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Olin offers free HIV testing to community

Lindsey Poisson
June 21, 2005

Olin Health Center and other local clinics will hold free and anonymous walk-in HIV testing for the MSU community for the National HIV Testing Day on Monday. Nicolle Stec, health educator for the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Olin, said it's an opportunity to educate people about HIV and options that are available for testing and counseling. During pre-test consultation, counselors at Olin will determine whether the patient should have a blood or an oral swab test.

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E.L. department to hold public opening

Bob Darrow
June 21, 2005

East Lansing residents will have an opportunity to get a peek at the inner workings of the city's public works and recycling center this evening. The East Lansing Department of Public Works will hold a dedication ceremony from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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MSU works on robotic arm for breast exams

Daniel Thai
June 21, 2005

A robotic arm might replace doctors' hands in future breast exams. MSU's Department of Surgery and researchers in the College of Engineering are working together to develop a robotic arm that could give women living in remote areas access to breast exams. The technology is called telemedicine because examinations will occur over long distances, but human doctors will still play a significant role in the exam, said Ranjan Mukherjee, associate professor of mechanical engineering, who is leading the team building the arm. "It shouldn't sound like robots are doing it alone because that's not what it is," he said.

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Prof to discuss women in Iraq

Nick Pelton
June 21, 2005

A professor from the University of Baghdad will speak about women's struggles in Iraq in a presentation at a local church Friday. The presentation, titled "Through My Eyes: A Woman's Struggle for Peace in War Torn Iraq," will showcase Professor Naba Saleem Hamid and other women's experiences in Iraq at 7 p.m.

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MSU to admit fewer freshmen in fall '05

Jason Worthy
June 20, 2005

This year's incoming freshman class will be slightly smaller than last year, according to admission rates so far, but a smaller class doesn't mean it will be less diverse. Jim Cotter, senior associate director in the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, said they are confident the freshman class will be more diverse than last year. "I feel more students now look to MSU for diversity," he said.

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MSU approves interim budget for 2005-06

Amy Davis
June 20, 2005

An interim budget for the 2005-06 academic school year was approved Friday by the MSU Board of Trustees. The board voted to permit the operation of the university at its 2004-05 budget expenditure levels until next year's budgets have been established. Last year, the 2004-05 budget and tuition rates, which included a 2.4-percent hike for in-state students and a 5-percent increase for out-of-state students, were established at the board's June meeting.

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2 arrested in apartment drug robbery

Kris Turner
June 20, 2005

Two people were arrested and charged with an armed robbery that occurred in Chandler Crossings apartments early last week. The Bath Township Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident. Jawan Laderdale and Frederick Lilly were arraigned on felony charges of armed robbery and possession of a firearm on Wednesday.

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Higher ed funding passed

Mara Deutch
June 20, 2005

Michigan senators approved the higher-education portion of the state budget on Thursday that provides funding for public universities and colleges. Senate Bill 273, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, might provide a total 1-percent increase to universities and a total higher-education increase of 3.1 percent, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency. MSU would receive an increase in funding by 0.6 percent, according to that analysis. Northern Michigan University and Wayne State University received significant cuts under the proposed budget. Senators also held a hearing on Thursday to look at another bill that might increase state funding by up to 5 percent. The bill, which was introduced in February, would increase state funding to K-16 by no more than 5 percent, or by an inflationary rate based on the cost of living, said Sen.

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Intertribal tradition

George Boissineau, a carpenter from North Branch, waits for the grand entry at the Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday afternoon.

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Student charged with sex crimes

Kris Turner
June 20, 2005

An MSU international graduate student was arrested by Michigan State Police on charges relating to third degree criminal sexual conduct on Wednesday. Luabeya Kapiamba, a 37-year-old male agricultural economics graduate student, was charged with having multiple sexual encounters with a 15-year-old Washtenaw County female, police said. The Congo, Africa, native was arraigned in a Washtenaw County district court on three counts of criminal sexual conduct on Thursday, police said.

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Secretary attends her last Board of Trustees meeting

Amy Davis
June 20, 2005

Sue Carter has worn several hats during her lifetime, but on Friday she fulfilled the last duties of a position she's held for the last two years: secretary to the MSU Board of Trustees. "I've been blessed to occupy a number of positions in life," Carter said.

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Law professor named U.S. Sixth Circuit judge

Daniel Thai
June 20, 2005

MSU Adjunct Professor David McKeague was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a post in the federal Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. McKeague - confirmed on June 9 along with Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Richard Griffin - has been an adjunct professor at the MSU College of Law for seven years, teaching a Federal Jurisdiction class, as well as instructing students on using electronic evidence in court. The East Lansing resident said he wants to keep teaching along with his duties as a federal judge. "Fortunately, there's a degree of flexibility," he said.

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Wineries gain popularity

Lindsey Poisson
June 16, 2005

The owners of Sandhill Crane Vineyards in Jackson gathered in their tasting room, swirling and smelling a dry red wine Sonata made from their own winery. "This is a retirement for my husband, his sister and I," said Alice Moffatt, co-owner of Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

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Board behind on setting '05-'06 tuition rates

Amy Davis
June 16, 2005

Pending the state Legislature's adoption of a higher education budget, university officials say tuition rates might not be finalized until the end of the summer. The MSU Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, but tuition rates and the appointment of two administration roles are not on the agenda.

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Beneath the soil

Archaeologists excavating the site of Saint's Rest, MSU's first dorm, aren't leaving anything to the imagination. With a little help from geophysicists, archaeologists hope to reveal the location of the residents' most private refuge - the outhouse. Tom Mann, a geophysical specialist from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, paced the area surrounding the dig site Wednesday morning, carrying a GPS unit and an instrument resembling a long plastic pipe.

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'Jimmy Kimmel' show comedian dupes news media

Bob Darrow
June 16, 2005

The jubilant man who appeared on the front page of Tuesday's edition of The State News might look like a crazed Michael Jackson fan, but he is actually an actor and writer on the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The man identified in the caption as Jake Byrd is really Tony Barbieri and was pictured rejoicing after Monday's acquittal.

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Hearing will discuss education bill's funding

Mara Deutch
June 16, 2005

A senate hearing today at 8:30 a.m. will provide expert opinion and information on funding dealing with a bill that might increase state funding for public schools and universities. Senate Bill 246, which was introduced in February, would increase state funding for grades K-16 by either a 5-percent increase or to reflect inflation increases, said Sen.

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Event to benefit Old Town

Alex Abate
June 16, 2005

Complete with food, music and wine tasting, the sixth annual Festival of the Sun will be taking place on Saturday in Lansing. The festival is a fundraiser to help improve the area of Lansing known as Old Town, Marketing Coordinator Lesly Burgamy said. "This is an opportunity to celebrate the start of the summer," Burgamy said.