MICHIGAN
East Lansing Public Library selects new director
East Lansing’s new library director Kristin Shelley never intended to become a librarian.
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State bucks trend between financial, need-based aid offerings
A recent study has found public universities decrease their tuition and fees when states increase merit-based financial aid, but increase them when states increase need-based financial aid.
BASKETBALL
Michigan 4-H members attend game at Breslin Center
The MSU Extension 4-H youth group held its annual Day with the Lady Spartans event Sunday at Breslin Center.
MICHIGAN
Soup, chili cook-off held for E.L. community
A long line of people wrapped around the streets of downtown East Lansing on Sunday afternoon as they braved the cold to eat free chili and interact with others in the community.
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Group collects coats, letters at event
On a chilly December afternoon, community members stood in the cold to help collect coats for those who might not have something warm to wrap themselves in during the holiday season and letters for soldiers who won’t be home to celebrate it.
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Muslim community prepares for new year
For Muslim students across campus, the new year rings in with reflections of personal growth and prayer instead of noise-makers and kisses at midnight. The local Islamic community is preparing for the Islamic New Year on Tuesday.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey fans toss teddy bears to support children's charities
When Lansing resident Marilyn Bria entered Munn Ice Arena on Saturday with her husband, she was anxious for MSU to light the lamp early and jump ahead of No. 20 Ferris State.
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Gospel choir sings at church event
Swaying back and forth and clapping their hands in time, members of the MSU Gospel Choir moved to the music they sang Friday evening. The choir was among several groups that performed at Worship 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church and Worship International Church, 3383 Lake Lansing Road.
MICHIGAN
Final campaign finance report filed
Governor-elect Rick Snyder spent nearly $11 million in his bid to win the primary and general gubernatorial elections, according to campaign finance reports filed Thursday with the Secretary of State.
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Campus political groups hold debate Thursday night
Members of the College Libertarians, College Democrats, College Republicans and Young Democratic Socialists participated in a political debate in Case Hall on Thursday night.
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Author gives lecture on feminism, meat
After Carol J. Adams’ pony was shot and killed, she had a realization that shaped her life. More than 150 students and community members attended Adams’ Sexual Politics of Meat Slideshow and Lecture Thursday evening in South Kedzie Hall, where Adams spoke of her philosophies.
MICHIGAN
E.L. businesses to lower prices on Green Friday
Students and East Lansing residents shopping for the holiday season can pick up discounts today as stores lower prices in a local spin-off of last weekend’s Black Friday.
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ASMSU pushes for new attendance policy
ASMSU’s Academic Assembly is advocating to update the current university attendance policy to add a list of acceptable absences for students to be excused from class.
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ASMSU discusses next E.L. police chief
East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton met with ASMSU members Thursday night to get feedback about qualities they would like to see in the next police chief.
MICHIGAN
SBS celebrates golden anniversary
When Howard Ballein was first hired to work at a bookstore in 1952, he was paid 70 cents per hour. When he opened Student Book Store, or SBS in 1960, books sold for about $6 and the store was 1,800 square feet.
MICHIGAN
Parking violation fines could increase at MSU
Getting caught while parking in a restricted lot for five minutes to turn in a paper could become a more costly infraction if a bill passed by the state House of Representatives on Thursday is signed into law.
MICHIGAN
Campus larcenies, robberies increase during break
Sarah Tarnowsky was suspicious when she returned to her East Lansing home Sunday afternoon to find the back door open.
MICHIGAN
E.L. business customizes electronics
From customized iClickers to personalized game consoles and microwaves, a local online company is offering unique possibilities.
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Graduate students combat exam stress with rest
Yolanda Brooks was one of at least 30 graduate students who attended a Graduate Student Late Night Breakfast on Wednesday night, sponsored by Graduate Student Life and Wellness and the Council of Graduate Students in an effort to help relieve stress before finals week.
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E.L. woman gets ATHENA award
When East Lansing resident Nell Kuhnmuench found out she was getting an award for her life’s work as a woman who’s made groundbreaking achievements, she was at a momentary loss for words.