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Stimulus may not ease costs

Allison Bush
February 17, 2009

Students struggling to pay their way through MSU could benefit from the $787 billion stimulus package that President Barack Obama signed Tuesday. But questions still remain about how the funding will affect tuition costs. About $32 billion of the package is expected to go toward higher education. Part of that will be used to increase the maximum Pell Grant from $4,731 to $5,350 in 2009, and to $5,550 in 2010, according to The Associated Press.

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Campus construction plans may receive stimulus money

Justin Harris
February 17, 2009

If MSU receives any federal or state stimulus money for infrastructure improvements, the administration will be “shovel-ready.” At last week’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution identifying several construction projects that could be ready to begin within 90 days of receiving any stimulus funds. Any construction on campus must be approved in the planning and construction stages by the board.

MICHIGAN

Historic districts protect, restrict property within

Jeff Kanan
February 17, 2009

With the creation of a Fraternity-Sorority Historic District earlier this month, the city added to an already lengthy list of historic districts in East Lansing. Eight historic districts help preserve the city’s oldest and most architecturally appealing buildings, but also place restrictions on the kind of structural work that can be done.

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Students, laborers picket use of nonunionized workers

Chris Vannini
February 17, 2009

Orange signs and large inflatable rats have led to honking cars and a lot of questions for protesters at the Birch Road construction site. The use of nonunionized workers by Sandborn Construction Inc. for the groundwork on Birch Road has prompted protest from Laborers Local 499, a union that stated it feels that the Sandborn workers deserve better benefits.

NEWS

Police Brief 02/17/09

Kyle Feldscher
February 16, 2009

A shirtless man stole a laptop, an iPod and cash — all of which totaled more than $1,700 — Sunday morning from two rooms in East Shaw Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

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Music program in discord

Kayla Habermehl
February 16, 2009

A discordant note has interrupted the harmony within MSU’s College of Music in recent weeks. On Feb. 6, the College of Music submitted a moratorium — a freeze on admissions — that could eventually lead to the disbanding of the college’s music therapy program, said James Forger, dean of the College of Music.

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Campus Bands holds concert Wednesday

The MSU Campus Bands, a program of the College of Music, will hold a concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Auditorium. Tickets are $9 for the public, $7 for senior citizens and free for students and those under 18. The Campus Bands will be split into two different bands that will perform different pieces during the concert. Music education senior Sarah Aungst, a band member, said while the band is affiliated with the College of Music, members aren’t all music students. “All kinds of students are in it and want to do it,” she said.

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Easing the pain from losing a pet

Mallory McKnight
February 15, 2009

A room in the Small Animal Clinic of the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital becomes a place to remember, share and, ultimately, heal twice a month for a group of people struggling with the death of a pet.

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Group hosts Valentine's Day dance

Emily Lawler
February 15, 2009

More than 200 members and friends of the MSU International Students Association, or ISA, gathered at the East Lansing Marriott at University Place ballroom, 300 M.A.C. Ave., Friday night in a blur of dresses, finger foods and laughing couples.

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RHA president receives statewide award

Chris Vannini
February 15, 2009

Residence Halls Association President Mark Dobson was named President of the Year this weekend at the Michigan Organization of Residence Hall Associations, or MORHA, conference at Western Michigan University. MORHA is comprised of 11 Residence Hall Associations.

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E.L. Farmer’s Market seeks applicants

Pat Evans
February 15, 2009

The East Lansing Farmer’s Market is seeking applicants for harvesters and producers to sell their wares. This market debuts this summer at Valley Court Park. It will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays from July 12 to Oct. 25.