stressing the importance of keeping continued coverage for “Michigan’s most vulnerable” citizens and calling for careful review of the proposed legislation before any action.

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MSU ties for first for most attractive students in retracted survey

Rebecca Ryan

November 19, 2012

Bloomberg Businessweek has been taking heat for a survey released last week asking readers to rate the attractiveness of male and female students at top business colleges across the country. MSU tied for first, according to survey results, but the report wasn’t up for long, as readers complained the survey was offensive to women.

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Hostess goes bankrupt; Twinkies sell out at E.L. stores

Lilly Keyes

November 18, 2012

Sunday night, Haslett resident Debra Piper searched the picked-over snack aisle at the Grand River Avenue Meijer, where Hostess Brands products once lined the shelves.

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ASMSU reviews policies for funding political student groups

Rachel Jackson

November 18, 2012

Politically oriented registered student organizations, or RSOs, could more easily obtain funding for on-campus events after a recent argument prompted ASMSU, one of MSU’s largest student funding groups, to review its policies.

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Silver Bells lights up downtown Lansing, rings in holiday season

Rebecca Ryan

November 18, 2012

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, animal science senior Erin Jagodzinski is ready to embrace the holiday season.

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E.L. group discusses City Center II site

Lilly Keyes

November 15, 2012

Thursday evening, the East Lansing Citizens Concerned, or ELCC, group met in the East Lansing Hannah Community Center to discuss the status of both the private and publicly owned portions of the former City Center II site.

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Local businesses prepare for holidays

Lilly Keyes

November 15, 2012

Each year, East Lansing’s downtown transforms as the holiday season approaches, to not only boost holiday spirit, but the local economy, city officials and experts said.

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Animal house

Natalie Kolb

November 15, 2012

Animal lover Cheryl Connell-Marsh, co-owner of Nottingham Equestrian Center, has opened her heart and her property to a menagerie of creatures.

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Michigan grape crops produce quality wine

Rebecca Ryan

November 15, 2012

Wine Wednesdays could be better than ever in 2013 as MSU experts say the Michigan wine crop is one of the most excellent they’ve seen in years, and Michigan-made wine is gaining more popularity.