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South American Zika virus met with little concern from some international students

Reports of the Zika virus’ spread across Latin America have been met with urgent warnings from the World Health Organization, or WHO, and other global health institutions. Confirmed cases of Zika virus have been found in Texas, in the state of Georgia and Spain, galvanizing concern about the effects of the virus on pregnant women and driving support for further research. For international students from Latin America, where the outbreak originated, the response has been less panicked.

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Two cases of sexual assault reported to MSU police

MSU police are reporting two instances of sexual assault on campus. The first, which reportedly occurred on Feb. 3 at about 4:30 a.m. in East Holden Hall involved a 19-year-old female student reportedly being sexually assaulted by a 19-year-old male student whom the victim knows. 

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World War I memorial reflects history of sacrifice at MSU

A grove of red oaks stands tall on a little patch of earth west of Williams Hall. Otherwise unremarkable compared to the campus's numerous other trees, each individual oak is actually a natural memorial to MSU students and faculty who gave their lives while fighting in World War I.