NEWS
Police Brief 01/10/12
A 25-year-old male reported several items stolen Jan. 1 from his vehicle in Ramp 6, near Grand River Avenue, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said
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Association questions Teach for America
Teach for America received a record number of more than 48,000 applications for fall 2011 — but some education critics have said they feel it does not provide graduates with enough training before they enter the workforce.
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Two support groups developed for sexual assault victims
Beginning this January, victims of sexual assault will have two new support groups to turn to. In the wake of a changing federal definition of rape, the MSU Sexual Assault Program created two groups this spring: Hope and Healing, a support group for women, and Men’s Group, a program directed toward male victims.
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$5 million gift to fund new business center
With the help of a $5 million gift to the Broad College of Business, officials hope regional companies will be better competitively positioned overseas thanks to the work of Spartans.
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Several Grand River businesses close doors
As a new semester starts, two East Lansing businesses have shut their doors and another downtown retailer has tentative plans to close next month.
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Benefits ban for same-sex couples might stand at MSU
Although universities might have escaped a new law that bans public employers from offering domestic partner benefits, colleges such as MSU aren’t necessarily out of the woods yet, legal experts say.
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MSU team identifies ancient disease
A disease that continues to effect undeveloped areas worldwide recently was discovered in ancient skeletons by a group of MSU professors and graduate students.
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New $50 fee might increase students’ use of IM facilities
When Carley Kocks arrived at MSU in fall 2010, she said she paid for a fitness plan at IM Sports-East despite what she considered to be a pricey membership. But she said her fitness experience was not worth $150 per semester and chose not to renew her plan this semester.
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MSU program works to combat decrease in physical activity
Despite a recent study showing physical activity tends to decline during early adulthood, the MSU community is working to push fitness on campus through a new MSU Moves Challenge.
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‘The Ave’ highlights Lansing identity
Students and faculty have begun work on a project that features the unique and often overlooked stories within the Lansing community.
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TISM survey pinpoints 2012 computer security issues
It’s not the infamous Y2K scare of 2000, but as a new calendar year begins, two MSU professors are continuing research to help protect home computer owners.
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E-books study planned for fall
A pilot study that tests the effectiveness of electronic books, or e-books, in the classroom potentially will give students the opportunity to digitize their college experience.
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Graduate, undergraduate bond to develop at MSU
Elementary education sophomore Paige Sienkiewicz has questions about her future.
NEWS
Governor passes bill legalizing fireworks
Michiganians now will be able to ring in 2012 with more bangs and booms. On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill legalizing all types of fireworks in Michigan, ending a longstanding ban against projectile fireworks and explosive such as firecrackers.
Julia Nagy
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Occupy Lansing ends physical presence in Reutter Park due to weather
The Occupy Lansing movement will end its physical presence Friday: no more tents, banners or overnight campers in Reutter Park.
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Confusion about same-sex bill in legislature
After the Michigan Senate tried to remove part of a bill that would strip benefits for same-sex and other non-married couples employed at public universities, the House passed the amended version on Thursday, insisting the language still pulled benefits from those groups.
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MSU expected to see several new renovations on campus
From enhancements at Spartan Stadium to replacing steam tunnels, MSU officials are ushering in a new year with several construction projects across campus.
Anthony Thibodeau
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Cool carvings
For Lansing resident and ice sculptor Scott Miller, the winter is business time. Miller, who has owned and operated Miller Ice Sculptures since 1993, is the busiest in the winter.
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Council of Graduate Students pushes for student resource center
Despite efforts from graduate students to transform Chittenden Hall into a graduate student resource center, no plans to renovate the vacant building are underway, officials said.