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Professor’s study reveals that cars, buildings confuse bugs
Four years ago, representatives for a car company turned to MSU entomology professor Howard Russell for help on a paint job.
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MSU group angered by Obama’s key speaker
The selection of the Rev. Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration has outraged some members of MSU’s ?Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Straight Alliance Students, or LBGTSA.
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ASMSU association director appeals spam charge, makes civil liberties claim
ASMSU Association Director Kara Spencer, who was found guilty in December of sending a “spam” e-mail to faculty, has appealed to the University Student Appeals Board and hopes for a decision in the coming weeks.
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Clickers may enhance learning in classroom, study concludes
In his Student Book Store shopping bag, English junior Mark Schoenknecht carried something he’s never used — a wireless device called a clicker, which he will use this spring to answer questions in his physical science lab.
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Brother's Grill brings fresh, original menu to Grand River Ave.
Replacing a campus favorite like BTB Burrito isn’t easy, but it’s not a concern for Eric Gunn, co-owner of Brother’s Grill, 403 E. Grand River Ave. “It was a nice establishment and a lot of people ate there,” Gunn said. “We want to do our own legacy.”
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Board adopts Simon's request to forgo raise
At the suggestion of MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon, the Board of Trustees recommended to not increase the president’s salary for the 2009-2010 year today.
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Animals to appear at weekend event
More than 170 people, 35 dogs, eight cats and one hedgehog-like creature called a tenrec, will come together for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s annual “Celebration of Life” event this weekend.
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Turbine expert settles at MSU
Norbert Müller loves his job at MSU. But there is one thing beside his friends and family that he misses most about Germany — high speed trains.
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Board to hold final meeting of fall semester
The MSU Board of Trustees will convene for the last time this semester at 9:30 a.m. today in the Administration Building. The meeting will be the last for Trustees Scott Romney and Dorothy Gonzales, whose terms expire Jan. 1.
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Students brave cold to protest construction contract
Students protesting the MSU project labor agreement contract were asking for equality when they rallied Thursday afternoon outside the Administration Building.
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Engineering students show off at Design Days
Engineering students are showing off the fruits of their labor this week at the Union. Design Days, held Thursday and today, takes place every fall and spring semester and gives students a chance to present projects they’ve been working on through the semester.
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Proposal aims to change rules on creating minors
MSU students could soon see a spike in the types of minors they can pursue. A proposal presented at Tuesday’s Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC, could drastically increase the number of minors offered at MSU if passed through MSU’s Academic Governance system.
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Students donate artwork to help fund local health care
What started out as Erol Kohli’s hobby during his travels has turned into a form of art that gives back to the community. The photographs he took while traveling will be on display Friday as the MSU Physicians for Human Rights group hosts its fifth annual “Human Art for Human Rights” auction from 6-8 p.m.
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MSU prepares to launch upgraded e-mail system
MSU’s new e-mail Web system, mail.msu.edu, will officially launch Dec. 22 with a new graphic interface and several language choices. The system has been available for students and faculty members to test-run since September at the Web site beta.mail.msu.edu, but with no major changes requested, it will become the official MSU e-mail site, said Katherine Ball, communications manager for the MSU Academic Technology Services team.
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Campus smoking ban seen as success
On-campus students haven’t coughed at the latest ban, proving that a smoke-free dorm is a clear-viewed success, various university officials said. Fall 2008 was the first semester MSU students were banned from smoking in all residence halls. Smoking within 25 feet of university buildings also was outlawed. Prior to the smoking ban in all residence halls, the dorm floors were designated smoking or nonsmoking.
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Hate crime numbers increase, may be caused by tough economic times
The 2008 Hate Crime Survey released by Human Rights First reports a historically high level of hate crimes occurring throughout the 56 countries surveyed.
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Effectiveness of evaluation system debatable for some
Stacks of Scantrons soon will make their way around classrooms, leading students to frantically dig for a No. 2 pencil. But on this form, there are no wrong answers.
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Community recognizes 20th World Aids Day
“Stop AIDS. Keep the promise.” People all over the world will rally around that slogan today, which marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. East Lansing will be no exception, with events today and Friday.
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Formation of MSU Eagle Scout club in works
The Chief Okemos Council, with the help of MSU students, is attempting to form something no other university in the country has: An Eagle Scout club. “There isn’t an organization in the country at a university for Eagle Scouts,” said Dan Bettison, scout executive of the Chief Okemos Council. “We wanted to start something up to show what Eagles can do.”
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Magic Johnson to appear at bookstore
Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be back in East Lansing to sign copies of his latest book, “32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business,” from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. The signing will be held at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E. Grand River Ave. The bookstore will begin giving out wristbands at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The wristbands will be free and will determine the order in line.