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Community, police keep kids safe on Halloween
According to Michigan State Police, East Lansing residents shouldn’t be concerned about their children’s safety on Halloween.
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Stay healthy in cold weather, skimpy costumes
Halloween is right around the corner and for MSU students, severe health problems can occur when not taking the proper precautions.
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Residence hall doors get decked out for Halloween
Residence hall doors across campus are getting a face-lift from their festive residents for the upcoming spooktacular holiday.
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Students prepared to scare in Haunted Auditorium
With more than 120 actors from various areas of study, this year’s Haunted Auditorium is not just another theatre production.
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ELPD not meeting the demands of student groups involved in police brutality protest
East Lansing police and city officials are working to meet some of the demands made by various student groups as part of a protest and march against police brutality that took place last Wednesday.
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REHS proposing to change Spartan Life Handbook, MSU Code of Conduct
REHS is proposing to change the Spartan Life Handbook as well as the Michigan State University Code of Conduct.
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Volunteerism at MSU has expanding global reach
More students are becoming interested in volunteer opportunities abroad, which was one motive for Lyman Briggs junior Nabila Khan when she started the MSU chapter of the non-governmental organization Volunteers Around the World this semester.
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Some residents opposing BWL tree cutting
Some residents of East Lansing are concerned with the Lansing Board of Water and Light’s tree trimming practices to prevent power outages and oppose the practive.
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Emergency responders overwhelmed during U-M weekend
Police and paramedics couldn't handle the volume of passed out students, officials said.
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Students protest sexual assault's prevalence on campus
Students believe that sexual assault is an epidemic on campus, and took the issue directly to MSU’s administration Wednesday afternoon.
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Marching band members put in hours on and off the field
Rehearsing before rehearsal and practicing after practice is nothing out of the ordinary for band members.
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"He told me: you might have changed your address, but I'm always going to find you."
It's a topic that often hides behind closed doors and shame. However, some members of the MSU community are dedicated to bringing awareness and fighting for the cause — often because of personal ties to the issue.
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Jeffery Taylor pleads guilty to East Lansing domestic assault
Jeffrey Taylor, forward for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, pleaded guilty to domestic assault charges Wednesday, according to Reuters.
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Creationism summit on campus sparks internet furor
Two MSU professors that have conducted research into evolutionary biology were publicly challenged to debates by organizers, although they will not be taking part.
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German Studies program commemorates 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall limited freedom in West Berlin for 28 years, and this semester, the MSU German Studies program is commemorating its fall.
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Students clip coupons differently in digital age
As technology develops, money-saving students collect coupons on apps and online.
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Students can print copies of entire books at MSU’s main library
If MSU students have an old or obscure book they would like to own, there’s a good chance it can be printed out right at the school’s main library.MSU’s Espresso Book Machine, managed by library staffer Jonah Magar, makes copies of books.
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Officials urge caution after several cases of credit card fraud
With multiple cases of credit card fraud currently under investigation by MSU police, the department and financial institutions said students need to be aware of what to do when credit or debit cards go missing, or if fraudulent charges are made to their accounts.
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Despite host of new options, laptops still reign at MSU
Students now have more platforms than ever for schoolwork, with devices like budget-priced Chromebooks, ultrabooks like the Macbook Air and a plethora of tablets running Microsoft’s Windows, Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.
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African Students Union raises funds for medical supplies to combat Ebola crisis in West Africa
As the Ebola virus continues to plague West Africa, members of the African Students Union aim to raise awareness and gather funds to purchase medical supplies.