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Professor speaks about illegal selling of organs
In a country stricken by poverty, people sell their own organs just to get by.
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MSU assistant prof hopes to win seat in Mich. Senate
An MSU assistant law professor plans to run for Michigan Senate in 2010.
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MSU professors study different uses of social networking sites
Signing into Facebook during class normally is looked down upon by MSU faculty, but some MSU professors are taking a different approach through research on social networking sites. Nicole Ellison, an assistant professor in the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media is part of a team using about $500,000 from a National Science Foundation grant to study how people use social networking sites such as Facebook. “The story of students using Facebook in class and not paying attention … (is) one small part of it,” Ellison said.
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E.L. fines residents who don't remove snow
Students leaving town next week for winter break might be in a rush to get home for the holidays, but if they neglect to make arrangements for snow removal, they could return to an unwanted ticket.
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Common Ground tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 11th annual Common Ground Music Festival are now on sale for the seven-day event. As of Monday, tickets for the July 12-18 event are on sale for $93. Ticket prices will increase to $99 on July 1.
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Lack of revenue increase might lead to worse road conditions
Michigan residents might notice fewer road and bridge projects being completed if state revenues are not increased, officials said. During the next three years, Michigan could lose $1.5 billion in federal stimulus money for road repair because of an $84 million shortfall for road repair in the state’s 2009-10 budget, said Keith Ledbetter, director of Legislative Affairs at the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association.
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East Lansing to weather budget shortfall with help from other counties
Despite a $4.6 million shortfall in the Ingham County budget, the city of East Lansing is not expecting to experience too much disturbance from any cuts made.
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College of Arts and Letters host exhibit
Students from the MSU College of Arts and Letters Curatorial Practices class will host a photography exhibition from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Kresge Art Museum.
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Free Concert at Turner-Dodge House
Three faculty members from the MSU Community Music School will put on a free concert at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Turner-Dodge House, 100 E. North St., in Lansing.
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Design Day set to be held at the Union
The College of Engineering will hold its Design Day from 8 a.m. to noon Friday at the Union, which will bring MSU and pre-college students together.
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City prepares study locations
The city of East Lansing is looking to help students find a place to prepare for their upcoming finals.
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Meteorologists predict snow, rain, sleet to hit E.L. throughout week
Meteorologists are predicting a significant change in the weather today and tomorrow, which might disappoint students hoping to avoid harsh winter weather.
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Obama announces plan for small businesses
President Barack Obama revealed a plan Tuesday to spur the economy by helping small businesses, investing in America’s infrastructure and creating green jobs.
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Students affect change with letters
Karin Bashir said students often talk and don’t take action, which is one of the reasons she participated in signing letters Tuesday at Case Hall as part of a week-long write-a-thon.
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E.L. set to host holiday event
Students and East Lansing residents can get in the holiday spirit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, during a family friendly holiday event.
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Study: widowed people face higher mortality rate
Although the emotional roller coaster ride of marriage might be draining at times, research by an MSU professor suggests it might help people live longer.
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Asian carp might invade Great Lakes
State officials are hoping to fend off some unwelcome visitors with their efforts to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, and MSU professors are stressing the importance of stopping any invasion before it starts.
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Sign of the Times
Assistant professor of fisheries and wildlife Travis Brenden, along with his wife, Tammy Newcomb, enjoy collecting change as much as donating it each holiday season.
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Director to attend E.L. film screening
A special screening of the film “Happiness Is” will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday in the East Lansing High School auditorium, 509 Burcham Drive.
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Art exhibit on display until end of Dec.
The East Lansing Arts Commission has a new exhibit on display, “A Walk with Thoreau,” by artist Brian Vance.