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Speaker uses Bible for lecture series

By Andrea Humanic For The State News A man who grew up surrounded by suffering in Ghana and thought he could fix the problems through science is now speaking to students about addressing those issues using the Bible. Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, director of public campus ministries for the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, is speaking in a series called "Living Without Fear," hosted by the Adventist Student Fellowship, or ASF, a Seventh-day Adventist student group at MSU. The lecture series began Sunday and takes place at 7 p.m.

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Research pays off

Lindsey Poisson
September 14, 2006

Gov. Jennifer Granholm visited campus Wednesday to congratulate faculty who were awarded more than $13 million for their research in expanding industries. On Sept.

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Police teach lesson on substance abuse

Riding a bike while intoxicated isn't illegal. Do the same on a riding lawn mower, and it's a whole different story. The myths and mysteries of alcohol and drug abuse were answered Wednesday by an MSU police officer in CEP 261, a substance abuse class. "You can put up all the informational posters you want, but you need to get the community involved," said Officer Anne Stahl.

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More tailgating parking passes available

Cash Kruth
September 14, 2006

ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, increased the number of tailgate passes available to students, registered student organizations and greek organizations to increase tailgate turnout before football games. There were 100 seasonal passes put away for students to purchase at $90 during the beginning of the football season. That number increased to 350 passes available for each game, 175 of which were available for all registered students to purchase for the season. Ninety passes are available for individual games and 85 passes are for registered student and greek organizations. Students can sign up for passes through www.tailgate.asmsu.msu.edu or contact ASMSU for more information.

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Research program offers scholarship

Joey Nowak
September 13, 2006

An open house geared toward MSU juniors and seniors will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 26 in 311 Bessey Hall to inform students of opportunities in their preparation for graduate studies. The Ronald E.

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Innovations: Plant biology

Fredricka Paul
September 13, 2006

Names: Sheng Yang He, professor of plant biology; Maeli Melotto, post-doctoral student; and Bill Underwood, graduate student Department: Plant Research Laboratory, Natural Science Type of research: Plant biology Date of research: He has been working with plants at MSU for 11 years. Basics of the project: This particular study focuses on the stomata, microscopic pores on the leaves of almost all plants, which have been known to save plants, He said. "People thought these were passports for bacteria," He said.

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Groups aim to expand wine industry

Cash Kruth
September 13, 2006

MSU researchers could be responsible for increasing wine-grape production, as well as tourism in state vineyards. About 1,500 acres of land are devoted to Michigan's wine industry in the northwest, and it is estimated that Michigan's wine sales grow at an average of 9 percent each year. "The industry is small; there are only 47 wineries in Michigan.

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State News designer wins national award

Justin Kroll
September 13, 2006

Carrie Hoover, a journalism senior and State News graphic designer, recently received the "The Intern" award at the Society for News Design annual workshop in Orlando, Fla. Hoover said she was very excited and humbled to win the award against what she called "such strong competition." Hoover had to answer design questions to win the award. "I was very surprised I won the award because any one of us could of won it if the right question had been asked, she said.

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Guidance counselors visit Kellogg Center

Joey Nowak
September 13, 2006

The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison Road, will host Michigan's 15 public universities and guidance counselors from high schools around the state. The fourth annual Promoting the Publics conference is designed to teach high school guidance counselors about topics, including the Michigan Merit Exam, a college entrance exam and financial aid. The Sept.

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Environmental magazine now available online

Joey Nowak
September 12, 2006

EJ Magazine, a product of MSU's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, will now be available to readers on its Web site, www.ejmagazine.com. The magazine launched the Web site on Friday after circulating in print since 2002.

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MSU Honors Sept. 11

Lindsey Poisson
September 12, 2006

Displayed in rows near the bank of the Red Cedar River, 2,977 miniature American flags stood in the drizzling rain early Monday morning — each flag for someone who died during the Sept.

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Professors create urban plans for Mich.

Brendan Bouffard
September 8, 2006

A new book written by MSU professor Kenneth Corey and associate professor Mark Wilson helps outline a course for Michigan communities to change their planning strategies to create jobs and wealth. Corey and Wilson, professors of geography and urban and regional planning, wrote the book in an effort to educate individuals and to create awareness for a knowledge-based economy.

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Hubbard assault case in district court again

The two men charged in connection with an alleged Feb. 23 assault at South Hubbard Hall will appear in district court Friday for a continuation of their preliminary examinations, according to court records. This will be the third time the men — MSU student Albert Robinson and nonstudent Joel Hamlar — will appear for this type of hearing, as the other two examinations were adjourned. Robinson and Hamlar were two of three assailants arrested in connection with an alleged assault in which three South Hubbard Hall occupants were threatened.

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Revolution in cultural studies

Lindsay Machak
September 8, 2006

When Dionicio Valdés was at the University of Minnesota in 1984, he dreamed about the day universities in the United States would have a Chicano and Latino doctoral program. Valdés tried to create a program at Minnesota for more than 20 years while he worked as an assistant professor in Chicano studies.

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MCRI opponents protest downtown

Brendan Bouffard
September 8, 2006

With agitated drivers honking behind them, students protesting the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative rallied on Grand River Avenue Thursday evening. Engineering junior Andrew Hoyles helped organize the rally against Proposal 2.