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Magazine’s second issue now out
It wasn’t a catwalk, but members of the student-run fashion magazine VIM strutted their stuff by the rock on Farm Lane to pass out the newest edition of VIM.
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Exhibit to feature Israeli culture
The Main Library is featuring an exhibit until May 31 to help expose the community to Israeli culture and the Hebrew language. The exhibit will feature work by Etgar Keret, a popular Israeli writer of short stories, who also will be speaking at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, on March 31, said Jewish studies librarian Deborah Margolis.
COMMENTARY
Health care for graduate students severely lacking
As a member of the MSU Graduate Employees Union, or GEU, and a teaching assistant who provides health insurance for my wife and daughter, I hope to inform readers of the deplorable health coverage available for the partners and dependents of MSU graduate students.
COMMENTARY
Don’t dilute Irish culture with booze
Green vomit isn’t something of which Irish people necessarily are proud. For some reason, a decent amount of MSU students seem to think that’s what celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is about.
COMMENTARY
Election details should have been crystal clear
It’s hard to imagine an organization handling a situation so sloppily it manages to violate its own constitution. And yet ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, recently was cited for violating its own constitution by deciding to hold a special election in March to create a unicameral system.
NEWS
COGS elects 2011-2012 executive board
The Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, elected their 2011-2012 executive board on Wednesday night. Stefan Fletcher was re-elected as president by acclimation after running unopposed.
FOOTBALL
Seniors workout for scouts at Pro Day
Fifteen MSU football seniors workout for NFL scouts on Wednesday.
FEATURES
Spartans find heritage in Irish step dancing for St. Patrick’s Day
Molly Stephens plans on missing class to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at local bars every March 17. But the no-preference freshman doesn’t rely on heavy amounts of alcohol to celebrate her heritage — she remembers her Irish pride through dance.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Coaching, experience helps give MSU edge in second-round game
Spartans hold advantages in guards, experience and coaching.
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NEWS
On the road again
As soon as the MSU men’s basketball team’s selection for the 2011 NCAA Tournament was announced Sunday night, the calls started pouring in to Nicole McCallen.
NEWS
Council votes for marijuana ordinance
The East Lansing City Council voted to approve an ordinance regulating commercial medical marijuana operations within the city limits at its Tuesday meeting.
NEWS
Academic Assembly votes to endorse resignation of chairperson Epstein
ASMSU’s Academic Assembly voted Tuesday night in favor of endorsing the resignation of Justin Epstein, the assembly’s chairperson. Epstein said he approached the assembly with the idea of his resignation to give representatives a chance to discuss the issue with him.
NEWS
MSU colleges earn top rankings
MSU College of Education’s elementary and secondary education programs were ranked first in the nation for the 17th year in a row by the U.S.
NEWS
Police Brief 03/16/11
Acts of vandalism allegedly have been taking place at Ramp 6 on Grand River Avenue during the past several months, MSU police Sgt.
NEWS
Dantonio issues statement regarding arrests of Linthicum, Bullough
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio said in a statement Tuesday night the situation regarding the recent arrests of two football players is being handled internally. “This matter is being handled internally and appropriate disciplinary action has been taken,” Dantonio said in the statement. Junior tight end Brian Linthicum and freshman linebacker Max Bullough were arrested at about 1:45 a.m.
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Faculty present research at Union
Researchers from MSU had the opportunity to showcase their findings and inventions — among them a new vaccine and a new variety of blueberry — Tuesday afternoon at the Union.
MICHIGAN
Summer redevelopments scheduled downtown
Two multimillion dollar redevelopment projects could break ground in downtown East Lansing in the coming months.
MICHIGAN
New partnership to increase art businesses downtown
A partnership between East Lansing officials and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing aim to spread the love of art and business throughout the downtown area.
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Committee meeting develops task force to study student assessment
Members of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, or ECAC, met during a special meeting Tuesday to begin developing a task force that would examine the fairness of student assessment at MSU.
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MSU business college ranks 44th in nation by Bloomberg
As a freshman in the Broad Freshman Program, Bretton Johnson has been pushed to do things he thinks all freshmen should work on — his résumé is set, he has a LinkedIn account set up and he’s already done a mock interview.