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President Obama awards 2 MSU associate professors for research
Two researchers at MSU have been honored by President Barack Obama for their independent research in science and engineering.
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ASMSU makes another attempt to pass medical amnesty bill
As the adage goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. ASMSU has taken that advice to heart as it continues to support a bill that would provide medical amnesty for underage drinkers.
Beau Hayhoe
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Starbucks opens in Wells Hall
Students stopping by Wells Hall now can add a caffeinated boost to their study sessions after a new Starbucks Coffee Co. franchise opened Monday.
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ASMSU searching for additional representatives
After holding an election with lower than expected participation, ASMSU officials are planning to advocate for more than 20 additional representatives to join an interim Academic Assembly for the 2011-12 academic year.
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Night Market introduces student groups
Music blared from speakers, and lanterns were strung around the room as students came together to party at Night Market on Monday night at the Wonders Hall Kiva.
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Workshop gives design, online portfolio advice
London-based 3-D illustrator and graphic designer Liam Keating visited MSU on Monday for a hands-on graphic design workshop, but he will continue to work with students after returning to England.
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MSU students’ website to sponsor E.L. Dayglow concert
A new music website created by MSU students has been named the headline sponsor of the sold-out Dayglow Invades East Lansing concert.
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Study Abroad Fair runs on Wednesday
The Office of Study Abroad is hosting its annual Study Abroad Fair from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Breslin Center.
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MSU to host Society of Actuaries University Outreach panel
The Society of Actuaries, or SOA, will be at MSU on Oct. 6 for a panel discussion with students in Wells Hall. The discussion runs from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in room B119.
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MSU alumna shaves her head to raise awareness
Monica Fochtman probably won’t need to make a trip to the hair stylist for quite some time.
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Numbers drop for MSU Graduate School enrollment
Enrollment numbers in several key graduate programs at MSU dropped last year for the first time since 2007, reflecting a recent national trend of deteriorating student enrollment across the country in university graduate programs.
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New Sparty Escort Program members set out to protect Sparty
The next group of prospective Sparty Escort Program members gathered Sunday night at the Union for an informational meeting.
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Cartoonist Jorge Cham brings movie to campus
Cartoonist Jorge Cham made an appearance on campus Friday night for a special screening of his new film and to talk about the humor in academic life.
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ASMSU discusses new app development, medical amnesty
A bus-tracking mobile phone application is on the horizon for MSU students as ASMSU representatives passed a bill Thursday night to begin discussions on how to develop the program.
Sean Gagnier
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Art marathon takes over MSU
Covered in charcoal and paint, studio art senior Jane Sasso worked on her artwork among dozens of other artists sketching on the collaborative art boards strewn across the Kresge Art Center front lawn on Thursday afternoon for the MSU Department of Art and Art History Drawing Marathon.
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Wilson Hall opens Energy Theme Floor
A newly redesigned energy-themed lobby in Wilson Hall will give engineering students a chance to learn about real-world issues and work with Consumers Energy employees.
Julia Nagy
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New robotic fish detect harmful pollutants
In a 15-foot-long tank holding 6,000 gallons of water in the basement of the Engineering Building, a group of robotic fish swin in sync to help the enviroment thanks to a team of MSU researchers and students.
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New phone app offers specials on campus
MSU students now can get discounts at their fingertips as a popular coupon company has launched a downloadable mobile application for more convenient local shopping.
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International Day of Peace comes to East Lansing
As members of the MSU and Greater Lansing community came together to commemorate the 2011 International Day of Peace, speakers emphasized the value in embracing the area’s diversity.
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IRONDOG to fundraise for injured pets, help families
Tjardo, a military dog, was deployed overseas in the war against terror. He fought and trained alongside fellow soldiers and then was wounded alongside them. Assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, Tjardo, or TJ, was sent back to fight after recovering. But when the canine suffered his second injury, the IRONDOG fund at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine came in to help.