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Consequences for tobacco ban breakers still uncertain
MSU’s tobacco ban will go in effect next academic year, however, the consequences of breaking the ban are still uncertain.
NEWS
Different routes being explored for marijuana legalization in Michigan
While two groups are in the heat of collecting signatures to get their marijuana legalization proposals on the ballot in 2016, one group has decided first see if the legislature can appropriately
FEATURES
Vietnamese restaurant "Pho Viet" replaces Tony's
Vietnamese restaurant Pho replaces Tony’s, the longtime breakfast spot.
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For some international students, coming to campus is 13-hour ordeal
College is a fresh start and a new beginning for most, but for international students at MSU it can feel like a whole new world.
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Investigation finds MSU mishandled sexual assault cases
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Right's Office has found MSU did not resolve two separate cases quickly enough in accordance to OCR mandates. Three cases were found to be pending against MSU in February of 2014. In a letter to Deputy General Counsel Kristine Zayko, the office indicated MSU also did not notify students of the name or title of the Title IX Coordinator. "OCR determined that the University failed to adequately notify students and employees of the name or title of the Title IX Coordinator, and the University’s notice of nondiscrimination failed to indicate that inquiries could be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or OCR’s Page 3 – Ms. Kristine Zayko Assistant Secretary as the Title IX implementing regulation requires.
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MSU's supply chain management ranks first among industry executives
SCM World, a talent development partner for leading supply chain management companies, ranked MSU number one on their list of Top 15 Supply Chain Schools of 2014.
NEWS
MSU's University Activities Board hosting 35th annual U-FEST tonight at 7 p.m. in the Union
As a part of the university's welcome week, the University Activities Board will be hosting its 35th Annual U-FEST tonight at the MSU Union. Starting at 7 p.m.
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Night receptionists transition still in limbo
Two years after a pilot program to phase night receptionists out of Brody and North neighborhoods, Residence Education and Housing Services will still not move forward with expanding the program to East and South.
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Move-in day has freshmen thinking about their futures, independence
For the freshman moving into the dorms, Sunday marked the beginning of a new life.
NEWS
Before fall semester, Board of Trustees raises tuition and bans smoking
Incoming freshman and returning students are going to start to see the beginning of MSU's campus-wide smoking ban. Though the ban will not take full effect until the fall of 2016, MSU's first outreach and information initiatives after the ban was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees earlier this summer, MSU spokesperson Jason Cody said. According to the new policy, not only cigarettes, but all tobacco products including smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes will be included in the ban.
MICHIGAN
ELPD on lookout for home invasion suspect
The East Lansing Police Department is currently investigating two home invasions and assaults which occurred early Aug. 22, according to an ELPD statement.
NEWS
MSU student arrested on child pornography charges
An MSU student from West Bloomfield faces child pornography charges after he allegedly filmed prepubescent boys in a locker room and distributed the photos online, according to Click On Detroit and The Detroit News.
MSU
Week in Review: August 14, 2015
Here are the top stories for August 14. MSU Football held its media day earlier this week, where its goals for the season were discussed. Despite their recent success, including being ranked No.
MICHIGAN
Former East Lansing mayor seeks re-election to city council
Mark Meadows, a former state representative and mayor of East Lansing, is among those candidates vying for a spot on the East Lansing City Council. Meadows said his history working with the student community is “strong” and that if elected, he would like to pick up where he left off.
NEWS
MSU Black Alumni Association teams up with Magic Johnson for new scholarship fundraiser
His laugh could be heard from 50 feet away; out of sight and around the bend of the Detroit Golf Club’s patio landscaping.
MICHIGAN
McDonald's employee wanted for assault has warrant out for arrest
The suspect in an assault case at an East Lansing McDonald's in late April 2015 has failed to show up for court and now has a warrant out for his arrest, East Lansing police Lt.
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VIDEO: MSU Police run test of Spartan Stadium evacuation
MSU police ran the evacuation, allowing most of the boy scouts on campus for the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference into the stadium and, after a brief exercise, ordered them out in a simulated weather emergency.
MICHIGAN
Twitter round-up from Monday's flooding
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MICHIGAN
Afternoon downpour causing flooding at roadways, houses
The East Lansing area was hit by a torrential downpour this afternoon, causing a number of safety hazards and floods.
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New MSU research center aims to revitalize legal field
A new legal research center at MSU could provide a hopeful future for those entering the law profession, which has stagnated and faced tough times since the last recession, the research center's director claims.