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ASMSU contest to give students voice
A three-minute YouTube video will land one Michigan college student a featured speaker spot at ASMSU’s “Higher Education, Higher Priority” rally Oct.
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MSU works to improve fire safety in dorms
The fire alarm barely gets a reaction from Luke Miller anymore. When it sounds throughout Mary Mayo Hall, the communication sophomore will sluggishly collect his things, taking time to lock the door before heading outside to stand and complain with other residents in the hall. “My immediate response is, ‘Oh gosh, another one of these,’” Miller said. Although Miller respects the safety part of fire drills, living in the dorms for a year and a half where eight fire drills are done annually has dulled his response when he hears the alarm.
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Career Gallery procured prominence, prospects
MSU’s two-day, annual Career Gallery took place Wednesday afternoon at Breslin Center. The event usually is held in the fall and is split into two days based on subject matter.
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Event celebrates traditional Korean culture
Traditional music ensembles, martial arts and dance welcomed students and community members Wednesday evening at the Kiva Auditorium in Erickson Hall to celebrate Korean culture.
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Counseling Center to offer depression screenings
The MSU Counseling Center is offering free and anonymous screening at eight different locations on campus today as part of National Depression Screening Day. Depression is the second most common diagnosis students at the counseling center receive, said Talitha Easterly, staff psychologist and coordinator for outreach. “Across college campuses, it’s one of the top three concerns,” Easterly said. Recent results from MSU’s 2010 National College Health Assessment also indicated that depression is a significant issue on campus, said Dennis Martell, coordinator for health education services. Of the results, about 27 percent of students said at least once in the last 12 months, they felt so depressed that it was difficult to function.
MICHIGAN
Bars debate installing Breathalyzer machine
Most MSU students consider a night of drinking that ends in a Breathalyzer test a bad night. But if East Lansing bars choose to follow a growing Big Ten trend, ending with a Breathalyzer test could become the norm for many students.
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MSU Extension to hold sheep clinic
MSU Extension small ruminant specialist Richard Ehrhardt will present an Accelerated Lambing Clinic from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 6.
MICHIGAN
E.L. city council seeks input on ordinance
The East Lansing City Council is looking for community feedback on the local implementation of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.
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Visiting chef series travels to MSU
The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center’s Visiting Chef Series kicked off Wednesday night for its 2010 season with a mix of food dishes and a variety of Michigan brews.
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Students, band keep Sparty Watch alive
Spartans have a lot of love for their mascot — so much that they’re willing to brave cold, October evenings and the threat of encroaching Wolverines to make sure Sparty stays green. As No.
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Recycle event to be held in township
Meridian Township’s Recycle/Reuse event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday in front of the Meridian Senior Center, 5151 Marsh Road, at the Town Hall parking lot and Central Park pavilion.
MICHIGAN
E.L. City Council rejects rental license
East Lansing City Council denied an application for a rental license, which has been in the process for more than a year, at its Tuesday night meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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ASMSU discusses iClickers
At the meeting of Academic Assembly on Tuesday night, members of ASMSU discussed a plan to start an iClicker rental program as well as adding coupons to blue books used by students for classes at MSU.
FEATURES
MSU, China music students come together for concert
Along with eight MSU students, students traveling from the Music Conservatory of China in Beijing will be performing in “The Dream’s Alive” vocal concert at 8 p.m. Friday in the Music Building Auditorium. The concert is free for students with a valid ID.
FOOTBALL
Spartan defense must slow down explosive Robinson
As the No. 17 MSU football team prepares for in-state rival No. 18 Michigan, all eyes are on U-M quarterback Denard Robinson. On Saturday, the Wolverines will meet an MSU defense that is coming off its best performance of the season in a 34-24 win against Wisconsin, in which it tackled well and held Wisconsin’s power rushing attack to 165 yards.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer team rebounds with 2-0 victory over New Hampshire
As if on cue, the Spartan Marching Band started the MSU Fight Song almost immediately following the game-winning goal in the No. 18 MSU men’s soccer match against New Hampshire.
FEATURES
Postdoctoral student hopes to resolve lifelong health issues in lab
Sky Pike, an MSU postdoctoral researcher, lives with a transplanted kidney and pancreas, aware the organs could fail at any moment on any given day, and he would be put back on kidney dialysis.
COMMENTARY
Hunting not on the way out yet
A little more than a week ago, The New York Times ran a story about a Colorado teen and his waning love for hunting. The article used his personal story to lead into a suggestion that hunting was losing its appeal, particularly among young people.
COMMENTARY
EBT legislation doesn't get at root of problem
When one looks at the legislation proposed by state Sen. Bill Hardiman, R-Kentwood, to prohibit withdrawing money with an Electronic Benefit Transfer, or Bridge Card, from ATMs in Michigan’s 22 operating casinos, it immediately makes sense.
NEWS
Abroad mission
In the face of challenges and reconsideration at other schools, MSU officials plan to maintain and expand international presence. John Hudzik, former MSU vice president for global engagement and strategic projects, said it is necessary for faculty and students to participate in programs overseas, even during times of a slumping economy, to learn about cultural differences and more.