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COLUMN: Best moments from MSU off the field
Over the years, MSU athletics has had its share of memorable performances and moments on and off the field.
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One of few fair-trade stores in E.L., La Bodega, announces plans to close
The last fairtrade clothing store left in East Lansing, La Bodega, announced plans to close the second week of July.
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Good Eats: Delivery food for finals cramming
With finals just around the corner, it’s safe to say most of us are scrambling to cram a semester’s worth of knowledge into our brains.
MICHIGAN
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market fills in old Goodrich's spot
As of 7 a.m. on Wednsday morning, East Lansing is home to a new organic grocery store — Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market. Located at 904 Trowbridge Road, west of Harrison, the new Fresh Thyme is part of a chain that seeks to bring affordable fresh foods to the Midwest region.
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ASMSU seeks to expand bike share program amidst successful trial
School is almost out for summer, and the trial bike share program at Bailey hall in Brody Neighborhood has seen significant student participation since its implementation in March, prompting ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, to seek expansion of the initiative.
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Sophomore running back Delton Williams charged with brandishing firearm accepts plea deal
Delton Williams, the sophomore running back who allegedly brandished a firearm during a road rage incident on March 16, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to violating an MSU weapons ordinance as part of a plea deal, a court official said.
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RCAHppella #TBT show to take place Thursday
By Ryan Squanda rsquanda@statenews.com Arts and humanities senior Becky Barron and the rest of RCAHppella — an a cappella group within MSU's College of Arts and Humanities — were just thinking of a theme for their final concert of the semester. So when Barron got to thinking about how 1) RCAHppella always uses social media to promote their events, 2) They wanted to do a concert that showcased some oldies and 3) Their concerts always take place on Thursdays, it didn't take long for her to suggest a #TBT themed concert to be set in place for Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m.
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One-man comedy show comes to Wharton Center
“America’s Got Downton” is coming to Wharton Center this Thursday, in the midst of finals review for students.
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MSU students react to Baltimore unrest
Thousands took to the streets of Baltimore Monday night to riot, loot and set aflame their city in protest of the April 12 death of 25-year-old African American male Freddie Gray. There are many opinions to be had about what's taken place in Baltimore, including some of which belong to students at MSU.
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Students pack auditorium for Chance the Rapper
Tuesday night, the Auditorium thrummed with the bass from various rap artists, including student favorite Chance the Rapper.
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Orchestra communicates Latin American roots, passion, as part of cultural festival
MSU's "Latin IS America" festival seeks to combine the cultures of the Americas through music and poetry, creating new rhythms for the students of MSU’s College of Music.
MICHIGAN
Same-sex marriage enters US Supreme Court, stirs local reaction
On Monday night, more than 100 people participated in a vigil hosted at the Capitolka to show support to same-sex couples who married in Michigan. The next day, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing the cases of same-sex married couples from Michigan, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
COMMENTARY
LETTER: ELPD botched my sexual assault case
A Letter to the East Lansing Police Department: During my four years at Michigan State, I have been required to listen to numerous talks regarding sexual assault and the importance of reporting it. Every time, it was reiterated that if I were to be sexually assaulted, and I would report it, I would have MSU, the MSUPD, as well as the ELPD on my side to assist me in whatever way I needed.
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Bake sale held for medical mission
Students at MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine are taking time out of their summer break to do volunteer work at shelters in Detroit.
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Students can have fun at a Lansing Lugnuts game this summer
By Geoff Preston gpreston@statenews.com East Lansing is like many college towns in the United States, when the stress of finals week is over many of the students who populated the town leave for home or internships. For the students who are in town, many summers have included a night or afternoon at Cooley Law School Stadium for a Lansing Lugnuts game. The Lugnuts are the triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and offer beer and other food deals throughout the week that radio broadcaster Jesse Goldberg-Strassler said are a key to attracting students on a budget. Thursday night is known as "Thirsty Thursday" where beers are two dollars.
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Why MSU students go to Lansing to see the Lugnuts
For the MSU students that stay in East Lansing over the summer, finding something to do is not as easy when a majority of the student-body is away from campus. For sports fans that find themselves at MSU over the summer, going to a Lansing Lugnuts game is a fine option for a fun night. Journalism senior Luke Ferris had knowledge of the Lugnuts from just being a sports fans but says that driving past Cooley Law School and the team's social media pages connected him to the team. Ferris was staying in East Lansing over the summer and so he finally decided to check out a game. "It was very relaxing, the environment was welcoming and entertaining," Ferris said "The stands aren't always packed so some nights you can literally put your feet up and enjoy a summer evening in Lansing." For Ferris the Lugnuts games present an opportunity to go out and enjoy a live professional sporting event at an affordable price. "Tickets and food are cheap so it's very affordable to enjoy a sporting event," Ferris said.
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2015 Spartan Olympic draft
Baseball: Ryan Krill Ryan Krill has been part of the senior leadership group that has the Spartans sitting at No.
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New app to bring less hassle to laundry woes
By Patrick Bade pbade@statenews.com Laundry can be one of the biggest hassles for any college student. We've all been there, you constantly are running back and forth between your dorm or apartment and the laundry room to check and see if your laundry is finished.
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Yoga bus rolling across East Lansing
Yoga State is bringing a new type of yoga experience to students and residents in the East Lansing area.