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Students gather to paint The Rock in support of Paris

Rachel Fradette

November 14, 2015

The tragic events that took place in Paris on Friday left several students feeling the need to share an expression of MSU support and remembrance of the lives lost.  Over 120 people were killed, in 6 different locations in the city.  The cold weather and late time on Friday night didn't stop a group of MSU students from gathering to paint The Rock on Farm Lane in solidarity and support of the city of Paris and its people. 

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Four students, one faculty member, safe following attacks in Paris

Cameron Macko

November 13, 2015

Four students and a faculty member are currently in France studying abroad and they are all accounted for and safe as attacks kill dozens in Paris, MSU spokesperson Jason Cody said.

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MSU students voice concerns about racism on campus to administrators

Riley Murdock

November 13, 2015

Today, MSU’s administration, including President Lou Anna K. Simon and VP for Student Affairs and Services Dr. Denise Maybank, held a dialogue with students to address concerns about campus racism and discrimination. 

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Student groups rally for climate change awareness

Ian Wendrow

November 13, 2015

With the first snowfall in Lansing descending onto campus, students advocating about climate change gathered in front of the MSU Auditorium to bring awareness to the issue and the various groups on campus involved with this issue. Organized by the newly created MSU branch of the Climate Reality Project, a non-profit climate change advocacy group founded by Al Gore, the rally today was held in honor of a 24 hour live stream of climate discussion around the globe titled Live Earth: 24 Hours of Reality. Alongside the live stream, the rally was also meant to bring awareness to the United Nations conference on climate change to be held in Paris, France between Nov.

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Million Student March raises awareness of student concerns

Ian Wendrow

November 13, 2015

Cold winds and a persistent light rain didn’t stop several dozen students from turning out for the Million Student March.

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Black Student Alliance paints The Rock in solidarity with University of Missouri students

Deja Green

November 13, 2015

On Thursday, Black Student Alliance (BSA) of MSU painted The Rock on Farm Lane to show support and solidarity to the students at University of Missouri.

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"Dance Chimes" offer fun for students of all ages

Ashlee Krawczyk

November 13, 2015

Students may have noticed an interesting feature popping up on their Michigan State Snapchat story lately: a mysterious instrument played by jumping and stepping on brass blocks.

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Week in Review: Nov. 13, 2015

Alex Kurrie

November 13, 2015

MSU suffered a tragic 39-38 loss this weekend to Nebraska, severely thrashing hopes at a playoff berth.

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The reason behind MSU residence halls' monthly fire drills

Peter Nuttall

November 12, 2015

Unwillingly and sometimes unexpectedly standing around outside for a few minutes for a fire drill isn’t exactly the ideal way every MSU dorm-resident wants to spend part of their Tuesday night.

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MSU Police respond to burglary, malicious destruction of property

Cameron Macko

November 12, 2015

MSU police are reporting two incidents of burglary, each involving the victims possibly leaving their doors unlocked.

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Student tutors others and practices MMA in his free time

Josh Bender

November 11, 2015

The percussively rhythmic punches echo off the basement walls at East Lansing Underground Martial Arts.

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Combo-X-Changes on the weekends would cost more, but student demand persists

Deja Green

November 11, 2015

Combo X-Change is not offered on the weekends because a cost would be passed down to the student, Guy Procopio, director of MSU Culinary Services, said. “Combo X-Change is designed to support a student’s lifestyle which is why it is not available on the weekends,” Procopio said.

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MSU war veterans honored at Veterans Day breakfast

Riley Murdock

November 11, 2015

Today is Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to appreciating the labors and sacrifices of those who have served in America’s military, as well as honoring the memory of those lost in the nation’s conflicts.

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Despite spotty effectiveness, flu vaccine still best way to ward of illness, experts say

Ashlee Krawczyk

November 11, 2015

With the sound of coughs and sniffles in lecture halls on the rise, it’s no wonder the idea of receiving a flu vaccination is relevant.

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Students can explore a wide variety of majors at Marathon of Majors

Ashlee Krawczyk

November 10, 2015

Deciding on a major is an overwhelming and stressful process. A major decides a student’s entire academic path that eventually — and hopefully — leads to a career.

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MSU chapter of Camp Kesem holds annual fundraiser week

Peter Nuttall

November 10, 2015

For some, it may just be the week of Nov. 8-15. Another school or work week that’s just waiting to fly by, only to make way for the next one.

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MSU battles Penn State in 22 annual American Red Cross blood drive

Joshua Bender

November 10, 2015

The American Red Cross is teaming up with MSU and Pennsylvania State University to create the next chapter in the schools 22-year blood drive competition. The annual blood drive pits the student bodies of both schools against each other in a competition to see who can donate the most blood.

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MSU Police respond to peeping tom, breaking and entering

Cameron Macko

November 10, 2015

MSU police is reporting a peeping tom looking into the rooms for Shaw Hall residents late on Nov. 7.

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MSU Hillel to host annual Israel Fest this Tuesday

McKenna Ross

November 9, 2015

Though The Union is here in Michigan, students will see it transformed into an Israeli marketplace this Tuesday for Israel Fest.

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Lack of Intercultural Aides at MSU causes problems for ICAs and students

Treasure Roberts

November 8, 2015

An ICA's job is to help students make successful social, cultural and academic transitions to MSU, yet some students have finished an entire school year without meeting their ICA.  Several students complain about the lack of ICA's within the dorm halls.