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Poll shows mixed approval rating for Bush
Kim Porter said she feels President Bush is too conservative and not diverse enough to appeal to younger generations.
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Rainy weather causes flood conditions
Sparty needs more than a helmet and gown to protect him - he needs waders and an umbrella. After a period of unseasonably warm weather and rain, the largest freestanding ceramic statue in the world is battling a lake of rain and melted snow creeping up Red Cedar Road. Other areas surrounding campus aren’t faring much better.
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U.S. representative joins list of governor hopefuls
U.S. Rep. David Bonior has added his name to the growing list of Democratic candidates likely to run for governor. Bonior, D-Mount Clemens, said Saturday he was “more than 90 percent sure” of a run while meeting with delegates from the Macomb County district he has represented since 1976. “After 10 years, the Republicans are short of ideas, they’re low on gas and, thank God, they are almost out of time,” Bonior told the Associated Press. Bonior said his potential gubernatorial campaign would focus on improvements to the environment and schools. The congressman’s name brings the list of potential Democratic candidates to five.
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LCC panel questioned over programs
LANSING - A four-person panel at Lansing Community College was bombarded Friday by questions and objections about the possible elimination of six programs from the college curriculum.
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Poetry ignites pride, honors black history
LANSING - Congas, bongos and poetry echoed through a downtown coffee shop Friday during a poetry slam to honor Black History Month.
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Date auction breeds cash, fun
As the price of one date with William Griffin mounted from $50 to $80 to $100, LaTorsha Hill repeatedly threw her hand in the air, bidding more and more money Friday evening at National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Spring Date Auction.
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Rogers named majority deputy whip
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers R-Brighton, has been named the majority deputy whip in the U.S. House of Representatives.Rogers, who started his term in January, noted in written statement that it is rare for a freshman to be named to the leadership position.He will be responsible for representing the upper-Midwest and the freshman class among Republican leadership.Rogers also submitted testimony Wednesday to the House Budget Committee, urging consideration of his proposal for a federal tax-free college and technical education savings accounts.
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Environmentalists criticize state
The Michigan Environmental Council released its second report Thursday criticizing the work of the state Department of Environmental Quality.The report, “Continuing Dereliction of Duty: How Michigan’s Environmental Agency Defies the Law and the Public,” was released by a coalition of 20 environmental agencies that say the department is not doing a good enough job protecting the environment.The 20-page report is the second released by the council.
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Mentors volunteer to assist community
LANSING - Jacqueline Coleman is taking the first step at giving back to a volunteer program that gave her so much. “I’ve had mentors in the past,” said Coleman, an MSU graduate.
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Diverse music acts will make up National Folk Festival
The sound of music will be alive in East Lansing with fiddlers, whistlers and bongo and guitar players.MSU Museum and city officials have selected the first seven performing groups to be part of the grand finale for the National Folk Festival’s three-year run in the city.
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Senate approves amendment to change pay raises
With a 34-0 vote, the state Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment Thursday that would change the way Michigan lawmakers receive pay raises.With the amendment, lawmakers would have to approve pay raises or increases in expense allowances.
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Engler unveils plans for watershed improvement
U.S. and Michigan lawmakers will be cleaning up the state’s watersheds. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, which will be administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, will be announced today as part of Gov.
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Workshop offers ample genealogy resources
Katie Kuck thinks students should take time to research their family history. “I think it’s a good idea,” the senior psychology student said.
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Council to hold date auction
About 15 students - male and female - will be up for sale Friday at the first Spring Date Auction, which is sponsored by the National Panhellenic Council. For a $1 donation, students can bid on the man or woman of their choice from 7 p.m.
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Natural gas rates to increase
LANSING - Michigan consumers can expect an increased natural gas bill in upcoming months.The state House Energy and Technology Committee met Wednesday to discuss natural gas issues.
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County enlists new rescue truck
MASON - A new Heavy Rescue Unit Vehicle, equipped with flashers, sirens and a spotlight system lined in brown and gold, branded with the insignia of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office was introduced Tuesday.The $38,350 white Ford F550 Diesel is equipped with $11,260 worth of tools - lighting system, a generator, the jaws of life and a temporary helicopter landing site - that are used in emergencies.“We can deliver services to the public better, more efficiently and be assured the units will be there,” Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth said.Wriggelsworth announced the new vehicle Tuesday at a press conference in the sheriff’s garage.The sheriff’s office assisted seven fires and two extractions in 2001.
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Child seat inspections employed to ensure safety
Several Lansing vehicle dealerships will be inspecting child safety seats for free next week to help keep children secure during vehicle crashes - the No.
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New Web site helps renters
Erin Carrier said she isn’t worrying about the type of people who may respond to her roommate-needed advertisement on the Web. The parks and recreation and tourism resources sophomore utilized a new online service listing roommates and rental units in the Lansing area.
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Court rules stalking laws constitutional
LANSING - According to a ruling by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Monday, convicted stalkers will not succeed in efforts to appeal their sentences.
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LCC may eliminate programs
Lansing Community College is considering major changes in its programs, possibly eliminating six and adding resources to others.Provost Jennifer Wimbish said that for the past year LCC has “been involved in a strategic plan to look at the future and where we want to go.”That plan, which the college announced Friday, involved reviewing programs that, based on a number of criteria, ranked near the bottom of LCC’s 60 programs.“We were looking at the average - are there jobs out there, what’s the class size, how well do these programs transfer, how satisfied are employers and what’s the cost?” Wimbish said.As a result of the reviews, President Paula Cunningham is recommending the elimination of six programs that Wimbish says didn’t meet the criteria.