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7 events to attend during Welcome Week
Here's a guide to some events happening during Welcome Week.
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Get to know university President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.
Get to know MSU's new president — his goals, his promises, his qualifications, his contract, his appearances in the community and more.
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The laws and potential risks students face with marijuana
Marijuana laws differ between federal, state and local levels. While living in East Lansing, it is helpful to know the variance in laws between the different governing authorities because there are three different police authorities who enforce each kind.
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What you missed at Michigan State this summer
Most Michigan State students spent their summer away from campus, but things involving the university still continued. Here's what you might have missed while away from East Lansing.
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'Gotcha' scooters to arrive in East Lansing
Electric scooters will return to East Lansing with the arrival of Gotcha, scheduled for sometime in September.
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President Stanley appoints two advisers to address sexual misconduct issues on campus
Michigan State President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. has appointed two presidential advisers for the university’s efforts to address relationship violence and sexual misconduct issues on campus, effective immediately.
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Get to know Michigan State's administration
Michigan State has recently experienced several changes to its administration and leadership. Here is a list of the people you should get to know at the university.
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On-campus, protected bike lane open to public
A new, protected bike lane on Bogue Street is now open to the public as part of a pilot program to improve bike safety.
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A guide to the on-campus CATA bus routes
The Capital Area Transportation Authority provides free rides for on-campus routes. Off-campus buses cost 60 cents with a student ID, or students can purchase a semester bus pass.
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Safe Ride and other late night and early morning transportation options
Michigan State’s campus is large and, during the evening and morning, it can be difficult to find transportation. Here are some alternatives to walking home alone late at night or in the early morning — whether it be for a late-night study session at the library or for an early-morning job.
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MSU athletic trainer charged with domestic abuse and attempted sexual assault
Michigan State football athletic trainer David Jager is accused of attempted sexual assault, domestic violence and lying to a police officer, court records show.
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Your guide to health services on campus
Don't know what to do when you become sick on campus? Here are some health-related resources available to MSU students.
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MSU President Stanley, other officials to speak at bike lane ribbon cutting ceremony
MSU and East Lansing officials will speak at the ribbon-cutting for a pilot program of a two-way protected bike lane on Bogue Street on Aug. 1.
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MSU agrees to Title IX reform with federal civil rights office
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, announced on Monday that they entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with Michigan State and related entities, resolving a civil rights investigation related to Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of gymnasts and others while employed by MSU.
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Column: Find your cafeteria and hold on to it
Here's the thing about living in the dorms your freshman year: it's going to be crammed, too hot during the summer, too cold during the winter and you're going to learn some serious problem-solving skills from having roommates and suite-mates. But at least the food is unlimited.
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How to make your dorm room feel like home
As campus move-in date approaches, it’s time to make sure you have everything you need for your dorm room. Here are the last minute must-haves that The State News’ staff recommends.
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'He was supposed to protect us, but he chose to betray us': Ex-MSU dean William Strampel's sentencing
Former Dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was sentenced Wednesday to one year in Ingham County Jail. "He was supposed to protect us, but he chose to betray us," Leah Jackson said in her victim impact statement.
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Ex-MSU dean William Strampel sentenced to 1 year in Ingham County Jail
Ex-dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was sentenced to one year in Ingham County Wednesday morning.
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Mental health resources on campus
Adapting to college life can be challenging. As you move into on-campus housing, you might wonder about the different resources on campus for mental health.