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MSU

On-campus event mixes science, folklore

Spectators gathered under the stars Sunday afternoon to listen to the blending of science and Native American folklore at Abrams Planetarium during the show, “Sky Tellers: The Myths, the Magic and the Mysteries of the Universe.”

NEWS

Snyder sworn in as new governor

Saturday marked a new era in Michigan. It was a new day in a new month in a new year. But perhaps most importantly, it was the day Rick Snyder officially became the state’s 48th governor.

MSU

Purpose Org. presents Carpe Diem talent, fashion show

With finals week quickly approaching, many students who normally would spend their Friday evenings out on the town are camped out in the library and stressing their last opportunity to push their grade-point average over the top. But advertising junior Leoniece Cheeks said she encourages students to seize the day at the first annual “Carpe Diem” fashion show Friday.

MSU

Board of Trustees to discuss renovations at friday meeting

Construction across the university will be a top discussion item at today’s MSU Board of Trustees meeting, as trustees will examine proposals to renovate the first floor dining area of Case Hall and install state-of-the-art teaching laboratories in The School of Hospitality Business’ facilities.

MSU

Kwanzaa event to be held Friday

MSU’s African American and African Studies program, or AAAS, will debate Kwanzaa’s controversial state and its original meaning during Kwanzaa Intellectual Fest today.

MSU

Study shows high volumes of students texting during class

Texting during class is an everyday experience for no-preference freshman Kathlyn McQuillan and many other students, according to a recent survey released by Wilkes University administrators in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. About 91 percent of 269 students surveyed at Wilkes University said they have texted during class, and almost half said it was easy to do without their instructor noticing.