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Group opposes Bible Week
To counter a city Bible Week resolution, a group of MSU students plans to ask the East Lansing City Council to honor Church/State Separation Week.
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Cancer society hosts program for patients
Cancer patients and their families will have a new place to turn for information and support next week when the American Cancer Society and Ingham Regional Medical Center kick off a series of four "I Can Cope" classes. The four-week program begins on Wednesday at Ingham Regional Medical Center's McRee Guest House, 2721 S.
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Number of hits increases at Mich. Web site
The state Web site is getting more attention this year than ever before, according to a survey conducted by MSU's nonpartisan Institute for Public Policy & Social Research. In the past year, 64 percent of Internet users in Michigan visited the state Web site, compared to 59 percent in 2002. Michigan's Department of Information Technology reported in September 2002 that the site's main page received 1.75 million hits.
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State apple crop booming
After being left with a sour taste from last year's apple season, apple lovers throughout the state are excited about the size, quality and quantity of this year's crop. According to the Michigan Apple Committee, Michigan has about 1,100 orchards, with about 200 acres each.
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ELPD host meetings with students
In a relationship strained with riots and a heightened noise policy, the East Lansing police continue monthly meetings with MSU students to alleviate concerns. The East Lansing Police Department began the Police/Student Relations Committee after the March 27-28, 1999 riot.
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Nature center hosts Halloween adventure
Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos, will host a Halloween Adventures party from 10 a.m.
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Commission defers plans for E.L. complex
A $20 million complex proposal originally slated for discussion at tonight's East Lansing Planning Commission meeting has been deferred to Dec.
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Web site offers free food to students
Students short on cash can get free food, pick-up or delivery from one of four East Lansing restaurants simply by logging onto a Web site. Campusfood.com, a network of collegiate restaurants, provides an Internet ordering service and is sponsoring the free food promotion along with Sidestreets Deli, The Pita Pit, D.P.
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Bars try to limit fake IDs
Joe Becker's friends warned him against buying alcohol from 7-11, but he was "desperate" for beer.
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Lansing candidates hold debate
Lansing mayoral candidates Tony Benavides and Virg Bernero met on campus Monday, in the first and only "official" debate of the 2003 election, to challenge each other's views on issues including same-sex benefits, public safety and recent allegations. The two men came together at the WKAR television studios in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building for the debate, which was moderated by "Off the Record" host Tim Skubick and WKAR radio host Matt Ferguson.
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Sibling stabbing leads to charging of mother
Facing child abuse charges, Tanya Marie Bigham said Sunday she is "very surprised" at the course of events since her 8-year-old son stabbed his 5-year-old brother in the back on Oct.
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Dogs dress up for Halloween
Agnes Soriano Special for The State News From demonic dogs to princess poodles, owners disguised their pets in creative costumes and masqueraded more than 20 of them Saturday at the Walk in the Woods Halloween Costume Party. The contest categories included "Looks Most Like Owner," "Scariest Costume," "Most Creative Costume" and "Looks Most Like a TV/Movie Celebrity." The dogs competed for the ultimate prize: A huge basket of doggie toys and treats. The event, hosted by the Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, brought in an estimated $200.
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Red Cross simulates disaster
As marketing junior and mock tornado victim Theresa Watts entered the simulated disaster shelter Saturday, she was surrounded by Red Cross volunteers eager to assist her and other victims. As Watts registered her name in the makeshift shelter of a local church, she was handed a folded blanket and a small white bag full of toiletries to last about a week.
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WEB ONLY: Fall festival raises funds, brings entertainment to Old Town
Michael Ingram's trip to the store for sugar was sidetracked Saturday when his 8-year-old daughter Marissa caught sight of a familiar face."I was going to the store and she saw Ronald McDonald," the north Lansing resident said.
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Drum circle bangs up as open mike alternative
Mike Townsend Special for The State News A pounding cadence sounded out into the streets near Caffe Latte Friday night - Team Mania was holding its biweekly drum circle. A circle of about 15 people, including two first-time drummers, gathered to play at the coffee shop at 110 Charles St. "It's a lot of fun," drummer Manuela Kress said.
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'U' community tapped by Bush
Two MSU students and Trustee Dave Porteous were named to the Bush-Cheney 2004 re-election leadership team Friday alongside veteran politicians, established business executives and millionaires.The early "grass-roots" campaign comes about a year before the 2004 election and focuses on states that were won or lost by less than 5-point margins in the 2000 election, said Marc Racicot, campaign chair for Bush-Cheney '04 from the Marriott East Lansing University Place, 300 M.A.C.
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Education creates awareness for Domestic Violence Month
Lansing - Area residents are using education to respond to widespread domestic assault during Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. In 2002, Lansing had almost 500 domestic assault arrests, the Lansing Police Department reported. "The only way that we break this cycle is if we educate people that this is what happens in domestic violence cases," said Judge Amy Krause of the Lansing 54-A District Court, the keynote speaker at a vigil at the Capitol on Tuesday evening. Several area support groups, including MSU Safe Place, Capital Area Response Effort and End Violent Encounters, Inc., collaborated in events which have drawn victims, survivors and advocates to create awareness for the national concern. In a rally Thursday afternoon, 75 people from across the state gathered at the Capitol to ask for clemency for 20 women.
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What's new is old for 'U' T-shirt designers
It all began in a Mayo Hall dorm room in January with the inspiration of a Magnum P.I., iron-on, T-shirt design. Criminal justice junior Sean Maday had stumbled upon the vintage design on eBay and ordered it on the spot.
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E.L. firefighters reach 4-year deal
More than 14 months after their contract expired, East Lansing firefighters have reached a four-year agreement with the city amidst a shrinking budget.The contract seeks a balance between the city's money woes and concerns about staffing and overtime among firefighters, officials on both sides of the agreement say.Fire Union President Don Carter said members are not thrilled with the agreement, but understand that economic troubles cause "some give and take on both sides."The firefighters' contract is among the most expensive for the city, accounting for an estimated $4 million of East Lansing's $30 million general fund, said George Lahanas, the city's human resources director."The budget is tight and health care issues are increasing demands on our shrinking budget," he said.The new contract calls for no reductions in the department's overall staffing levels, which stand at 51 including the chief.One concern among firefighters is the reduction in the minimum number of firefighters required to be on duty at any given time.
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State requests funding to fight beetle, save trees
Michigan legislators are asking Congress for an additional $42.7 million to combat the Emerald Ash Borer and protect the remaining 700 million ash trees across the state. The U.S.