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Fundraiser to benefit nurse in Africa
A charity art and auction show to benefit a public health nurse working in Africa will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. at McDonel Hall.
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Parking ramp named best new lot
The Grand River Avenue parking ramp near Morrill Hall and Olin Health Center has been awarded a 2008 Aon Build America Award in the “Building New” category.
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RHA charity ball proceeds go to MSU Safe Place
Holly Rosen didn’t wait for officials from MSU’s Residence Halls Association to notify her that MSU Safe Place would receive proceeds from the group’s charity ball this year.
MICHIGAN
Mich. pushes to increase use of renewable energy
The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a state renewable portfolio standard Thursday, which would require state facilities to purchase 25 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025.
MSU
MSU sheep farm awaits spring
Spring’s first blue skies have a way of making students wish they were outside enjoying the sunshine instead of sitting in an artificially lit lecture hall, but it could be worse.
MICHIGAN
Man pleads guilty to charges in July shooting
A man charged with the shooting and attempted murder of an East Lansing man last summer has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder and felony firearm.
MICHIGAN
Middle schoolers shadow MSU police
After grasping a plastic pop bottle, seventh-grader Quincey Briggs used black forensic powder and a brush to sweep the bottle and uncover his own fingerprint.
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MSU schools top magazine rankings
MSU has the nation’s top graduate program in both elementary and secondary education for the 14th year in a row, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
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Conference gauges program's progress
By neglecting education, some members of the black community are aiding in their own oppression, sociology professor Kalvin DaRonne Harvell said Thursday.
BASEBALL
Disappointing debut
The snow had melted, the grass was green and it was a perfect day to open a new baseball season Wednesday at Kobs Field. Too bad the MSU baseball team forgot to come out of hibernation. The Spartans fell to Eastern Michigan 10-3 in their home opener, losing to a team that came into the contest with a 1-17 record.
NEWS
Credit crunch alarms student loan lenders
With the prospect of federal student loans decreasing in availability next year, Whitney Krieger said she is worried she won’t be eligible for the aid she needs.
NEWS
Police Brief 03/27/08
An MSU parking pass was stolen from a vehicle in the Holden Hall parking lot sometime between 7-9 a.m. Tuesday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said
NEWS
E.L. residents still unhappy with City Center II plans
About 25 East Lansing residents broke out clapping at Wednesday’s planning commission meeting after Ann Nichols, president of the Oakwood Historical District Neighborhood Association, criticized building heights in the new City Center II proposal. A new plan for a $117 million downtown development was discussed at the meeting.
NEWS
Preview of ASMSU elections
Members of ASMSU have planned for spring elections since last semester, and officials from MSU’s undergraduate student government said they are hoping to increase the number of voters this year.
NEWS
Key card system could be installed in all residence halls
Campus officials are working on a plan to install key card systems in all residence halls, which could allow dorms to be locked during an emergency.
MICHIGAN
Younger driver deaths up in Mich.
Traffic deaths involving drivers aged 16 to 20 increased about 20 percent in 2007 when compared to 2006, according to information released Wednesday by the Office of Highway Safety Planning.
MICHIGAN
Students, E.L. police engage in laser tag battle
Police set down their uniforms Wednesday in favor of jeans, T-shirts and light-up vests when the Community Relations Coalition challenged them to a laser tag duel as part of an effort to combat negative stereotypes about police.
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MSU celebrates members advancing diversity
For Kaustav Mukherjee, the most exciting thing about MSU is the rush of learning with people who live 9,000 miles away from each other.
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Students push for interior design bill
Interior design students at MSU are teaming with interior designers statewide to get a package of bills passed in the Michigan Senate that would regulate and license their trade.
MICHIGAN
Groups question early lease-signing dates
Michael Baumgarten knew he wanted to live off campus, but he struggled to find roommates in time to sign a lease for renting an East Lansing house.