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Headliner picked for spring party
The musical performance at this year’s annual Sparty’s Spring Party will be DJ Earworm, according to officials from UAB and RHA.
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Officials request students take survey
The Office of Campus Sustainability and Campus Planning and Administration launched an online survey Sunday to find out ways to build a “greener” transportation system at MSU.
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Students, organizations band to support Japan
Some campus groups are teaming up with Sparty’s Convenience Stores and students to raise money through the month of April for victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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Groups plan for future as ASMSU funding thaws
Now that ASMSU’s funding freeze has been lifted by university officials, registered student organizations across campus are breathing a sigh of relief.
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MSU-Libya program loses gov’t funding
The funding for 35 Libyan professionals enrolled in MSU’s Visiting International Professionals Program, or VIPP, was ended by the Libyan government late last week — leaving the students and university officials searching for strategies to avoid returning the scholars to their conflict-torn country.
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Report: more students approve of Obama
In light of chaotic worldwide events and an unstable economy, President Barack Obama has seen increased support among college-age Americans.
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MSU, union discussions continue
Members of the Graduate Employees Union are working to wrap up negotiations of benefits in their new contract as soon as possible.
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Fundraiser held for sick children
On Saturday, about 75 MSU students felt the pain of Ethan Fox. As a baby, Fox was diagnosed with epidermolysis bullosa, a disease that causes the skin to blister easily under friction or stress, which means an action as simple as walking can lead to pain.
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MSU waiting for recycling contest results
The music of Marvin Gaye might have helped MSU students bring national attention to their video submission to the RecycleMania video contest, part of the RecycleMania Tournament, a nationwide competition between colleges and universities to increase their recycling efforts.
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Broadcast to feature Mandarin Chinese language
In a few weeks, MSU Chinese students tuning into the radio could find a familiar sound — a broadcast in Mandarin Chinese.
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Students, residents show support of Air Force ROTC with 5K run
Dietetics senior Tina Niemann was one of 68 students and community members who lined up in front of the Auditorium for the Trot for the Troops 5K run Saturday morning.
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Fraternity hosts annual hair show highlighting black women
Celebrating black hair in a big way, many people gathered for “Limitless,” the ninth annual hair and fashion show hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. on Friday at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre.
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Potential presidential candidate visits campus
Potential 2012 presidential hopeful Gary Johnson was at MSU on Thursday evening to share his views on key issues with students.
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MSU suspends Booster Club’s raffle in wake of investigation
Sources within the Downtown Coaches Club booster organization said the group will be disciplined by the Michigan Lottery Commission for the mishandling of funds.
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Trustees to discuss 2020 Vision plans
In 2020, the center of campus might be composed of academic buildings and green space instead of the parking lots currently near the Farm and Shaw Lane intersections.
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First Fridays offer local entertainment
Starting today, the first Friday of every month could get more interesting in Greater Lansing as businesses, the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, and downtown planning agencies collaborate to provide a fun, cheap way for residents to travel and entertain themselves throughout the area.
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Queer and Career Conference slated to be held Saturday
Helping LBGT students transition from college to corporate America, the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, or LBGT, Resource Center and the Career Services Network will host the first Queer and Career Conference on Saturday.
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CASA raises awareness about group, cancer
An MSU cultural organization held a fundraiser for 150 people Wednesday to help fund an event supporting cancer victims and survivors.
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Business college dinner teaches students international etiquette
An MSU group put a twist on its annual business etiquette dinner by informing students of international cultural manners at the Taste of the World Etiquette event on Wednesday at Kellogg Center.
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Sustainability key goal for Brody Square
After serving about 4,000 students in a day, Brody Square only has one 40-gallon bag of trash to its name. About 11 percent of the waste made at Brody Square is sent to a landfill, said Robbia Pipper, marketplace dining services manager in Brody Neighborhood Culinary Services.