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MSU athletes involved in weekend fight
A fight involving MSU athletes at a Center Street house sent one MSU athlete to the hospital Sunday morning.
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E.L. voter registration spikes for 2008 race
An unprecedented number of East Lansing residents registered to vote in the Nov. 4 election, which means voting officials have their work cut out for them during the next two weeks. But in this case, East Lansing City Clerk Nicole Evans said the extra work is welcome.
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19-year-old man sentenced for riots
A 19-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days in the Ingham County Jail for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
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Authorities investigate possible suspect in Wright Township quadruple homicide
Officials from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a possible connection between the Wright Township homicide that killed an MSU student and three others, and a 31-year-old man who was arrested Thursday by Grand Rapids police for two incidents in Grand Rapids, said Ottawa County sheriff’s Lt. Mark Bennett.
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Program to promote breast-health device
Students and East Lansing residents can attend “Girls Nite In,” a presentation on breast health, breast cancer and prevention at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Curves in East Lansing.
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Students clean up streets, reputations
Picking up a whole neighborhood worth of trash might not be the ideal activity for many people on a Sunday morning, but some community-minded students were up early doing just that.
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Students spared in national housing, credit downturn
While the housing market has been a point of concern for many people recently, the student housing market should remain stable, city and university officials say.
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Financial crisis hits close to home
Josh Gehrke said the time is right to buy a home. Gehrke, a veterinary medicine graduate student, owns a home on Ann Street with his brothers Jason, 25, and Pete, 24.
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Google phone continues trend of advanced, costly mobiles
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
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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Candidates' economic plans draw criticism
Both presidential campaigns revealed their economic recovery plans this week, attempting to draw a line between the two candidates heading into tonight’s third and final presidential debate.
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New ID works as passport for some Mich. residents
The Michigan Secretary of State will begin issuing enhanced driver’s licenses as an alternative to passports for Michigan residents crossing the border to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean, the department announced Monday.
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Seasonal stores turn over new leaf for autumn sales
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
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
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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Mich. officials deny alleged voter purging
The Michigan Secretary of State Thursday denied allegations of illegal voter purging, but if the American Civil Liberties Union has its way, the issue will go to court.
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Grill closes doors, thanks community for support
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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Child health study funding increases in Mich.
A group of the state’s top research universities, health care systems and health departments will use more than $50 million in funding to assess children for more than 20 years.
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Groups will host Red Cedar cleanup
Students and East Lansing residents are encouraged to help the environment by participating in the Red Cedar River Cleanup.
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Candidates attend sexual assault forum
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.