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MSU logo tops online poll
In a new poll posted this week, MSU’s logo topped the list in college football.
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Clinton-Kaine campaign working to register students on campus
The Clinton-Kaine campaign kicked off a new push to register young voters on MSU's campus. In an event held at the James Madison College Library at MSU, campaign staff, supporters and Rep. Jeremy Moss (R-Southfield) gathered to discuss the importance of involving young people in government.
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Milo Yiannopoulos tickets on sale for students and faculty
Tickets for journalist and conservative speaker Milo Yiannopoulos’ Dec 7 appearance at MSU are now available on Eventbrite.com. Yiannopoulos, currently tech editor at Breitbart News, has become a controversial figure among many for his views on feminism, free speech and campus culture.
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Number of women in STEM increases at MSU
The number of women enrolled in MSU’s College of Engineering reach 21 percent this year, up from 18 percent last year. This increase is part of an ongoing trend at MSU and other universities of more women showing interest in STEM fields. MSU Women in Engineering Director of Student Success Judy Cordes called this trend “fantastic”.
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According to a report, MSU water is safe despite concerns
As students adjust to campus life this fall, the safety of MSU’s water can be a concern. Recently, a water quality report confirmed that MSU water is safe, despite student concerns.
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New app connects students on campus
Finding friends can be a struggle for new students at a university as large as MSU, but an app developed by professional writing senior Zoe Zappitell has come along to help with that problem. Zappitell, president of the Women in Entrepreneurship student group, wanted to develop an app that would help students connect with each other, so she created the event-based app Conecter that helps students find people on campus who share their interests.
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Voter registration drive today in Case Hall
Tonight, Wednesday September 14th, at 7pm in the James Madison Library, MSU students are hosting a voter registration drive.
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MSU falls to No. 82 in national universities U.S. News and World Report ranking
MSU is ranked No. 82 among best national universities and No. 33 in public national universities, according to a ranking by U.S. News and World Report.
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MSU gymnastics team physician accused of sexual abuse
An MSU professor and team physician for women's gymnastics, women's crew and a former USA Gymnastics team physician has been accused on two separate counts of sexual abuse. Dr. Larry G. Nassar, who volunteered for USA Gymnastics for 29 years, teaches sports medicine in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Nassar, who is an associate professor in MSU’s Department of Radiology, denied the allegations.
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Clinton campaign releases college affordability plan
The Clinton campaign released new details of their college affordability plan today.
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Feminism and fashion at the MSU Museum
Through November 23rd, the MSU Museum is presenting “Up Cloche: Fashion, Feminism, Modernity”, an exhibit highlighting American women of the 1920’s and 30’s growing into modernity.
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Sparticipation rescheduled for Sept. 18 at Breslin
Sparticipation has been officially rescheduled. The much anticipated event, geared heavily towards getting freshmen involved on campus, will now take place at the Breslin Student Events Center this sunday, September 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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High textbook prices mean some find cheaper options, don't buy them
Marketing sophomore Aaron Ruby, much like most college students across the globe, hates buying textbooks.
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Construction at 1855 Place creates family units, retail space
After months of construction, 1855 Place has opened its newest on campus residential option, family apartments.
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'Campus Fire Safety Month' sets focus on off-campus fire safety
Gov. Rick Snyder proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month, with a focus on off-campus fire safety.ch The announcement coincides with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S.
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President Simon to be inducted into Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
Next month, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will join hundreds of other influential women in the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.
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MSU filmmakers win Student Academy Award
A team of MSU students won a Student Academy Award for their documentary, “From Flint: Voices of a Poisoned City.”ch The film started as a capstone project, media and information senior and director of the film Elise Conklin said. Producer Liv Larsen, a 2016 journalism alumna, and director of photography Izak Gracy pitched a documentary about the Flint water crisis to their classmates. “As soon as that idea was on the table, there was nothing that could compete with it in my eyes,” Conklin said.
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MSU Bikes Center out of used bikes, low on new and rentals
Looking for a used bike to help you get around campus? Well, you might have a while to wait. Both the MSU Bikes Service Center and the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center are out of used bikes. While the MSU Bikes Service Center and MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center are sold out of used bikes - they’re also running low on new ones and rentals. “Used bikes are in high demand, and we unfortunately don’t have any used bikes,” sustainable transportation manager at the MSU Bikes Service Center Tim Potter said.
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Sprinkler malfunction causes West McDonel Hall flooding
A malfunctioning sprinkler head on the fourth floor of West McDonel Hall caused flooding Wednesday night.
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MSU Board of Trustees approves budget for $46 million data center
On Thursday, September 8th, the MSU Board of Trustees officialized the budget for a $46,000,000 construction project, entitled “Data Center - Business Continuity and High Performance Computing.” “The facility will help us better support the ever-growing use of university technology, whether that be on research, education or outreach.” Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Interim Chief Information Officer Rob McCurdy said.