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MSU, regional E. coli outbreak traced to Mich. lettuce vendor

MSU removed iceberg lettuce from its residence halls Friday, after the Michigan Department of Community Health announced that bagged lettuce from a Detroit-based produce distributor was the probable source of the statewide E. coli outbreak. Aunt Mid’s Produce Co., a nationwide vendor, was identified as a distributor of the lettuce that has affected 26 people in Michigan, as well as several people in New York, Ohio, Illinois and Oregon.

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Team beats Indiana for 'classic' victory

There were all the makings of a classic Spartans tragedy in Indiana’s Memorial Stadium this weekend. Passes bouncing off hands of stone. Missed special teams assignments. Coverages more busted than a raucous house party on Albert Avenue.

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MSU curricula to follow new accounting standards

Changes to MSU’s accounting curricula will reflect the gradual shift in how U.S. companies now file financial statements. In August, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced a timetable for the U.S. to potentially drop its current accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, in favor of the developing global standards’ International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS.

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Students get involved, perform at Soul Night

The McDonel Hall Kiva looked more like an MSU version of “America’s Got Talent” on Saturday as students showcased their unique skills at Soul Night, presented by the McDonel Black Caucus. The MSU Breakdancing Club opened the show with a routine and was followed by a variety of performances such as poetry, hip-hop dance routines and sign language interpretations of popular music.

NEWS

Police Brief 09/26/08

A 45-year-old Lansing man was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly stealing copper wire, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Getting heart smart

It started innocently enough: with a miserable, annoying cold. But soon, the fourth-grader was losing weight and having a hard time breathing. She missed two weeks of school, getting weaker all the while.

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$700B bailout might stabilize student loans

Wall Street is scrambling for solid ground in the wake of government buyouts, but MSU officials said students using federal student loans have very little to fear. A $700 billion bailout package being debated before Congress could provide some financial relief for banks and other businesses feeling the effects of a slumping stock market.

NEWS

5 cases of E. coli at MSU linked to common strain

While the number of confirmed E. coli cases at MSU continues to rise, 13 more E. coli reports have surfaced across the state. As of Wednesday, nine MSU cases had been confirmed as E. coli, while 21 other cases remain probable, bringing the total number of cases on campus to 30.

NEWS

Working his way there

Frank Lambert is a people person. Every week, the 42-year-old Haslett resident heads to Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, to play darts and socialize with friends and strangers. And almost every weekend so far this autumn, Lambert has gone door-to-door chatting with area residents about why they should vote him into the District 69 seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

NEWS

Magic Johnson returns to Lansing to talk politics, economy

MSU basketball great Earvin “Magic” Johnson paid a visit to his hometown of Lansing on Wednesday, but instead of kicking back and relaxing, Johnson was all about business. Johnson appeared at Pattengill Middle School, 626 Marshall St., in Lansing, to host a town hall meeting on urban policy as a spokesman for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.

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Rally at state Capitol backs women's health

Mary Siemon can’t afford to go to an obstetrician-gynecologist because her insurance won’t cover the costs. “It’s been really hard to find a doctor where I could go for reproductive care and that’s a real issue concerning a lot of the women on campus and a lot of women back home,” Siemon said.

MICHIGAN

Parties split on economic revival

Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday the United States could be headed toward another Great Depression that would drastically affect the country, especially younger generations.