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Summer blooming
Ferris State University sophomore Ian Wenk waters plants at the Beal Botanical Garden on Monday, July 30, 2012. Wenk is working at the garden for the summer.
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East Lansing bars, restaurants await crowds of Olympic spectators
The 2012 Summer Olympics just started in London, but the Olympic flame is taking a while to spark in East Lansing bars. The bars haven’t experienced big crowds to watch the games just yet, but hope they will as the games progress.
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Face time: Sam Singh
With the primary election coming up next week on Aug. 7, the three Republican candidates and two Democratic candidates for the 69th district seat in the House of Representatives are in the last stretch to reach out to voters. The State News will profile each of the candidates this week, starting with Democrat Sam Singh.
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Lansing car show displays old vehicles, local pride
John Michels bought his 1924 Dodge nearly 60 years ago so he could go fishing while at college; but this Saturday, his car was helping him catch more than fish — it helped him catch attention. The Lansing resident was one of more than 150 car enthusiasts who showed off their wheels at the 20th annual Car Capital Celebration at Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N. Grand Ave., this weekend.
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Senior citizens enjoy 7th annual Senior Prom
In 2008, Bill Cleary lost his wife of 48 years, along with all social life, forcing him into a shell. With a push from his daughter, Cleary, 89, decided to attend the Senior Prom in 2009, a dance held for senior citizens, and he has not missed the event since.
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Making an Impact
Journalism senior Jesse Wiza said she spends a lot of her summer days listening to music in preparation for her show, “Sit Or Spin.”
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Candidates use advertising to try to get votes
When Susan Schmidt campaigns door to door, she is surprised by the connection she feels with the community. On Tuesday, the Democratic candidate for the 69th district House of Representatives seat spent about eight hours speaking with voters about their concerns, many of whom she visited before.
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Community rallies for misfiled petition
Anyone near the Michigan Supreme Court building Wednesday morning probably heard chanting by a large group rallying outside, but might be surprised by the topic of their protest.
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Face Time: Manager of MSU Bikes Service Center Tim Potter
MSU Bikes Service Center, formerly run through the Physical Plant, has joined the Surplus Store and Recycling Center. The Surplus Store and Recycling Center currently sells bikes from time to time, but it does not offer repairs or have as steady of a stream of merchandise as the MSU Bikes Service Center.
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Neat cars come to Lansing this weekend
Lansing will turn into a display of the area’s antique, rare and collector cars when the 20th annual Car Capital Celebration kicks into gear this weekend. The family-friendly event will take place July 28 at Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N.
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Research forum held in Engineering Building
Tuesday, about 225 students, all dressed in their best, flooded the northwest wing of the Engineering Building to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Research Forum. The forum was attended by students from about 60 universities from across the country, and a few from Puerto Rico.
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Heat-related illness increases 89 percent during heat wave
With an increase in heat-related illnesses after the recent heat wave, the Department of Community Health urges residents to be careful when temperatures rise.
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City Council continues debate on City Center II, St. Anne's
East Lansing City Council has a loaded docket for its work session scheduled for 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. Among a number of items, council will discuss moving forward with the now defunct City Center II project and possibly take action on a special use permit which would allow for the completion of a fifth floor on the St. Anne’s Loft projects.
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Budding bouquets
Lansing resident Raquel Sanchez puts together a floral arrangement at B/A Florist, 1424 E. Grand River Ave., Monday. Sanchez, a flower designer, said she loves her job because she is able to play with the flowers and be creative.
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Living at college complicates voter registration
Two weeks from today, polling places across the state will be filled with citizens casting their ballots for Democratic and Republican candidates for local, state and national office. But living in a college town can complicate matters, as many students are torn between voting for East Lansing candidates and returning to their hometowns.
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MSU competes in American Solar Challenge vehicle race
For the first time in the history of the MSU College of Engineering, the solar car team competed in a cross-country race at the American Solar Challenge this past week.
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Friends team up to run 5k in honor of deceased student
There was nothing communication junior Johanna Jelenek wanted more on her birthday than to honor her best friend Carly Glynn. Jelenek organized Team Carly Glynn, complete with matching pink T-shirts with Glynn’s name, for the Ele’s Race 5K Run/Walk on Sunday morning.
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Memorial dinner given to honor Dorothy Gonzales
Former Trustee Dorothy Gonzales wasn’t one to brag. She shied away from big displays focused on her, and no matter who she met, she carried herself the same way — she was all about her community. But last night, her friends and family decided it was time to give her a little extra attention by hosting a dinner in her honor.
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Sidewalk Sale event slower than in years past
One weekend each summer, the sidewalk along Grand River Avenue is covered in tents offering savings on a variety of items. But for customers attending this year’s Sidewalk Sales event, the merchant participation was much more sparse.
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New sport store to open downtown
A local business hopes to encourage healthy lifestyles for East Lansing citizens when it opens later this summer. The Haven, an alternative sports shop located at 543 E. Grand River Ave., will offer yoga and disc golf equipment, as well as an environment for students to get together and hang out.