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E.L. presents potential 2011 budget
A preliminary outline of the 2011 fiscal year East Lansing budget, which proposed numerous cuts to accommodate for decreases in funding from the state, was presented to the East Lansing City Council in its March 8 meeting.
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MSU students create new social media website
To an MSU student, it never can hurt to earn a little extra cash — especially if it’s made through one’s own original media.
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MSU celebrates 95th annual agricultural week
The hubbub of activity normally caused by students who leave East Lansing for spring break temporarily was replaced by people interested in farming, agriculture and similar areas in celebration of MSU’s 95th Agriculture and Natural Resources, or ANR, Week.
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E.L. official selects new chief of police
Less than two months after the Lansing Police Department made history, the East Lansing Police Department made a move of the same fashion.
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ASMSU to merge next school year
MSU students voted to merge ASMSU’s Student and Academic assemblies into a single assembly two weeks ago.
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Downtown developments, medical marijuana discussed by E.L. City Council
A revamp of sections of Albert Avenue and locations surrounding the Ann Street Plaza could take place this summer if construction plans discussed by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday move forward. The council discussed the plans at its Tuesday work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. The construction would consist of two separate projects, a Brownfield location located at 200 Albert Ave.
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Despite being illegal, graffiti used as artistic outlet
During the past several decades graffiti gradually has been working its way into mainstream culture, as evidenced by street artist Banksy’s recent Oscar nomination.
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Local Blockbuster slated to close doors in April
Students who frequent the local Blockbuster to rent videos or grab a movie-related snack might have to start looking for a new place to do so come April.
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New art museum seeks student involvement
With the guidance of museum administrators, students will have the opportunity to plan events for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum after construction is completed next spring.
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4 candidates chosen for police chief
The search for East Lansing’s next chief of police was narrowed down to four candidates Thursday.
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E.L. seeks input on park plan
The East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will invite community members to participate in workshops to help determine where the community’s priorities should lie.
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Local gallery to display Raku pottery
Local artist Beti Dudley will bring an unusual form of pottery to the East Lansing Public Art Gallery beginning on Sunday in its first exhibit of a type of Japanese art called Raku.
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MSU community to celebrate Ghana's independence
Celebrating Ghana’s 54th Independence Day with food, friends and conversation, students might find a way to bring home a little closer.
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Business program helps spur growth in economy
Recently, Gov. Rick Snyder has talked about “economic gardening,” which requires meeting the needs of businesses already in Michigan, and the MSU Business Solutions Professional program is a step in the process, said Marcia Black-Watson, deputy director of the Bureau of Workforce Transformation in the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.
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Library digitizes to widen availability
What began as a project to digitize a collection of Chicago Tribune newspapers in 2009 has expanded to provide a resource of thousands of digitized pages of books and publications for MSU Libraries.
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March brings warmth, more parties
As the weather slowly gets warmer and students re-emerge from the depths of their dorms, apartments and houses, many are eager to celebrate the coming of spring.
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New E.L. police chief to be named next week
Candidates for the next police chief of East Lansing were interviewed individually Wednesday by a citizen committee, and a final decision on the police chief should be made early next week, East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton said.
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Rising E.L. gas prices worry some spring break travelers
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
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.