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Professors draft Mich. geography book
Many Michigan geography and geology classes statewide have been lacking a vital teaching tool for some time — a textbook.
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RHA to unify care of fitness centers
Plans to centralize management of residence hall fitness centers began Wednesday at an MSU Residence Halls Association meeting. A bill was passed that charged University Housing, the Department of Residence Life and RHA to work together to explore and propose plans to centralize the fitness centers.
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Granholm to unveil 2010 state budget, MSU funding
MSU should have a better idea today of how much money it will receive from the state in the next year after Gov. Jennifer Granholm announces her proposed budget for the 2010 fiscal year.
NEWS
Group could guide med schools in time of growth
A nationwide medical school expansion boom is causing institutions to re-evaluate how students are admitted and taught. Findings from a nationwide conference hosted last fall by the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation found medical schools should take advantage of what has been their first enrollment increase in 30 years by updating their teaching methods and changing admissions processes to be less based on standardized testing.
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Sexual assault reported on campus
A 22-year-old female student reported being sexually assaulted Wednesday morning outside of Wells Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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MSU Football player pleads guilty
MSU football player Mitchell White pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an off-campus brawl in October at a pretrial hearing Wednesday at East Lansing’s 54-B District Court. White, a freshman walk-on receiver, originally pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Dec. 23, 2008. White is set to be sentenced March 16, according to court documents.
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ASMSU members disagree about bill on course retake limits, policies
ASMSU’s Academic Assembly voted down a bill Tuesday to state its stance on a course repeat policy. The bill would require the assembly to state ASMSU’s stance to the University Committee on Academic Policy, or UCAP.
MICHIGAN
Rivers near flood stage
Get out the rain boots, but don’t hang up that winter jacket just yet. Melting snow and rain have caused area rivers to reach near-flood stage, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning for the Lansing area. Both the Red Cedar and Grand rivers are expected to hit flood stage sometime today.
MICHIGAN
Local restaurant offers new dish in eclectic menu
Many MSU students have heard of bubble tea, but what about bubble chicken? James Bang, owner of Teriyaki and Gyro, 1139 E. Grand River Ave., plans to add the item to the already eclectic menu at his new restaurant.
NEWS
City Council considers establishing retail district on Abbot Road
Retailers could fill all four corners surrounding the intersection of Abbot and Lake Lansing roads if 2.1 acres of land is rezoned to make a retail sales district the city is considering.
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Fans travel to represent team deep in Wolverine territory
The rivalry between MSU and Michigan fuels Spartans’ spirit more than any other game, regardless of the sport. And for some MSU students, the more than 60 miles that separate the two campuses wouldn’t stop them from making an away game feel more like home.
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Higher ed funds cut in Senate’s stimulus bill
The U.S. Senate’s economic stimulus package passed Tuesday is $18 billion larger than the U.S. House’s version, but contained billions of dollars fewer in student aid, infrastructure and other higher education funding.
MICHIGAN
2 E.L. eateries opt for smoke-free status
Two East Lansing restaurants have made the decision to ban smoking in the past month, a change that will come to all Michigan businesses if the Legislature passes a statewide smoking ban.
MICHIGAN
City seeks nominees for Crystal awards
The city of East Lansing is looking for nominees for the Crystal Awards, an annual recognition given to local individuals and groups that significantly enhance the quality of life in East Lansing.
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Academic Council discusses proposed calendar changes
MSU’s financial future, the academic calendar and the Outside Speakers Policy were among many items discussed during Tuesday’s meeting of MSU’s Executive Committee of Academic Council. Provost Kim Wilcox said MSU will have to make adjustments during the next couple of years to combat the struggling economy.
MICHIGAN
Lansing to celebrate 150th anniversary
This weekend, residents will have the opportunity to celebrate Lansing’s 150th anniversary. Hats off to Lansing weekend will begin at noon Thursday outside of National City Bank, 120 N. Washington Square, in Lansing.
MSU
Community leaders get tested at HIV event
Leaders from the East Lansing and MSU communities gathered Tuesday to emphasize the importance of HIV testing and awareness by being tested themselves. Organizations including the MSU Residence Halls Association, Black Student Alliance and ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, teamed with Michigan Equality, Olin Health Center and Lansing Area AIDS Network to host the event.
MICHIGAN
Council to discuss electronic signs
A more user-friendly ordinance that regulates the latest technologies in electronic signs will be discussed Tuesday at the East Lansing City Council meeting.
NEWS
Police Brief 02/10/09
A 32-year-old male student had five fraudulent charges made on his Visa credit card after losing his wallet on a bus Jan. 29, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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MSU-endorsed download site shuts down
Ruckus.com — once dubbed by MSU “the premiere digital entertainment network designed specifically for college students” — quietly and abruptly shut down during the weekend