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MSU student to run for public office

When international relations sophomore Brad Dennis starts his second year at MSU, he will have more on his plate than 12 credit hours — he’ll be campaigning for Ingham County’s Board of Commissioners.

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Smoking ban bill awaits Senate approval

A statewide ban on smoking in public places, including college residence halls, could limit students’ opportunity to smoke in their rooms this fall, but University Housing has already pledged to make MSU smoke-free by August 1.

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Lansing Farmers Market thrives

For local farmers, a failing economy, lack of rain in the area and even Tuesday night’s frosty temperatures are not enough to dampen their spirits about the Allen Street Farmers Market’s fifth season.

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Park paves way for new eco-friendly facilities

Michigan’s state parks are the next participants in the going green trend. A new green toilet and shower building at Grand Haven State Park is the first of its kind in Michigan and will serve as the prototype for all future state park renovations and new facilities, said Patrick Whalen, unit supervisor for Grand Haven State Park.

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Mini horse to appear in Lansing

The pitter-patter of little feet will be joined by little hooves Wednesday afternoon as the world’s smallest horse pays a visit to pediatric patients at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital.

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Capitol hosts Arab American day

In order to highlight the impact of Arab Americans’ involvement in politics from across the state, Rep. Barbara Farrah, D-Southgate, said she organized Thursday’s Arab American Day at the state Capitol.

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Holiday weekend may see less travelers, campers

While Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time when people pack up and go on vacation, many MSU students are planning to spend the holiday in East Lansing. Despite AAA Michigan’s prediction that 1.3 million Michiganians will travel this weekend, MSU students will not make up a large portion of that.

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Mich. celebrates heritage month, embraces culture

The Asian Pacific American population is increasing faster than any other ethnic group, but to Harold Core, the group’s impact and contributions have gone unnoticed. As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Michigan wraps up, the sixth-annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m.

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Homeless veterans receive aid

Tracy Martincic said she did not choose to be homeless. Her fiancé, Iraq war veteran Steve Maxim, did not choose to be homeless either. These situations, Martincic said, are often misunderstood.

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Office closed for Memorial Day

All branch offices of the Secretary of State will be closed on May 26 for Memorial Day, according to a press release from Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. The Secretary of State SUPER!Centers, which normally offer Saturday hours, will be closed on May 24.

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Phone use while driving faces ban

While driving back from New York, Jeff Hank said he used his cell phone for everything from work calls, to getting directions, to letting his mother know he was safe. Cell phone usage while driving could be restricted as the Michigan House of Representatives considers a ban on cell phones as early as next week.