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E. Lansing residents encouraged to report illegal solicitors
As the spring season rolls around in East Lansing, some residents might have some unexpected solicitors at their door.
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New supercomputer can run 110 homes, advance research
Every single day, technology is growing faster, more efficient and bigger. MSU’s new supercomputer is taking a step in that direction.
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Abortion rider took effect this Thursday
Under the new law, women who are looking to have an abortion now have to pay for the procedure on their own.
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State might receive more funding for road repairs
On March 12th, Michigan legislators approved additional funding that may smoothen road conditions for Michigan drivers.
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Police prepare for holiday crime
As students anticipate St. Patrick’s Day, local law enforcement continues to prepare for a day that they often consider one of the longest of the year.
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Living city: Raise your flag
There are few sounds to be heard in the expansive rehearsal room.As the performers dance to the beguiling strains of the musical piece, the faint whirl of spinning flags can be heard. Their silks sail through the space in tandem with the snap and smack of the rifles they maneuver around their bodies and through the air, several feet above their heads.
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Rising temperatures could cause Red Cedar flooding
Within the coming weeks, melting snow will increase waters levels in the Red Cedar River to potentially minor or moderate flood conditions.
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Woman hit by CATA bus near Grand River Avenue
A woman was struck by a CATA bus Thursday afternoon while crossing the street near Grand River Avenue and Division Street.
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Emily Bank elected COGS president, Fletcher steps down
After spending four terms as president on the Council of Graduate Students, Stefan Fletcher stepped down and a new president was elected.
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MSU hosts discussion on relation between race and sexuality
People. We’re all equal. The differences within each of us make us unique and special. We all have a voice and that voice deserves to be heard.Enter Mia McKenzie.
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Department of Education confirms three investigations pending against MSU
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights confirmed Wednesday there now are three investigations pending against the university regarding Title IX sexual assault cases. OCR spokesman Jim Bradshaw also revealed the third complaint involves an allegation that “A student was subjected to retaliatory harassment by another student and that MSU did not take appropriate action in response once the university was notified, allowing a hostile environment to continue.” The revelation suggests the OCR could be expanding its inquiry - perhaps based on information obtained in interviews conducted on campus earlier this month - although officials are not discussing details because the investigation is still open.
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Mid-March snow makes for slippery sidewalks, altered bus routes
The immense snowfall in the middle of March led to a number of problems for commuters throughout East Lansing because of altered bus routes and unplowed roads and sidewalks.National Weather Service meteorologist William Marino predicted teperatures to be around 5 degrees below zero by sunrise Thursday, but said no more snow is expected. Afternoon temperatures could rise to the upper 20s.
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U.S. sees car theft drop
The amount of car thefts nationwide have dropped significantly in the past 20 years, according to experts.
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Jimmy Johns puts sprouts back in stock after lawsuit
Sprouts are now an option again at Jimmy John's across East Lansing nearly two years after an MSU student contracted E.
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MSU officials unveil updated model for student services
MSU revealed their 21st century model for student services during a town hall meeting Wednesday. Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Denise Maybank said the model she presented was not set in stone and invited attendees to give their feedback and offer ideas.
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Open for business
There is nothing more exciting to Megan Baughman than seeing the finished product of her intricately crocheted pieces, from scarves to animal-themed coffee cup cozies.Baughman, an advertising masters student, began creating colorful crocheted products in January for a fun hobby and ended up making it a business. Despite the three hours it takes to make a scarf and headband set, Baughman said she loves the feeling she gets while spending time working on it.
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Naked man startles sleeping student
An 18-year-old male student woke up to a startling surprise over Spring Break when a naked man came knocking at his dorm room door.
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Bill could ban marijuana in rental homes
A proposal that would prevent medical marijuana users from smoking or growing medical marijuana in rental properties was passed by the state Senate in March.
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MSU Grad. programs dominate high ranks nationally
MSU continued to rank highly in graduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s list of best graduate schools, some of which have been in the top 10 for decades.