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Remaining Park District buildings unlikely to be demolished by year's end

McKenna Ross

September 8, 2016

With new apartment buildings and businesses rising along Grand River Avenue, East Lansing has seen growth across its downtown. But students returned this fall to see the a lot of the blighted places still standing. Though windows and doors are still boarded up and the Thai Hut sign is still flaking off, Park District might see some progress in the coming months, although the buildings will likely stay standing by the end of 2016.

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Male students reflect on the former Women's Lounge

Brendan Baxter

September 7, 2016

Though the former Women's Lounge located in the Union is open to men, some male students still refuse to use it.

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New report finds big spike in Michigan college tuition rates since 2003

McKenna Ross

September 6, 2016

Schools have officially started across the state, and to celebrate their openings the Michigan League for Public Policy, or MLPP, has released a Back to School report on university tuition and state funding.

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Raising a family on campus is an experience unlike anything else

Brendan Baxter

September 5, 2016

After they finish moving into their new home on campus, many of these new residents often give a heartfelt farewell to their families. But for some families, move in day was only the beginning of their life on campus.

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MSU Police reports sexual assault at McDonel Hall

Rachel Beard

September 5, 2016

A sexual assault occurred in McDonel Hall over Labor Day weekend, MSU police stated. MSU police reported that a sexual assault took place sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 4 in McDonel Hall

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Apartment complex with artistic flair opens downtown

McKenna Ross

September 5, 2016

A new DTN building called 300 Grand, which offers retail and living space, has opened at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Delta Street.

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As football kicks off, families and students begin tailgating tradition

Madison O'Connor

September 5, 2016

On MSU game days, the excitement and activities aren’t limited to the game itself. Across all five neighborhoods of campus, cars pull up and cornhole games are set up before the game.

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Safety a must for campus runners

McKenna Ross

September 1, 2016

Running in pairs, wearing reflective gear and staying on well-lit paths are a couple of the methods the MSU Running Club uses to stay safe during their late night runs.

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New app developed by MSU graduate connects job seeking students with alumni

Marie Weidmayer

August 31, 2016

AirFive is an app designed by MSU alumnus Jeremy Redman to help students and alumni network. It has been described as the tinder of networking.

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How MSU researchers unlocked a fingerprint-secure smartphone to help police with homicide case

Shireen Korkzan

August 30, 2016

In the early hours of Saturday, May 14, 2016, 34-year-old Joshua Christopher Misiak was driving his brother’s vehicle when he and an unidentified 22-year-old woman were shot near the intersection of Kendon Drive and Wildwood Avenue in Lansing. At the hospital, Misiak, a father of two daughters, was pronounced dead due to multiple gunshot wounds. Police say another vehicle pulled up and began shooting shortly after 1:00 a.m.

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Scenic routes for running off campus

McKenna Ross

August 30, 2016

For runners tired of their regular routes, there are a wide range of routes to be found off campus.

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Trump talks manufacturing jobs, economy at local rally

Isaac Constans

August 19, 2016

            DIMONDALE, Mich.---The music selection at political rallies is always so noticeably pointed.

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Trump to give campaign speech nearby on Friday

Staff Reports

August 16, 2016

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump will be coming near Lansing for a campaign speech on Friday, according to a campaign schedule. The event will be in Dimondale, Mich., about 20 minutes away, and will take place at The Summit Sports and Ice Complex. The event will begin at 2 p.m. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is currently 10 points ahead of Trump, according to the latest WXYZ-TV/Detroit Free Press poll released Aug.

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Lansing Jazzfest concludes during weekend

Isaac Constans

August 9, 2016

David Bryan quickly chugged half of his water bottle before dumping out the rest of its supply on his head, from where the water proceeded to cascade and drench his loosely hanging shirt. Saturday night was hot.  "I'm on break.

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E.L. water safe to drink, advisory lifted

Isaac Constans

August 7, 2016

The East Lansing and Meridian Township boil-water advisory that was implemented on Aug. 5 has been lifted. 

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Boil Water Advisory for East Lansing and Meridian Charter Township

Shireen Korkzan

August 5, 2016

The City of East Lansing and Meridian Charter Township have released a boil water notice due to high turbidity levels found in the East Lansing and Meridian Township water systems, according to a series of alerts. 

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Expert: Spartan Olympians at a 'very low' risk of contracting Zika

Thor Mallgren

August 5, 2016

Amongst a laundry list of problems Brazil is currently having relating to hosting the Olympics is the mosquito-spread Zika virus. Yet just how much of a danger is the virus to Olympic athletes?

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Gas leak in E.L. causes evacuation of North campus

Staff Reports

August 1, 2016

A gas leak in the city of East Lansing caused the evacuation of a number of buildings in the northern park of campus, according to an MSU alert. 

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Meet the youngest Michigan delegate in DNC history

Rachel Fradette

July 29, 2016

The 2016 Democratic nomination process has brought forward new members, for some it is their first exposure to a national convention — millennials.

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Protests calm down on last day of DNC

Stephen Olschanski

July 29, 2016

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Democratic National Convention security zone on Thursday night in a last ditch effort to voice anger and displeasure with the DNC.