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Court case might lower textbook prices
The clock is ticking as the Supreme Court makes its decision about the legality of selling international versions of watches in the U.S.
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ASMSU establishes main goals to better services
ASMSU members have worked to condense a list of more than 80 goals from its fall retreat into three main issues to increase interaction with students on campus and improve higher education.
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Student Food Bank expects increase in distribution during holidays
Many volunteers have strived to work in the spirit of giving at the MSU Student Food Bank — even before the holiday season, volunteer Meg LaLonde said.
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International Student Association to host international student dinner
As an international student from Saudi Arabia, Hashim Alsadah had never celebrated Thanksgiving before coming to MSU his freshman year.
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MSU sees rise of Libyan international students
Although virtually no Libyan students were enrolled at MSU three years ago, almost 60 Libyan international students are enrolled this fall, said Anne Schneller, coordinator of sponsored student recruitment for the Office of International Students and Scholars, or OISS.
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One-man show performs at MSU
For Ibrahim Miari, “In Between” not only is a performance, it’s his chance to share a part of his life with audience members.
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Lansing children visit MSU volleyball team
The MSU volleyball team not only will be playing for a win tonight but also for extra fans who see them as more than just athletes, but as mentors and role models.
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MSU students to travel far for family, Thanksgiving holiday
It’s a long drive to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but Katie Nelson thinks it’s worth it. Nelson, a medical technology senior, will make the four and a half to five hour drive to Newberry, Mich., this Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday. “It’s a big holiday for us,” Nelson said.
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New application to enhance job search
Applying for jobs and internships now is more accessible for MSU students thanks to a new mobile application, or app, launched by the MSU Career Services Network, said internship developer Paul Jaques, one of the co-creators of the app.
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MSU aims to improve wireless services
MSU Computing officials will flip the “on” switch on an enhanced MSUnet Wireless network, should all go as planned early today.
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E.L. sees above average temperatures, storms
Although the sky was overcast with sporadic thunderstorms, Monday’s low 60s temperature was just right for Genevieve Beaulieu.
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LBGT potluck provides group unity
Brian Middleton decided to join Spectrum, the LBGT caucus for the East Neighborhood, as a way to meet other people in the LBGT community. In his hometown, there weren’t the type of resources and groups for LBGT people he’s seen so far at MSU.
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Group rallies at Simon's office
Representatives from the Coalition Against Sexual Violence will meet with university administrators in the next few weeks after about 40 members rallied in President Lou Anna K. Simon’s office Friday.
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MSU groups share tailgate
About 40 MSU students munched on hummus and pita bread before Saturday’s football game at Sparty’s Middle Eastern Tailgate, an event sponsored by the Jewish Student Union and Arab Cultural Society in an effort to highlight Middle Eastern culture at MSU. “We wanted to collaborate and incorporate all of the Middle Eastern culture that we know and love,” Jewish Student Union President Sam Appel said.
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Dairy Store to hold ice cream flavor contest for football team
Spartan fans now have the opportunity to name the next Dairy Store flavor. The store is holding a contest through Nov.
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Conference for suicide survivors held at MSU
For Kathy Davis, the sorrow she felt after her brother committed suicide has never left her. “It’s a sadness that’s just part of my life,” Davis said.
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New website offers new college 'rules'
According to Brett Nantau, there are some things in college you learn only through experience. His website, rulesofcollege.com, founded by Nantau and his friends, chronicles these unofficial rules and guidelines to surviving the undergraduate experience. Nantau, a packaging junior, said the website is a place where users can submit guidelines for college not learned in class or at orientation.
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MSU Fencing Club wins tournament against U-M
Foils, épées and sabres clashed Sunday afternoon as the MSU Fencing Club took on members of the University of Michigan Fencing Club in a series of duels to attain fencing glory and to involve new members of the club.
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Cultural event helps break down barriers
As the drums echoed throughout the ballroom of the Union, biochemistry sophomore Aakif Mdjalil took the stage along with a group Malaysian international students to perform a dance that once used to be performed in front of kings. Mdjalil and his friends were performing a traditional Malaysian dance called Dikir Barat at the Global Festival on Sunday at the Union.
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MSU to host book drive to benefit Liberia
E. Victor Helb Jr. left his home in Liberia in 1991. Nineteen years later, he’s working to improve basic literacy in his native country and he’s hoping to use books donated by MSU students to benefit his mission.