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Senate hopefuls tackle issues before Nov. vote
Lansing - Virg Bernero, D-Lansing, and Paul DeWeese, R-Williamston, have some things in common. But on Nov.
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U honors late leader
A group of students and faculty members met for the first time last week to brainstorm ways to honor an MSU student leader who died this summer.
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Book program aims to unite E.L. community
In 1950, Ray Bradbury imagined a world where firefighters ignited books in a society banned from the written word.
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WEB ONLY: Corporate accountability discussed at forum
A panel of MSU business experts met Monday to discuss the ethics and corporate governance in business companies around the world.The panel, moderated by MSU President M.
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Month marks Hispanic influence
Lansing - Diana Lopez strolled through the Cristo Rey Parish Church basement, hugging friends as she chatted in smooth transitions from Spanish to English. Lopez, a health program assistant for the Ingham County Health Department, helped with translation at the Annual Hispanic Health Fair on Saturday at the 201 W.
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E.L. to explore international program
East Lansing Public Schools has joined with MSU to investigate the possibility of bringing an international twist to an elementary school via an International Baccalaureate primary program. The program stresses a multicultural education within an elementary school environment.
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Detroit mayor to give speech at Kellogg Center for Madison donors
James Madison College Founders Circle is sponsoring a trip to MSU by Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on Oct.
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Coordinator to council: Drinking on decline
An MSU health coordinator says alcohol use among students has decreased from previous years.Jasmine Greenamyer, health education coordinator for Olin Health Center, said an MSU study showed 25 percent of MSU students have not drank in the last month and 66 percent of students consumed five or fewer alcoholic beverages the last time they drank.
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Meridian bikers to go 3 miles on area trails
Families are being encouraged to ride their bikes through Meridian Township parks on Sunday. The activity, sponsored by Meridian Township Parks & Recreation, is $2 per person, or $5 per family.
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Parks and Recreation photo deadline Nov. 4
Meridian Township Parks & Recreation is inviting all ages to take part in the 2002 Focus on Meridian Parks Annual Photography Contest.
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U hosts reps from Michigan universities
MSU’s undergraduate student government hosted delegates from each of Michigan’s 15 public universities Saturday to discuss higher education issues in the state.The Association of Michigan Universities goal was to speak and act on behalf of college students.
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City sponsors free film showings
East Lansing hosted the Parking Ramp Picture Show on Friday night, a double dose of free movies atop the Division Street Parking Ramp roof.
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Road work planned
Those who commute from suburban communities to downtown Detroit will appreciate that about $400 million was granted to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St.
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Panel to speak about business ethics
Business professors and industry leaders will convene tonight at Kellogg Center’s auditorium for a forum about business ethics. The “Broad Leadership Forum: Ethics and Cooperative Governance,” featuring President M.
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Child center reopens with updated facility
The name on the door reads Spartan Child Development Center, but parents, administrators and university officials are calling it “a dream come true.”Spartan Child Development Center, a day-care center serving children from 2 weeks to 6 years old in the Lansing area, celebrated the completion of its $2.7 million renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.
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LCC discusses smoking
Officials from Lansing Community College addressed the school’s new smoking policy during the weekend. The policy, which restricts smoking to designated areas, was initiated to create a smoke-free campus for the fall semester. Smoking between buildings and near building entrances has been prohibited as a result of numerous complaints from nonsmoking students and staff who wish to promote a healthy campus. The policy is not intended for and will not be enforced on public streets.
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The State News Board of Directors elects five members, two incumbents
Five new members and two incumbents were elected to fill seven open positions on the State New’s Board of Directors on Friday.The 12-member board is comprised of three professional positions, three faculty or staff positions and six student positions.Dick Milliman was elected to the professional seat vacancy.
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Speaker talks of U, South Africa
Sheila Sisulu, South African ambassador to the United States, spoke to a crowd of more than 70 people Friday about her country’s struggle to rebuild itself after the end of apartheid.“I would like to thank MSU for the role you’ve played as a true friend, partner and ally