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Acafellas, Capital Green, move on to a capella semifinals

Austin Koltonowski

February 10, 2015

This past Saturday, the Wharton Center for Performing Arts held the quarterfinals for the 19th International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). And for two MSU a cappella groups, the final results were aca-awesome. Winning the top two spots in the quarterfinals and heading to Dayton, Ohio for the ICCA Great Lakes Semifinals were MSU’s all male vocal group, the Accafellas, and coed vocal group, Capital Green.  Since 1996 the ICCA has held competitions throughout the nation, giving hardworking a cappella groups the opportunity to showcase their talent.

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President Simon touts on years accomplishments at State of the University address

Ryan Squanda

February 10, 2015

On Tuesday afternoon, Wharton Center played host to MSU’s annual Awards Convocation, which recognized 10 faculty membersKA for their contributions to education and research with William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Awards.

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Career fair tips to help you get an internship or job

Rachel Fradette

February 10, 2015

Preparing for a Career Fair? Keep these tips and tricks in the back of your mind. The goal of a career fair is to land the interview at the company or organization you have an interest in so decide what kind of internship you want to go after and then choose the corresponding company or organization that fits.

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Students look to stand out with co-op internships

Jessica Steeley

February 10, 2015

Some students bypass internships altogether and instead opt for co-ops, semester-long on-the-job experiences at a company.

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Are internships really necessary for your future career?

Ray Wilbur

February 10, 2015

For some students, it's a graduation requirement. For others, it's just a chance to learn. But the data is showing that for this generation, internships are taking the place of first jobs.

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In lecture series, one icon speaks for free while others are paid

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 10, 2015

Two civil rights movement leaders will together get paid $30,000 for speaking in the Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series “Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey,” sponsored by the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Senior uses internship to help special needs children

Andrew Merkle

February 10, 2015

Kinesiology senior Kaitlin Braun interns with Special Olympics Michigan in the Area 8 office, which oversees Ingham and Eaton counties.

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Sophomores killed during winter break memorialized at the rock on Farm Lane

Meagan Beck

February 9, 2015

A little more than a month has passed since Brandi, a landscape architecture sophomore, and Elowsky, an accounting sophomore, died in a car accident during winter break. The memorial was hosted by the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, of which Elowsky was a member.

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Prosecutor will pursue retrial against alumnus Meng Long Li

Michael Kransz

February 9, 2015

Though the jury found the other defendant in the trial, student Shan Gao, not guilty of all charges, they were unable to reach a verdict on Meng Long Li.

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Despite low potency, flu shot still best way to protect against sickness

Meagan Beck

February 9, 2015

Feeling like you're about to come down with the flu? Check your symptoms and if it's not too late, find out where to get your flu shot.

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East Lansing City Council to discuss improvements to sewage disposal system

Troy Jefferson

February 9, 2015

The city plans to borrow money from the state to finance the renovations to the sewage disposal system, which according to the memorandum will not exceed $15 million.

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MSU focuses on community engagement for RecycleMania

Meagan Beck

February 8, 2015

Waste reduction coordinator Dave Smith said in previous years that a goal of recycling 1 million tons of recyclable material was set, but the goal for this year is different. “Our goal is to engage students and not worry so much about the numbers,” Smith said.

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Campus ban on tobacco use seems inevitable, but not imminent

Michael Kransz

February 8, 2015

It’s unknown when the ordinance would be implemented, but an MSU spokesman said a task force is currently drafting one that could go before the Board of Trustees for vote as early as this summer.

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Weekend for siblings and children strengthens family ties

Rachel Fradette

February 8, 2015

he event kicked off Friday for check-in with planned events beginning at 7 p.m. at the Union and other signature spots on campus. RFmtg Students and their guests enjoyed several activities including cosmic bowling, airbrush tattoos and karaoke.

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Relay for Life kicks off, sets sights on $300K goal

Karam Hadid

February 8, 2015

Berlin spoke about his family’s support throughout his treatment, saying he couldn’t have gone through the difficulties without their help. His mother, Patti Berlin, also spoke about her experience with her son’s diagnosis. “I would kiss and hug him more often,” she said. “It broke my heart. No matter the age, my child is my baby.”

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To avoid falling in, watch the ice when walking on Red Cedar River

Jessica Steeley

February 6, 2015

Whether going on the ice for the experience, or using it for a game of ice hockey, students seem to trek onto the river every winter.

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Board of Trustees approves $85 million research facility in Grand Rapids

Karam Hadid

February 6, 2015

MSU’s Board of Trustees authorized the spending of nearly $100 million this morning towards creating new buildings, improving current facilities, and also extending the contract for football head coach Mark Dantonio until 2021

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ASMSU approves $15,000 to keep iClicker rentals free

Ray Wilbur

February 6, 2015

Apart from passing the iClicker expansion bill, the ASMSU general assembly passed every bill on their agenda last night, including a bill to support MSU Safe Place by donating $5,000 to become a platinum sponsor of the 21st annual Race for the Place 5k. 

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Freshman's charity comedy show sells out

Ray Wilbur

February 6, 2015

The laughter was audible Wednesday night from outside the auditorium doors, and students and parents alike were among the crowd at advertising freshman Sam Silverstein’s comedy show.

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Lawmakers view MSU funding outlook cautiously

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 6, 2015

Snyder’s administration prepares to work with an estimated $324.6 million less revenue in the 2016 fiscal budget due to $224 million worth of tax credits cashed by an unidentified business in December 2014.