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ASMSU passes two pro-LGBT bills through policy committee

Chase Michaelson

October 12, 2018

On National Coming Out Day, ASMSU's policy committee passed two bills through to General Assembly that would push for advocacy to amend the state-level Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976 to include protections on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation, and support a change to the Food and Drug Administration’s policy to defer men who have had sexual relations with other men from donating blood.

FOOTBALL

Michigan State LB Joe Bachie challenging locker room leadership

Kara Keating

October 12, 2018

On a postgame radio show following Michigan State's 29-19 loss to Northwestern Saturday, junior linebacker Joe Bachie made a statement about leaders on the team needing to step up. 

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Douglas Massey discusses immigration policy changes in U.S. at lecture

Jack Ryan

October 12, 2018

Douglas Massey, a sociologist and a professor at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs at Princeton University who focuses on issues of immigration, segregation and demography spoke on campus about immigration policies of past presidential administrations and current policies. 

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University of Minnesota drops same presidential search firm hired by Michigan State

Charlotte Bachelor

October 12, 2018

The University of Minnesota dropped Storbek/Pimentel as their presidential search firm after it was announced that MSU would be using the same firm for their presidential search.

MICHIGAN

MSU student fatally shot early Friday morning

Anna Liz Nichols

October 12, 2018

A 22-year-old male MSU student is dead after being shot early Friday morning, according to a press release from the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD). 

FOOTBALL

Know Thy Enemy: Penn State RB Miles Sanders 'better fit schematically' than Saquon

Jonathan LeBlanc

October 12, 2018

Michigan State (3-2, 1-1) looks to get back on the right track against No. 8 Penn State (4-1, 1-1) 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Beaver Stadium. To get a better understanding of the Nittany Lions, The State News talked to sports editor Tyler King and football beat reporter Thomas Schlarp, to get a better idea of this year's Nittany Lions.

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20th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer set for Oct. 13

Gina Navaroli

October 12, 2018

The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, now in its 20th year, will take place at the Capitol this Saturday, Oct. 13.

MICHIGAN

Lime arrives as second scooter company in Lansing region

S. F. McGlone

October 12, 2018

A month after Bird scooters mysteriously appeared in East Lansing, nearly 200 Lime scooters will aim to put their own twist on the alternative transportation trend. 

FOOTBALL

Staten: Having O-line meetings in training room 'not a good sign'

Jonathan LeBlanc

October 12, 2018

Michigan State offensive line coach Mark Staten told reporters Wednesday afternoon the growing injuries on his O-line allows other players to get game-time snaps — something Staten preaches in practice. But it’s now at a point where Staten is concerned.

MICHIGAN

East Lansing priest resigns after sexual harassment allegations

Anna Liz Nichols

October 11, 2018

Amid sexual harassment allegations, East Lansing Rev. Mark Inglot resigned from being a pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and Saint John Student Center.

FEATURES

Self-care events, advice offered to students on National Coming Out Day

Alexis Stark

October 11, 2018

Oct. 11 marks the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. This day celebrates the lives of the LBGTQ+ community and commemorates the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in October 1979. 

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MSU research shows how your health can be affected by where you live

Mila Murray

October 11, 2018

A recent study conducted at MSU explored the idea that where people live can affect their health. The study looked into the proximity of residents' homes to local parks, industrial areas, community gardens and other locations and how each of the different environments influences health.

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A break up letter to the on-campus CATA buses

Katie O'Brien Kelley

October 11, 2018

This is a breakup letter to the on-campus CATA buses. 

FEATURES

Study, socialize, sleep, repeat: How students handle all three

Zimo Wang

October 11, 2018

Socialize, study or sleep. Students often feel the need to give up one in order to support the other two.

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How to annoy your roommate

Jack Ryan

October 11, 2018

Here is a list of three things that will annoy your roommate. 

NEWS

Column: How I deal with homesickness as a international student

Zimo Wang

October 11, 2018

The best way to deal with it is to release it. I used to blame myself for crying, but not anymore. Talk to someone that’s reliable to you, write in your diary, communicate with your parents — there is no shame to being homesick.

COMMENTARY

Column: Homesickness is a trap

Charlotte Bachelor

October 11, 2018

Instead of wishing for what once was, I challenge you to pick up a piece of chalk and start drawing on your slate. Be the author of your own life and bring out what is truly within yourself. Don't fall into the trap of homesickness. 

MICHIGAN

Breaking down the costs of living on and off campus

Andrew Roth

October 11, 2018

A State News analysis found that students pay a premium for the convenience of dorm life, spending nearly $450 a month more than their off-campus counterparts.

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Crisis of the college apartment dishwasher

Jack Ryan

October 11, 2018

Why having a dishwasher in an apartment is actually inconvenient. 

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Construction projects around MSU’s campus

Jack Ryan

October 11, 2018

Here is an overview of what construction projects were in the Construction Junction's October presentation, along with background knowledge of each projects.