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Local bars to offer deals on July 4 beer, food and liquor
Check out some of the deals local bars and restaurants are offering to honor Independence Day.
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Two Republicans, four Democrats look to replace Rep. Mike Rogers
Get to know the Democrats and Republicans running to replace Rep. Mike Rogers in Congress.
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City, MSU safety officials prepare for Fourth of July
Even though things around MSU are expected to be fairly quiet, Murphy said the department will still keep an eye out for a few things, including drunk driving, disorderly conduct and loud parties.
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Compiled data compares MSU's reported assaults to other universities
MSU occupies the 11th highest spot, right behind four other Big Ten schools in data collected from about 1,570 public and private nonprofit universities.
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City ordinances set guidelines concerning Fourth of July festivities
The Fourth of July is a day of celebration, revelry, food and fireworks for most Americans. Citizens of East Lansing, however, might want to think twice before launching those dazzling mortars into the air. On July 1, the city issued a statement reminding citizens of the Fourth of July rules and regulations.
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Consumers look to watch, buy fireworks for holiday weekend
Fourth of July is right around the corner and there are many celebrations occurring this weekend in the Lansing area. Local stores also offer a large selection of sparklers and roman candles to put on your own personal fireworks show.
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Coming home
Packing for, preparing for and financing a study abroad program can be difficult, but for most students the hardest aspect of studying abroad comes at the end of the trip — returning home.
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Online "Nanodegree" aims to bolster skills
Beginning next fall, aspiring software designers and programmers will have an opportunity to take online courses meant to help prepare them for entry-level jobs with AT&T.
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Newly enacted bill would set stricter guidelines for rape kit handling
Under the enacted legislation, police departments have 14 days to collect the examination results, known as a rape kit. They then have another 14 days to turn it over to a lab for analysis.
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University uses Social Media Day to push engagement
This marked the first year the the Alumni Association established a unified, mass push of social media on the day, though it has been celebrated nationally for several years.
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Fraternity launches #LiftforBerlin campaign to fundraise for member's cancer
Graduation is a period of transition for outgoing seniors. That was especially true for MSU alumnus Alex Berlin, who was diagnosed with cancer a week after walking.
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Contest encourages residents to see East Lansing through new lens
Students, East Lansing residents or anyone wanting to photograph the city are able to submit up to five photos they have taken of the city for contest consideration. The photos can be of anything within the city during all four seasons.
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Apartment fire displaces residents, burns hole through floor
Eastpoint Townlets on 1732 Cambria Drive caught fire Saturday.Ryan Romey, area director of DTN Management, said only one unit was affected by the fire. There were heavy smoke damages, but the bedroom — where the fire started — suffered the most with a hole in the floor.
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Grand River Avenue Jimmy John's closes for renovations
The store serves as a culinary focal point for many MSU students. With the store temporarily out of commission, some lunchtime plans have been interrupted.
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Nontenured faculty, MSU reach new agreement
Before, many faculty members wouldn’t know if they would be teaching a session until about 30 days before the semester began.
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MSU Sailing Center popular with students, community
MSU Alumnus Peter Rocco, who is the lead instructor and supervisor of the program, has been instructing beginners through the MSU Sailing Center for almost three years
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Summer Circle Theatre ends final season on temporary stage
Roznowski said the variety of shows and being able to perform something for everyone is what makes a season successful. To him, support from audience members is the greatest thing in the world.
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Relay for Life fundraises in Lansing, draws MSU support
The American Cancer Society hosted it’s annual Lansing Relay for Life on June 27 and 28 at Cooley Law Stadium.Relay for Life is one of the American Cancer Society's largest fundraisers and this was the first year the Lansing event was held at Cooley Stadium.
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Students reflect on Pride Month, what it means to be LGBT and proud
Bonanno said although the festivals can make him feel supported, you don’t have to be present to find acceptance.“You don’t necessarily need to go there to celebrate it,” Bonanno said. “Just be proud ... be true to who you are, embrace it.”
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For Iraqi students, ISIS threat hits close to home
“There’s no words to describe this. Watching your friend die in a videotape on YouTube — it’s terrible, it’s terrible.”