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Students flock to Spartan Stampede
Boots, belt buckles, barrels and bull riding filled the MSU Pavilion this weekend, ringing in the 45th annual Spartan Stampede.
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Students test luck at UAB event
Munn Ice Arena was transformed into a gambling bazaar on Saturday for Dice & Ice, a University Activities Board event. This year more than 2,200 students journeyed to the arena, said Jenna Virant, University Activities Board event director and a communication senior.
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ISA Valentine's Day Ball draws hundreds
More than 600 domestic and international students came together Friday night for an evening of dancing, performances and plenty of food at the Valentine’s Day Ball. The MSU International Students Association, the largest international student organization at MSU, hosted its 10th annual ball at the Marriott at University Place. The theme of the ball was “Arabian Nights.”
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Faces of love
When people see each other for the first time, there’s always that one physical feature that stands out. The interest for particular features varies from person to person.
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No date, no worries
It’s Valentine’s Day. Restaurants will be overpopulated with lovesick couples and awkward first dates. Sales for chocolates and flowers are about to skyrocket and large, fluffy teddy bears will fly off the shelves. But those who aren’t going to be part of the smitten crowd don’t have to spend the evening moping. Instead, they should try to find activities to keep the day fun and relaxing. Here are some alternatives to the holiday blues for those who will find themselves single on Valentine’s Day.
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Love don't cost a thing
Students who are tight on money but still want to give their significant other something meaningful for Valentine’s Day can opt to create homemade gifts to celebrate the romantic holiday.
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MSU Dance Marathon event to raise money for foundation
MSU students are getting ready to dance the night away for a good cause. On April 5, the fifth annual MSU Dance Marathon will take place in IM Sports-Circle. Participants are required to stand on the dance floor for 12 hours straight. All proceeds will go to the Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation.
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Union vendor returns for a new semester
Ten years ago, a man clad in tie-dye walked into the University Activities Board office and asked if they were looking for vendors to set up in the Union. His question was met with an enthusiastic “Heck yeah!” and a deal was made. Tye Dye Thom has returned to the Union every following semester with the Enchanted Planet Sale, formerly known as Wish You Were Here, to set up tables loaded with piles of vibrant and eye-catching clothing.
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Putting off procrastination
With project deadlines and midterm exams on the horizon, students might find themselves slipping into the trap of procrastination. ? Psychology professor Erik Altmann said there are a few things students can do to ensure they will not be up all night studying for an exam the next day or scrambling to finish a project on time.
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Symphony to play in Carnegie Hall
Next week, two buses filled with MSU students and a truck loaded with instruments will travel to the Big Apple to play the famed Carnegie Hall. Last Thursday, the MSU Wind Symphony performed three classical pieces at the Wharton Center. The Symphony will perform the same concert once again next week, but this time in New York City’s Carnegie Hall.
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Student creates diverse forum
MSU is a campus swarming with people from a variety of backgrounds and heritages, and one student is attempting to bridge the gap with a new Blogspot. Lexis Zeidan, a communications senior, created Building Bridges Blogspot last month to create a forum where different student groups can interact.
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Events for the week ahead
Here are a few events for anyone looking for an alternative to studying this week.
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MSU Museum showcases West African photo exhibit
Inside the walls of the MSU Museum, pictures and artifacts depicting the traditions and lifestyle of Benin, West Africa show the importance of tradition in that culture. The new exhibit, which was put together by associate professor of journalism Darcy Greene, shows how traditions and the culture have remained the same — and changed — in Benin throughout the years.
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MSU Pompon team takes second place at competition
With vibrant smiles plastered across their faces, the MSU Pompon Team walked onto the Breslin Center’s court as they prepared to perform Saturday afternoon. The MSU Pompon Team, a group of 26 students, competed in the collegiate division of Mid American Pompon’s Michigan State-Wide Championship on Saturday.
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MSU Women's Glee Club allows students a chance to learn music
For the 74 students enrolled in the MSU Women’s Glee Club, it’s more than a class — it’s a sisterhood. As the classroom in the Music Practice Building began to fill up on Wednesday, each of the members grabbed a red Solo cup and took it to a seat.
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Faces of East Lansing
With his back straight and muscles relaxed, Joshua Routhier closed his eyes and drifted into the art of doing nothing for 20 minutes. Silence hovered over the still classroom as the 32-year-old psychology senior and two other people attempted to be in the present.
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American Idol winner to perform Sunday night
Kris Allen, the 2009 American Idol winner who stole the hearts of millions across the nation, will be performing at The Loft in Lansing this Sunday. Since winning in 2009, Allen said his life has completely changed. The artist has released two albums, “Kris Allen” in 2009 and “Thank You Camellia” in 2011.
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Students plan service spring break
Every day, people around the globe dream of making an impact on the world and helping to create change.
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MSU Pokémon Club draws players from across Michigan
Nostalgia for a distant childhood and familiar characters triggered a desire in three MSU students to turn an old hobby into a club to catch ‘em all. During the 2011 fall semester, a group of students decided to turn their game of trading and battling Pokémon cards into an official, registered MSU student group: the MSU Pokémon Club.
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Grand American Fish Rodeo to reel in anglers
The Grand American Fish Rodeo is swimming into town. The event, scheduled for this summer along the shores of the Grand River at Lansing’s Adado Riverfront Park, is set to reel in fishers and boaters from across the Midwest.