BASKETBALL
MSU hosting welcome back celebration tonight at Breslin Center
According to MSU Athletics, Gate B will open at 8:30 p.m. and the team is expected to make an appearance at 9:15 p.m.
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ASMSU to host Elite Eight viewing party, encourages safe celebrations
In an effort to gather students to "celebrate the success of MSU," ASMSU will be hosting a viewing party at the Breslin Center to cheer on the MSU Men's Basketball Team in their Elite Eight game against Louisville, ASMSU president James Conwell said.
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Some students will have chance to interact with MSU football players at practice
Amidst the basketball excitement of March Madness, MSU football fans have an opportunity to see the team in action this Saturday.
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MSU's definitions of hazing, bullying may be clarified after University Council approval
Hazing and bullying could be more clearly defined in university policy, per an action taken by University Council on Tuesday to modify the general student regulations to include more specific language on a number of offenses.
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With addition of sushi to Combo-X-Change, workers prepare food long into night
Amid the silence of the MSU corporate test kitchen on the upper floor of McDonel Hall near midnight, five workers continue a process that will last long until daybreak.
MICHIGAN
Second Mental Health Awareness week kicks off Monday
Beginning on Monday, students, faculty and East Lansing community members will come together to “release the stigma.” The second Mental Health awareness week, themed “Releasing the Stigma,” week begins on March 30 and will continue until April 3.
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HandsUpMSU seeks to move beyond hashtag
Students at MSU utilized the Black Lives Matter activism campaign to start a new organization on campus, HandsUpMSU, drawing attention to human right issues locally, nationally and internationally.
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MSU tests pay-by-plate parking system with texting features
MSU and MSU parking are instituting a "Pay by Plate" parking kiosk in Parking Ramp 6, located off Grand River Avenue between Olin Health Center and the Human Ecology building.
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Students use passion for politics to intern at state Capitol
“I would say interning with the Capitol has opened a lot of doors because you meet a lot of people from different committees,” Pascoe said.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing youngest ever Mayor Nathan Triplett reflects on first term
“The local government work ended up being one of those interesting situations in life where circumstances align themselves to change your path,” Triplett recalled while looking back at his career. “When a seat opened up on the city council, several people encouraged me run for it, which to be completely honest was not something I had contemplated at the time.”
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Graduate Employee Union seeks to expand union rights
In 2012, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill that rendered any graduate employee besides teaching assistants unable to unionize and bargain for work-place protections.
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MSU Second Hand Shop consolidates an online student marketplace
Almost 20,000 students and alumni are members of the MSU Craigslist and Free & For Sale groups on Facebook.
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Seniors grapple motivation loss and offer tips to cure "senioritis"
Feeling sapped by senioritis? Soon-to-be graduates offer solutions on how to stay focused and finish the semester strong.
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After litany of revisions and delays, bike share pilot program begins
Students will be able to present an MSU ID to Bailey Hall’s front desk and receive a key to one of eight bikes for a 24-hour period.
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Senior uses skills to train guide dogs for the blind
Growing up on a farm with horses, cats, dogs and several others, phsycology senior Michaela Marks became used to balencing animal care and school work on a day-to-day basis.
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Fires, floods and drunks: The job of a night receptionist
As James Madison junior Doug Hissong worked his first night as a night receptionist in South Neighborhood, he couldn’t help but wonder: What had he gotten himself into? “I had the worst first night,” he said.
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Students design clothes combining art, advocacy and chic for charity
Apparel textile and design seniors Anami Chan and Katie Raynard have discovered the ingredients to the perfect partnership — good organization, communication and a strong work ethic and natural similarities.
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At the start of the Persian New Year, a chance to connect to cultural roots
Iranians, Pakistanis, Afghans and several other cultural groups celebrate the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, on the first day of the spring equinox.
FEATURES
Variety of music festivals coming to campus in coming month
Among the 35th annual Jazz Spectacular and the third annual Latin IS America Music Festival, which begins in mid-April, the 15th annual Cello Plus Chamber of Music Festival is coming up and will take place from April 6 to 12.
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Sunday night Oberon release had Crunchy's filled to capacity
This was the night and location that Bell's Brewery was releasing its popular seasonal beer Oberon. And Crunchy's was packed to the point that it had reached capacity. For many Michiganians, the release of Oberon is more significant than an additional option at the bar, it represents the coming of warmer times.