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Contestants devour hot burritos

The smell of refried beans and hot sauce filled the air as the 11 hungry contestants prepared to challenge the capacity of their stomachs at Qdoba Mexican Grill on Thursday night.Hosting their first burrito-eating contest, the restaurant opened the competition to the public with a formal start.“We have done other things like, ‘make your own burrito,’ but this is the first competition event that we have had so far,” said coordinator Meghan Holefka.Despite the fact that Qdoba, 1127 E.

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Poll: Granholm ahead, Posthumus narrows

Megan Frye
September 20, 2002

Although Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Granholm still leads Republican candidate Dick Posthumus in approval ratings, the gap between the two is narrowing, a recent poll suggests.The poll, released Wednesday by Lansing-based EPIC/MRA, showed more people finding themselves undecided when it comes to their vote between Attorney General Granholm and Lt.

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Missing bacteria prompts police, FBI investigation

Alison Barker
September 19, 2002

A trio of police squads are investigating the disappearance of pig-vaccine research materials that were allegedly stolen from a secured lab in the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building last week. The research materials included notebooks, computer disks and laboratory samples.

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Class creates mural for kids

Lansing - When guests of bedroom eight at Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan look out their window, they will no longer see a bleak concrete wall.

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Lansing airport offers services to customers

Capital City Airport in Lansing has opened an information center in its main terminal to assist travelers by informing them about flights, luggage, directions and community activities. Run by members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the resource will be available to the plane-bound public from 8:30 a.m.

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Road work continues near newly built mall

Eastwood Towne Center customers are advised to be patient as road construction on Lake Lansing Road continues. John Midgley, Ingham County Road Commission managing director, said in a statement Monday that motorists should expect increased traffic caused by the opening of the center on Lake Lansing Road near U.S.

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E.L. eateries offer more options

Audrey Barney
September 17, 2002

The increased number of eateries in downtown East Lansing gives education sophomore Sarah Maurer and her friends a lot of choices and reasons to venture to town, she says. “There is a good variety of downtown restaurants that are accessible to the students,” she said, adding that they like to spice things up by visiting several places while getting to know the area better.

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Greek grill-off raises money for kids

Kendra Snyder
September 16, 2002

The aroma of charcoal and barbecue sauce drifted from 13 grills in the center of Valley Court Field on Sunday for a greek competition to benefit an Ingham County advocacy group.Thirteen fraternities and sororities selected a theme and grilled up their best dishes in an effort to win a new grill for their house.

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Greens look to U for support

Chad Previch
September 16, 2002

About 40 people, including MSU and high school students, senior citizens and a baby attended the Capital Area Green Party of Michigan meeting last week.The party, hoping to generate enough support to create a buzz on campus, unveiled plans for the election season which include passing out Green Party literature at MSU football games and becoming involved in community events.Party officials say their stance on education, drug laws and environmental issues parallel the beliefs of many MSU students.Several students at the meeting said they weren’t sure if they’ll vote for the party in November, but that they like the message of choice the party brings.“I kind of know a little about the Green Party, but not a lot,” said journalism senior Carolyn Sageman, adding that she’ll “more than likely” vote for the party in November.

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Clinton urges Granholm vote

Megan Frye
September 16, 2002

Detroit - Two cars packed with excited, politically fueled MSU students headed east down Interstate 96 Friday to further support the Democratic ticket for the Nov.

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Walk celebrates recovery from alcohol, drugs

Elissa Englund
September 16, 2002

Lansing - Thousands gathered with their children, spouses, pets and therapists at the state Capitol on Saturday morning to celebrate their independence from alcohol and drugs. Rob Coates drove from his home in Grand Rapids to join the “Celebrate Recovery II” walk in Lansing.