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Public Response provides E.L. residents with voice

Sara Luneburg

September 24, 2001

Sometimes a silenced voice can become the loudest of them all. In 1998, Jim Cuddeback was tired of citizens’ concerns falling on what he considered to be deaf, indifferent ears and made it his personal job to have those voices heard in the East Lansing community. He began a grass-roots Internet newsletter and Web site called Public Response, providing an open forum for discussion among its subscribers.

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Locals stream to banks to rid rivers of pollution

Shaun Byron

September 24, 2001

Local environmentalists gave a hoot and cleaned up after those who pollute.The MSU Sportfishing Club, the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council, 416 S.

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Dean to replace Cooley founder as new president

Leslie Escobar

September 21, 2001

For Cooley Law School Dean Don LeDuc, becoming the next president of the school was a natural next step.“There won’t be a lot of surprises,” he said.

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Patriotism abounds as Legislature resumes

Steve Eder

September 21, 2001

Lansing - When the state House met in full session Thursday for the first time since June, some members wore red, white and blue to show their American pride. With thoughts still focused on the Sept.

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Sister city to Hollister: Terrorist acts disgraceful

Sara Luneburg

September 21, 2001

When Lansing Mayor David Hollister opened his mail Sept. 12, he saw a familiar return address - St.

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Tobacco settlement spending challenged

Steve Eder

September 21, 2001

Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm is calling on the state Legislature to re-examine its priorities in appropriating Michigan’s share of the $206 billion national tobacco settlement.Granholm hosted Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore, who led lawsuit efforts against the tobacco companies in 1994, for meetings with MSU students and state leaders Thursday.

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State Senate brings U closer to tax credit refund

Jamie Gumbrecht  and  Steve Eder

September 20, 2001

The state Senate voted Wednesday to repeal Michigan’s Tuition Tax Credit, bringing MSU students a step closer to rebates, refunds and reductions of tuition.The Senate voted 21-14 in favor of eliminating the tax credit, which served as an incentive for institutions to keep tuition increases below the rate of inflation.

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Councilmember plans benefit breakfast for United Way fund

Sara Luneburg

September 20, 2001

When East Lansing City Councilmember Bev Baten saw a group of children on the news come out of their school to cheer the firefighters in the station across the street, she realized it was important for East Lansing to honor its emergency workers. Planning is underway for “Breakfast for America,” a pancake breakfast to benefit the New York City United Way September 11 Fund and to showcase local rescue workers. The event will be held from 9 a.m.

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Faculty members serve governor, environment

Shaun Byron

September 20, 2001

Two MSU staff members will once again be voicing their opinions on Michigan’s environment.David Long, professor of aqueous and environmental geo-chemistry, and Lawrence Fischer, director of the Institute for Environmental Toxicology, were reappointed to positions on the Michigan Environmental Science Board by Gov.

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Election task force calls for better training

Steve Eder

September 20, 2001

The Michigan Task Force on Voting Reform, led by state Sen. Dianne Byrum, released a report Wednesday saying elections can be improved by increasing training and accessibility.After more than 30 hours of testimony were given at six meetings in the last six months, the 18-member, bipartisan task force released the report, “Voting Reform: A Report of the People,” which included recommendations for the state on how to reform elections.“I am very excited about these findings,” Byrum said.

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Womens Recruitment hopes for success

Leslie Escobar

September 20, 2001

Women interested in becoming a part of the MSU greek system are encouraged to participate in women’s Recruitment, which begins today.Despite the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington Sept.

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Volunteers cleanup endeavor to focus on Grand, Red Cedar rivers

Shaun Byron

September 20, 2001

The Red Cedar and Grand rivers will be so fresh and so clean after Saturday.The MSU Sportfishing Club, the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Lansing Board of Water and Light, 1232 Haco Drive in Lansing, are inviting residents to help clean the banks of both rivers.The project is part of the Adopt-A-River program, which has been working to clean the area rivers since 1994.Volunteers wishing to help the club’s cleanup of the Red Cedar River should meet at Sparty at 10 a.m.

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Surveys reveal Americans favor military retaliation

Leslie Escobar

September 19, 2001

One week after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, some feel it is too soon to accurately record Americans’ thoughts on war and retaliation.But several surveys of Americans days after the attacks indicate many feel retaliation and war are necessary actions.In a CBS News poll given to 1,041 Americans on Sept.

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Rogers answers questions on attacks

Shaun Byron

September 19, 2001

Lansing - Veterans, young people and other concerned citizens turned out to ask questions and get reassurance.U.S.

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State leaders raise funds

Steve Eder

September 19, 2001

Lansing - State leaders stood on the Capitol steps Tuesday afternoon to lend support for breast cancer fund-raising efforts.Lee National Denim Day is an annual event by the Susan G.

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Scam artists take advantage of tragedy

Steve Eder

September 18, 2001

Consumer protection agencies are warning potential donors to beware of online collection scams in the wake of the attacks in Washington and New York City.Since Tuesday, scam artists looking to steal donations intended for relief efforts have been out in full force online.Unsolicited bulk e-mail fraudulently requesting donations in the names of victims or of the American Red Cross have turned up, said Kelly Alexander, a spokesperson for the organization.Alexander said the organization is trying to help protect people from scams by putting out information on donation opportunities.“We depend on the generosity of the American public and donations to do our jobs, and to be there for people in times of need,” she said.

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New pizza parlor fills late-night cravings

Shaun Byron

September 18, 2001

It isn’t a hut, it’s a house.And this house is open late.Pizza House, 4790 S. Hagadorn Road in East Lansing, opened Thursday.

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Stock market takes 660-point plunge first day back

Shaun Byron

September 18, 2001

Investors clamored to sell when the stock market reopened Monday.The rampant selling sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 660 points.Airline, insurance and entertainment stocks took the worst of the blows.But Todd Lowrie, finance senior and president of the MSU Finance Association and the MSU Investment Club, said it could be a lot worse.“A 600-plus point drop is not surprising.

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Students learn about justice in teen court

Leslie Escobar

September 18, 2001

Lansing - At the Lansing Teen Court, juvenile offenders are given a second chance to redeem themselves with the help of their peers. The teen court is celebrating its first year of operation this month and allows teen-agers from Lansing area high schools to serve as jurors and decide on a punishment for the offenders.

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Tragic events cant stop Recruitment

Leslie Escobar

September 17, 2001

Despite Tuesday’s tragedy, potential greeks were in no short supply during men’s Recruitment last week.“Overall, I think this was probably one of our best sessions since I’ve been here at MSU,” said Interfraternity Council President Josh Tudor.