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New cig law splits opinions
Fires caused by cigarettes might be reduced with a new state law.
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Delivery man assaulted outside West Shaw Hall
A 23-year-old man was assaulted outside his car at West Shaw Hall on Tuesday night in what police said might have been an act of road rage.
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Calif. Prop 8 trial might affect Mich. laws
A trial to determine the constitutionality of California’s same-sex marriage ban began Monday and its repercussions could change marriage laws nationwide, experts said
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ELPD turn to 1940s design for new duds
A new year marks a new look for the East Lansing Police Department. Effective Jan. 1, officers with the department began sporting new uniforms, trading the usual light blue outfits for new dark blue slacks and shirts made from microfibers.
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Bhutanese refugees share their stories
In 2006, Business Week rated the country of Bhutan in southern Asia as the happiest country on the continent. But for Keshar Khatiwada it was anything but, as he and other endured torture and numerous hardships.
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Freeman exits race
Former state Rep. John Freeman announced his exit from Michigan’s 2010 race for governor Tuesday.
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Economy affects Brother's Grill
Brother’s Grill, 403 E. Grand River Ave., did not open for business Monday or Tuesday and it is not known when or if the restaurant will resume operation.
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Foreclosures bring interest in E.L. rental properties
The 500-block of Spartan Avenue, situated a block south of Burcham Drive and three streets west of Hagadorn Road, isn’t exactly prime real estate for MSU students making a move off-campus.
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Greek probation comes to an end
Less than two months after the alcohol-related deaths of two MSU fraternity members prompted the greek community to prohibit houses from hosting parties of any kind, the self-imposed social probation has ended.
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E.L. Kiwanis Club celebrates 60th anniversary
With the singing of “Happy Birthday” and a birthday cake to match, members of the Kiwanis Club of East Lansing celebrated a landmark anniversary Monday afternoon at the Union.
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County reveals top dog names of 2009
The Ingham County Treasurer’s Office released its list of the top 20 most common dog names for 2009 with changes from the previous year reflecting entertainment and university influences.
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Council to consider overlay committee
An ordinance restricting rental licenses could be up for review if the East Lansing City Council forms a committee to evaluate the policy at tonight’s work session.
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Mich. hopes to ban texting while driving
On occasion, Leslie Wright will send a text message while driving simply because it is convenient, she said.
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MSU student reports being sexually assaulted
An MSU student reported she was sexually assaulted Wednesday morning in Ann Arbor at an off-campus house, according to an Ann Arbor Police statement.
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Alcohol cited in Nov. student death
MSU student Brian McMillen’s death was attributed to alcohol poisoning in a report released Thursday by the Ingham County Medical Examiner.
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Cherry's departure shakes up gubernatorial race
Lt. Gov. John Cherry, the prospective democratic front-runner for the 2010 gubernatorial election, ended his campaign last week, leaving Republicans scrambling for new strategies, experts said.
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In somber courtroom, Rumrill sentenced
When the prison gates click shut behind Melissa Rumrill, the outside world will start to disappear.
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ELPD continues to investigate robberies
Two robberies that occurred during winter break in the East Lansing area last month remain unsolved.
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2 charged in Dec. fraternity break-in
Two men were charged with breaking into the Sigma Chi fraternity house, 729 E. Grand River Ave., on Dec. 27.
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Easy tips help save on energy bills
As the temperature outside starts dipping into the single digits, the need to save money on heating bills becomes a major issue for many students living in off-campus housing.