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Healthy perspective

Nearly every morning, Cameron Starr makes the journey from his dorm room to IM Sports-East for his daily workout. With a goal of losing 15 pounds by Christmas, the interdisciplinary studies in social science junior spends about 30 minutes on an elliptical and 10 minutes on a rowing machine.

MSU

University programs to be evaluated this semester

Starting this semester, each department within the university will have a set time when its program will be reviewed on multiple levels. Last year, academic governance approved a proposal to assure a review of all academic programs at least once every seven years, Provost Kim Wilcox said.

MSU

Student views differ on MSU offices' help

Between MSU’s Office of Financial Aid and the Office of the Registrar, a steady flow of student queries and problems are dealt with on a daily basis, but some students have different opinions on how helpful these departments are.

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Police Briefs 10/02/07

An unknown suspect followed a female student riding a Capital Area Transportation Authority bus and exposed himself to her on Sunday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

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Changing the trend

There are several students like Michelle Smith who are eager to help educate Michigan’s future leaders. Unfortunately, some of those tutors won’t be around to check on their students’ progress. That’s because a poor market, combined with a meager sense of job security, are driving them from the area.

MICHIGAN

Construction causes concern

While developers inch closer to finishing Stonehouse Village III, students and businesses close to the project are bemoaning the inconvenience of the construction.

MSU

ASMSU calls rally 'counterproductive'

Nine student governments from universities across Michigan rallied for greater higher education funding Wednesday at the state Capitol, said Brandon White, Michigan field organizer for the United States Student Association. And ASMSU was not one of them.

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Crime report released

Serious crimes remained low on campus while burglary reports and liquor law violations were elevated in 2006, according to a newly issued report from university officials.

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Meet the council candidates

From legislating to educating, decision-making to communicating, the City Council impacts every East Lansing resident in one way or another. Following the Nov. 6 Council elections, three of the city’s next leaders will emerge. Four candidates are vying for three spots on the council.

MSU

ASMSU discusses improvements for e-mail system

As a group, ASMSU is less than satisfied with www.mail.msu.edu. Last semester, ASMSU passed a bill to fight for a revamping of the MSU e-mail system. Nothing was accomplished then, but the new group of student government officials is going to find out what it would take to update the system.

MICHIGAN

Bookworms, antique hunters attend Lansing-based book show

For Tennessee bookseller Dennis Melhouse, driving 10 hours to participate in the Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show is an 18-year tradition. “They generate lots of traffic here,” said Melhouse, who attends several other book shows around the country. “I’m sure it’s the variety because there’s a big spectrum.”