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On first day of class, student rode bicycle into bus
A female MSU student was hit by a CATA bus at the crosswalk by lot 56 across from the Engineering Building around 7:30 this morning.It
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Wiz Khalifa's planned Breslin Center concert canceled
First Spartan Spectacular, now Wiz Khalifa. It's been a day of disrupted plans for MSU students of all interests.MSU's Residence Halls Association announced the cancelation late Tuesday evening on the organization's Facebook page."Due to Michigan State University’s review of recent events and assessment of campus concerns, MSU has decided to cancel the event," the statement said.It is unclear whether the statement was referring to a shooting at a Wiz Khalifa concert in Irvine, Calif.
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Spartan Spectacular canceled, without a rescheduled time
So long, Spartan Spectacular — at least for now.
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Two arrested for allegedly attempting to rob students
The two men are accused of attempted strong-arm robbery early Tuesday morning.
MICHIGAN
Civil rights leader authored One Book, One Community selection
Residents of East Lansing had the opportunity to hear about the civil rights movement from an intimate perspective Tuesday, as one of its leaders, Congressman John Lewis, spoke about his experience as part of East Lansing’s One Book, One Community event.
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Protestor of indecency laws stands shirtless outside Union
She was protesting states with indecency laws that penalize women for going topless, but not men.
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MSU reaches goal of doubling study abroad enrollment in China
In 2009, President Barack Obama announced the “100,000 Strong China” initiative with the goal to increase the number of students studying abroad in China.As a response to the initiative, 94 MSU students studied in China during the 2012-13 school year, a number double from the 2010-11 school year.Secretary of State Hilary Clinton launched the initiative in Beijing in 2010 and called upon institutions of higher education to increase their number of students studying in China by 2014.
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MSU students, faculty, join forces to stop invasive species
Latimore said these aquatic hitchhikers, such as zebra mussels and the starry stonewort algae, are transported from one body of water to the next because they essentially hitch a ride on the bottoms of boats.Algae that might have been picked up from Lake Michigan will attach itself to the boat’s underside and fall off in another lake, giving it an opportunity to populate the lake.
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Sophomore creates video to welcome international students during orientation
Being encompassed by new surroundings and overcoming jet lag can be overwhelming, but one student is looking to make orientation for international students more welcoming. Her name is Rachel Poole. She’s a social relations and policy sophomore who is spearheading an effort to encourage new international students.Poole came up with the idea to collect photographs of students, faculty and staff holding signs with inspiring sayings in different languages. The photographs will then be compiled into a video and shared on Aug. 15 during international orientation.
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MSU revamps misconduct hotline
MSU recently launched a revamped version of an already existing fiscal misconduct hotline, giving MSU community members an anonymous way to report a variety of misconduct, ranging from sexual assault to academic dishonesty. MSU spokesman Jason Cody said the hotline is not designed to replace 911, but instead is meant to encourage witnesses to speak up.
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MSU Horticulture Gardens hosts art camp for kids
By Sierra Layslay@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnThe Michigan 4-H Children's Garden at MSU
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Body found near campus identified by police
According to a statement from Lansing Police Department Spokesman Robert Merritt, the man has been identified as 33-year-old Mark Alan Luplow. The Lansing resident was reported missing on June 24.
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Part of the process
Despite statistically low participation, some MSU students are on the front lines in the election season.
FEATURES
MSU employee to embark on 3,100-mile long hike
Dawson, who is slated to retire in March, has served MSU as a faculty member for more than five years. As he nears his retirement date, Dawson decided to make plans for philanthropy when his time at MSU is finished. Dawson will be 64 when he starts his journey.
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Human remains found on southern end of campus
Human remains found near the south end of MSU's campus Friday could be tied to a Lansing missing person case, MSU spokesman Jason Cody said.
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Adults pursue theater passion in 'Take It From the Top' class
With high energy and the enthusiasm for the craft, they took to one of Wharton Center's stages to attend the workshop and expand or hone in on their performance art skills.
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Professor works to prevent diseases through data, research
Department of fisheries and wildlife associate professor Dr. Jean Tsao has been on a hunt for years, but she’s not hunting for animals ? she’s hunting for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, and it is transmitted in the eastern United States by the Black-legged tick.
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Lyman Briggs dean to also head College of Arts and Letters
After the reappointment of College of Arts and Letters former dean Karin Wurst to the provost's office, her newly vacated position is now open.
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Assistant softball coach to be inducted into hall of fame
Assistant softball coach Jessica Bograkos will be one of seven people inducted into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday.
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Search is on for Breslin Center remodel architects
The search for qualified architectural firms and construction managers to renovate the Breslin Center has officially begun.