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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.
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ASMSU to offer test-prep courses next fall
When Audra Russell was preparing to take the Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, she opted to use a study book instead of taking a class.
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RCAH students rebuild vandalized artwork
In late February, sections of a 12- to 14-foot-long, student-made, ceramic snake were taken apart and smashed in Snyder Hall.
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Students pie mentors to raise money for Japan
After watching helplessly as Japan endured one of the largest natural disasters in its history, many students across campus have lent a helping hand in an effort to raise money for a relief fund.
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Faculty committee discuss wages, SIRS
Some faculty might have a bigger pay check next academic year if proposed merit and market pool increases are passed by the university.
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Bash brings fair trade, green economy to MSU
When Alyssa Meyer traveled to Mexico for spring break her sophomore year, she visited a coffee plantation and saw the unsuitable labor conditions the workers experienced.
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Pride Week’s Cookie Crunch contest brings LBGT students together
Competing for a year’s worth of bragging rights by attempting to bake the best chocolate chip cookie, MSU lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender student groups gathered at the first “Cookie Crunch” on Monday.
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Student awarded for policy research
Since she was young, Rebecca Farnum displayed a passion and dedication to the environment.