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MICHIGAN

Bargaining proposal divides GOP, Democrats

A proposal that would grant state employees the power to collectively bargain for better benefits has drawn attention from both major parties.Republicans and Democrats have pitted themselves against each other, debating what impact the proposal could have on the state.

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Students enter photography contest

Taking pictures while studying abroad could prove worthwhile for more than just sentimental purposes.The MSU Global Focus 2002 international photography competition is taking applications until Oct.

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University Stores donates to Safe Place

MSU Safe Place will now be able to help domestic-violence victims buy new locks for their homes because of a $1,120 contribution from University Stores.University Stores sold about 2,800 remembrance pins to students, commemorating the Sept.

MICHIGAN

Lawmaker looks to change state drug policy

With only two days remaining before the Michigan Legislature adjourns for six weeks, three bills promoting reform of mandatory minimum drug sentencing are hovering over a deadline.The Legislature will meet again after the Nov.

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Mini Med School offers sessions

Being a medical student is not a requirement to take health related classes at the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. The third annual Mini Medical School begins Thursday and meets from 7-9 p.m.

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U business team wins national contest

A group of four MSU business students were deemed the best graduate student team to solve accounting scandals and manipulations similar to ones that led to the downfalls of companies like Enron and WorldCom.The students returned from Nashville, Tenn., Sunday with $12,000 to split between the members and a National Black MBA Case Competition first place trophy in hand.The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management team includes graduate students Tasha McCarter, Rose Nyatanga, Donald Bryant and graduate student Arica Drummond.

MICHIGAN

Young kids become junior Picassos

Okemos - MSU alumna Julie Rose stood in front of a table of young children and their parents, waiting for the right moment to begin the day’s lesson. “OK,” she said as the group of children finally settled into their seats, “today we’re going to talk about people and art.” Rose teaches Preschool Picassos, a nature art class for 3- to 6-year-olds at Harris Nature Center in Okemos.

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RHA officer quits to pursue goals

For the second time this month, the Residence Halls Association is losing a member of its executive board.History junior Charles Russman announced his decision to withdraw from the position of director of public relations and advertising Monday to RHA president Tim Liss.The resignation will become official on Friday, but RHA officials will open up the position tonight at the organization’s general assembly meeting.Russman said being in RHA was no longer a top priority for him.“I want to put more time and effort in school work and being a mentor,” he said.“I just don’t have enough time to take 20 credits, be a mentor and continue to do a good job at the position.”Russman handled RHA’s publicity and advertising and was the media contact and official spokesman for the organization.

MICHIGAN

Voters to decide on straight-party proposal

Michiganians looking to vote a straight-party ticket could be in for a surprise when they enter the voting booth next year.A proposal on November’s ballot asks voters to decide whether to continue the 110-year-old tradition of allowing people to choose all candidates of a single party with one swift ballot punch.