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Comedian coming to MSU in December
Blue collar funnyman Jeff Foxworthy will hit the stage at 7 p.m on Dec. 13 at the MSU Auditorium.
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Student's funeral to be held Friday
A funeral for MSU student Jeremy Sobczak-Obetts will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Road, in Grand Rapids. Sobczak-Obetts, a food service management senior, died early Saturday morning in a Grand Rapids car accident.
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Native American rights art stolen
A week before an on-campus exhibit aimed at forcing viewers to consider Native American rights was expected to conclude, several pieces of art were stolen, leaving the artist disappointed by what he called a lack of respect.
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MSU joins RosBREED project to create better tasting fruits
For Amy Iezzoni, quality fruit doesn’t start at the grocery store; it starts in a laboratory. Iezzoni, a horticulture professor, will be part of the four-year, $14.4 million grant research project called RosBREED. The project will allow researchers to match favorable traits in strawberries, cherries, peaches and apples to improve the fruits’ quality and create new breeds.
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Strathmore pays debt owed on one City Center II property
Strathmore Development Company has managed to pay off some of its debt owed to the city of East Lansing, said East Lansing Treasurer Jill Martinez.
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Sign of the Times 10/20/09
Lansing resident Carrie Hattaway turns diapers into cakes. A diaper cake is a baby shower centerpiece made entirely of usable items such as diapers, toys and clothing.
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City Council to vote on policy about project bids
An East Lansing purchasing policy favoring local business soon could be enacted if the City Council votes to approve the policy at its 7:30 p.m. meeting today at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
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Professor runs for E.L. City Council election as write-in
An MSU professor officially has submitted his intent to run as a write-in candidate for the East Lansing City Council election, scheduled for Nov. 3.
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Students host Arab Awareness Week
Arab students at MSU will attempt to break down some of their culture’s stereotypes this week, during several events dedicated to what might be one of the most misunderstood regions in the world.
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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.