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MSU receives EPA grant for air pollution research
Scientists have been studying individual air pollutants for years, but for MSU professor Jack Harkema — it’s all in the mix.
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Senate could cut funding for public radio, WKAR
The hits seem to keep coming for WKAR, MSU’s public broadcast station. Like many other federally supported organizations, WKAR is facing drastic funding cuts.
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New study shows students look to parents for advice
Psychology senior Kris Amos talks on the phone or texts with his mom several times weekly. She’s been a source of advice and support for Amos during his time at MSU, he said.
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Magazine’s second issue now out
It wasn’t a catwalk, but members of the student-run fashion magazine VIM strutted their stuff by the rock on Farm Lane to pass out the newest edition of VIM.
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Exhibit to feature Israeli culture
The Main Library is featuring an exhibit until May 31 to help expose the community to Israeli culture and the Hebrew language. The exhibit will feature work by Etgar Keret, a popular Israeli writer of short stories, who also will be speaking at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, on March 31, said Jewish studies librarian Deborah Margolis.
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Faculty present research at Union
Researchers from MSU had the opportunity to showcase their findings and inventions — among them a new vaccine and a new variety of blueberry — Tuesday afternoon at the Union.
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Summer redevelopments scheduled downtown
Two multimillion dollar redevelopment projects could break ground in downtown East Lansing in the coming months.
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New partnership to increase art businesses downtown
A partnership between East Lansing officials and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing aim to spread the love of art and business throughout the downtown area.
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Committee meeting develops task force to study student assessment
Members of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC, met during a special meeting Tuesday to begin developing a task force that would examine the fairness of student assessment at MSU.
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MSU business college ranks 44th in nation by Bloomberg
As a freshman in the Broad Freshman Program, Bretton Johnson has been pushed to do things he thinks all freshmen should work on — his résumé is set, he has a LinkedIn account set up and he’s already done a mock interview.
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MSU computing site updated to offer technology resources
MSU recently launched a renamed and redesigned website aiming to collect all of the university’s technology help and resources in one place.
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Controversial bills expected to be reviewed by Gov. Snyder
Two hot-button issues manifest in legislation are expected to work their way to Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk this week after being OK’d by the state Legislature on Tuesday.
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Robotics teams to compete in championship
The first MSU college robotics team is looking to win its first trophy while strengthening its relationships with student teams it mentors at the 2011 VEX Robotics World Championship next month in Kissimmee, Fla.
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Spring break home invasions down from previous years
For most students, spring break is a time to seek warmer weather, catch up on half a semester’s worth of missed work or simply relax at home.
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Fiscal accountability bill passes through State Senate
Partisan parlance has been prevalent in Lansing as of late as a controversial package of bills has made its way through the Legislature.
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BIGGBY celebrates 16th anniversary
The East Lansing-based company, Biggby Coffee, is celebrating its 16th birthday today by offering 99-cent tall, sweet and creamy hot drinks all day at participating locations.
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Local businesses gather at E.L. gallery
Ener Almanzam had walked past Woven Art Yarn & Fiber Gallery, 325B Grove St., many times before, but never thought to take a walk inside until Monday evening.
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E.L. presents potential 2011 budget
A preliminary outline of the 2011 fiscal year East Lansing budget, which proposed numerous cuts to accommodate for decreases in funding from the state, was presented to the East Lansing City Council in its March 8 meeting.
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MSU students create new social media website
To an MSU student, it never can hurt to earn a little extra cash — especially if it’s made through one’s own original media.