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ASMSU pushing for intern protection laws

For students at ASMSU, having intern protection laws is a must. Present law treats unpaid interns similar to volunteers, lacking legal protections in comparison to full-time employees — unpaid interns do not receive “substantial remuneration” according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

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How to avoid the 'Freshman 15'

A new year is upon at MSU, which means a brand new start to the dreaded "freshman fifteen" cycle. Everyone knows that the "freshman fifteen" is a joke that freshman, newly arriving to college, will be amazed at the different types and varieties of food on campus.

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After the investigation, MSU tries to patch holes in sexual assault policy, resources for students

With the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) investigation wrapping up after finding MSU had mishandled a number of cases, sexual assault has once again been dominating headlines and interest. The administration points to various sexual assault programs designed to help with information, education, prevention and support for sexual assault survivors, claiming they’ve improved over the past years and will continue to improve, although that claim is looked at with disdain from some survivors. OCR Ruling Only weeks ago, the OCR found MSU at fault for, among other things, its lack of timeliness in how it handled cases. Social relations and policy senior Emily Kollaritsch, whose story has been featured before in The State News, was relieved the findings were finally published. “I’m glad finally that’s in writing, and that they can’t hide behind lies anymore,” Kollaritsch said. She also said, regarding the OCR findings and the phone conference immediately afterwards, that President Lou Anna K.

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COGS welcomes first South Asian president

After only a year of involvement in the Council of Graduate Students, graduate student Sudha Sankar holds the highest possible office — president. But the path leading up to becoming the first Indian-American president was not an easy one to travel. Sankar was born in India but grew up as a self-described “third culture kid.” She has lived in India, Botswana, Singapore and the U.S.

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MSU Kendo Club teaches students Japanese way of the sword

Michigan State University’s Kendo Club meets every Monday and Wednesday from 8 pm to 10 pm in IM Circle in order to teach, spread and practice the Japanese way of the sword. According to the club’s guidebook, they have been in existence since 1974 and have been practicing bi-weekly since its origination.

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For comic artists, drawing is a way of expression

Hollow Mountain Comics and Games hosted a comic book signing Saturday that included Michigan State University’s Graphic Novels Club, MSU students and alumni. Alumnus Brandon Hankins was one of the featured authors on the signing event — his new comic “Shadow of a Doubt Plus” was featured at the event.