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Student groups look to maintain pressure on police as demands are not met

Olivia Dimmer

November 2, 2014

A week after protesters walked down Grand River Avenue to the East Lansing Police Department, the student groups that organized the protest are looking to take future action against the police, which did not to meet the group’s demands by their deadline Wednesday. About a dozen students met Thursday night for a town hall to discuss the next steps in a campaign to hold East Lansing police accountable in what some called “willful ignorance” in the face of community concerns regarding racial profiling and brutality.

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MSU researchers voice disapproval of creationism summit

Greg Monahan

October 31, 2014

On Saturday, a creationist event is coming to campus to address the idea of intelligent design, rather than evolution through natural selection.

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Annual Zombie Run will take place Saturday

Lauren Owings

October 31, 2014

At 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, MSU students can expect to see hoards of zombies in front of Conrad Hall. This is the annual Zombie Run, created by the Broad China Business Society (BCBS), a student-run organization which aims to promote awareness of the global business environment among students.

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Some Halloween costumes can be offensive to students of certain backgrounds, cultures

Kayman Whaley

October 30, 2014

Costumes are meant to be fun, but they may also offend certain cultures.

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Stay healthy in cold weather, skimpy costumes

Jasmin Rojo

October 30, 2014

Halloween is right around the corner and for MSU students, severe health problems can occur when not taking the proper precautions.

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Residence hall doors get decked out for Halloween

Megan Cochrane

October 30, 2014

Residence hall doors across campus are getting a face-lift from their festive residents for the upcoming spooktacular holiday.

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Students prepared to scare in Haunted Auditorium

Jessalyn Tamez

October 30, 2014

With more than 120 actors from various areas of study, this year’s Haunted Auditorium is not just another theatre production.

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Volunteerism at MSU has expanding global reach

Nolly Dakroury

October 30, 2014

More students are becoming interested in volunteer opportunities abroad, which was one motive for Lyman Briggs junior Nabila Khan  when she started the MSU chapter of the non-governmental organization Volunteers Around the World  this semester.

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Students protest sexual assault's prevalence on campus

AJ Moser

October 29, 2014

Students believe that sexual assault is an epidemic on campus, and took the issue directly to MSU’s administration Wednesday afternoon.

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Marching band members put in hours on and off the field

Kayman Whaley

October 29, 2014

Rehearsing before rehearsal and practicing after practice is nothing out of the ordinary for band members.

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"He told me: you might have changed your address, but I'm always going to find you."

Olivia Dimmer

October 29, 2014

It's a topic that often hides behind closed doors and shame. However, some members of the MSU community are dedicated to bringing awareness and fighting for the cause — often because of personal ties to the issue.

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Creationism summit on campus sparks internet furor

Greg Monahan

October 28, 2014

Two MSU professors that have conducted research into evolutionary biology were publicly challenged to debates by organizers, although they will not be taking part.

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German Studies program commemorates 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall

Brandi Scarber

October 28, 2014

The Berlin Wall limited freedom in West Berlin for 28 years, and this semester, the MSU German Studies program is commemorating its fall.

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Students clip coupons differently in digital age

Megan Cochrane

October 28, 2014

As technology develops, money-saving students collect coupons on apps and online.

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Hitting the high notes

Brittanie Chludzinski

October 28, 2014

With seven distinct voices and one common bond, the MSU a cappella community has a long history of creating harmony.

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Officials urge caution after several cases of credit card fraud

Olivia Dimmmer

October 27, 2014

With multiple cases of credit card fraud currently under investigation by MSU police, the department and financial institutions said students need to be aware of what to do when credit or debit cards go missing, or if fraudulent charges are made to their accounts.

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Despite host of new options, laptops still reign at MSU

Anthony Herta

October 27, 2014

Students now have more platforms than ever for schoolwork, with devices like budget-priced Chromebooks, ultrabooks like the Macbook Air and a plethora of tablets running Microsoft’s Windows, Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.

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African Students Union raises funds for medical supplies to combat Ebola crisis in West Africa

Nolly Dakroury

October 27, 2014

As the Ebola virus continues to plague West Africa, members of the African Students Union aim to raise awareness and gather funds to purchase medical supplies.

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Board of Trustees approves $1.5 billion goal for capital campaign

Austin Goodman

October 27, 2014

The Board of Trustees approved on Friday a $1.5 billion goal for the university’s first capital campaign since 2007.

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Japan Club mixes eastern and western traditions at Halloween Curry Party

Brandi Scarber

October 27, 2014

Members of the MSU Japan Club held combined Japanese and American traditions during their seventh annual Curry Party.