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Advocates emphasize abuse education

Advocates against domestic abuse gathered Tuesday to gain a better understanding about helping victims of domestic violence.Workers from abuse shelters, police officers and prosecutors listened to Deborah Tucker, executive director of the National Training Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence in Austin, Texas, speak about the problems leaders face in helping domestic abuse victims."We can build a society and world without violence," Tucker said to about more than 30 people gathered at the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building.

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Ceremony honors AIDS victims

Antonio Planas

June 16, 2003

Lansing - A 20-by-30 foot rainbow-colored flag draped the Capitol building on Saturday, commemorating thousands of people who lost their lives to the AIDS epidemic.The flag contained 3,318 names of people who died from the disease since 1991.

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Bank robbed for second time in three weeks

A masked man escaped with an undetermined amount of money around 1:30 p.m. on Friday after holding up a Flagstar Bank.It was the second robbery in three weeks for the East Lansing business, located at 1400 E.

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Local music festival raises $1,000 for children's organization

By Joseph MontesThe State NewsWhile playing and listening to the music he loves, a Lansing resident was able to help a local organization.John Krohn put on the third annual Krohnstock in Stockbridge's Memorial Park on Saturday exposing local music, and benefiting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing Inc. The organization links volunteers, who serve as mentors, with at-risk children."We're in the wide-open country where you can walk around barefoot," Krohn said.

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Legislatures work to prevent allergy deaths

Michigan lawmakers are working to prevent deaths from severe allergic reactions by passing legislation requiring all ambulances to be equipped with adequate drugs to quickly relieve patients.State Rep.

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Video depicts LBGT struggle

Dawn Klemish

June 16, 2003

Lansing - All the struggles, advancements and setbacks the pride movement has endured for 15 years were showcased in the form of a video on Saturday.The movie aired every 15 minutes throughout the 2003 Annual Michigan Pride LGBT March, Rally & Festival in Lansing, and featured news articles of lesbian, bi, gay and transgender endeavors and interviews, interlaced with photos of past rallies and people from across the state.The collaboration, "One Voice

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Bill would set election days

Antonio Planas

June 12, 2003

In an effort to increase voter turnout and save school districts and local governments money, a bill introduced in the state House would establish a set number of election days in Michigan.Sponsors and supporters met at the state Capitol Wednesday to discuss the legislation."This is about the voters, we need to make this as simple as possible," Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said.

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Fishing for charity

Natosha Diggs

June 12, 2003

Firefighters substituted their hoses for fishing poles Wednesday.Several Lansing area firefighters gathered for the first "Firefighters Fishing For Kids" event at Lake Ovid in Sleepy Hollow State Park, 7835 Price Road, in Laingsburg.

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Program offers free drug tests

The Lansing Police Department is handing out free drug tests for parents to test their children.Lansing police Sgt.

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Restaurant guide

Coffee and dessertsBeaner's Gourmet Coffee1331 E. Grand River Ave. (517)333-9710 270 W.

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City council members instill sense of community for 'U'

Brian Charlton

June 10, 2003

As students cross Grand River Avenue and explore East Lansing, city officials are hoping to instill a sense of community. "I welcome everyone to come and explore East Lansing," Councilmember Beverly Baten said.

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A resource guide on where to get out and get down - under 21

Elysia A. Smith  and  Megan Frye

June 10, 2003

You can't drink yet, legally anyway, which means you can't even enter many of the Lansing area's nightclubs or bars after 9 p.m.

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Entertainment Guide

Movie theaters Celebration Cinema 200 E. Edgewood Blvd. in Lansing (517)393-7469 Call for showtimes. Located off Interstate 96 Elmwood Plaza 8 Theaters 936 Mall Drive (517)321-3300 Call for showtimes.

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Politics encourages student involvement

Joey Guillen  and  Sarah Frank

June 10, 2003

Living right down the street from the state Capitol can offer many opportunities for students interested in tapping into the political arena. As a student at MSU, state Rep.

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Cafeteria food easy to stomach with good choices

The transition from high school to the unknown world of college is like no other. There's the good: independence, parties and easy access to the opposite sex. Then, there's the bad: 15-page research papers, sky-high tuition and three-hour lab classes. But there is a gray area - the cafeteria. Sometimes it's good.

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E.L. Film Society, RHA bring rare entertainment to 'U'

Let's face it, mid-Michigan is not exactly a Mecca for moviegoers. Our geographic location is one that tends to be too far off the radar for many of the better films released year-round.

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cheap eats

Kurt Ludke

June 10, 2003

Everything people have told you about dorm food is true. That's why The State News has been on a quest to find good, affordable meals around East Lansing. But what's affordable?

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Theatre department offers variety with musicals

Shaun Byron

June 10, 2003

The 2003-04 lineup of performances on campus are enticing theater-lovers with everything from Scottish kings to jazz age flappers in New York. These productions provide students with cultural outlets they might not otherwise have had access to. The Wharton Center is starting its Broadway Series with "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Oct.

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Fugitives arrested with outstanding warrants

Michigan State Police's Lansing post conducted a weeklong round up of 47 fugitives taken from Ingham and surrounding counties.The sweep code-named "Operation Dragnet 03" covered Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties from May 21 through June 4 in an effort to arrest individuals with outstanding arrest warrants in the state.Michigan State Police Sgt.

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MTV celebrities visit mall

Kelly Thesier

June 9, 2003

The screams of teenage girls could be heard echoing through Meridian Mall in Okemos on Friday night as they waited for the arrival of two television stars. Frank and Brynn from MTV's reality television show "The Real World Las Vegas" took part in a meet-and-greet session.