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International students practice interview skills

April Jones
November 3, 2013

The job interview process often is nerve-wracking for anyone, but five students experienced something even more stressful this past Friday when they a public interview in front of an audience of students and job recruiters. The event was organized by MSU’s China Entrepreneur Network Organization, or CEN, and was modeled after the Chinese reality show, “Only You”, where contestants compete for jobs in a televised interview where recruiters publicly hire or deny contestants.

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IM fields closed for tailgating Saturday

Simon Schuster
October 31, 2013

Munn field and other intramural fields will be closed for parking before the Spartans face off against the University of Michigan on Saturday because of the heavy rains East Lansing experienced throughout the day Thursday, MSU police announced Thursday.

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Living City: The art of fighting

Georgina De Moya
October 31, 2013

When it comes to the art of fighting, it’s more of a dance. Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining dance and fighting moves, was invented by slaves in Brazil during the colonial period and disguised as a dance to keep it hidden. Kevin Hendrickson, a personal defense professor at MSU, teaches Capoeira at IM Sports-Circle every Wednesday.

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East Lansing businesses prepare for big holiday, football weekend

April Jones
October 31, 2013

While it is uncertain whether or not MSU will knock off the Wolverines this weekend on the gridiron, many local businesses are certain they will be winning when it comes to racking in high revenue. Many of the local on- and off-campus businesses will be expecting high numbers throughout the weekend with Halloween and the MSU vs.U-M football game falling on the same weekend.

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MSU to install artificial turf at Munn Field

Justine McGuire
October 31, 2013

A new artificial turf field in the southeast corner of Munn Field will be available for use by the Spartan Marching Band and others starting next August. Artificial turf is much more durable than grass and the field will serve the band, classes, intramural sports, club sports and intercollegiate sports.

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Engineering students create voting joystick

Celeste Bott
October 31, 2013

MSU engineering students are helping to develop a joystick that could make it easier for disabled people to cast votes. The joystick will create a force feedback, giving voters the opportunity to feel the movement as they go through the ballot.

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East Lansing adds moped parking spots to three downtown ramps

Nolly Dakroury
October 31, 2013

The city of East Lansing is accommodating for the growing trend of moped use by designating free moped parking slots in downtown parking structures. The three parking structures with new moped parking slots include the Division Street Parking Structure on 430 Albert Ave., Grove Street Parking Structure on 330 Grove St.

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Ann Arbor boy creates biking event from Michigan Stadium to Spartan Stadium to raise money, awareness for ALS

Cayden Royce
October 31, 2013

While the Spartan and Wolverine football teams will be waking up and mentally preparing for the big game Saturday, a group of 15 bikers will hit the road on from Michigan Stadium to Spartan Stadium to raise awareness and funds toward amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. 13-year-old Ann Arbor native Sam Sugerman, along with his close friends and family, ventured on an six hour, 65-mile excursion sponsored by Ann Arbor Active Against ALS, also referred to as A2A3, last year on the day of the Michigan-Michigan State football game.

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Residents share thoughts on proposed improvements to Greater Lansing

Simon Schuster
October 30, 2013

Community members, officials and students gathered Wednesday evening to view what eight days of charrettes produced for the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s vision for the corridor from the Capitol to Webberville, Mich. The corridor runs of Michigan Avenue from the Capitol to its merge with Grand River Avenue, then on to Webbervile, close to a 20-mile stretch total.

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Racist Halloween costumes gain community attention

April Jones
October 30, 2013

A viral social media posting showing two college-aged Florida men dressed as Trayvon Martin and his killer, George Zimmerman, has sparked a conversation about how race is portrayed in Halloween costumes. Costumes representing offensive stereotypes of ethnic groups such as American Indians or Mexicans might be found on the streets of East Lansing Thursday night, creating the question among students and faculty of when costumes are no longer fun and simply offensive.

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Alleged I-96 shooter pleads no contest but mentally ill in Oakland County case

Katie Abdilla
October 30, 2013

The alleged I-96 shooter, an MSU alumnus, pleaded no contest but mentally ill Wednesday afternoon for felony assault and weapons charges in Oakland County. Raulie Casteel, 44, will be sentenced in Oakland County on Jan. 30, according to the Detroit Free Press. He was arrested on Nov. 5 and charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, along with several felony firearms charges. Casteel allegedly went on a random shooting spree involving 24 people between Oct. 16-27 of last year on the I-96 corridor. Only one person was injured.

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ASMSU bill calls for new higher-ed fund

Nolly Dakroury
October 30, 2013

ASMSU’s policy committee recently passed a bill calling for the state Legislature to pass a resolution related to an increase on the Michigan Sales Tax, with the goal of creating a post-secondary education fund.

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U-M pres. to speak at MSU fall graduation

Justine McGuire
October 30, 2013

With a football showdown looming between MSU and the University of Michigan, it was announced on Tuesday that U-M President Mary Sue Coleman will become a Spartan — sort of — when she receives an honorary doctorate of laws degree at a December commencement.

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New clothing company opens doors in E.L.

Irum Ibrahim
October 29, 2013

A new apparel store near the corner of Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road hopes to offer a unique twist on footwear to the East Lansing community and its visitors alike. Shoe and clothing chain VILLA had a soft opening Sunday, and will have its grand opening celebration this weekend. The East Lansing location is one of four new VILLA locations in the Midwest.

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ROTC cadets test their skills with water training

Geoff Preston
October 29, 2013

The IM Sports-West swimming pool saw a team in a different uniform jumping from the diving board as several MSU ROTC cadets attempted to complete the Combat Water Survival Test on Tuesday. The test, which is required for cadets before they enter their final year of ROTC, consists of a three-meter blind jump from a diving board, a 10 minute continuous swim, five minutes of treading water, a 15-meter full equipment swim and an equipment ditch.