FEATURES
Local artists create ceramics for charity
Lansing-area potters have made more than 800 ceramic bowls for today’s Empty Bowls fundraiser, held by the Mid-Michigan Food Bank.
FEATURES
'Cabaret' takes stage with all-student cast
Kate Kilpatrick is accustomed to playing someone else — that’s what an actor does — but in “Cabaret” she’ll be asked to double her workload.
MICHIGAN
Council to consider rezoning proposals
The East Lansing City Council will set the date for public hearings regarding the rezoning of several properties at its work session tonight. The work session is scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of 54-B District Court, 101 Linden St.
MSU
Survey: Drunken driving hits 8-year low for MSU students
The number of students who drive after drinking is at an almost eight-year low, according to a report released by Olin Health Center. In 2000, 61 percent of those surveyed said they didn’t drive after consuming any alcohol. That number has increased to 76 percent in the 2008 survey.
MSU
Undergrads gain skills in research
As a freshman, Nicole Goldman discovered undergraduate research as a way to build on the material she learned in class.
MSU
NAISO hosts Columbus Day vigil at MSU
For many people, Columbus Day is a time to celebrate the discovery of America. For Native Americans, the day is a time to remember the lives that were lost after America was founded.
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Bone marrow drive to be held today
Students can help save lives from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in 191 Communication Arts and Sciences Building, where the MSU health communication program is sponsoring a bone marrow registration drive.
NEWS
Learning how to deal with the overachiever...
So there you are in your room when your roommate bursts in crying saying they bombed their test, and their life is over. Thrusting the test into your hands, you take a look at their dismal grade — and you see it’s a 3.5.
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Learning how to deal with the activist...
Hey, did you know that there’s an election in a few weeks? If you didn’t, then you might have a hard time getting along with an activist roommate.
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Learning how to deal with the pet lover...
Although sometimes the problem with a roommate has to do with their significant other, there is another kind of relationship that can cause just as much strain: pets.
NEWS
Choosing to room blind can have unexpected results, build friendships
Choosing a roommate can be a daunting task for those living on campus and off. Often there are times where the decision comes down to a longtime friend or someone completely new.
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University pushes to stay 'green'
The phrase “Go Green” has always been heard around the MSU campus. But this year, the phrase “Be Spartan Green” has become the slogan for students helping the environment.
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Learning how to deal with the partier...
It’s a Thursday night, and perhaps you’ve decided to hit the sack a bit early to wake up in time for your 8 a.m. class. You get a few hours of sleep, but then your roommate comes stumbling home at 3 a.m.
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Finding pet-friendly housing options possible, can be costly
Living off campus can present a new dilemma for pet owners when choosing a home. Some apartment complexes such as Abbott Place Apartments and Capitol Villa Apartments allow pets, while others, such as Chandler Crossings properties do not.
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Counselors, contracts key in solving conflicts
Most students might never have had a roommate before college, so the idea of having to share a small living space with another person can be a big change. There are many unwritten rules among roommates.
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Learning how to deal with the environmentalist...
So say your roommate just got back from a showing of “An Inconvenient Truth” and decided they want to go completely green.
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Students choose different methods to navigate busy MSU campus
On campus, there are many ways to get around: walking, biking, long/skateboarding, inline skating, busing, driving … etc. Each method has its ups and downs. The State News went on a journey to find which are the fastest, most enjoyable, most convenient and most efficient ways to go across campus, from Brody Complex to the Veterinary Medical Center, with comments from commuters along the way.
NEWS
Independent living requires healthy choices
Between classes, a social life, and a job, sometimes the pressure to stay in good shape with limited time and funds leads students down dangerous paths.
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SN style: College allows chance to show personality
Kristen Mills loves big, flashy jewelry, oversize handbags and bright colors. “I like stuff I don’t normally see people with,” the psychology freshman said. “I tried to be laid back, but I can’t do the sweats-and-T-shirts-to-class thing.”
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Learning how to deal with the neat freak...
Perhaps you’ve come home after a long day of class, and you just want to relax on the couch with some chips and a Coke.