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Amtrak reports increased ridership among students in East Lansing
When going home to Chicago, James Madison College freshman Matt Veksler sometimes takes the train.
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Amtrak reports increased ridership among students in East Lansing
When going home to Chicago, James Madison College freshman Matt Veksler sometimes takes the train.
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Police, fire officials prepare for Homecoming Weekend
As the Michigan-Michigan State weekend has drawn to a close, East Lansing officials already have shifted their focus to the football season’s next big weekend — Homecoming. With an 8 p.m.
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E.L businesses enjoy game-day crowds
For many East Lansing businesses, an influx of MSU football fans and alumni coming to the city for major football games, particularly Homecoming matchups, are big money makers.
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Occupy movement comes to Lansing
While campus was thriving with tailgate parties and Spartan spirit wear on Saturday morning, five miles away, protestors clad in green and white dotted the lawn of the Capitol.
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CATA receives $4M grant for bus repairs
Student bus riders could be riding new or rehabilitated busses in about a year because of a $4 million federal grant awarded to the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA.
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MSU students foster relationship between university, community
On Sunday, the Community Relations Coalition, or CRC, a nonprofit organization that seeks to build relationships between MSU and permanent residents of East Lansing, hosted its second neighborhood cleanup of the semester.
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Obama focuses on Michigan for 2012 election
During his ninth visit to Michigan on Friday, President Barack Obama defended his decision to approve a government bail out of the Detroit automakers almost three years ago, giving voters a reminder of his record at a time when Michigan is increasingly being pegged as a key swing state for next year’s election.
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Candlelight vigil held to honor domestic violence awareness
Penny Gardner is a survivor. Nearly 50 years after an abusive marriage, the mother of three is a self-proclaimed feminist, determined to help victims of domestic violence in the community by spreading awareness. And Gardner, an assistant professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures, is not alone.
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Confession stands valid in student murder
Benjamin French’s confession of involvement in the murder of MSU student Darren Brown and his roommate Owen Goodenow in March 2010 will stand as valid evidence, according to a ruling from Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court.
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Falling into place
In 1981, Linda Stevens enrolled in a stained glass class at Lansing Community College, a decision that would change the course of her life. Motivated by a desire to produce Victorian windows, Stevens began to learn the art of glass cutting.
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State Rep. Mark Meadows in danger for allegedly violating campaign finance laws
After being reprimanded for violating House rules last month, East Lansing’s state representative now is in danger of being found guilty for violating campaign finance laws.
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Lack of attention nixes Occupy MSU
Occupy MSU, a group based off of the national movement Occupy Wall Street, was canceled because of lack of attention, group organizer and psychology junior Shay Berman said via Twitter.
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Snyder’s bridge to Canada could be put to vote soon
As Gov. Rick Snyder prepares to meet with Canadian leaders at MSU next Tuesday, a major step in the initiative to build a new, publicly owned bridge from Canada to Detroit fizzled in the Michigan Senate.
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Test Kitchen showcases new cafeteria dishes
More than 50 members of the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, gathered in McDonel Hall’s cafeteria to enjoy an international meal, which included exotic dishes from India, Japan — and Pittsburgh.
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Face time: George Lahanas
George Lahanas’ longtime goal of working with city government led him from New York to several locations in Michigan, ultimately leading him to East Lansing. After almost 13 years of moving through the ranks, Lahanas has found himself in the city manager’s office.
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Free legal clinic held at East Lansing Public Library
Interested students and residents can obtain free legal information from the MSU College of Law Mobile Law Clinic 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at The East Lansing Public Library.
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Local businesses adapt to changes in weather
With summer’s end and warm weather waning, businesses across East Lansing and on campus are preparing for the change in weather.
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MSU center seeks solutions for Michigan cities
The university is planning to expand its reach in providing assistance to Michigan’s downtrodden cities and wants students to be a part of the solution.
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Deer population concerns council
The East Lansing City Council opened fire on the issue of increasing deer population throughout the city during a city council work session Tuesday night.