NEWS
Bill could limit tuition increases
MSU could face possible federal funding cuts for increasing its tuition if a provision to a national higher education bill passes.
NEWS
Judicial boards violate MSU rule
When Michael Leahy e-mailed student judicial board nominees Nov. 26 to invite them to begin interviews for appointments three days later, the ASMSU Student Assembly chairperson was informed the undergraduate members were already hearing cases.
MICHIGAN
E.L. businesses brace for break
When Sarah Munkacsy opened Bronze Bay Tanning in December 2003, she had no idea about the difficulties in store for her business in the coming weeks.
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ASMSU raises funding cap for student group
The International Student Association could see their spending capabilities triple thanks to a recently passed bill.
MICHIGAN
Students lobby Legislature
Marci Baranski was a long way from class Wednesday morning. Instead of professors, equations and notebooks, the bio-chemistry junior found herself facing another lesson: how to influence state legislators.
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Innovations: Air force study leads to new plastic discovery
What started as research for the Air Force eventually became state-of-the-art nanotechnology for professor Lawrence Drzal.
NEWS
Lansing Rite Aid obtains liquor license after much debate
MSU students now have a new place to make beer and wine purchases. The East Lansing City Council approved Rite Aid Corporation’s request for a liquor license at their new store, which recently opened near the intersection of Saginaw Street and Abbot Road.
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Floods in Northwest hit MSU students at home
As devastating storms ravage the Washington and Oregon coasts bringing heavy rain and hurricane-force winds, many MSU students are staying in close touch with their family members affected by the storms.
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After the races
As a veterinarian and owner of two rehabilitated racehorses, Elizabeth Carr knows the satisfaction of providing injured horses with a future.
FOOTBALL
Spartans face up against Eagles for Bowl, both teams bringing in heat
One team held the No. 2 ranking before sputtering down the stretch, while the other team finished the regular season with consecutive wins for the first time since 1999. Before MSU and Boston College square off Dec. 28 at the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., take a look at how the two schools compare both on and off the gridiron.
NEWS
Two male suspects rob Quiznos at knifepoint
Meridian Township Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday at Quiznos, 2398 Jolly Road, in Okemos.
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Pet food contamination survey prompts need for better food distribution
Local pet store owners and MSU toxicologists involved in a survey about pet food contaminations are focusing on the positive implications of the study, despite the concerning data found.
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Horse riding program gives students with disabilities unique access to animals
Janet Gross recognizes the impact of a program that allows disabled students the recreational and educational opportunity of riding horses.
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Board of Trustees to discuss construction, safety
Improvements to residence halls, compensation for MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and land donations to the university will highlight the MSU Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
MICHIGAN
Transferring credits gets a little easier
Nicole Morris has been researching for weeks how her credits at MSU will transfer to Grand Valley State University. The criminal justice sophomore has undergone this search before — when she transferred her summer credits at Muskegon Community College to MSU.
NEWS
Powerhouse Gym closes doors, merges with Atlas Gym
Powerhouse Gym, 435 Grand River Ave., is set to close its doors Wednesday. The gym and all of its members will combine with Atlas Gym, 4790 S. Hagadorn Road. The new Powerhouse Gym, as it will be called, will be located at the current site of Atlas Gym.
NEWS
Precautions to protect empty student homes over holidays
Erik Meath never imagined that as a college student he would have to fear thieves breaking into his near-campus house.
NEWS
Police Brief 12/04/04
The windshield of a 20-year-old male’s 2000 Ford Explorer was struck by a blunt object sometime between 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, causing an estimated $500 in damage, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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Hanukkah: Students reflect on Festival of Lights
The last time business sophomore Ilana Ostro was given a Hanukkah present, it was a bicycle helmet she received in the eighth grade.
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Engineering grants further students' skills
A $45,000 grant awarded to MSU is giving engineering students — as well as students at a local elementary school — the chance to advance their knowledge in engineering.