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Sparticipation expected to be largest in MSU history
"Big" is how assistant director of student life in the MSU Department of Student Life Fred Watson described Sparticipation this year.
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President Simon participates in move-in tradition
As the students returned to campus, the residence halls and parking lots filled with family, friends and faculty among the faces in the crowd was MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon.
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MSU tobacco ban goes into effect
On Monday, MSU’s ban on tobacco use officially went into effect.
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MSU football looks to go 'back to back' in playoffs
Monday afternoon, cameras flashed, chatter filled the media room and MSU head coach Mark Dantonio assumed to podium to face the press. It felt like football season.
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Ted Cruz steals spotlight, Pence is fan favorite
Following two days of heavy anti-Hillary Clinton rhetoric the third day of the Republican National Convention, titled Make America First Again, again made it a point to attack Mrs. Clinton’s record but touted an influx of positive Donald Trump sentiment.
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Complaint filed by UM-Flint professor condemning women-only lounge in Union
The MSU Union is a place where students, faculty, and the community can go to visit with friends, shop, grab a bit to eat, and study, the Union has something to offer for everyone.
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RNC primetime: a plagiarized speech, a reality star and a passionate mayor
While presumptive nominee Donald Trump's words have drawn ire from many, it was Melania Trump’s words that caused controversy this time around. Melania delivered the speech with poise and without much of a hitch, earning praise for her deliverance. But it was after the speech ended when accusations of plagiarism arose.
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Become the Pokemon master of East Lansing: routes, tips and tricks to help compete with the very best
Both East Lansing and campus itself contain a plethora of Pokestops that would make any small town trainer drool with envy. Yet working smart is just as important as working hard when it comes to being a Pokemon trainer, so first things first - check out the map of recommended routes below.
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MSU study shows more Michigan drivers are buckling up
More Michigan drivers and passengers are wearing their seat belts. Michigan’s seat belt use rate has increased to 94.5 percent so far this year, the highest it’s been in five years. MSU led the federally-funded study on behalf of the state of Michigan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Click It or Ticket campaign.
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What to know leading up to the national conventions
In 117 days Americans will flock to the polls to vote for the next leader of the nation. Many will vote along party lines — lines determined only months prior.
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From the archives: statenews.com turns 20
On July 10, The State News' website turned 20 years old.
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Flash storm in East Lansing causes mayhem
A storm affecting the East Lansing area and beyond, which seemed to spring up almost instantly and disappear in 10 minutes, caused mayhem Friday afternoon.
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Milo Yiannopoulos to speak at MSU in December
British journalist and conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, currently the editor of Breitbart Tech for Breitbart.com, will be coming to MSU on Dec. 7, according to a schedule released Wednesday.
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Spartans headed to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio
With all the talk of a doping scandal and the Zika Virus derailing plans for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, it can be easy to forget some local talent will show in force representing not only their country, but their current school or alma mater.
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Infographic: Wildlife of MSU ranges from hawks to feral cats
MSU has a wide variety of wildlife. Check out some of the unique animals from around campus.
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How one Reddit post caused an MSU employee to identify 500 bugs a day
"TIL (Today I Learned) Michigan State University will identify any insect, arthropod, plant or weed for free if you send a picture of the specimen via email," posted reddit user "cive666" on Aug. 10, 2015.
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MSU offers enriched learning space in the 4-H Children's Garden
Students stepping on music chimes is a popular sight to see on the MSU campus Snapchat story, but the location seems to remain a mystery to many.
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How Spartan athletes make it through their time at MSU
Becoming a Spartan athlete isn't something that just happens over night. It's not like Spiderman, where you get bit by a radio active spider and all of sudden your saving New York City.
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Marching band uses summer for prep
With only two months of summer left, football season is just around the corner. Soon enough, the streets of East Lansing will be crowded with Spartan fans and MSU students heading to the first game of the season.
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Orlando shooting hits MSU's LGBT community with shock
Late Sunday morning on June 12, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer went live a few blocks from Pulse nightclub – the number of bodies had doubled – 49 people were dead. When the gunfire stopped the night before, the shooting became the worst in United States history.