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Sustainable Spartans working to make MSU a greener campus
Walking inside the the IM Circle building, the old Michigan Agricultural College logo gracing the stone entryway stands out.
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Synchronized Skating Team looks to build on last season's success
Since the age of three, prelaw junior Christine Burke has been performing on ice. “I started skating at my grandparent’s house on the lake,” Burked said.
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MRULE and ICA merge to promote community outreach, student engagement
Dedicated to the diversity of individuals, backgrounds and ideas at MSU, the Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience (MRULE) and Intercultural Aide (ICA) programs joined together in 2014 to form a singular organization.
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Michigan House bill would give amnesty for prescription drug emergencies
A Michigan House of Representatives bill that would protect those under the age of 21 from prosecution for possessing prescription drugs, if they are seeking medical assistance for themselves or someone else facing a medical emergency because of prescription drug use was unanimously passed by the House on Oct. 14.
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Storify: Cedar Village celebrations following MSU football victory over Michigan
After MSU's last second victory over U-M Saturday night, Cedar Village, a sight of many post-game celebrations erupted in cheers. From MSU's fight song, profanity-laden chants against U-M and Jim Harbaugh, a couch fire and the return of the bagels, Cedar Village was laden in a celebratory atmosphere. MSU police and the East Lansing Police Department stayed off to the sidelines until the end, when the crowd started throwing bagels in the middle of the road, quickly dispersing the group. Look below for a Storify of some of Cedar Village's best moments Saturday night.
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1,500 East Lansing residents without power
There are currently 1,500 East Lansing residents without power.
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Police respond to vandals, repeated thefts
Here are the police incidents for Oct. 16 after speaking with MSU police Sgt. Paul Kuchek.
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Week in Review: October 16, 2015
Hello Spartans, here are your top stories for the week. It’s rivalry week here at MSU, and the Spartans are preparing for a great matchup against the Wolverines.
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Police respond to burglary, marijuana possession
Here are the police incident reports for Oct. 14 after meeting with MSU police Sgt. Danial Munford and Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor.
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Former President Bill Clinton to visit MSU
Former President Bill Clinton will be on campus Thursday November 18th at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
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Magic Johnson statue vandalized by U-M fans last night
Apparently other landmarks on campus aside from the Sparty statue need to be guarded during rivalry week. The Magic Johnson statue located outside the Jack Breslin Student Events Center was vandalized last night. A yellow ‘M’ was painted on the chest, and “Beat State” written on the base of the statue. Infrastructure Planning and Facilities cleaned the paint off the statue around 10:45 a.m, according to Tweets. Social media users have also reported the steps of the MSU Union were also vandalized with the phrase "Go Blue." Stay with statenews.com for more updates.
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A rivalry week competition raising money to test backlogged rape kits
MSU alumna Jemele Hill and University of Michigan alumna Kym Worthy are taking the rivalry between these two schools to a new level, and putting it to good use.
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U.S. and MSU seeing increase of statistics majors but it might not be enough to fill the need
A recent press release by the American Statistics Association claims that the number of statistics majors in the United States has grown by more than 300% since the 1990’s.
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Longtime Lansing resident creates her own "Big Howse"
“It all began with the front porch,” Kay Lynn Howse said, as she stepped outside her maize and blue home. Despite living in Lansing since 1969, Howse always knew she was a diehard Wolverine fan.
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A rivalry between dead, stuffed chipmunks
Taxidermy, another word for the art of stuffing and mounting dead animals, has found a new purpose in the Lansing area thanks to Nick Saade, owner of Taxidermy by Nick Saade.
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Local artist starts fresh with new art studio in East Lansing
Looking for something fresh and exciting to decorate your dorm or apartment with? Kimberly Lavon art studio, located on 210 abbot road suite 50, East Lansing, MI 48823, just opened this past Friday and the owner, Lavon herself, is already filled with excitement. Lavon, the owner of the new establishment, said the process of creating the studio was not a quick one.
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Takeaways from MSU Police reports so far this semester
The State News has been keeping track of crime reports during most weekdays since the start of the fall semester.
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Journalism professor Bonnie Bucqueroux dies
Beloved journalism professor Bonnie Bucqueroux has died, leaving students and colleagues within the College of Communications Arts and Sciences stunned at her unexpected death.
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Unique art gallery allows prisoners to express themselves through art
The vibrant paintings and richly textured drawings hanging in the Lookout! Art Gallery each representing a means of connection for two groups who otherwise rarely engage in any sort of meaningful dialogue, college students and michigan prison inmates.
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Sexual assault climate survey places MSU in line with other Big Ten schools
Data reveals MSU to be similar compared to other Big Ten schools as far as student's perception of sexual assault or misconduct being an issue on their campus.