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Rising E.L. gas prices worry some spring break travelers

Josh Mansour

March 2, 2011

During the school year, fluctuations in gas prices rarely affect many MSU students. This week, as students prepare to hit the road for spring break, the recent rise in gas prices could make a difference. According to AAA Automobile Club of Michigan, gas prices have gone up 29 cents per gallon the past month and 9 cents per gallon within the past week, bringing the current average to $3.43 per gallon in East Lansing. Advertising senior Laura Neiman said she is heading home to St.

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Senates approve short-term funding

Zane McMillin

March 2, 2011

A federal government shutdown likely was avoided Wednesday when the U.S. Senate approved a short-term funding measure that extends a previous budget deadline by two weeks.

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MSU educates with new Real Estate Development Institute

Emily Wilkins

March 2, 2011

When Arjun Singh began a real estate class in 1999, he didn’t realize how far the course’s popularity would go.

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Movie brings attention to child abduction

Ashley Brown

March 2, 2011

During an Invisible Children organization movie screening Wednesday, MSU students aimed to speak for the voiceless.

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Academic, Student assemblies hold joint meeting

Laura Fosmire

March 1, 2011

ASMSU’s scheduled weekly meeting looked a little different Tuesday.

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Water main update to begin this summer

Lauren Gibbons

March 1, 2011

Additional major changes to Harrison Avenue are in store as city officials make plans to continue a three-year project updating south East Lansing’s water infrastructure this summer after the MSU spring semester ends.

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Graduate students begin to negotiate contract

Megan Durisin

March 1, 2011

Graduate students are working to determine what effect upcoming MSU and federal health care requirements will have on their doctor bills in coming years.

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E.L. repairs broken Gunson water main

Kyle Campbell

March 1, 2011

A water main broke at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of Gunson Street, temporarily closing the block off from traffic. East Lansing Director of Public Works Todd Sneathen said he did not know the exact time the main was fixed, but by 7:30 p.m.

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MSU reaches one-third recycling rate

Stephen Brooks

March 1, 2011

Whether it’s paper or plastic, the RecycleMania competition continues at MSU.

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U.S. House passes budget extension

Zane McMillin

March 1, 2011

Congress moved a step closer toward avoiding a government shutdown later this week after the Republican-led U.S. House on Tuesday passed a short-term funding measure.

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Students for Choice rallies for women’s rights

Emily Wilkins

March 1, 2011

Even if students passing by the rock on Farm Lane missed the neon-pink signs, they heard Marcia LeVigne.

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Obama announces waiver for parts of health care reform

Zane McMillin

March 1, 2011

The contentious issue of health care reform took an interesting turn Monday when President Barack Obama made what could be called an unexpected concession.

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Music therapy helps special needs students

Megan Durisin

February 28, 2011

For Michelle Feldhauser’s daughter, being in music therapy classes has turned her speech from a musical conversation into a real one.

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Students consider benefits, drawbacks of living on, off campus

Emily Wilkins

February 28, 2011

After freshman year, many students begin to consider moving off campus.

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Exhibit features series of photos from American road

Josh Mansour

February 28, 2011

In many imaginations, there are few images that are a purer representation of Americana than a car and the open road — the very concept behind the newest exhibition at the Kresge Art Museum.

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Bagger Dave’s chain awaits city approval

Lauren Gibbons

February 28, 2011

A Michigan-based small restaurant chain could open a new location in East Lansing if the East Lansing Planning Commission approves its request.

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New documentary premieres at MSU

Stephen Brooks

February 28, 2011

It’s not the first time students will hear society has a negative affect on the environment, but the creators of a new documentary are hoping Michiganders will take notice of the surrounding Great Lakes.

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Event aims to educate students on black culture

Ashley Brown

February 28, 2011

Noticing a lack of knowledge surrounding black history and culture within the MSU community, student groups decided to educate each another with the event “Where Do You Stand?” on Monday.

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Students build spontaneous igloo on campus

Kyle Campbell

February 27, 2011

As the frigid chill of February begins to subside and March approaches, many students hunker down indoors for the homestretch. However, one group of friends ventured out Sunday afternoon to embrace winter’s last stand.

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Students volunteer for Vegas Night

Stephen Brooks

February 27, 2011

Whether it was just a fun way to spend the night or the appeal of winning, the lure of a casino atmosphere was on display Friday night in the sky box at Spartan Stadium.