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MSU student bikes to raise money for clinic in Haiti
For medical and public health graduate student Kyle Martin, Seguin, Haiti, was something of a second home.
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ROTC holds spring awards ceremony
The first graduating class from MSU never made it to their graduation. All of them were deployed to fight in the Civil War. Today, MSU’s ROTC is one of the largest programs in the country, and about 50 cadets within the ROTC were honored Tuesday at the annual Spring Awards ceremony.
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Conference on race to discuss justice system
Conference organizers plan to intellectually battle racial inequality in the criminal justice system this week at the seventh national Race in 21st Century America Conference.
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Rent a Puppy benefits humane society
For mathematics sophomore Carly Jankowiak, moving away meant leaving two important members of her family — her dogs.
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COGS, U-M grad students to partner
Despite representing schools with a long-standing and heated rivalry, the graduate student governments from MSU and the University of Michigan have announced a collaborative partnership between the two groups.
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Sorority to host fashion show, silent auction for charity
The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority will have the blues Wednesday for the Catwalk for the Cure fashion show and silent auction in support of juvenile arthritis.
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MSU students compete in contest to travel overseas
Music has been an integral part of Amanda Farmer’s life for as long as she can remember. That’s why, when a friend of the psychology senior told her about Red Bull Tum Tum Pa, she jumped at the opportunity to participate in the competition.
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Veterinary college hosts Celebration of Life
When Roo, a 7-year-old pet rabbit, was diagnosed with cancer on Nov. 16, 2010, his owner, Krista Hottmann, said it came as a shock.
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Pride Week concludes with annual drag show
As platform heels sashayed across the stage and wild hair flung in the air, the crowd cheered during the 2011 Official MSU Drag Show on Friday at the International Center.
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Annual Sparty’s Spring Party draws big crowds
Students and community members didn’t let rain dampen their spirits at the 10th annual Sparty’s Spring Party 2011.
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Take Back the Night to be held Tuesday
Take Back the Night, an annual, day-long series of events dedicated to ending sexual and domestic violence, will take place Tuesday across campus.
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Bullying still a problem in college, resources available
For nursing senior Katie Gay, bullying has been a part of her life for years.
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Duck Days event on campus educates students about health
On Thursday, MSU Social Norms volunteers held the It’s Your Ducky Day event outside of Olin Health Center. The event was a health education opportunity for students, said Becky Allen, an alcohol, tobacco and other drug educator.
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Greek Week aims to raise money for charities
Members of the greek community plan to team up to perform a live musical number in front of a packed house during Greek Week’s Battle of the Bands competition at 7 p.m. tonight in the Auditorium.
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Report: MSU faculty earns state’s 3rd highest salary
A recent report showing the average salary for MSU faculty is the third highest in the state shows competitiveness between other institutions, according to officials.
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Law student awarded best presenter at COGS conference
Scott Nowak has a history of working with Burmese people. “My dad went on a humanitarian trip 10 years ago to Burma,” he said. “Having a chance to meet some people in the community — I became fascinated with what was going on in the country.”
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MSU competes to be funniest college
A Big Ten championship in football this year, back-to-back trips to the men’s NCAA Final Four the two years prior and now MSU is looking to add another title — funniest school in the country.
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Event focuses on issues of oppression
When Jill Jablonski walked into the Union Ballroom to attend the Tunnel of Oppression event, she didn’t know what to think — but she didn’t expect the experience to alter her perceptions of herself.
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COGS prepares for next academic year at meeting
The Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, prepared for the upcoming academic year by making appointments to the executive board and approving next year’s budget Wednesday evening.
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ANGEL alternative to come out this summer
This summer, some students will have the chance to test drive Moodle, a new alternative to ANGEL.