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MICHIGAN

How MSU researchers unlocked a fingerprint-secure smartphone to help police with homicide case

In the early hours of Saturday, May 14, 2016, 34-year-old Joshua Christopher Misiak was driving his brother’s vehicle when he and an unidentified 22-year-old woman were shot near the intersection of Kendon Drive and Wildwood Avenue in Lansing. At the hospital, Misiak, a father of two daughters, was pronounced dead due to multiple gunshot wounds. Police say another vehicle pulled up and began shooting shortly after 1:00 a.m.

MSU

Sparticipation cancelled, rescheduling possibly in the works

What was supposed to be the MSU’s historically largest Sparticipation was in full swing—students were eating their cookout dinners, obtaining “swag” from RSOs on campus, and music was blaring from the center of Cherry Lane Field. And then, less than half an hour after the much anticipated event began, it was cancelled.

MSU

Chinese students reflect on tobacco ban

Chinese international students are embracing the new tobacco-free campus.  A 2015 study published in a UK medical journal found that two-thirds of all males in China smoked and that more were picking up the habit as teenagers.

MSU

ASMSU kicks off academic year

Outreach, resources, and advocacy are the three main goals of the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) this year, according to student president of the group and international relations and economics senior, Lorenzo Santavicca.

NEWS

Students flock to Meijer for annual Moonlight Madness event

Thousands of MSU students flocked to Meijer for the annual Moonlight Madness event on Monday. Now in its 14th year, the event has become a popular way for students to pick up any last items they need before classes start, gain exposure to the transportation systems available to them and meet fellow Spartans.

FOOTBALL

MSU football names 2016 team captains

MSU football announced Thursday following the last practice of preseason camp, fifth year senior quarterback Tyler O'Connor, fifth year senior linebacker Riley Bullough and fifth year senior defensive back Demetrious Cox will be captains for the 2016 season.