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Off-campus meal plans more expensive, but convenient students say

Brendan Baxter

October 4, 2016

When it comes to choosing whether to live on or off campus, one thing many students have to consider is how they will eat. One of the major benefits of living on campus is the ease of access to the dining halls. For a certain amount of money per semester, students “living-on” get unlimited access to all the dining halls on campus. However, the plans differ for students off-campus.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders to speak at rally on Thursday at MSU

Marie Weidmayer

October 4, 2016

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a rally for Hillary Clinton at Adams Field on Thursday.

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Video: Fun facts about East Lansing

McKenna Ross

October 4, 2016

Ever wonder more about the city that calls MSU home? Check out this video for more. 

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How to register to vote for the 2016 election

Riley Murdock

October 3, 2016

The 2016 presidential election will be the first time many MSU students will exercise their right to vote.

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Social media reacts to the closing of Cosi

Sasha Zidar

October 3, 2016

Social media reactions of the closing of restaurant Cosi located on 301 W. Grand River Ave.

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Multiple-use housing on the rise in EL

Riley Murdock

October 3, 2016

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

McKenna Ross

October 3, 2016

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

Marie Weidmayer

October 3, 2016

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

McKenna Ross

October 3, 2016

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

McKenna Ross

October 3, 2016

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

Madison O'Connor

October 2, 2016

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

Staff Reports

October 2, 2016

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.

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One-time presidential candidate and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley visits MSU

Riley Murdock

October 1, 2016

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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Black Lives Matter benefit held at The Avenue Cafe

Marie Weidmayer

October 1, 2016

A Black Lives Matter benefit concert was held Friday night at The Avenue Cafe.

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Actress Chloë Grace Moretz hosted a voter registration event at Wilson Hall

Madison O'Connor

September 30, 2016

Actress Chloë Grace Moretz helped kick off a voter registration drive today at MSU on behalf of the Michigan Democratic Coordinated Campaign. The event held in Wilson Hall and open to MSU students, was organized as an effort to encourage students to register to vote and to vote for democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in the upcoming election.

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Location of former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's Clinton campaign event moved

Riley Murdock

September 30, 2016

Saturday’s democratic campaign event featuring former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has been moved from the James Madison College Library to the Lake Huron Room in the Union.

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2016 Izzone campout rescheduled to Oct. 21

Brigid Kennedy

September 29, 2016

The 2016 Izzone campout has been rescheduled for at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21. The 18th annual campout, held at Munn Field, had to be rescheduled because of inclement weather, according to a press release.

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MSU's OIE and Title IX release first 2015-16 SARV report

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September 29, 2016

MSU's Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX Office released their first annual report that details sexual misconduct and relationship violence complaints MSU received during the 2015-16 academic year.

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Safe Night Club will walk you home

Riley Murdock

September 29, 2016

Although no messages were likely to come in, for any who may have needed them, they waited. The MSU Safe Night Club, founded last November, is the collective effort of four students to fill a perceived need in the community: a service to walk students home on the weekends, wherever on campus that may be, should they feel unsafe at night.

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East Lansing Public Library set to reopen after $1.7 million update

McKenna Ross

September 29, 2016

The East Lansing Public Library will finally be open to the public this weekend after being closed for over a month while finishing renovations funded by an anonymous donation of $1.5 million.