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Flames at Morrill Hall

Around 7 p.m. Wednesday, the East Lansing Police Department received a call indicating that Morrill Hall was on fire, Sgt.

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A Day of Worship

It often starts the same. Islam. Hinduism. Catholicism. Buddhism. Judaism. A hymn, a chant, a moment of silence — meditation or prayer.

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Picnic celebrates local public safety

In honor of Police Week, hundreds of Lansing residents gathered together on Wednesday at Hawk Island Park, 1601 E Cavanaugh Road, in Lansing, to say thank you to the local safety patrols in the annual Police and Fire Field Day and Safety Patrol Picnic.

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Potential education budget boost, results pending

When the Legislature hammers out a budget for school aid, it can be the difference between brand new computers for an entire district or a huddled classroom struggling to share crayons and textbooks. While that kind of disparity isn’t at stake this year, some experts say schools across the state still are finding it hard to mend deep wounds from a $1.1 billion education spending cut two years ago. However, schools could receive about $85.7 million more than previously expected, after a new state revenue estimate yesterday, according to the House Fiscal Agency.

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Summer offers different employment dynamic for students

Summer semester brings good weather and also great opportunities for students looking for jobs. Whether for the paychecks or to build résumés, students are always looking for job opportunities on and off campus and contrary to popular belief, summer is no different.