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Malcolm X's beliefs incorporated into teaching

Anthony Odoardi
May 18, 2010

To celebrate the annual Malcolm X Week, Shabazz Public School Academy, 1028 West Barnes Ave., in Lansing, hosted a lecture by Gregory J. Reed, an attorney for Rosa Parks who also is the owner of the unpublished chapters of Alex Haley’s “An Autobiography of Malcolm X.” The school will become one of the first schools in the United States to use a curriculum based on chapters of Malcolm X’s autobiography.

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Mich. smoking ban elicits mixed local reactions

Aseel Machi
May 17, 2010

Michigan’s smoking ban, which went into effect May 1, has been met with approval from many East Lansing businesses, despite some problems implementing the policy and complaints from smokers, a state official said. The ban prohibits smoking in all public areas, including restaurants and bars, which includes outdoor spaces such as patios where food is served.

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Michigan State Police move in progress

Karen Confer
May 17, 2010

The Michigan State Police are continuing the move from their old headquarters on Harrison Road to a new facility in downtown Lansing, forcing MSU to delay discussions about the use of the building. The university cannot make decisions about the property until the police are entirely moved out in August.

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Community Kitchen calls for donations

Alanna Thiede
May 16, 2010

After serving the highest number of meals in its 113-year history, the Volunteers of America, or VOA Community Kitchen in Lansing might not be able to meet the increasing need, said Patrick Patterson, vice president of operations.

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New bill to create retirement incentives

Karen Confer
May 16, 2010

The Michigan House of Representatives stayed in session late Thursday night and into Friday morning to pass a bill that could create numerous jobs in the state for MSU education students and save schools across Michigan hundreds of millions of dollars. The legislation will create incentives for older teachers to retire, potentially opening the job market for recent graduates.

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Students race to finish 48/5 Film Contest

Meagan Choi
May 16, 2010

Ten teams went head-to-head in a 48-hour filmmaking competition Friday through Sunday to write, produce and edit five-minute movies in the East Lansing Film Festival Spring 48/5 Film Contest. The winning films will be shown as part of the 13th annual East Lansing Film Festival on November 10-18.

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E.L. businesses focus locally during summer

Ashley Brown
May 16, 2010

For some businesses in downtown East Lansing, students leaving in the summer means a shift in clientele, preempting more local than student-based business. Although East Lansing businesses experience a drastic decrease in student clientele, attracting crowds from the community helps keep businesses steady during the summer months.

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Lansing Bike Co-op provides help for cyclists

Lauren McKown
April 28, 2010

For Tim Potter, being around bicycles — fixing them, selling them and riding them — was a big part of growing up in Okemos and his years at MSU. Potter, now the manager of the MSU Bikes Service Center, was part of the East Lansing Bike Co-op in the 1970s and has provided some of his past experience and advice to the newly organized Lansing Bike Co-op leading up to its Spring Launch Party held Wednesday.

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Fieger to make decision on gubernatorial candidacy

Marissa Cumbers
April 27, 2010

Detroit attorney Geoffrey Fieger could become the Democratic front-runner in the gubernatorial race if he decides to pursue candidacy. Fieger said Monday he would make a decision about his candidacy by the end of the week and is preferred over the other Democratic candidates, according to a poll of 400 Michigan residents.