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Battle of the Beards

At 6 p.m. on Saturday, the sidewalks surrounding The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, were overtaken by facial hair proudly displayed by men and women alike.

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Anti-stress tips for new freshmen

This time last year, I was a senior in a high school of only 400 students. I was at the top of the food chain; I was editor-in-chief of my student newspaper, and whenever I walked down the hallway, I did so knowing every face and every hallway. Now that I’m on MSU’s campus, every face I pass by is a new face.

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Trainers teach dogs to save lives

When clinical laboratory sciences junior Maggie Stach walks into class, she is met by curious stares and sideways glances directed at the four-legged companion at her side: her dog Albus, whom she currently is training to become a leader dog.

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‘90s bands release new albums this fall

For those who compulsively update their iTunes every few weeks, it’s a relief when their favorite bands release new music often. But when it comes to an album that you’ve waited years for, it makes the listening experience that much sweeter.