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Housing study to postpone Hub 2.0 decision
It's back to the drawing board for Core Spaces and their Hub on Bogue Street project after being referred back to planning commission at the Feb. 25 East Lansing City Council meeting.
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City council discusses sidewalk and bike lane plan
Director of Public Works & Environmental Services Scott House addresses council to consider an update to the city's non-motorized plan paying mind to electric scooters since they are a fairly new addition to the city.
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MSU researchers aim to optimize algae biofuel production
Michigan State researchers are examining algae hibernation to see if they can enhance its viability as a biofuel.
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Inconclusive evidence in ELPD excessive force investigation
The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, has found the investigation into an allegation of excessive force to be "not sustained," meaning the allegation cannot be proven or disproven. This was announced at a public hearing Thursday.
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Too poor to go anywhere for spring break? You have options
Ah, yes. Spring break. It’s the time of year when the rich kids go off to Boca, Florida or the Bahamas, and the "poors" stay back to go somewhere in-state, at best.
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EL resident snaps up $11,850 on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game show
Dorian Prier, an East Lansing resident, won $11,850 with a friend from Texas in a "Girlfriend Getaways" episode.
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Your guide to living in North Neighborhood
The State News provides pros and cons when it comes to living in North Neighborhood dorms.
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Best places to grocery shop in EL
Living in East Lansing, whether on campus at Michigan State or off campus in one of many residential offerings, residents find themselves within the center of a business-heavy town. Residents are driven to find the best possible place to purchase groceries in order to meet their needs.
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Voters to decide whether to increase funding for Potter Park Zoo on March 10
East Lansing voters will decide whether or not to increase funding of Potter Park Zoo in the March 10 primary election. Potter Park Zoological Society Executive Director Am.y Morris-Hall said current funding pays for day-to-day operations, but the zoo desperately needs upgrades.
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Pence holds Trump campaign rally in Troy, Michigan
Vice President Mike Pence toured Michigan today in support of President Donald Trump's re-election campaign.
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ASMSU proposes first tax increase in 14 years
ASMSU considers a tax increase before it goes to a student vote, the first since 2006.
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MSU to hire Multicultural Development Coordinator
MSU's administration is hiring a Multicultural Development Coordinator.
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The MSU students campaigning for Elizabeth Warren
Michigan State University's Spartans with Warren focuses on getting out the vote for the Massachusetts senator.
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MSU Museum director suspended following research misconduct allegations
MSU Museum Director Mark Auslander was suspended today following allegations of research misconduct.
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Rep. Slotkin addresses anti-Semitism in East Lansing
Rep. Elissa Slotkin hosted a “community conversation” late Sunday morning in light of recent anti-Semitic incidents in the Greater Lansing area.
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MSU's Lingco Language Labs becomes SXSW 'Entrepreneurial Eight' finalist
Michigan State's Lingco team will travel to Austin, Texas for the annual Student Startup Madness tournament at South by Southwest, or SXSW.
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Gotcha, Lime scooters to return to East Lansing this spring
Lime and Gotcha scooters will be returning to East Lansing and Michigan State University this spring.
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Protesters gather outside ELPD following alleged incident of excessive force
Members of East Lansing joined together in protest of alleged police brutality. This event was prompted from a viral Facebook post alleging East Lansing Police Department use of excessive force.
