Michigan State University’s independent voice | statenews.com | East Lansing, Mich. | Friday, August 24, 2012
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WHAT TO EXPECT Your guide to getting back in the swing of things at MSU
New scoreboards at MSU stadium worth $10 million
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Section B East Lansing’s hotspots for food and entertainment 14 pages
For many, the recent addition of massive new scoreboards at Spartan Stadium enhances the atmosphere for MSU football games.
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International Section C
The ins and outs, do’s and don’ts of Spartan territory 6 pages
5,300 THE SIZE, IN SQUARE FEET, OF SPARTAN STADIUM’S NEW SCOREBOARD ABOVE THE SOUTH ENDZONE In a $10 million project, the MSU Athletics Department revamps football viewing experience
City hopes to fill empty space in East Lansing The decision not to move forward with a development agreement with Strathmore Development Co. on City Center II has left the project in limbo as the city reaches out to citizens to help determine what to do with that space.
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Local politicians compete for titles, seats
Sports
Section D
The fate of candidates at the local, state and federal levels will soon be determined by voters at the polls. Each of the candidates for state representatives and judges seats is working to gain voters’ trust.
Your guide to the latest sports news and updates 14 pages
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THE AMOUNT TUITION HAS INCREASED FOR THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR MSU Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase for both instate and out-of-state students
Key dates Fall Semester 2012
Police activity still common during summer
Wednesday, August 29 Classes begin Monday, Sept. 3 Labor day University closed
Between bomb threats, a missing student and several arrests, there are a few East Lansing crimes and accidents students might have missed this summer.
Monday, Sept. 24 Last day to drop a class with a full refund Thursday, Nov. 22 – Friday Nov. 23 Thanksgiving holiday University closed Friday, Dec. 7 Last day of class
Dog killer avoids jail
Employees of the Douglas J Aveda Institute return to the building Aug. 14 after a bomb threat.
Courts settled the case of former MSU student Andrew Thompson, who was charged with 13 counts of animal killing.
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St. Anne’s loft design sparks discussion, debate The development and construction of St. Anne’s Luxury Lofts has been at the center of controversy at various points throughout the summer. Many wonder what it will bring to downtown East Lansing.
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Abortion bill incites public criticism The abortion debate came to Michigan this summer with an abortion-restricting bill that caused controversy in the Michigan House of Representatives.
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