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Blast from the past
Darth Vader was on top of a cop car, swinging a light saber and yelling, “Kill the pigs.” That’s one of the memories Tim Miller, an MSU student from 1979-83, has of the first official Cedar Fest in 1983. The event was semiannual, occurring in October and May, and often resulted in mass partying and property damage. Informal block parties began in the ’70s and got bigger, lasting through the ’80s. “It was the party to go to,” Miller said. “It was just known that Cedar Fest was going to be the wild party.”
MICHIGAN
Turkish diner to open in E.L.
One of Europe’s most popular dishes, the doner kebab, is coming to East Lansing. Memo’s, a traditional Turkish diner, will fill the location at 321 E. Grand River Ave., which was left vacant when Ria Malaysian closed its doors in early 2007.
MSU
Students take alcohol abuse audit
Five familiar, cheap red plastic cups floated against a stark white banner, the one on the end somersaulting into the air. For anyone who’s been on campus, it’s a familiar sight, but the message that floated beneath it was less so: Don’t risk your life with the flip of a cup.
MSU
Bill could give top students automatic college admission
Although discussed legislation providing automatic admission to Michigan’s public universities for some students was designed to keep students in-state, university officials said such a measure could put many students at a disadvantage.
MSU
ASMSU election results in, all referenda proposals pass
Undergraduate students cast more than 6,000 votes for college representatives and four referenda items during this year’s ASMSU elections, held March 31 through April 3.
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City Center II redevelopment moves forward to city council
After months of consideration, the East Lansing Planning Commission voted 7-2 Wednesday to forward a site plan proposal for the City Center II project to the East Lansing City Council.
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Project aims to mix residents, quell future disturbances
Efforts to revitalize the Cedar Village area aren’t being sped up following last weekend’s riot. East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton said the East Village project is a long-term solution that could prevent events such as Cedar Fest from occurring.
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Police Brief 04/10/08
About $3,000 worth of damage was done to a gray 2008 Toyota Corolla parked outside Spartan Stadium sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MSU
Student group connects Chaldeans
For Magen Atisha, there’s more to being Chaldean than tabouli and baklava. Being Chaldean is about family and faith, the prenursing sophomore said.
MSU
Tax-collecting student groups challenge draft
Several of MSU’s tax-collecting student groups are questioning a draft of an administrative ruling that defines financial practices groups must follow to continue collecting student taxes.
MSU
MSUFCU makes over students
In addition to bringing a diploma and four years of college experience to their new careers, two MSU seniors also will have about $4,000 of prizes in tow.
MICHIGAN
Medicinal marijuana may be on ballot
With a proposal to legalize medicinal marijuana sitting in the Michigan House of Representatives since March 5, legislators said it’s highly likely the issue is headed for the November ballot.
MSU
Union fights for LBGT benefits
The results of the Graduate Employees Union’s continued contract negotiations with MSU could set a precedent for whether the university offers its employees domestic partner benefits.
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MSU suspends 6 Cedar Fest participants
The names of the six MSU students suspended for their involvement in the Cedar Fest riot last weekend will not be publicly released, a university official said Wednesday.
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E.L. City Council funds homeless study
A grant of $10,000 was awarded to Volunteers of America by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday.
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Police receive minimal crime reports from Cedar Fest riot
The number of reported crimes related to last weekend’s Cedar Fest riot has been minimal, police said Tuesday.
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Creative strides
While scoping out colleges, Bryan Morrison knew he wanted a taste of it all — the perfect fusion of the arts, culture, music and history. The freshman found the feeling of diversity and community he was looking for in the Residential College in the Arts & Humanities. The college, located in Snyder-Phillips Hall, is nearing the end of its first operational academic year, and students and faculty said they’re looking forward to its growth.
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Student arraigned, charged with disorderly conduct
One of the 28 MSU students arrested at Cedar Fest was arraigned Tuesday in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court and faces a single charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.