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Retailers ponder holiday shopping

Shaun Byron
October 12, 2001

Michigan retailers may need a crystal ball to determine whether to stock more merchandise or cut back from last year’s levels.The Michigan Retailers Association released a recent report saying 41 percent of stores are buying more, while 44 percent are buying less and 15 percent are staying at the same level.Tom Scott, spokesman for the association, said the expectations for this year are low.“(The economy) has been slow all year long, and the events of Sept.

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ASMSU backs acts with ribbons for U

In an effort to spread awareness to the masses coming in for Homecoming weekend, members of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, will pass out 60,000 purple ribbons in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Last Thursday, Student Assembly passed a bill to allocate up to $1,000 from a Special Projects Account to support a rape awareness campaign.ASMSU’s Student and Academic assemblies last month passed a joint resolution to work to keep the campus safe and free of rape.Melanie Olmsted, College of Social Science representative for Student Assembly, created the bill and thought this would be a good way to show support.“The ASMSU community took a stand against rape and violence and this is an opportunity to put their words into action,” Olmsted said.Olmsted said the cost wouldn’t reach $1,000 and that her idea is separate from the other events occurring to support domestic violence awareness.

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FBI addresses students concerns

Kristy Austin
October 12, 2001

Students in Fayyaz Hussain’s Integrated Studies in Social Science class had a chance Thursday to discuss their concerns about the terrorist attacks with area Lansing FBI Resident Supervisor Richard Licht.Hussain said he invited Licht because students need to discuss their frustrations so they can better understand what is going on.

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Bill retains firefighting grants for state buildings

Steve Eder
October 12, 2001

Gov. John Engler is expected to sign a bill that restores firefighting grants that protect state buildings.Engler recently vetoed legislation that would have increased fire protection grants to $9.4 million, saying that the state couldn’t afford a $2 million increase from last year.

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TV shows bad image of obese

Megan Frye
October 12, 2001

Stereotypes abound on television and some may be harmful to audiences both physically and mentally, a recent study shows.The study, conducted in part by MSU faculty and graduate students, found overweight people on TV shows were involved in fewer romantic, sexual and even friendly relationships.

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Electronic nose on standby for bioterrorism threats

Leslie Escobar
October 12, 2001

With the fears of bioterrorism on the minds of Americans following the events of Sept. 11, MSU researchers are willing to offer help if asked.Evangelyn Alocilja, an assistant professor of biosystems engineering, developed the electronic nose - a device used to detect pathogenic bacteria - and has been involved in ongoing research projects for the past two years.The nose, which can detect E.

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LBGT weeklong events a success

Camille Spencer
October 12, 2001

The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students sponsored speakers, training and a vigil this week to promote awareness for students in honor of National Coming Out Day on Thursday.Matt Weingarden, co-director of the Alliance, said the week’s events were successful.“Our job is not to put on these big, expensive events,” he said.

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Local resident brings mules to Homecoming

Sara Luneburg
October 12, 2001

Dade Schultz knows animals.He has spent his entire life around horses and mules - as a child in one grandfather’s blacksmith shop in Chester, Mich., and on his other grandfather’s farm, where 30 horses pulled the plows.He moved to his own farm in Charlotte in 1974 where he raises horses and mules, showing them in parades around the country and using them to teach children.Two of his mules, “Bays in Brass,” the show name for 14-year-olds Ruth and Rudy, will pull a show wagon adorned with several “East Lansing, Home of MSU” banners during tonight’s Homecoming parade.The parade begins at 6 p.m.

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Campus briefs

Post reporter to speak with alumni, studentsDavid Broder, an award-winning national political correspondent for the Washington Post, will visit MSU today.Broder, a reporter whose column is carried by more than 300 newspapers worldwide, will speak to alumni and students during an annual luncheon sponsored by the James Madison College Founders Circle.“He is an important person in public affairs from Washington and has a lot of insight on public services and politics,” said Grant Littke, director of field experience and student affairs for James Madison College.Last year’s speaker was former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski.The event will be held at noon in one of the Big Ten rooms in the Kellogg Center.Students who are interested in legal affairs and government would benefit from attending, said Rocky Beckett, director of development for James Madison College.

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Capitol steps host rally for equality bills

Camille Spencer
October 11, 2001

Lansing - A rally of student organizations and representatives gathered on the steps of the state Capitol on Wednesday to promote legislation and lobby for candidate support of lesbian-bi-gay and transgendered issues. The event, “Building the Beloved Community: Michigan Students for Equality,” was sponsored by the Triangle Foundation, a Detroit-based anti-violence civil rights advocacy group. The purpose of the event was to gain support for three bills which focus on helping promote gay and lesbian equal rights legislation and preventing gender-related hate crimes.

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Depression screening on rise after attacks

Alison Barker
October 11, 2001

One month after the terrorist tragedy, Michigan Community Mental Health agencies will take part in National Depression Screening Day. Agency officials say they have seen a significant increase in the number of people using their services after the Sept.

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Medical Technology Program marks 75th year with lectures, dinner

Alison Barker
October 11, 2001

MSU’s Medical Technology Program is celebrating its 75th year with a variety of events this weekend, beginning today. Ward Giltner founded the program in 1926 while he was in charge of the veterinary medicine program at MSU. The program’s history will be remembered, while also looking to the future. Robert Martin, a 1971 MSU graduate and director of laboratories for the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will speak to students and alumni about careers and public health today and Friday. The lecture will be held from 11:30 a.m.

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Volunteers decorating cookies for good cause

Okey Umelo
October 11, 2001

Volunteers and staff, including First Lady Joanne McPherson and Kay Watts, wife of assistant football coach Morris Watts, were at MSU’s Central Bakery on Wednesday to frost special Homecoming cookies - all for a good cause.About 12,000 of these cookies will be on sale during Homecoming festivities this weekend to celebrate Spartan pride and at the same time, raise money for MSU Safe Place, the on-campus domestic violence shelter.About 50 volunteers and staff of MSU’s Central Bakery plan to frost cookies this week.

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Great grapes grow into fine wines on Michigans coasts

Leslie Escobar
October 11, 2001

Those who picture Michigan’s Great Lakes may think of swimming, sailing or historic lighthouses.But they’re also responsible for producing some of the best wines in the nation.“There are dramatic advantages to Michigan,” said Joel Lichty, owner of Veritas Wine Shop, 211 M.A.C.

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Legislators aim to keep parolees, probationers in check

Steve Eder
October 11, 2001

State representatives in the House Criminal Justice Committee want to keep better track of parolees and probationers.The committee unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that enters Michigan into a national group of states working together to manage parolees and probationers who wish to cross state lines.

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ASMSU works with U to fix facilities

Ryan Wallace
October 11, 2001

Administrators and members of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, met Tuesday to hash out the next step to improve the intramural sports facilities on campus. Lee June, vice president for student affairs and services, and Fred Poston, vice president for finance and operations, answered students’ questions and gave information on what is possible in the future. “I think the meeting went well,” June said.

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Enthusiasm, doubt surrounds new downtown center

Sara Luneburg
October 10, 2001

Most makeovers provide drastic change in very little time, but East Lansing’s downtown has been in the process of a long makeover for more than six years.And it’s really beginning to take shape.Jim Cash of The Christman Company, the Lansing-based development company in charge of the project, said the $30 million project is going well and staying true to its schedule.Two of the projects - a new 730-space parking structure and the relocated Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave.

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Police guarantee sensitivity

Kristina Hughes
October 10, 2001

Being the victim of a sexual assault can be difficult enough, but imagine reliving the experience during a police interrogation. For a survivor, making a police report can be a difficult first step.