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Feminism conference set to begin today
The seventh biennial Feminisms and Rhetorics Conference begins today at the Kellogg Center.
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Academic Governance to review ASMSU elections
A review of MSU’s student government election processes was ordered Thursday by the University Committee on Academic Governance, or UCAG, following concerns regarding last spring’s elections. But one group is questioning the committee’s authority to look into the matter.
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E.L. plants new trees to offset loss of ash
The streets of East Lansing were enhanced with 37 new trees last week, which were planted to make up for the city’s ash trees that have been destroyed.
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Early assurance benefits underserved areas of medicine
An MSU medical school early acceptance program is expanding, allowing premedical students at two Upper Peninsula universities to breathe sighs of relief.
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Some worry new driver's license gives too much info
Six months after its introduction, Michigan’s enhanced driver’s license has attracted more than 80,000 applicants of the 7.1 million registered motorists in the state, despite the privacy concerns voiced by some.
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Yard waste service available Oct. 19
East Lansing is offering free yard waste disposal to residents Oct. 19.
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Several career events scheduled to be held for students this week on campus
The MSU Women in Business Students’ Association will host a Mock Career Fair at 6 p.m. today in the Erickson Kiva.
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Wharton Center to host open house
Wharton Center will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday to commemorate the completion of $18.5 million in renovations and expansions.
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'Dynamic duo' performs for UAB
The University Activities Board will host poets Panama Soweto and Ken Arkind, who perform collectively under the name Dynamic Duo, at 9 p.m. Friday at the Union.
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Swirlberry frozen yogurt available to MSU
Students looking for gluten-free and fat-free frozen yogurt with fewer than 29 calories per ounce can head to Swirlberry, East Lansing’s newest business, located at 228 Abbot Road.
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Construction planned for E.L. streets
Road construction is scheduled to take place between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. today at the southeast corner of Saginaw Street and Harrison Road. Workers will be installing a water valve.
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City buildings get energy upgrades
After being awarded $213,200 from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, or EECBG, the city of East Lansing’s buildings will be upgraded with more energy efficient lights, light fixtures and motion sensors.
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Sign of the times
Lansing entrepreneur Donny Wetmore is trying to ease economic troubles for himself and the community by stabbing people — with his tattoo machine.
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MSU team explores new potato breeding
To Robin Buell, an associate professor in the Department of Plant Biology, different potato types mean much more than French, mashed or baked.
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Committee members named for Chicano/Latino Studies
An advisory committee expected to provide guidance to the director of the Chicano/Latino Studies program is moving forward after about a one-month hiatus.
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Firearms and archery facility now open
In a barrage of bullets and arrows, MSU opened the doors of a new $3.5 million, 24,000-square-foot shooting facility Monday, the first day of open shooting.
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MSU art group showcased at new E.L. fine art exhibit
Elba Philips was 12 years old when she knew she wanted to be an artist.
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Museum's annual Dino Dash raises $20K
More than 2,500 registered runners, including students, alumni, children and community residents raced around the MSU Museum Sunday morning to take part in the Dinosaur Dash, the MSU Museum’s annual fundraising event.
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Black Caucus honors MJ with Soul Night
The King of Pop came to McDonel Hall Kiva Friday night, and as a tribute to the man himself, McDonel Hall Black Caucus honored Michael Jackson with 22 performers as part of the group’s Soul Night.
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MSU students win $10K ring in Becky Beauchine Diamond Dash
The streets of East Lansing were filled Sunday with groups of people in neon yellow shirts, running around with cell phones in hand, competing in a race to find a $10,000 diamond ring.