NEWS
Third Eye Blind, Wilco to vist MSU
Tickets are on sale for two alternative rock bands set to perform at MSU as part of the Live at State series.
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Homecoming parade celebrates sustainability
A foot-powered float and a giant fish sculpture comprised of laundry detergent bottles rolled down Grand River Avenue on Friday as symbols of school spirit and environmental awareness.
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Students, alumni celebrate LBGT center's expansion
As the Homecoming parade floats finished making their rounds and parade-goers made their ways home, there were people at Student Services who still were celebrating.
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MSU researchers receive grant to study Parkinson's
When East Lansing resident Donald Hitko was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight or nine years ago, the disease took his motor skills, his muscle control and his identity.
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MSU instructor arraigned on three counts of criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping
An MSU instructor and resident in the College of Veterinary Medicine was arraigned Thursday on three counts of criminal sexual conduct and one count of kidnapping.
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Mich. Republicans face underage drinking charge
The state Liquor Control Commission is investigating an anonymous complaint about underage drinking occurring at the Michigan Republicans’ leadership conference Sept. 25 and 26.
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Former MSU President, wife celebrate MSU Safe Place
Although she helped establish one of MSU’s most unique and important programs, Joanne McPherson still won’t say she’s completely satisfied.
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Mobile lab aids pollution study
Researchers are doing some detective work on wheels to study air pollution and its effects on human health in a mobile laboratory with the capability to travel across the state.
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MSU receives grant for food initiative
MSU and The New Partnership for Africa’s Development received a $10.4 million grant to train African biosafety regulators on biotechnology so that farmers can grow healthier and more sustainable food.
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Stem cell summit to be held in Mich.
Detroit will host the 2010 World Stem Cell Summit, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced in a press conference Thursday.
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MSU alumna to run for Mich. attorney general
State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Lansing, recently announced her candidacy to run for Michigan attorney general in 2010.
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MSU Provost receives plans to reduce budget
Results from university-wide budget discussions are slated to land on Provost Kim Wilcox’s desk today in the form of possible cost-saving recommendations.
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Chef demonstrates cooking techniques at MSU
Steaming Asian dishes filled the plates of 80 hungry guests as they watched chef Jackie Shen from Chicago demonstrate each recipe Wednesday night at the Kellogg Center.
MICHIGAN
Senate, Granholm split on budget
The Michigan budget remains unresolved and Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, still is withholding six bills in fear of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s veto pen.
NEWS
Legislators change car mirror laws
The Michigan Senate passed a bill today that would make it legal to hang objects from a car rearview mirror.
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Bisexual speaker addresses hate
If you’re planning to attend a workshop featuring Robyn Ochs, you’re as important to the show as the speaker.
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Students show frugality at housing fair
Despite the poor economy and financial struggles of many students and their families, turnout at Wednesday’s Fall Housing Fair was similar to past years and interest in different housing options remained steady, housing officials said.
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E.L. receives $1.1M from MDOT, plans to install bicycle paths
Bikers will find it easier to travel along one busy road in East Lansing by summer 2010.
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Bill removes outdated laws on dueling, forced marriages
The next time your messy roommate polishes off all the Cap’n Crunch, it might be considered legal to resolve concerns in a duel because of legislation heading to the state Senate floor.
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Medical amnesty bill moves on to House
ASMSU officials cleared another hurdle Wednesday in their fight for legislation that would give medical amnesty to minors who seek help for alcohol consumption.