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Social media reacts to the closing of Cosi
Social media reactions of the closing of restaurant Cosi located on 301 W. Grand River Ave.
FEATURES
Historical homes try to stay current through the years
In 2007, the city of East Lansing celebrated its 100th birthday. Now 109 years old, there are still parts of the city that hold onto its rustic roots through various homes. Not far from updated Grand River Avenue, Grove Street still sits in a time warp.
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Multiple-use housing on the rise in EL
Political science sophomore Frankie Salamida wakes up every day three stories above downtown East Lansing — three stories above a pharmacy, a restaurant and an ice cream shop, right across the street from MSU.
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Student Housing Cooperatives offer affordable living and community
For members of cooperative housing, living in a co-op means owning part of a house — and generally for less than it costs to rent an apartment.
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MSU Honors College grant has global reach
Every year, the MSU Honors College awards the Schoenl Family Undergraduate Grant for Dire Needs Overseas to students.
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East Lansing welcomes international students with library event
Shuttle buses running from campus to the East Lansing Public Library brought dozens of international students to the city’s international welcoming event, East Lansing Welcomes the World. The event is intended to provide resources for international students, free food and family activities.
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Changing E.L. housing ordinance could improve rental housing quality
East Lansing City Council will soon be hearing a proposed ordinance that could affect student housing.
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Cost of living on campus has increased every year since 2001
The cost of living on campus can be a huge factor when students decide whether to live on or off campus for the next school year.
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OIE and Title IX offices release report with locations of sexual misconduct incidents
MSU’s Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX Office released a report about sexual misconduct and relationship violence complaints received by MSU during the 2015-16 school year. It’s the first annual report released by the office to inform the community about efforts to combat sexual misconduct and relationship violence on campus. “We believe the increase in reports is a result of efforts at MSU to raise awareness, rather than an increase in incidents,” Title IX Coordinator Jessica Norris said in a press release.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey team defeats University of Toronto in exhibition shootout
The MSU hockey team started off another season at Munn Ice Arena where they hosted the University of Toronto in an exhibition game, winning it 2-2, in a shootout, 2-1. The Spartans came into the game after finishing fifth in the Big Ten last year and a 10-23-4 overall record.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: Living in a house is the best option for living college life
When it comes to living arrangements, I’ve been through it all in my four years of college –– I started out in the four-person dorm at Akers, transitioning to the traditional one roommate dorm my sophomore year.
SOFTBALL
Three MSU softball players grew up playing against each other in Georgia
While the MSU softball team pulls talent locally and nationwide, three Spartans share the same home state of Georgia. These three players — junior Bridgette Rainey, sophomore Ebonee Echols and freshman Jordan Watson, also competed for the same club team back home — the Atlanta Vipers.
FOOTBALL
MSU defeated 24-21 by Indiana, playoff hopes all but crushed
The Michael Geiger field goal attempt in overtime wobbled, floating, flirting with a chance for victory. But it fell well short —about five yards short of its 49 yard target, seemingly confused about where to land.
FOOTBALL
Takeaways, game balls, grades from Spartans sloppy loss to Hoosiers
The No. 17 MSU Spartans are sure to fall from the rankings following what Mark Dantonio called a “disappointing” loss on the road to the Indiana Hoosiers. The Spartans now fall to 2-2 overall record and 0-2 in Big Ten play, and the destiny they still controlled following their loss to Wisconsin has vanished.
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VIDEO: Post-game analysis of No. 17 MSU at Indiana
The State News football beat writers Nathaniel Bott and Stephen Olschanski break down and analyze No. 17 MSU's upset loss to Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. Following the loss, MSU falls to 2-2 on the season (0-2 Big Ten record), while the Hoosiers improve to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten.
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FINAL: Spartans fall to Hoosiers in overtime, lose Old Brass Spittoon
The early afternoon drizzle dissipated and left behind some perfect weather for football as the No. 17 MSU Spartans traveled to Bloomington to take on the 2-1 Indiana. A back and forth game was sent to overtime, with the Hoosiers giving MSU their second straight loss 24-21.
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One-time presidential candidate and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley visits MSU
Saturday afternoon, former Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke at MSU Union about the Clinton campaign and fielded questions from students. The dialogue, hosted by MSU College Democrats, was one one of several campus visits O’Malley has made in support of Clinton.
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HALFTIME: No. 17 MSU leads Indiana 7-0 thanks to big play
No. 17 MSU traveled to Bloomington, Ind. to take on the Indiana Hoosiers in their first road game of the Big Ten season. At halftime, the Spartans lead the Hoosiers 7-0 as they look to bounce back after their blowout loss to Wisconsin last week.
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Live Blog: No. 17 MSU football at Indiana
Follow along on the Live Blog with The State News football writers Nathaniel Bott and Stephen Olschanski as they cover MSU football's matchup with Indiana.
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Black Lives Matter benefit held at The Avenue Cafe
A Black Lives Matter benefit concert was held Friday night at The Avenue Cafe.