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Recent theft in North Wonders Hall
An unknown individual reportedly entered a locked dorm room Monday night in North Wonders Hall, according to MSU police.
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Competition celebrates activists in honor of Black History Month
Dressed in suits and historical costumes with note cards at the ready, seven student teams made the case for their champions; a group of activists whose messages have endured the test of time. Presenting and sometimes acting out their arguments, the trios of students expounded on why their historical figure deserved their respective place in history.
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RHA elects new president
Zachary DeRade was elected as the next Residence Halls Association, or RHA, president for next year’s 44th session at the general assembly meeting Wednesday night at Shaw Hall.
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Stop, drop and read: After blazing couches lit up Cedar Village, experts talk fire safety
East Lansing is relatively safe from fires, according to experts, despite three couch fires and a dumpster fire in Cedar Village following the MSU vs. Indiana basketball game Tuesday evening.
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Eligibility changes could cut Pell Grants at MSU
Without a Pell Grant, Hanna Reed wouldn’t be able to call herself a Spartan. “If I didn’t get enough financial aid, I wouldn’t be coming to MSU,” the psychology sophomore said. Reed’s not alone.
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College Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians come together through debate
As Democrats and Republicans squabble in Washington, D.C., student groups at MSU are working to prove that conservatives, liberals and libertarians can coexist and “civilly discuss” issues, as economics freshman Lucas Joncas put it. MSU College Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians came together Wednesday night at Erickson Hall for a debate on topics such as gun control, Michigan’s right-to-work law and the national debt and deficit. Joncas, a libertarian, said the debate provided about 15 participants and 20 audience members a chance to hear different viewpoints. “It’s a chance to hash out important issues and hear other people’s opinions,” he said. Political theory and constitutional democracy senior Stephen Wooden said while the debates do provide a forum to discuss differing ideologies, the participants are just looking to enjoy themselves. “(We want to) have fun and get to know other people,” Wooden said.
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Advisory board for College of Osteopathic Medicine to be eliminated
After a unanimous vote by the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is one step closer to attaining independence after legislators passed a bill to eliminate the college’s state appointed advisory board — a mandate that has been in place since the 1960s. According to Pat Grauer, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, or COM, public relations director, throughout the past few decades advisory committee members were appointed by the state to provide guidance and advocate for the college.
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E.L. Planning Commission discusses parking issues
Changes to two ordinances to allow private entities to provide their own parking were discussed during the East Lansing Planning Commission’s Wednesday work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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Turmoil in Mali affects MSU community
All study abroad trips to the African country of Mali have been canceled.
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Couch burnings reported Tuesday after MSU loss
East Lansing firefighters and police responded to three couch fires and a dumpter fire between 10-11 p.m.
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Maru Sushi and Grill to add E.L. location
The East Lansing City Council unanimously approved a new sushi restaurant that might be built on West Lake Lansing Road during Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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MSU on top of safe sex for Condom Awareness Month
National Condom Month is wrapping up at MSU, giving campuses across the nation the opportunity to raise awareness and promote the use of condoms among students.
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MSU in Enviance’s ‘Sustainable 16’ contest
College basketball’s March Madness won’t start for another month, but MSU already is competing for the title of national champion.
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MSU health care revamped to comply with Affordable Care Act
At Tuesday afternoon’s Faculty Senate meeting, members discussed ways to reform MSU’s health care plan to comply with the Affordable Care Act and recent dependent audits.
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RHA to hold presidential election
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, will be holding its presidential election Wednesday night, with the winner leading the 44th session of RHA next year.
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The Writing Center celebrates 20th year
The Writing Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by hosting 20 events, which began in August 2012 and will continue through May 2013.
NEWS
Damage done to Sparty’s Convenience Store in Hubbard Hall
An attempt to get a late-night snack could cost the university about $1,000, according to MSU police. An estimated $1,000 in damage was done at the Sparty’s Convenience Store in Hubbard Hall in the early-morning hours Sunday, MSU police Sgt.
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Students rally for environment in Washington, D.C.
Out of 40,000 people, 10 MSU students, along with 45 students from other Michigan colleges, swarmed the outskirts of the White House at noon Sunday in Washington, D.C. for the Forward on Climate rally.
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Twitter used for online hate speech, bullying
After a big MSU sporting event, some Spartan fans talk trash, but who do they turn to when their friends are sick of their ranting? For some, the answer is Twitter.
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Facebook causes envy among users
Be careful before you click. Students might feel worse off if they let their fingers go on “autopilot” and log into Facebook, a recent study shows. According to a study by two German universities, people had negative feelings and felt envious after using Facebook.