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MICHIGAN

Couch burnings pose hazards for health, environment

Criminal charges aside, many who burn furniture aren’t aware of the health implications the act can have on themselves or the environment. Couches and other furniture contain a host of harmful materials which produce toxic smoke when burned, civil and environmental engineering professor Venkatesh Kodur said.

ICE HOCKEY

Winter's Winners

Champions have been crowned, nets have been cut to shreds and the final buzzer has sounded for MSU winter athletics, bringing despair to some Spartans whose seasons ended too soon and sweet relief to others whose seasons couldn’t end soon enough.

FEATURES

Hebrew and Israeli symposium held at MSU

In the past decade, Israeli-related reporting has heavily been influenced by the war and terrorism plaguing the area. Last night, the Jewish Studies Program at MSU and MSU Libraries hoped to give students and faculty a different perspective.

FEATURES

MTV's 'Buried Life' cast heads to MSU

The MSU University Activities Board, or UAB, will conclude its “Real Heroes: No Capes, No Masks, No Distractions” lecture series Wednesday night at Broad Business College Complex with an appearance from the cast of MTV’s former show, “The Buried Life.”

COMMENTARY

Life of hate should be questioned

As I walked across campus the other day, I contemplated the mysteries surrounding hate, remembering my forays into hating broccoli or spinach or rhubarb, or the kid next door who pelted me with snowballs, or Mr. Brown, my fifth-grade teacher who made fun of my cowlick.

NEWS

Michigan's Statewide Impact

It’s apparent MSU’s deep roots have extended their reach. From the roaring Motor City to the backwoods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, stretching along the west coast’s sandy dunes, all the way to the mighty Mackinac Bridge — MSU has an economic and educational impact that can be found in each of Michigan’s 13 regions.