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Manure extracts used to produce energy

MSU researchers are turning poop into power. The university is researching how to utilize the methane in animal waste as a form of energy, which would be used to power generators and peoples’ homes, said Steve Safferman, associate professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering.

NEWS

Final formal address for Bush

President Bush’s eighth and final State of the Union address Monday was reminiscent of his previous addresses to some students and experts in the greater MSU community.

MSU

Vet college seeks more students

An increasing number of food animal veterinarians nearing retirement could create opportunities for graduates, but might also spell food safety concerns, according to a recent study.

MICHIGAN

Lottery winners get free tuition

The Michigan Lottery’s new instant ticket, which awards eight prizes of a four-year college tuition, won’t be available to college students, Michigan Lottery spokeswoman Andi Brancato said.

MICHIGAN

Victim gives description of armed robbery suspect

Police are continuing the investigation of the Sunday morning armed robbery of a student walking near the intersection of Albert Avenue and Orchard Street.East Lansing police have released a description of the suspect who robbed an MSU student at gunpoint Sunday morning.

MICHIGAN

Students unlikely to support Bloomberg

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has his own TV network, billions of dollars and an entire city to run. But while many political analysts have speculated Bloomberg could make a run for the presidency, it doesn’t appear MSU students would help him get into the Oval Office.

MICHIGAN

Museum celebrates state's birthday

Museum volunteers dressed as European soldiers, past Michigan senators and immigrants toting suitcases were among those celebrating Statehood Day on Saturday at the Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing.

MSU

Art gives outlet to autistic

MSU students, faculty and staff with children who fall within the autism spectrum met Saturday at The Art Museum at MSU, inside Kresge Art Center, to work on arts and crafts that a local coffee shop will display in March.

NEWS

Police Brief 01/25/08

A dark blue Nokia cell phone was stolen from a student sometime between 11:55 p.m. Monday and 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Brody Hall cafeteria, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.