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MSU March of Dimes works to support area families

For three years, the MSU chapter of the March of Dimes has worked closely with Sparrow Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, to assist infant patients and their families, said international relations senior Monika Johnson, the chapter’s president.

MICHIGAN

Sidewalk snow removal expected in E.L.

In light of the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids forecasting a potential 12 or more inches of snow by Wednesday, students who live off campus and other city residents should be mindful of city ordinances regulating snow and ice removal.

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Scholarly journals cost library

Although the MSU library budget increased about 32 percent since the 2000-01 academic year, the cost of scholarly publications is rising at far higher rates, said Steven Sowards, associate director of collections of the Main Library.

MICHIGAN

Alumnus offers travel alternative

After traveling to Thailand and other Asian countries, former Spartan David Thorin has returned to East Lansing with Spar-Thai, a new bike transportation business inspired by what he saw halfway across the world ­­— tuk tuks.

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MSU cuts retailing program

Students no longer will have the option to earn retailing degrees because of a recent decision made by university administrators and the University Committee on Curriculum.