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Four takeaways from Michigan State men's basketball Media Day
Michigan State men's basketball held its annual Media Day Thursday at the Breslin Center. Here are four takeaways:
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Lansing to unveil mural commissioned by MSU's Womxn of Color Initiative
The communities of Lansing and MSU are invited to visit Old Town Oct. 28 for the unveiling of a mural completed by artist Nanibah Chacon.
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Second MSU Board of Trustees meeting of the semester to be held Friday
The MSU Board of Trustees will hold their second meeting of the 2018-19 academic year on the fourth floor of the Hannah Administration Building at 8 a.m. on Friday. This will be the second of three meetings held this semester.
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ASMSU passes pro-LGBT bill after debate
At ASMSU's general assembly meeting on Oct. 18, a bill calling for ASMSU to advocate against the Food & Drug Administration’s current one-year deferral policy on blood donations for gay and bisexual men sparked argument among the general assembly and led to a recess in the middle of discussion. The bill finally passed after over 17 minutes of debate.
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Campus food bank aims to assist students with meal and grocery costs
Budgeting for food can sometimes become a financial burden to college students. For those who experience financial difficulty purchasing groceries or can't afford a meal plan, the MSU Student Food Bank is there to help.
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Spooky CATA stories to send shivers down your spine
Riding the bus can be horrifying, to say the least. Tricks and treats await you at every twist and turn of the route. In the spirit of Halloween, here are some of the most spook-tastic experiences with the Capital Area Transportation Authority.
FOOTBALL
CB Justin Layne embracing being 2-way player to help injured wideouts
Junior cornerback Justin Layne didn't hold his breath when he was told by coach Mark Dantonio before the 21-7 loss to No. 5 Michigan he might play wide receiver.
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MIPSA to hold 2018 conference at MSU
The Department of Political Science will be hosting the Michigan Political Science Association (MIPSA) Conference for the association’s 50th annual conference Oct. 25 to Oct. 26 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
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'The next chapter in our history': MSU presidential search begins
The first phase of the MSU presidential search process, a month of listening to the community through "input sessions," is over — but there are eight months of work left to do before the search ends.
MEN'S SOCCER
No. 12 Michigan State men's soccer readies as postseason draws nearer
The twelfth-ranked Michigan State men’s soccer team has just one more game left on its schedule, against the second-ranked Hoosiers, before heading to Indianapolis for the Big Ten tournament in November. But there is one thing the Spartans need to work on before they head into postseason play.
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Day before Halloween packed with events around East Lansing
Oct. 30 will give Halloween a run for its money this year, with spooky events and trick-or-treat opportunities going on all around East Lansing.
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Telling the future with tarot cards
Some people have their doubts and hesitations when it comes to tarot cards, but local tarot and astrology reader Claudette Holloway wants to remove that stigma.
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Column: Haunted hall or Halloween deception?
City general assignment reporter Maisy Neilsen details the haunting stories she heard and sights she saw during the Residential Housing Association's Haunted Mayo event Oct. 23.
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City Council considers county-wide court consolidation
City and court officials are discussing preliminary plans for the consolidation of all Ingham County district courts into a new facility, potentially within East Lansing's borders.
FOOTBALL
Big Ten fines Michigan State, reprimands Dantonio, Harbaugh, Bush
The Big Ten announced Wednesday evening it issued a $10,000 fine to Michigan State for the football team violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy in the pregame walk incident before the Spartans' 21-7 loss to No. 5 Michigan.
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Michigan State draws with Michigan after double OT, 1-1, in battle for Big Bear
The energy of a rivalry matchup filled the brisk East Lansing air as No. 12 Michigan State soccer tied with University of Michigan Tuesday night at DeMartin Soccer Stadium.
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Empower Extraordinary campaign raises over $79 million in past three months, provides scholarships
MSU has raised over $79 million in the past three months for the Empower Extraordinary campaign, according to a university press release.
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Matthew Angelo Harrison's work newest in Broad Art Museum's Field Station series
Mathew Angelo Harrison is the newest contributor to the Field Station series in the Broad Art Museum at MSU. His work, which has been on display since Oct. 13, will call the museum home until Nov. 25. On Tuesday night, Harrison spoke at the museum about the nature of his work.
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Lewerke back to practicing, backup QB Lombardi gradually learning
After announcing he's been dealing with a minor shoulder injury after the Michigan game over the weekend, junior quarterback Brian Lewerke said Tuesday he is beginning to practice more heading into Saturday’s game against Purdue.
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MSU to celebrate relationships between university and nonprofits
The Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement will host a Champion Community Partners event Oct. 27 to celebrate those who serve the MSU community.