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Israeli heritage brought to 'U'

Tara May
February 4, 2004

To many of the students active with the Hillel Jewish Student Center, Judaism is more than a religion - it's a culture, a way of life and it's political. At Israelfest on Tuesday evening, an event designed to bring cultural and political awareness to members of the pro-Israel community at MSU, all aspects of the heritage were brought together. Colorful art by Israeli artists was displayed, Mediterranean food was catered and Ellen Rothfeld, a Hebrew lecturer at MSU, taught Israeli dances she learned while living in the country. "They're a lot of fun - good, aerobic exercise," she said.

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Listening Ear back after flood

Emily Bingham
February 4, 2004

It started with a slow drip onto the table in the conference room of The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center. On Tuesday, the table was gone, and volunteers at the area's oldest crisis center moved back into their facility at 313 W.

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Various problems deter online voters

A variety of reasons prevented almost 10 percent of applications to vote online or by mail in the 2004 Michigan Democratic caucus from being approved, party officials said Tuesday. Around 12,000 of the 123,000 applicants who wished to vote from home were turned down, Michigan Democratic Party spokesman Jason Moon said.

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Energy-efficient habits could save renters money

Don Jordan
February 3, 2004

With the onset of winter fully unleashed upon the city of East Lansing, some off-campus students are battling another seasonal foe - increasing gas bills. Many older rental houses in student neighborhoods are plagued by poor insulation, frigid drafts and leaky windows. Adding to the problems is the rising cost of natural gas due to shrinking supplies.

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Rally to foster minority vote

Alessa Thomas
February 3, 2004

The Arab American Institute will hold a rally in Dearborn on Wednesday to prepare voters for the Michigan Democratic caucus Saturday. The rally, which is aimed at motivating Arab-American voters, will be hosted at the Henry Ford Center for Performing Arts, a Saturday caucus site. There will be an explanation of caucus procedures as well as on-site voter registration.

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ACLU to discuss Patriot Act with E.L. citizens

Don Jordan
February 3, 2004

The USA Patriot Act will be the subject of scrutiny tonight as members of the American Civil Liberties Union meet with East Lansing residents to discuss the controversial legislation. ACLU attorney Noel Saleh will lead the meeting at 7 p.m.

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Council to vote on alcohol permit

Don Jordan
February 3, 2004

The long journey for one downtown East Lansing restaurant might end tonight, as the East Lansing City Council votes on whether to approve a special-use permit that would allow the establishment to sell alcohol. Harry Saites, owner of adjoining restaurants Lou & Harry's Five Star Deli and LH Grille Room, will go before the council today at 7:30 p.m.

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Local bar changes policy

East Lansing now has one less location for underage students to hang out with their legal-age friends on late nights. About two weeks ago, The Peanut Barrel Restaurant, 521 E.

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Refugee promotes Clark

Alessa Thomas
January 30, 2004

When asked what he appreciates most about his life, Agron Fejzullahu will tell you it's his freedom. Five years ago, Fejzullahu, formally of Kosovo, was forced to leave his home and then his country.

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Off-campus resource center to answer student questions

As early as this fall, off-campus students might have a central place to get their questions about living in East Lansing answered. An off-campus resource center is in the early stages of planning by the Community Relations Coalition. The coalition is submitting a grant proposal for $12,000 today to pay for an office, possibly in Bailey Community Center or at the base of the parking garage on Grove Street. "It's within the neighborhoods, so it's not a big hike and it's all centralized," said Nancy Schertzing, East Lansing resident and executive director of the coalition.

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Court shuts down for case inventory

Don Jordan
January 29, 2004

The 54-B District Court in East Lansing will be closed on Friday. The court will perform an annual Physical Case Inventory, which is required by the Michigan Supreme Court. The offices, located at 101 Linden St., will not be open for walk-in arraignments or ticket payments, but previously scheduled felony preliminary exams will still take place. Both the police desk and the city hall parking lot have drop boxes available for filings and payments.

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Benavides gives 1st State of City address

In his first State of the City address as Lansing's mayor, Tony Benavides described the city's economic situation as secure Monday night and highlighted a number of plans to improve Lansing's business activity.

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Meeting canceled due to small city agenda

Don Jordan
January 27, 2004

The East Lansing City Council work session scheduled for tonight was canceled because of a lack of business. "There is really not enough business to discuss," City Manager Ted Staton said. But council members did not have the week off and instead met in a joint session with the school board Monday night. The city council usually meets with the school board three or four times a year, in months that have five Tuesdays. "It's just a way for the two bodies to learn about issues that we have in common," said Mayor Pro Tem Sam Singh. A canceled work session is an event that occurs five or six times each year, Singh said.

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Friday Shabbat combines tradition, community

Tara May
January 27, 2004

For some, religious moments are observed with silence, bowed heads and thoughtful prayers. For others, it is a community-based gathering, a chance to unite voices in praise. For the more than 100 members of the MSU Jewish community who gather for Shabbat dinner at the Hillel Jewish Student Center, 360 Charles St., it is a combination of the two. Shabbat dinner is a Friday night tradition in the Jewish faith - religious services and a gathering of friends and family for dinner afterward. "It happens all over the world on Friday night at sundown," said pre-medical sophomore Steve Rives, who attends the dinner nearly every Friday, partly for a celebration of his faith and partly to gather with friends.

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Sorority loses at least $15K to embezzlement

Sarah Mcevilly
January 27, 2004

The housemother of an MSU sorority was arrested last week on charges of embezzlement. East Lansing resident Nancy Olsen, 53, was charged with stealing between $15,000 and $20,000 from Kappa Alpha Theta during her time working there as a housemother.

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Ice cream parlor to bring retro feeling

If city officials give their approval, East Lansing's bevy of restaurants may soon expand for the addition of one more destination for customers. Owners of The Parlour on Campus, a 1950s-style ice cream parlor and restaurant, plan to open its doors at 321-323 E.