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Hello, my name is Joe Flood
Entomology senior Joe Flood first went fishing with his dad when he was 5. Now he is the president of the MSU Sportfishing Club.
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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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Coffee-drinking challenge could be dangerous
You do know that “Good to the last drop!” was just a brand slogan to get you to drink a certain coffee and not necessarily a command to drink it all, right?
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1,381-pound pumpkin dwarfs state record
A pumpkin tipped the scales Saturday at 1,381 pounds — smashing the state record by a whopping 79 pounds and beating the grower’s personal record by 133 pounds.
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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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SN style: Fabulous friends flood E.L. with fresh, fashionable finds
Apparel and textile design junior Kyle Klopf and advertising junior Erik Schneider met through a mutual friend their freshman year. Now they are stylish best friends and roommates.
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'MSU Survivor' to test students' skills
There aren’t any deserted islands in East Lansing, but teams will still be expected to “OutSmart, OutShine, and OutSpartan” their opponents tonight at the first ever “MSU Survivor.”
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Hello, my name is Wailau Ryder
Criminal justice freshman Wailau Ryder does not want to follow the footsteps of MSU alumnus and Ultimate Fighting Championship contender Rashad Evans.
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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.
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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 her perspective on her new frontier.
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MSU grad helps coordinate community service summit in N.Y.
Not many people have the opportunity to facilitate an event where Jon Bon Jovi and John McCain were key speakers, but MSU alumna Ashley Johnson had the chance a few weeks ago and found a way to make it happen.
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Word on the street
What kind of HD TV do you have, and what do you like or dislike about it?
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11 tips on how to avoid an E. coli infection
The number of illnesses due to a probable infectious E. coli strain on campus are on the rise. Unfortunately, several students have fallen victim to the infectious E. coli strain that still has no known source. Here are some tips to keep out of harm’s way and to avoid bloody diarrhea.
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Cafeterias strive to accommodate students with food allergies
After living in Landon Hall for three years, Erika Fifelski has mastered the art of eating in on-campus cafeterias, despite her lactose intolerance.
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Which caf is king?
MSU’s dining halls might not provide the finest meals ever critiqued, but they certainly aren’t the worst. But which cafeteria provides the best dining experience for students? The State News sampled the menus offered by six dining halls — Shaw, Holden, Landon, Snyder-Phillips, Brody and Hubbard — to find out which complex was the best, based on opinions from students and a general review.