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University Council to discuss 2012-13 updates
University Council will meet Tuesday at 3 p.m. in 115 International Center.
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Conservative author speaks at Wilson Hall
Students were provided with an alternative viewpoint on celebrity habits, the Obama administration and other issues gripping the nation Thursday evening in Wilson Hall during a presentation from conservative author Jason Mattera.
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ASMSU passes 2012-13 budget
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, passed its final budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year at its Thursday night meeting, after discussing final changes to allocations last week.
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Staff member with muscular dystrophy up for a modified vehicle
When Mo Gerhardt was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at age 8, doctors said he would be lucky to live past his teens. Well into his 30s, Gerhardt now works as an academic specialist in the College of Natural Science.
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Few meetings missed by board of trustees
Since 2008, no member has missed more than three meetings, but some members said not being present loses a voice in the board’s decision-making.
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Community prepares for Westboro picket
Students and community members are preparing for a visit from members of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, who will rally from 8:15-8:45 a.m. Monday at the Union. The group, which is widely known for picketing military funerals in protest of America’s acceptance of homosexuality, also plans to picket at 7:15 a.m. Monday at Eastern High School, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave., in Lansing, and Central Michigan University at 2:00 p.m.
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More than $26K spent on search for East Lansing city manager
East Lansing officials spent more than $26,000 in their search for a new city manager before hiring an internal candidate for the vacant position, records show. Pennsylvania-based executive search firm Affion Public was paid $18,000 as part of its contract with the city for the search, while other expenses totaled $8,077 as part of the search process.
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East Lansing 2012 Crystal Award recipient announced
They don’t do it for any kind of recognition, but the city of East Lansing decided to recognize some of the “unsung heroes” who contribute to enhancing the way of life in East Lansing at the 24th annual Crystal Awards, Thursday evening. This year, the Crystal Award Selection Committee selected four winners from a group of 32 individuals, organizations and businesses. The 32 candidates were nominated by members of the community and winning the awards were Marsha Bristor, Dr. Dale Bartlett, the Summer Circle Theatre and the Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp.
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MSU could lose millions if health care policy stays
MSU is inching closer to losing millions in state funding next year as an argument with lawmakers over the university’s student health care requirement escalates.
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Faculty salaries proposed to increase
A proposal from the University Committee on Faculty Affairs to increase faculty salaries and incentives for the 2012-13 academic year is making its way through academic governance to help MSU faculty regain their former position among those of fellow Big Ten institutions.
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Amtrak routes to experience delays
Students planning to travel along Amtrak’s Blue Water route early next week may experience some service disruptions, the passenger railroad announced in a service notice. The route — which runs from Chicago to Port Huron, Mich. — typically departs from East Lansing at 8:28 a.m., but all stops will run two hours earlier to accommodate work along the track. The change will take place from Monday through Wednesday, with additional work occurring over the next two weeks.
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Taste of East Lansing to be held Saturday
The Taste of East Lansing festival will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday at Parking Lot 1 off of Albert Avenue in the Ann Street Plaza. The event will be hosted by the Community Relations Coalition and will feature a silent auction, live music, raffle and children’s activities.
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MSU experts: Cold spell this spring harms Michigan fruit crops
April snow showers could mean trouble for many fruit growers throughout Michigan after a frost affected some fruit populations earlier than usual, MSU experts said Tuesday. Although the warm spell in Michigan this March was welcome weather for many students, the subsequent snow flurries and below freezing temperatures that occurred for a few subsequent days in April were particularly damaging to perennial fruit populations in the state, MSU Extension educator Amy Irish-Brown said.
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Police Brief 04/19/12
A 20-year-old male student reported his computer was stolen at about 5 p.m. April 17 from the first floor of the Main Library, MSU police Sgt.
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Shirtmob offers deals at businesses
A semesterlong class project became a business venture for local business startup Shirtmob when four students conducted surveys to find out where the company’s target clientele stood.
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East Lansing continuously named Tree City USA
In 1988, East Lansing was named a Tree City USA for the first time. Now, in 2012, the city is sticking to its roots for its 25th consecutive year as a Tree City USA, a national honor given to communities by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
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RHA changes process to appoint director position
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, passed a bill to amend its bylaws to allow nominations for one of its executive board positions at the group’s meeting Wednesday night.
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Holocaust survivors share stories at MSU Hillel
Today marks Holocaust Remembrance Day — a day to remember the genocide that took the life of more than 6 million Jews in Europe.
MICHIGAN
Construction on cancer center scheduled to start before fall
Construction on a Lansing outpatient cancer treatment center is expected to start before this fall following a state approval process that drew accusations of tampering by local health care entities. A certificate of need for Compass Health Care’s Compass Cancer Center, 1525 W. Lake Lansing Road, was approved earlier this April by the Michigan Department of Community Health, a move that should allow construction to start before this fall.
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5K Walk/Run for Higher Education to be held Saturday
Funds from the event will be used to create a scholarship for MSU students that are in financial need.