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ASMSU elects its new president
International relations sophomore Lorenzo Santavicca was elected the new president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University Wednesday night.
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Students create app to get cars home after night out
Driver on Tap, an app originated in the Lansing/East Lansing area and created by MSU students has been picking up a lot steam in its first year of operation.
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Students celebrate 4/20 despite marijuana laws
For some, April 20 is just another day, but to others, it’s a day of celebration.
MICHIGAN
Engineering approval needed before Abbot Manor repairs
Following further inspection of the closed Abbot Manor building on April 8, the city deemed WestPac, the owning company, needed a plan from an architect or engineer sealed by with the State of Michigan Seal before repairs to the building could be made.
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Breaking down room and board increase for 2016-17 academic year
On-campus students will see yet another increase of room and board rates for the2016-2017 academic school year. But this time, it is the lowest number in at least 18 years.
SPORTS
MSU Men's Crew Club uses rent-a-rower program to service community, pay membership fees
As a club sport, the MSU men’s crew club receives no funding from the university. This spring, each rower was responsible for $240 in club dues, which can be paid either through fundraising or out-of-pocket.
FOOTBALL
MSU football wide receivers making strides in the spring, look to replace lost production
Spring practice in 2016 is all but over for the MSU football team. At the beginning of the spring, there were holes on the team the Spartans were looking to fill.
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For one MSU student, letters and numbers are colors
We walk through life seeing the world in a way that most take for granted. Objects appear as they do and we just assume that's the norm.
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MSU student uses her business to start scholarship for international students
With the funds raised through her online store, sociology junior Kady Cox established her own scholarship for students in Belize.
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MSU Science Festival draws community crowd
There’s nothing like the sight of a crowd getting excited about something they love; whether that’s cheers for Bryn Forbes making a three-pointer or screams filling Spartan Stadium after a Connor Cook touchdown pass. But what about the “ohhs” and “ahhs” of children as they witness a chemical reaction take place?
FEATURES
Beloved professor to retire after 48 years
Leaving a legacy of a calm demeanor and genuine joy for teaching, Michael Rathke will be retiring this year after 48 years as an MSU chemistry professor. Though he estimates he’s taught roughly 30,000 students throughout the years, he’s said to have sincerely cared about the learning experience of everyone who took his courses.
BASEBALL
Spartans use late inning heroics from Matt Byars to deliver walk-off hit against Western Michigan.
MSU got back into action on Wednesday afternoon, playing their fifth game in the last six days. And after a marginal 1-0 loss to Notre Dame on Tuesday, the Spartans rebounded against Western Michigan and defeated the Broncos by a final score of 6-5.
MICHIGAN
Park District buildings to be demolished by end of 2016
The City of East Lansing and representatives from WGR Finance LLC met Wednesday at a hearing at the Hannah Community Center to discuss the future of the City Center II, or the Park District buildings
SPORTS
Former MSU track and field star Leah O'Connor talks professional running, eyes Rio 2016 Olympics
It’s been about 10 months since former MSU track star Leah O’Connor signed a contract to run professionally for Adidas. And in those 10 months, O’Connor, a three-time national champion in her years at MSU, said she’s learned a lot about herself. Her professional career got off to a shaky start.
MICHIGAN
One more Detroit resident sentenced in 2015 assault of MSU student in Spartan Village
Detroit resident Brittani Barber-Gribble was sentenced Wednesday for her role in the violent assault of Ryah Kelly in a Spartan Village parking lot last year.
FEATURES
Music student puts on Cinderella-themed recital
The Cook Recital Hall was filled with soprano music, ringing vibrato, and thunderous applause in response to Catherine Goode’s “The Story of Cinderella” vocal recital on April 16.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Former Spartan Marvin Clark Jr. announces his transfer destination
Former MSU basketball player Marvin Clark Jr. has found a new home.
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What you could buy with the salaries of MSU's 10 highest-paid employees
What could you buy earning the salary of one of MSU's top 10 highest-paid employees?
BASEBALL
Notre Dame wins first game in East Lansing since 1986 in 1-0 pitching battle
On Tuesday afternoon, the Spartans welcomed in the Fighting Irish from Notre Dame for a midweek matchup.
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Members of community discuss issues at Honor's College 'Sharper Focus/Wider Lens' events
On Monday, members of the MSU and East Lansing community came together for a discussion and question and answer session as part of the Honors College "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" event series.