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24 arrests made by MSU police during Ohio State weekend
MSU police made 24 arrests over the weekend according to their Clery Crime and Fire Log.
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MSU requests higher state funding after years of low appropriations
On October 28, the MSU Board of Trustees announced they were requesting a return of the state budget to 2011 levels.
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ASMSU low on funds for safe ride program, might implement tax
The Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) is still working on developing a Safe Rides program for students to get home safely and to take proactive measures against assaults on and off-campus. MSU is one of the few Big Ten universities that has not developed a Safe Rides program and ASMSU has been working on developing the service for almost five years.
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On-campus voter turnout up, registration down from 2012
After a deeply divisive presidential election cycle, the country has a new president-elect, Donald Trump.
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MSU suffers data breach, exposing about 400,000 university records
MSU suffered a data breach exposing a database with about 400,000 records on Nov. 13, the university has confirmed. An unauthorized party accessed a university server which contains "sensitive data," according to the press release. Database contained about 400,000 records, including names, social security numbers and MSU identification numbers of some current and former students and employees.
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ASMSU details five new bills at latest meeting
On Thursday night, ASMSU passed five new bills at their general assembly meeting. These bills range from allocating funds for a spring concert to creating a textbook exchange program to updating ASMSU’s code of operations.
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Despite high temps., experts stray from climate change conclusions
Abnormally warm temperatures have extended into mid-November. While it’s easy to blame global warming, National Weather Service meteorologist Wayne Hoepner said there are other factors at play.
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Students Against Sweatshops protest at administration building
On Nov. 16, a group of students met in the lobby of East Shaw Hall, dressed in MSU branded Nike gear, only to cover up the famous “Swoosh” with duct tape.
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East Lansing recognized with bike-friendly award
The City of East Lansing was recognized as a Bike Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists.
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Palestinian student group protests Israeli cultural event on campus
Students for Justice in Palestine, or SJP, protested the MSU Hillel event, Israel Fest: Blooming the Desert, Wednesday night at the Union.
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Hurricane Matthew hits doctoral student from Haiti close to home
Hurricane Matthew swept through Haiti on Oct. 4, 2016 and immediately became the biggest natural disaster and humanitarian crisis since the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010.
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MSU greek life without advisor, dues still going to empty position salary
Since May 2016, there has been no Greek Life Adviser at MSU, but Greek Life students are continuing to help pay for the absent advisor’s salary.
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Lt. Scott Wriggelsworth reflects on his win and following his father
Last week Scott Wriggelsworth watched with his father, Gene Wriggelsworth, as election results announced he would succeed his father as Ingham County Sheriff. Wriggelsworth, a lieutenant with the East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, announced his candidacy in January 2015 when his father declined to run for another term.
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Students voice confusion about local, state marijuana laws
On May 5, 2015, the City of East Lansing approved a Marijuana Decriminalization Charter Amendment that decriminalized the use of marijuana. Last month, the East Lansing City Council also passed an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana. Despite the new ordinance set forth, some MSU students do not fully comprehend what was approved.
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Bills allowing self-driving cars is heading for Gov. Snyder's desk
A package of bills legalizing and regulating autonomous cars is waiting for Gov. Rick Snyder's signature.
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Sparty's Cabin up for auction at MSU's Surplus Store
Sparty’s Cabin, an environmentally sustainable “tiny house” built on a trailer, is now up for auction through a closed bid on the MSU Surplus Store’s website. The house will be on display on the front lawn of the Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture this Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a press release from MSU Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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MSU survey reveals student smoking, drinking down
The number of students who drink and smoke regularly has gone down dramatically over the last 16 years, an MSU survey suggests.
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Police talk driving safety ahead of holiday travel
As Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, most MSU students are preparing to head home to celebrate the holiday with their families and friends.
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Student voters discuss Trump win
On Nov. 9, America decided it's 45th president: Republican Donald J. Trump. To many pundits and polls, this came as a shock. Democrat Hillary Clinton polled ahead in nearly every major swing state for a majority of the election, and was poised to win the election by a landslide.
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MSU engineering group develops detection method for air pollution
An engineering group at MSU developed a system that will help with the quality of air in people’s homes.