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Meet the Evans Scholar who forged his path from Haiti to MSU
From Haiti to golf course caddying in Detroit, Evans Scholar Jon Paul shares how he made his dream of education come true.
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MSU Museum to host Pride in STEM Day event
Michigan State University will celebrate Pride in STEM Day with a mixer-like event at the MSU museum on Nov. 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Environmental student, researcher and activist has hope for a more sustainable MSU future
Lauren Sawyer, an environmental studies and sustainability senior and climate activist, looks back on her work throughout her time at MSU – and shares her hopes for the university's improvement in the future.
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MSU library and surplus store team up for sustainable Clothing Repair-a-Thon
As part of the library’s ongoing push for sustainability, MSU students and community members learned to embrace mending old clothes, reducing garment waste and making clothes more unique in the process.
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Fans were 'Ready for It' when Taylor Swift tickets went on sale. Ticketmaster was not.
Buying tickets to Swift's tour proved to be less than enchanting. Various champagne problems turned the process into a death by a thousand cuts.
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MSU Broad Art Museum celebrates 10 years with special events through November
The museum's events are free, open to the public and will continue through the rest of November. The programs are geared toward families, students and the greater Lansing community.
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Normalizing mental health on campus with Mental Health Awareness Week
From hot chocolate and pastries to photos with Zeke, Mental Health Awareness Week brings educational activities to campus.
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'Disciplined and consistent': Student small business owners share their entrepreneurial journey
From side hustles to small businesses, some get a little creative in their efforts to make money while completing their degree.
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MSU's annual Global Festival returns for celebration of international culture
The MSU Global Festival made a return after a two-year hiatus. “We weren't sure what turnout would be like since it hasn't happened in a long time but we're really pleased the communities obviously come out to support our international students," Shantz said.
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Black Student Alliance hosts 50th Annual Black Power Rally, celebrating Black culture and intersectionality
The rally is a tradition that first began in 1972. It has brought the MSU Black community together to both celebrate Black culture and give voice to issues that the community faces, all through sketches, song and dance.
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Annual model train show attracts thousands, community members of all ages
This weekend, thousands gathered at MSU for the state’s largest model train show and sale. Attendees and dealers found nostalgia, connection and simple mesmerization in the merchandise and displays.
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MSU to team up with federal scientists for Fisheries and Wildlife Research
The collaborative team will consist of two to five USGS scientists. Outside of their work on the project, they’ll serve as faculty members at MSU.
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How climate activism is intentionally becoming more disruptive
While Anantharaman doesn't doubt the importance of popular culture in the climate movement, they said there is more to be done. “Getting involved with the political side of all of this, writing to your representatives, joining protests and getting involved with the climate movement," they said. "It's all important, and it's all necessary for us to face this.”
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University controversies damage student perceptions of MSU
Some students worry, since Stanley’s resignation and the surrounding problems have made national headlines, the overall reputation of the university is changing too.
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Children's book by two MSU alumni will release Nov. 15 at Barnes and Noble
The name of the book? “Where’s the Poop.” It will be released on Nov. 15. The short book is aimed at young toddlers and is intended to be both funny and educational, introducing grammar to kids with a premise they can laugh at.
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MSU's Agriculture Grants: creating the 'pear-fect' produce with a steady diet of USDA greens
MSU researchers are 'grapeful' for the 'mel-i-ons' of tax-payer and industry dollars they use to research tomorrow's produce. Often, they 'rind' themselves improving produce in ways consumers might not even know they 'carrot-bout.'
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Students react to midterm election results, high student voter turnout
History education junior Alivia Young said that the turnout and the long lines, gave her better hope for the younger generation and the future of politics. It was a great relief, she said, to see her views reflected in the outcome of the races.
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REVIEW: Drake’s ‘Her Loss' album is a hip-hop fan’s win
From delivery down to the beats, "Her Loss" has gotten better with each play and should find itself at the top of the charts long into 2023. Multimedia editor Devin Anderson-Torrez digs deep into the album to share his full review.
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The State News daily horoscope for Tuesday, Nov. 8: Vote
An astronomical display on an astronomical day. What does a lunar eclipse mean for this year's midterms? Astrologists weigh in.
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Wharton Center meshes art and science with Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion show
On Sunday, Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion at the Wharton Center explored physics through dance, mimicking the motion of isotopes.