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Exonerated man shares story of arrest

Kenneth Wyniemko spent almost 10 years in prison for rape and robbery crimes he was later cleared of. On Tuesday, Wyniemko spoke to MSU professor Zach Hambrick’s psychology class about his time in jail, fighting for his innocence.

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MSU hosts Midwest improv groups

On Saturday night, students learned just how hard life would be if the Riddler stopped chasing Batman and became the bouncer at a local bar or club. In this scenario, the key to enter to the bar would not be an ID, but the correct answer to a nonsensical riddle.

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Festival draws crowd, showcases 100 films

Gold stars on the floor led the way to theaters in Wells Hall, showcasing 100 films from around the country during the East Lansing Film Festival. The movies, most of which were independently produced, might not have sounded familiar to students and local residents, but they attracted a crowd. Attendants and volunteers were buzzing about the turnout and the shows.

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ASMSU pays visit to D.C., talks funds

Members of ASMSU traveled to Washington, D.C., this past weekend to speak to Michigan’s legislators about lobbying for higher education funding. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.

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Feminist speaker comes to MSU

Playboy bunnies, “Girls Gone Wild” and g-strings were a few of the topics author Ariel Levy discussed Tuesday when she spoke to a crowd of more than 160 people at the Union.

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Residence Halls Association chooses new vice president

It didn’t take long for public administration and public policy sophomore Chelsea Satkowiak to move up the ranks in the Residence Halls Association, or RHA. After one year as a Shaw Hall representative, she was elected Wednesday to be the next RHA vice president.

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13 designers compete in fashion showcase

Curling irons, cosmetic bags and extra fabric were sprawled across the dressing room. Students ironed wrinkles and discussed the best modeling techniques to accentuate their collections as models finished their makeup.

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MSU researchers identify business experience needs

A team of MSU researchers have found a way for businesses to address what matters most to consumers. The study identified four parts of a total experience that consumers look for: benefit, convenience, price and environment, said Bonnie Knutson, a professor of hospitality business who led the study.