NEWS
Police Brief 01/11/11
Two 18-year-old female students reported money was stolen from their piggy banks during the winter break, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MICHIGAN
New job search aid launched
A new interactive database tool designed to help Michigan residents find jobs, the Job and Career Accelerator, or JCA, became more accessible Monday on a website run by the Michigan Department of Education.
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Study shows students lack science skills
College students might find themselves at a serious disadvantage when it comes to their understanding of science, according to a study released January.
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African historian job market is stalling
After applying for 17 jobs across the country, African American and African studies doctoral student Kwaku Nti earned three interviews.
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FoodCorps aims to provide healthy food
The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at MSU has been selected as one of 10 nationwide partners for FoodCorps, a new AmeriCorps school garden and Farm to School service program that plans to launch this summer.
MICHIGAN
Some license points can be waived with class
Safe drivers in Michigan no longer have to worry about increases in their insurance after one driving infraction.
NEWS
Police Brief 01/10/11
Anthropology senior Ahlam Mohsen was charged with assault on a member of Congress and assault on a federal officer in a Dec.
MSU
Changes confront college focus
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is facing a period of transition as it deals with changes in leadership and organization in the coming months.
MICHIGAN
Break-ins, house fire occur during break
It’s been a rough couple weeks for Trinidad Esparza-Magañan and his roommates. On Dec. 30, 2010, the media and communication technology and food industry management senior reported a home invasion at his house. A week and a half later, at 3:18 a.m. Sunday morning, a fire broke out in their kitchen and spread to the rest of their house.
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Donation to benefit MSU accounting
Because of one man’s work, the MSU Accounting and Information Systems Department recently received a $500,000 donation to its programs. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, or PwC, announced in December 2010 it will contribute the money throughout a period of five years to the department.
MICHIGAN
End-of-year legislation passes
State lawmakers last month wrapped up the legislative session by passing numerous of bills and meeting a handful of times before officially adjourning — but not before repealing penalties for possession and use of several drugs.
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Car-sharing service to begin at MSU
Zipcar, a car-sharing company, will bring its initiative to MSU at an event slated for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Union.
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ASMSU goals include iClicker rental, health insurance
As the spring semester gets underway, ASMSU representatives are revisiting several initiatives they introduced last semester.
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On-campus event mixes science, folklore
Spectators gathered under the stars Sunday afternoon to listen to the blending of science and Native American folklore at Abrams Planetarium during the show, “Sky Tellers: The Myths, the Magic and the Mysteries of the Universe.”
MICHIGAN
E.L. employees might be offered same-sex benefits
The East Lansing City Council likely will extend East Lansing employee benefits to same-sex couples, in an attempt to allow for equal treatment of all city employees.
NEWS
Snyder sworn in as new governor
Saturday marked a new era in Michigan. It was a new day in a new month in a new year. But perhaps most importantly, it was the day Rick Snyder officially became the state’s 48th governor.
MICHIGAN
Local event brings entrepreneurs together
Local innovators were celebrated Thursday at the second year of Launched!, an event created to bring to light accomplishments of exemplary entrepreneurship in the Lansing area.
MICHIGAN
Lawsuit filed against E.L. city officials
A lawsuit claiming East Lansing city officials illegally tampered with the mailboxes of local residents was filed earlier this week.
MSU
Safe walk program expands hours
The walk from the Main Library to Emi Bulica’s dorm in Landon Hall isn’t a long one, but it’s not one she feels safe making alone at 12:36 a.m.
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Purpose Org. presents Carpe Diem talent, fashion show
With finals week quickly approaching, many students who normally would spend their Friday evenings out on the town are camped out in the library and stressing their last opportunity to push their grade-point average over the top. But advertising junior Leoniece Cheeks said she encourages students to seize the day at the first annual “Carpe Diem” fashion show Friday.