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MSU grad new director of alumni group

Emily Wilkins

January 12, 2010

When Scott Westerman arrived to Michigan from New Mexico about two weeks ago, the frigid temperatures made him feel at home. Westerman, who graduated from MSU in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, left New Mexico and a vice president position with Comcast Corp. to become MSU’s new associate vice president for alumni relations and the executive director of the MSU Alumni Association. He replaced the association’s interim executive director, Stella Cash, this semester.

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E.L. Kiwanis Club celebrates 60th anniversary

Ian Johnson

January 11, 2010

With the singing of “Happy Birthday” and a birthday cake to match, members of the Kiwanis Club of East Lansing celebrated a landmark anniversary Monday afternoon at the Union.

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Program cuts, tuition hikes on ASMSU agenda

David Barker

January 11, 2010

ASMSU will focus on tuition hikes, possible academic program and department cuts and a medical amnesty bill this semester, officials said.

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Students set to showcase talents

Brittany Shammas

January 11, 2010

Vocal, dance and open mic/instrumental student acts will be showcased at 8 p.m. Saturday in the International Center during Showtyme at MSU. The show, is hosted by University Activities Board in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Planning Committee.

MICHIGAN

County reveals top dog names of 2009

Andrew Krietz

January 11, 2010

The Ingham County Treasurer’s Office released its list of the top 20 most common dog names for 2009 with changes from the previous year reflecting entertainment and university influences.

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ECAC to discuss many issues

Brittany Shammas

January 11, 2010

Program and department cuts, faculty health care and minimum class sizes will be among the main issues addressed this semester by the Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC.

MICHIGAN

Council to consider overlay committee

Zack Colman

January 11, 2010

An ordinance restricting rental licenses could be up for review if the East Lansing City Council forms a committee to evaluate the policy at tonight’s work session.

MICHIGAN

Mich. hopes to ban texting while driving

Marissa Cumbers

January 11, 2010

On occasion, Leslie Wright will send a text message while driving simply because it is convenient, she said.

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ELPD continues to investigate robberies

Kate Jacobson

January 10, 2010

Two robberies that occurred during winter break in the East Lansing area last month remain unsolved.

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2 charged in Dec. fraternity break-in

Two men were charged with breaking into the Sigma Chi fraternity house, 729 E. Grand River Ave., on Dec. 27.

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MSU researchers discover new details of diabetes complication

Zane McMillin

January 10, 2010

A medical complication that could cause blindness in people with diabetes is a step closer to being better understood and treated after a team of MSU researchers discovered where and how the problem begins.

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Green economy may help Mich.

David Barker

January 10, 2010

New opportunities to combat environmental issues, such as global warming, could give Michigan a chance to emerge as a leader in the reduction of greenhouse gases and tackle the state’s high unemployment rate.

NEWS

Driving, First Aid courses offered

Andrew Krietz

January 10, 2010

The National Safety Council is offering various courses in the upcoming weeks.

MICHIGAN

Easy tips help save on energy bills

Ian Johnson

January 10, 2010

As the temperature outside starts dipping into the single digits, the need to save money on heating bills becomes a major issue for many students living in off-campus housing.

MICHIGAN

MSU considers implementing car-sharing program in E.L.

Zack Colman

January 10, 2010

On some mornings, David Tucker beats the sun out of bed.

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MSU hosts charity amateur dog show

Andrew Krietz

January 10, 2010

From the mighty Alaskan Malamute to miniscule toy breeds, man and beast alike sniffed out the scent of victory Sunday at the Spartan Mid-Winter Match.

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MSU Trustee Owen bankrupt, owes $109K in unpaid taxes

Zack Colman  and  Zane McMillin

January 8, 2010

Owen, who chairs the MSU Board of Trustees’ finance committee, and her husband Larry filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in December and owe back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service and Michigan Department of Treasury.

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Lt. Gov. John Cherry nixes 2010 gubernatorial run

Kate Jacobson

January 5, 2010

Cherry, the Democratic front-runner, cites poor fundraising as the reason for dropping out of the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

NEWS

Two men charged in Sigma Chi house robbery

Brittany Shammas

December 31, 2009

The Lansing men, both in their 40s, face four felony home invasion charges and up to 15 years in prison.

NEWS

EL bank robbed, police searching for suspect

Kate Jacobson

December 31, 2009

Police say a man in his early- to mid-40s threatened employees with a gun during a Thursday morning robbery of Independent Bank in East Lansing. The suspect is believed to be involved in two other local bank robberies.