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New volunteer group seeking global change
A new volunteering program, Spartans Without Borders, is emerging at MSU and it reaches a wide audience of applicable participants.
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Theatre students receive threats
University officials and police are investigating harassment claims within the MSU Department of Theatre, according to department chair Kirk Domer.
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Students frustrated with laundry theft
Alumnus Jim DeLine is still trying to solve a cold case, crime that occurred 42 years ago. There were no witnesses.
MICHIGAN
Simon talks accessibility in subcommittee testimony
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon told state lawmakers Thursday that a proposed funding increase including in Gov.
MICHIGAN
Fundraising for homeless continues through February
The pink paper hearts seen on display in the windows of local businesses will continue to accumulate through the end of the month.
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A place to jam
Among MSU’s many registered student organizations, the Guitar Club is one that might have a quiet voice in publicity, but a loud one in musical sound.?On Friday evenings inside Holmes and Bessey Halls’ classrooms, one can hear the sound of an amplifier’s feedback and then any kind of Rock n’ Roll.
FEATURES
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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Event touches on law student health
For many law students, mental health issues are the elephant in the room. This prompted the MSU College of Law to host an event on Thursday shedding light on issues and lending solutions.
FEATURES
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.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU leads Northwestern by 9 at half
MSU was hot from the field and six Spartans got on the scoresheet as the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team leads Northwestern 39-30 at the half.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball welcomes back Ohio State for rematch
During the last matchup, the Spartans defeated Ohio State 82-68 to snap a two-game losing streak. This weekend, MSU will aim for a similar performance.
COMMENTARY
Trek to class brings daily struggle in cold weather
The first decision of my day is determined in the brief moment I look at my phone in the morning to see just how cold it is outside. Shortly after, I look at how much snow piled up over the gloomy night hours in Michigan.
COMMENTARY
Barbie should not be on Sports Illustrated
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be Barbie.
MICHIGAN
Man breaks into dorm while resident is in the room
A 19-year-old male student had his dorm room broken into while he was still in it, according to MSU police.
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Whitmer meets with students to discuss abortion rights issues
On Wednesday evening in Case Hall, students convened to discuss recent state legislation about one of the nation’s most divisive issues — abortion. Michigan’s Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing, and a representative from Planned Parenthood of Michigan, fielded questions from MSU students. The event was hosted by MSU College Democrats and MSU Students for Choice.
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Taking the helm
As Kiran Samra prepares to take over chief governing duties for MSU’s undergraduate student government, the main thing she’s hoping for is a chance to live out her vision. After working with the organization since her freshman year, most recently as chief of staff, she thinks she is ready to take the helm and make some serious waves. She was elected as the new ASMSU president last week and will run her first meeting Thursday.
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Friends create bracelets for Charlie Waller fundraiser
Charlie Waller’s legacy will forever live on within the walls of Marble Elementary School. This week, students are making and selling bracelets to raise money to buy a “buddy bench” in honor of their former schoolmate, who lost his battle with cancer in December.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Next three games key to men's basketball team's dominance
Take a peek at MSU’s next three games — Northwestern, Nebraska and Purdue. You look up, put a Mark Dantonio-esque smirk on your face and mutter the words “chip shots” under your breath. Come on, which one of those teams are basketball powers?
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Old Town hosts chocolate celebration
Peanut butter buckeyes and mint-chocolate wafers were just some of the sweet treats offered at the Chocolate Walk Wednesday night in Lansing’s Old Town.
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University celebrates its 159th birthday through LiveOn event
On Feb. 12, 1855, Kinsley S. Bingham likely did not consider what the small patch of land containing the newly-established Agricultural College of the State of Michigan would develop into more than 150 years later.