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Student models hit runway for charity

Fashion shows are not typical staples of homecoming festivities, but Cyrus McNeal, an MSU alumnus and founder of PS Magazine, hopes his second annual ICONZ Fashion Show will be Homecoming weekend’s main event.

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Living in a zoo

The ostriches at Potter Park Zoo have seen better days, at least in terms of appearances. The birds have patches of feathers covering their bodies, they look mangy and beat up. They aren’t unhealthy and it’s not that they aren’t taken care of — the birds pluck themselves and each other.

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MSU student to help eye care in Ghana

When people want to go somewhere warm for winter break, most people would think about California or Florida, not Ghana. But Elaine Brantley will be going to the country with Unite for Sight Inc. in January to help prevent blindness in local citizens.

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Freshman fifteen Q's

College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and his perspective on his new frontier.

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SN decor: Student turns trash into cozy home

The State News took a walk on the wild side when they visited Alex Johnson’s apartment. Pops of neon green and touches of animal print give the marketing senior’s apartment a sophisticated, edgy feel that never would have been possible without the help of her mother, who helped her turn trash into treasure.

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In the know: Acupressure

Acupressure is a technique derived from acupuncture and is used to apply physical pressure to traditional acupuncture points using hands, feet and fingers instead of needles. It is used to relieve tension in the body, help maintain good health and increase circulation. Although acupressure cannot replace professional medical care, try the following tips for some at-home relief.

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Studying under stress

Student: A role that is rarely sold separately. As if attending school isn’t stressful enough, students also can be friends, employees, siblings, roommates and parents. Whether additional responsibilities are assigned or selected, they often yield additional stress.

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Going pro

Walking along the sidewalk on the brink of business hours on a recent Monday afternoon, Provost Kim Wilcox idly chatted with two other top administrators. The three stood out on campus, mostly because of their business attire. But aside from their suits and clout, they could have been any group of friends at MSU. As Wilcox grabbed a honeysuckle blossom off a bush outside the Administration Building, they laughed as he tried to drain it of actual honey.

FEATURES

Freshman fifteen Q's

College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and her perspective on her new frontier.