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Male students reflect on the former Women's Lounge
Though the former Women's Lounge located in the Union is open to men, some male students still refuse to use it.
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MSU alumni celebrate school's agriculture roots, future
As the first college at Michigan State, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has been an important part of the University for more than 150 years - and it’s likely to continue to be.
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MSU plans to use $1 million grant toward counseling services
MSU has received a $1 million grant in order to improve college counseling. The grant comes from the National Science Foundation and will be used to develop a system known as iSee. Researchers from the Colleges of Engineering and Communication Arts and Sciences, as well as the MSU Counseling Center, are contributing to the project.
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Communication Arts and Sciences to open new, digital newsroom
Communication Arts and Sciences Building has a new media center and studio ready for use this semester.
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Forum held on Women's Lounge leads to sexual assault conversation
Amongst heated discussion at Tuesday’s public forum about the closure of the women’s lounge, students blasted MSU administration for the mishandling of sexual assault cases.
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Students voice concerns to administration on Women's Lounge closing
Students gathered in the Union Ballroom last night to voice concerns about the closure of the women’s lounge to MSU administration.
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New report finds big spike in Michigan college tuition rates since 2003
Schools have officially started across the state, and to celebrate their openings the Michigan League for Public Policy, or MLPP, has released a Back to School report on university tuition and state funding.
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MSU groups provide school supplies to students in need
Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Successful Black Women of MSU (SBW) led a backpack drive to benefit Lansing area K-12 students.
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Raising a family on campus is an experience unlike anything else
After they finish moving into their new home on campus, many of these new residents often give a heartfelt farewell to their families. But for some families, move in day was only the beginning of their life on campus.
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MSU Police reports sexual assault at McDonel Hall
A sexual assault occurred in McDonel Hall over Labor Day weekend, MSU police stated. MSU police reported that a sexual assault took place sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 4 in McDonel Hall
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Student veteran reflects on MSU gold status
MSU Student Veterans of America President Kyle Kissinger said he was “surprised” when MSU was named a veteran-friendly school. MSU was awarded a gold status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, MVAA, as part of their Veteran-Friendly School program on Aug 26.
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Apartment complex with artistic flair opens downtown
A new DTN building called 300 Grand, which offers retail and living space, has opened at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Delta Street.
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Students use Surplus Store as low-cost stop
Students shop for deals during the MSU surplus store move-in sale. The MSU surplus store has extended their hours this week as part of their move-in sale, and students taking advantage of the extra hours to hunt for bargains.
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As football kicks off, families and students begin tailgating tradition
On MSU game days, the excitement and activities aren’t limited to the game itself. Across all five neighborhoods of campus, cars pull up and cornhole games are set up before the game.
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Safety a must for campus runners
Running in pairs, wearing reflective gear and staying on well-lit paths are a couple of the methods the MSU Running Club uses to stay safe during their late night runs.
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MSU students hold sit-in over Women's Lounge
MSU students gathered at the Union for the sit-in protest, “Take Back The Women’s Study Lounge” on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Women’s Lounge was once an intended safe area for women to study on MSU's campus since it opened in 1925. MSU administration has converted the space to one for all genders, including a private lactation area that opened August 2016.
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“Give us back our study lounge”
“Give us back our study lounge” Videos and stories by Jake Allen, photos by Carly Geraci The women’s study lounge in the Union closed this summer after opening in 1925.
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New app developed by MSU graduate connects job seeking students with alumni
AirFive is an app designed by MSU alumnus Jeremy Redman to help students and alumni network. It has been described as the tinder of networking.
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Growing number of incoming students choosing where they live on campus
The New Student Room Selection program's usage rate shot up by 31 percentage points in the program's second year, according to Residence Education and Housing Services (REHS) statistics. The program allows incoming students to select their own on campus housing online.
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Engineering students spend summer in Detroit
One of the growing programs Michigan State University has to offer is the Detroit Semester. The Detroit Semester is a one credit co-op course offered to engineering students of all disciplines.