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Rain slows local business, floods Melting Moments
Rain has forced students to stay indoors, dampening the sales of local businesses, owners said.
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A common voice
Yu Li struggled to find the right words to describe it. Li, a finance freshman originally from China, glanced down at the piece of paper in her hands before she let it drop to her desk. She decided she needed her hands to complete the task before her.
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Police Brief 09/12/08
A 21-year-old MSU student had her purse stolen Monday from the MSU College of Law Building, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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Debate to be held for Nov. proposals
Voters will be able to hear both sides of the debate about the proposals on medical marijuana and embryonic stem cell research at a community forum on Wednesday.
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Ballot proposals may drive transportation changes in E.L.
Two proposals on the November ballot could have an impact on transportation in the area. The Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, is looking to secure a millage that could help keep rates low as they experience a growth in riders.
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Board of Trustees to meet today
Plans to replace Morrill Hall and expand MSU’s plant science program are among the discussion topics at today’s MSU Board of Trustees meeting. Also on the board’s agenda is a proposal to increase parking space in Lot 89. The meeting, held at 9:30 a.m., is the board’s first of the fall semester.
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Mobile classroom visits MSU to showcase green technology
A trailer showcasing energy efficient technology rolled through the Lansing area Thursday, making a stop on MSU’s campus.
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MSU students, locals push for green-collar jobs in state
A group of eco-conscious MSU students, graduates and professionals gathered Thursday afternoon on the Capitol steps to urge lawmakers to pass renewable energy legislation.
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Kal Penn of 'Harold & Kumar,' visits MSU to encourage voting
Fans of “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” would expect lead character Kumar to get high or go to White Castle. But to vote?
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7 years later
Seven years ago today, one of the greatest national tragedies of this generation left a country in shock and filled Americans with a renewed sense of patriotism. As most Americans were beginning their days Sept. 11, 2001, the first of two hijacked planes collided with the World Trade Center in New York City.
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Possible Saturday finals cause calendar conundrum
A proposal to shorten Welcome Week could extend finals week to Saturdays in the fall semester.
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Middle East wars hot topics for voters in upcoming November election
Seven years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks changed the face of U.S. foreign policy, the future of America’s presence in the Middle East is one of the most important topics of this election.
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E.L. to require use of new trash receptacles
Some students might be paying more for their trash collection than the city of East Lansing realizes. Starting Oct.
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Canine parade breeds awareness
A band of volunteers armed with dog leashes and pooper scoopers Wednesday morning marched around downtown Lansing in hopes of bringing attention to the plight of the 20 homeless dogs following them through the city.
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Webmail subject to info-phishing spam
When a phony e-mail asking for user passwords filtered across the MSU Webmail system June 1, the MSU Academic Technology Services team knew they had to deal with a problem.
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MSU grad sentenced for Cedar Fest
A 23-year-old MSU graduate was sentenced Wednesday to 20 days in the Ingham County Jail for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
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Expo lets businesses network
The front lawn of the state Capitol was transformed into a networking site Wednesday at the first-ever Minority Business and Professional Expo, hosted by the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, or MLBC.
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Black market for lot passes grows
A growing number of students are searching for the golden campus parking pass that grants access to the empty spaces behind those pesky “Employee Permit Required” signs.
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MSU faculty join scientists to test Big Bang Theory
If you’re reading this, the world didn’t end this morning. And that means scientists — including several MSU faculty — halfway across the globe successfully initiated one of the biggest science experiments in history that some feared could obliterate the planet.
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Mich. Senate bill fosters research for marketplace
MSU researchers might have a greater chance of getting their projects into the marketplace after a bill passed Tuesday in the state Senate.