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Study: diet soda adds to alcohol effects
Less sugar equals a higher level of intoxication, or at least that’s the new theory.
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New Korean barbecue opens in East Lansing
Bulgogi is the name of a Korean dish consisting of beef and vegetables. It’s also the name of a new restaurant that opened last week in East Lansing.
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In with the old
Growing up on a small farm might seem like a strange place to pick up the trade of antique upholstery and restoration. But one small-town girl’s hobby has launched a career that spans more than three decades, focusing on refinishing “grandma’s old chair” to the beautiful piece of furniture it once was.
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Higher salaries more likely for STEM majors
According to a recent survey from National Association of Colleges and Employers, or NACE, students graduating with STEM majors — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — and education majors are more likely to have a higher starting salary compared to other majors.
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Vice president for Admin. services named
After about seven years as Dean of the College of Engineering, Satish Udpa has been named the executive vice president for administrative services and formally will start the position March 18, upon approval of the MSU Board of Trustees.
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New apartment complex, HopCat bar discussed by planning commission
The East Lansing Planning Commission weighed in on whether to demolish a gas station to build a new apartment complex and whether to build a bar on the first floor of The Residences, 300 Grove St. during public hearings at Wednesday’s meeting.
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MSU to help propose ideas for E.L.
A city for short-term students and long-term community members — that is what MSU President Lou Anna K.
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More adults have earned Bachelor’s in past decade
A national survey indicates more people are graduating with bachelor’s degrees, and both current and former Spartans see this as a mixed bag in finding jobs after graduation. About 33 percent of young adults in the U.S., from ages 25 to 29, attained at least a bachelor’s degree in 2012, according to the November survey from the Pew Research Center.
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ASMSU votes to add lecture to online course MTH 1825
MSU’s lowest level mathematics course Intermediate Algebra, or MTH 1825, has caught the eye of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government.
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Campus, city offer Valentine’s deals, events
Feb. 14 has returned, and this year, there are plenty of opportunities for both single students and couples to make the most of their Valentine’s Day.
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Fiji hopes to change view of greek community
A smile says it all, and so does paying it forward.
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Students share love stories, date plans
For some, “Valentine’s Day” are two of the world’s most dreaded words, but for other students the holiday holds exciting plans with loved ones.
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Obama outlines plan for america in State of the union
On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama laid out his 2013 plans for millions of Americans during his State of the Union address.
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Cogs discuss student tax and upcoming elections
Elections and continuing the student tax were the two hot-button topics discussed at the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, full council meeting Wednesday night.
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Mich. legislators propose laws of love
You might think politics has nothing to do with love, but even lawmakers step in the path of Cupid’s arrows now and again.
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Students restore faith during Lenten season
Students and religion can be tricky to balance in college. Between studying, sleeping and having a social life, the decision to continue pursuing a relationship with God, or reject the beliefs from home, is a challenge for some.
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State of MSU addresses technology, staff
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon addressed the MSU community Tuesday, telling members about her vision for the future of the university which includes making advances in health, graduate education and technology.
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Students re-focused on in State of the Union
Howard Akumiah spent his Tuesday night in front of two screens: one playing the historical face off between the Spartans and Wolverines, and the other broadcasting the president’s plans for the nation in the upcoming year. “The State of the Union had sound but the game was silent,” he said.“I was a good Spartan and I kept abreast of some political issues.” Akumiah was one of about 20 MSU Roosevelt Institute students and millions of Americans to watch President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, an annual synopsis of the president’s goals for the upcoming year and the progress of the country.
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Police talk preparation for St. Patrick's Day during city council work session
An overview of safety regulations for St. Patrick’s Day, 50/50 reporting violations for restaurants and a new sushi restaurant on Lake Lansing Road were discussed during the East Lansing City Council’s regular work session Tuesday.
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A Spoonful...
With no specific treatment for the viruses which cause the common cold, students might be unsure about how to treat their symptoms.