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DCL goes global

Mahbuba Fidda studied law in the Soviet Union, practiced in Afghanistan and now hopes to continue her studies by working toward a master's degree at the MSU-Detroit College of Law.Fidda is one of six international students to enter the new master's program that began this year.The program brought students from Lebanon, Egypt, Canada, Mexico, China and Afghanistan.

MICHIGAN

E.L. Public Schools force superintendent to retire

East Lansing Public Schools will soon be looking for a new leader, as board members voted Monday night to terminate the superintendent's contract in one year.Thomas Giblin has served as superintendent for six years and Board members voted 4-3 in favor of forcing him to leave.

MSU

Alumni cook up ways to raise funds for new Sparty

The MSU Alumni Club of Minnesota kicked off a fund-raiser Tuesday, and asked members of the MSU community to submit recipes and photos of "The Spartan" statue to its Spartan-themed cookbook.The funds raised will be used to replace the ceramic statue."We're real excited about this book and this project," club President Laurie Dama said.

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Icelandic horse show comes to Munn Arena

The horse show "Icelandics on Ice" will come to Munn Ice Arena on Thursday. The show, which is open to families, will feature professional riders and trainers performing with their horses on the ice.

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Campus capsule to be sealed for 52 years

Two unassuming cardboard boxes within the MSU Museum's archives will contain sealed pieces of Williams Hall history for the next 52 years. On April 27, the night before finals last year, more than 32 residents of West Circle Complex donated items for a time capsule, which was presented to the museum this week.

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New chairman impacts MSU's ROTC

Lt. Col. David Taylor said he has wanted to be in the army since his childhood.And now, after a 17-year-long military career, Taylor is the MSU ROTC program's new chairman.

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Relay will raise funds for Special Olympics

Law enforcement officers statewide will run this week to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Michigan.More than 2,000 Michigan law enforcement officials will participate all week in local races and a five-day-long marathon.

MICHIGAN

Charity to celebrate 35th anniversary

The Cristo Rey Community Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary of service to the Lansing area with three community events during Hispanic Heritage month. An automobile and motorcycle show will be held from 10 a.m.

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"Fake the Funk," auditions this month

For those who think they have what it takes to "Fake the Funk," auditions for the lip-sync competition are coming up. Fake the Funk 13 will be holding auditions from 9:30-10:30 p.m.

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Roommate matches work

As soon as Amelia Zukowski and Heidi Schanhals found out they'd be roommates at MSU, the pair pushed their apprehensions aside and met in Lansing for a day of shopping before classes began.Three weeks into the school year, the freshmen said going in blind was a good decision.