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Internship funds now available
Applications are being accepted for the MSU Federal Credit Union Internship Opportunity Award programs.
Rachel Jackson
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ASMSU discusses extending library hours
With the end of the semester and final exams approaching for many students, the MSU libraries likely will see an increase of people hitting the books. But for some ASMSU representatives, the existing weekend study hours in the Main Library don’t provide students enough time to study.
Becca Guajardo
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Speaker discusses creativity with students
Sir Ken Robinson still can remember a time he was sitting in a restaurant when he noticed a couple obviously on a date. As he watched them, he said they weren’t staring longingly into each other’s eyes, as you might expect a couple to do. Instead, they were looking at their cell phones, texting. Robinson said this is one of the many dangers of the tools of technology. But despite the drawback of technology sometimes distracting us from forming stronger relationships, Robinson told students when he visited MSU yesterday that such devices actually can be used for good when it comes to creativity.
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Students discuss affordable health care in roundtable
Since he was born, expensive medical treatment has helped keep Mikhail Filipovitch’s heart beating. The history junior — who attended a roundtable discussion hosted by national nonprofit organization Young Invincibles on Wednesday in the Union’s Multicultural Center — said he doesn’t have health insurance, and because of the pre-existing heart condition he has, health insurance companies won’t give him coverage.
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Simon addresses smoking concerns, tuition increases with RHA
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, invited MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon to its weekly meeting Wednesday night to discuss a number of university issues, including increases to tuition and the continued effort to address smoking on campus.
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Broad Art Museum turns virtual with new website
Even without walls, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is a functioning facility at MSU — at least in the virtual sense. Officials recently launched the Virtual Broad Art Museum, designed to give users the opportunity not only to tour the interior and exterior of the building but interact with several online art projects, museum director Michael Rush said. “Ever since I got here, this is something that I’ve wanted to do,” Rush said.
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Elephant Nature Park in Thailand welcomes student aid
While some students might spend this summer lounging by a beach, working a summer job or taking classes, third-year veterinary student Erica Ward is going to be scrubbing down and bandaging up elephants in Thailand.
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MSU sees improvement in athlete graduation rate
As the MSU men’s basketball team has stepped up on the hardwood this postseason, advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, this year’s squad also has stepped up in the classroom.
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E.L. to improve sidewalks for accessibility
When the summer construction season heats up, city officials intend to use a new ordinance to guide the creation of bike lanes and other accessibility measures as they upgrade city roads.
Rebecca Ryan
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Playboy looks to show off student body
An MSU sophomore with the modeling name Marla Marie fluffed her shoulder-length brown hair, pouted her lips and posed seductively as Playboy Magazine photographer Matt Wagemann snapped shots with his camera Tuesday afternoon. The student was one of about 50 women auditioning for Playboy Magazine’s October 2012 “Girls of the Big Ten” pictorial. Representatives from the magazine held the casting call Tuesday and auditions are scheduled to continue today.
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Interest on Stafford Loans will double
Starting July 1, MSU students who choose to help pay for college with the Stafford Subsidized Loan will have to pay double the current interest rate once they graduate. MSU’s Associate Director of Financial Aid Val Meyers said about 15,200 students received the Stafford Subsidized Loan in the 2010-11 academic year.
Julia Nagy
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A flaming inferno
Owner of Restoring Nature With Fire David Borneman lights a patch of dead vegetation in the Towar Gardens neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. Prescribed fire improves the quality of the environment in the area by helping plant species grow faster. The fire also helps rid the environment of non-native plant species.
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RHA brings ‘30 Rock’ actor Judah Friedlander to campus
Fans of the popular NBC show, “30 Rock,” have the chance to see the show come to life next month when one of its cast members visits campus for a comedy performance. The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, is presenting comedian Judah Friedlander, who plays Frank on the show, at 7:30 p.m. April 13 in Fairchild Theatre.
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MSU Breakdance Club hosts promotional tour
Hip-hop music blared out of Room 132 in Hubbard Hall on Tuesday evening as members of the MSU Breakdance Club showed their skills and inspired others to strut their stuff.
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Three law experts debate prohibiting marijuana use
Since Alex Bradley was mugged in summer 2011, he has been in severe pain from a shoulder injury. After undergoing surgery, the international relations senior was prescribed a variety of pain medications, but he has found the side effects nearly unbearable. Now, Bradley is considering an alternative — a medical marijuana card.
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Study ranks Michigan as one of most corrupt states for state-level politicians
Michigan state-level politicians can get away with some of the most corruption in the nation, according to a study released this week.
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Former Tajikistan ambassador speaks at MSU
When it comes to international relations, U.S. diplomat Grant Smith has the perfect analogy.
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Police Brief 03/20/12
A 50-year-old woman reported her gas was stolen out of her gas tank between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. March 9 in the parking lot south of the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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Postal operations in Lansing might move to centralized location
Every time Amanda Publiski licks an envelope, sticks on a stamp and sends out a letter or card in the mail, she feels more and more like she’s part of a dying breed. “It’s a lost art,” the English senior said. “E-cards and Internet connections are just more convenient.”
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City council discusses financing plan for redevelopment project
The developer behind the City Center II project will present a proposed financing plan for the project during a special meeting prior to the East Lansing City Council’s regular meeting tonight. The special meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.