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Marketing seniors gain hands-on experience

Heather Guenther

November 10, 2009

When Erin Luytjes graduates from MSU in December, the marketing senior’s résumé will include professional experience from an unlikely source: an MSU classroom. Eleven marketing senior students, including Luytjes, who enrolled in section three of Marketing 460 this semester created a marketing campaign for the 2010 Honda Insight, a hybrid vehicle produced by Honda Motor Co. Instead of a December final exam, the students will compete against teams from about 20 U.S. schools in the 2010 Honda Insight Marketing Competition for an opportunity to pitch their campaign to company executives later this year.

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E.L. Film Contest winners announced

David Barker

November 10, 2009

The East Lansing Film Festival 48/5 Film Contest wrapped up Monday night after the films were screened for the public in Wells Hall.

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Discussion to focus on child treatment

Zane McMillin

November 9, 2009

More than 150 researchers and educators will participate in a three-day international conference aimed at examining ethical treatment of children slated to occur Nov. 11-13 at the Kellogg Center.

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MSU to host annual film festival Nov. 17

Zane McMillin

November 9, 2009

The University Activities Board and JanSport will host the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Erickson Hall Kiva.

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New cigarette law could reduce fires

Marissa Cumbers

November 9, 2009

Fires could be reduced by a new cigarette law that will take effect Jan. 1.

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(SCENE) Metrospace to host cd release

Marissa Cumbers

November 9, 2009

Local music lovers can head to (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., on Nov. 19 for an evening of music and an album release party for Lansing native singer/songwriter Sam Corbin.

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Area food bank hosts fundraiser

Marissa Cumbers

November 9, 2009

Community members can “take a stand against hunger” by participating in the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s 27th annual envelope drive.

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5th annual Israel Fest showcases various subcultures

Ian Johnson

November 9, 2009

Although Jewish people are united under one religion, the country of Israel boasts a variety of subcultures that were on display Monday night at the Union.

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Word on the street

What do you think of the warm November weather?

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Warm weekend weather to aid soybean, corn crops

David Barker

November 9, 2009

Students and area residents have been given a brief respite from the coming winter during the past few days because late-summer-like temperatures.

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Workshop offers résumé presentation advice

Krystle Wagner

November 9, 2009

When Amanda Lindgren applies for summer internships, her résumé will be more polished thanks to a résumé workshop for undergraduate researchers she attended Monday night at Bessey Hall.

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Sign of the Times

Compiled by Angeli Wright

November 9, 2009

If we can educate kids … they’ll become better consumers as adults,” said advertising senior and NuUnion Credit Union marketing intern Blake Woods at NuUnion Money Super Saturday at Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, in Lansing.

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MSU promotes dorm living as 'unique opportunity'

Zane McMillin

November 9, 2009

When no-preference freshman Maggie DePentu returns to MSU next fall, she likely will live in the dorms, because for her, it’s a matter of convenience.

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Hubbard Hall to receive renovations this summer

Meredith Skrzypczak

November 8, 2009

More than 10 years after its last renovation, Hubbard Hall soon will receive a partial makeover, which could create something new to look forward to for students who move in next fall.

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Consulate General of China in Chicago pays visit to MSU

Ian Johnson

November 8, 2009

One of the most significant people involved in the U.S.’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China shared his thoughts with students Friday morning on U.S-Chinese trade and what the future holds for both countries.

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Museum celebrates El Dia de los Muertos

Krystle Wagner

November 8, 2009

When Novi resident Joe Montgomery took his children to the MSU Museum on Sunday, he didn’t know they would be honoring the dead by making decorations with colored frosting and beads.

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Women's conference aims to further careers

Ian Johnson

November 8, 2009

Young professionals and future leaders gathered Sunday afternoon on the second floor of the Union as they attended a conference dedicated to showing women of the Lansing area ways to further their careers.

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Police identify MSU student killed in fatal bus accident in Detroit

Kate Jacobson

November 6, 2009

Police have identified the 19-year-old MSU student who died Thursday after being dragged by a tour bus following a Red Wings hockey game as business sophomore Ryan Rosman.

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Deep budget cuts might continue next fiscal year

Marissa Cumbers

November 5, 2009

Students might have a harder time securing financial aid and state scholarships after this year’s state budget cuts, but experts fear next year could be even worse.

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Local artists can submit proposals

David Barker

November 5, 2009

The city of East Lansing Arts Commission currently is accepting proposals from artists interested in creating a commissioned work of public art honoring the former Councilmember Mary P. Sharp.