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MSU

New policy lets students change names

At Tuesday afternoon’s Steering Committee meeting, committee members discussed developing a mid-semester course evaluation policy, announced an established preferred student name policy and addressed potential increases in funding for faculty salaries.

MSU

IRONDOG hosts 5k run to help injured pets

Last summer, fourth-year veterinary medicine student Eric Naplin faced overwhelming medical bills when his dog Seppe, an energetic and friendly Weimaraner, was confronted with major health issues. IRONDOG was there to step in and help Naplin pay for the care — possibly saving Seppe’s life.

VOLLEYBALL

Students raise money for Special Olympics Michigan

For former high school volleyball player and mechanical engineering sophomore Sara Knoedler, playing volleyball is something she would do regardless of the outcome of her participation. But adding the motive of helping participants of Special Olympics Michigan only made the experience better.

MSU

Keep your eyes on the size

Rather than thinking pizza is unhealthy, and salads are the only nutritious options in the dining halls, many meal options in the halls experts say are a healthy choice for students.

MSU

Free student legal services extended through 2019

Free legal services for students who pay student government taxes will remain available through 2019 following a contract with Jeffries & Newton law firm, ASMSU — MSU’s undergraduate student government — and the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS.

MSU

AIDS at forefront of MSU community during discussion

Members of the black community are stepping up this week to address a sometimes taboo topic — AIDS and HIV. The week was sparked by a conversation between President of Case Hall Black Caucus Jolisa Brooks and President of the Zeta Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Paris Wilson. “We both lost uncles to AIDS,” Brooks said.