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College of Law seeks stable, reliable dean in new search
The MSU College of Law’s search for a new dean is under way with plans of bringing permanence and stability to the program.
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Fall flashback
In a shoot-out that featured 13 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards of offense, Northwestern fired the last bullet — killing MSU 48-41 in overtime Saturday. Wildcats quarterback C.J. Bacher brought the biggest gun, throwing for a career-high 520 yards on 38-of-48 passing, and scoring five touchdowns.
MICHIGAN
High-profile trials to continue
Many of Lansing and East Lansing’s high-profile court cases resume in the upcoming weeks. Here’s a rundown of the area’s biggest court cases soon to be back in session at Lansing’s district and circuit courts.
MICHIGAN
Eateries see sales boost when airing Big Ten Network games
As Big Ten teams reached the halfway point of the football regular season Saturday, the TV network carrying the conference name remains off the screens of fans with the nation’s leading cable provider.
MSU
New Facebook tool helps MSU students connect to classmates
As Matt Lempke labored through Calculus II problems earlier this semester, he found himself stuck. Lempke, a chemical engineering freshman, logged onto Facebook.com and used the “Courses” application on the Web site to find a classmate for help.
MICHIGAN
Relay sheds light on Darfur
When relay runners from Detroit and Jackson converged at the Capitol steps with their torches at the Dream for Darfur Olympic Torch Relay and Rally Saturday, their purpose was to send a message to China: Bring the Olympic dream to Darfur, a troubled region in Sudan.
MICHIGAN
Perspectives differ in Mich. energy efficiency standards
Some state leaders want to develop a strategy to make the state more environmentally friendly. Stanley Pruss, an environmental adviser for Gov. Jennifer Granholm, said the state needs to take the initiative in helping the state go green.
MICHIGAN
'Step Out' raises diabetes awareness
Throughout the past month, Nicole Evans and several other city employees have helped to create diabetes awareness within the community. By sponsoring fundraisers and participating in Saturday’s Step Out to Fight Diabetes walk through downtown Lansing, they’ve raised more than $2,300 for the American Diabetes Association.
MICHIGAN
Albert Ave. partially closed for project work
Albert Avenue will be closed between Bailey Street and Collingwood Drive from today until Friday while developers complete work for the Stonehouse Village III project.
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Campaign for MSU surpasses its goal
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and MSU’s “1,000 closest friends” celebrated a successful fundraising campaign Saturday morning with trumpets and fanfare.
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Get ready to tailgate
Helmets, field goals and touchdowns — certain things are always associated with the game of football. But on game day, something else comes to mind — tailgating. When it comes to Big Ten football games, the pre-game is just as important as what happens when the whistle blows.
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Fair highlights living options
More than 1,000 students poured into the Union from noon-4 p.m. on Thursday to search for information about the various housing opportunities on and off campus.
MICHIGAN
Teachers could wait for benefits
Reform legislation on teacher health benefits and retirement plans in Michigan may affect whether some education majors choose to work in the state or not.
MSU
Arab culture celebrated
With offerings of free cheese, meat and spinach pies, as well as printed T-shirts at the rock on Farm Lane on Thursday, the Arab Cultural Society, or ACS, hoped to make their presence known on campus.
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Marijuana arrests at record high across U.S.
A record number of people were handcuffed nationally for marijuana-related violations in 2006.
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Picking up properties
With 25 acres of land and $750 million to spare, developers are excited about the possibilities they can incorporate into the East Village project. But before developers can turn their ideas into material, they need to acquire the land. The East Village project involves redeveloping the region bounded by East Grand River Avenue, Stoddard Avenue, Bogue Street and the Red Cedar River through an infusion of residential, retail and entertainment properties.
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ASMSU's vote could increase tailgate funding to $15,000
ASMSU is voting Oct. 11 whether or not to allocate an additional $7,000 to the organization’s Student Tailgate budget which may bring the total to $15,000.
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Police Briefs 10/04/07
A book bag containing cash, a wallet and an iPod were among the estimated $435 worth of personal property stolen from the Music Building on Monday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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Cell phone carriers want tower by stadium
Local cell phone carriers have approached MSU officials with a proposal to install a new flagpole/wireless tower on campus.
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MSU career fair opens doors
In a matter of hours after Randee Bierlein shook hands with job recruiters at a campus job fair last October, the then-MSU senior answered the call she was waiting for.