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Google phone continues trend of advanced, costly mobiles

Jeff Kanan
October 15, 2008

As wireless devices continue to grow more technologically advanced, students said they’re taking extra measures to ensure their phones’ safety. Beginning Wednesday, YouTube, Gmail and Google Maps will be available on-the-go when the T-Mobile G1 hits stores across the nation. Google and T-Mobile are partnering on the G1’s launch, marking the first time Google has become involved in the mobile market.

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Military author aims to inspire

Thea Neal
October 15, 2008

Maj. Zoltan Krompecher recalls hiking up a snow-covered East Lansing hill with his 3-year-old daughter, Leah, stammering behind. Leah had lost her boot in the snow, causing the Green Beret to scoop her up in his arms, burying her barefoot into his heavy parka.

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Seasonal stores turn over new leaf for autumn sales

Jeff Kanan
October 14, 2008

As mid-fall sets in, local season-based businesses are either preparing for busy periods or getting ready to close their doors until next summer. For the past 10-15 years, American Eagle Superstore, 901 N. Larch St., in Lansing, has devoted 20 percent of its store to Halloween costumes, wigs, masks and decorations, but because of economic hard times, this season is likely the store’s final year for selling Halloween items, store manager Mike Piggott said.

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Council to consider rezoning proposals

Allison Bush
October 13, 2008

The East Lansing City Council will set the date for public hearings regarding the rezoning of several properties at its work session tonight. The work session is scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of 54-B District Court, 101 Linden St.

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Meaningful Play conference attracts gamers, researchers

Jeff Kanan
October 12, 2008

When Christopher Covington picked up an Atari controller for the first time 19 years ago, he realized he couldn’t set it down. “It was one of those things I got hooked on,” said Covington, a graduate student in telecommunication, information studies and media. “I just got addicted, and from there I got involved with 3-D stuff.”

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Grill closes doors, thanks community for support

Jeff Kanan
October 8, 2008

After four months of sandwiches, pitas and subs, E.L. Moe’s Firehouse Grill, 565 E. Grand River Ave., closed Friday because of slow sales. The Mediterranean and sandwich restaurant struggled to keep pace with nearby chain restaurants — namely Taco Bell — and wasn’t able to draw enough customers to stay open, manager Ahmad Elbast said.

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Candidates attend sexual assault forum

Keiara Tenant
October 7, 2008

As a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, the Capital Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordinating Council, or CADSVCC, hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday evening with the candidates running for Ingham County prosecuting attorney.

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New home brings fresh start

Kyle Feldscher
October 5, 2008

Arlene Nickless watched her late husband’s dreams come true last week: Her family now has a stable home and their three sons have bright futures ahead of them. After entering their new home, built by ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” for the first time Friday, the Nickless family received more good news on Saturday.

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Police investigate death of MSU student

Abby Lubbers
October 5, 2008

One week after a fatal house fire in Wright Township, investigators still have questions about the death of an MSU sophomore and three others. Katherine A. Brown was found dead with her boyfriend Jeremy Zimmer, his mother Sharmaine and his brother Tyler in the Zimmers’ house Sept. 29, according to The Grand Rapids Press.

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Campus to host YouVote program today

Kelly House
October 5, 2008

The YouVote program, a partnership between MSU and the city of East Lansing to educate students about voting, will hold a “Register at the Rock” event from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. today in front of the Auditorium, near the rock on Farm Lane.

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New Nickless family home revealed

Kyle Feldscher
October 3, 2008

HOLT – The cheers of, “Go Green, Go White!” and, “Move that bus!” were almost interchangeable Friday as the Nickless family finally had their new home unveiled by the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” crew. There was a large MSU presence on Eifert Road, with appearances by MSU cheerleaders, volunteers who worked on the site throughout the week and of course, Sparty.