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Student group hosts poker tournament to fight hunger
A strong poker face landed an MSU student with a $2,000 prize and simultaneously helped solve a hunger problem among Lansing students.
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Trustees appoint Burnham, approve renovations
The MSU Board of Trustees appointed Mark Burnham as the new vice president of governmental affairs at its Friday meeting, confirming a position that will be increasingly important as Gov. Rick Snyder prepares to deliver his state budget proposal next week.
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ASMSU members pass resolution in gender-neutral housing
ASMSU’s Student Assembly passed a resolution Thursday night to encourage the university to implement gender-neutral housing.
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Gov. Rick Snyder to speak at MSU conference Tues.
Gov. Rick Snyder is scheduled to be on campus Tuesday to address participants of an international education conference, the university announced Thursday.
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Residence life, RHA to hold conference
The MSU Residence Halls Association, or RHA, and the Department of Residence Life are hosting the Spartan Leadership Conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Snyder and Phillips halls.
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Hillel puts on date auction
MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center members grabbed their wallets and swallowed their pride at the organization’s first Kosher Meet Market date auction fundraiser Wednesday night.
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Ballet dance group to visit MSU
The Ballet Hispanico will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall. Under the leadership of artistic director Eduardo Vilaro, the ballet shares the culture of the American Hispanic population.
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Poker tournament to be held Sunday at the Union
The MSU Rotaract Club is hosting its annual Hold’em for Hunger poker tournament at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Union.
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Simon delivers State of University
In an online State of the University address, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon emphasized how easy it is for students and faculty to focus on what the university doesn’t have during difficult economic times.
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Pow-wow event to be held Saturday
The North American Indigenous Student Association, or NAISO, is hosting its annual Pow-wow of Love beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jenison Field House.
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Students react to new Bridge Card regulations
Whether it’s wary support or outright indignation, many students have an opinion about an announcement from the Michigan Department of Human Services stating regulations will tighten for college students with Bridge Cards.
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E-books raise issues on citation formats
With the growing use of e-reading devices in academia, some students and scholars are working to find new ways to cite material.
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Lone remaining MSU student to leave Cairo today
After choosing to stay in Egypt as other students were evacuated, international relations and Arabic minor Amber Judd is leaving the country today to attend Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
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Former MSU student pursues passion through photography website
After going through a divorce and series of personal issues last year, Greg Casperson decided it was time to make a change.
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E.L. restaurant to feature local resources, hot dogs
A new restaurant opening in downtown East Lansing has only one question for its future customers: What up, dawg?
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Students learn to speak their love language
Department of Residence Life staff members in Case Hall held a “Learn Your Love Language” event Wednesday night where residents found their best way to communicate with the people they care about.
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Valentine’s ball to be held at Marriott
The International Students Association is scheduled to host its seventh Valentine’s Day Ball from 6-11 p.m. Saturday at the Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C. Ave.
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Peace Corps sees many MSU volunteers
MSU is ranked ninth nationwide for large universities producing the most undergraduate Peace Corps Volunteers, according to the 2011 Peace Corps rankings released Feb. 1.
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State mulls bill to ban possession, use of cannabis-like substances
State lawmakers are moving to snuff out synthetic marijuana smoking for the second time in less than a year.
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Poetry event to heat up Valentine’s Day
Chocolate, flowers and love might be the traditional recipe for Valentine’s Day, but student groups are adding new ingredients to the pot.