NEWS
MSU professor runs for city council
This fall, MSU psychology students may recognize one of their professors campaigning for East Lansing City Council.
MICHIGAN
Arts commission wary on transfer of (SCENE) Metrospace
The city has discussed allowing MSU’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design to take control of administration and programming of the gallery, in order to save the city $14,500 annually on leasing the building.
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Board of Trustees approves 3.5 percent increasing in on-campus housing fees
The yearly costs will increase from $9,154 to $9,474 with the purchase of a silver meal plan.
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UAB prepares for marquee drag show event
MSU’s drag personas are being dusted off to come out and strut their stuff at the 2015 Official MSU Drag Show, which will take place 9 p.m. Friday at the Crossroads Food Court in the International Center.
MICHIGAN
Mental health mural painting moved until summer
The week, which was held during the end of March and beginning of April, was meant to raise awareness and spark discussion regarding mental health. A mural was set to be painted during this time, but because of inclement weather and not having complete permission from all parties involved, it was postponed.
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Sparty statue painted by U-M vandals
MSU's Spartan Statue was painted blue and maize last night, although the extent of the paint job is unknown, according to Adam Lawver of the Landscape Services Department.
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Students hold candlelight vigil to mourn those killed in Kenyan university attacks
The candlelight vigil was held at the rock on Farm Lane and students were encouraged to wear red, green and white — the colors of Kenya’s flag. MSU students from Kenya and members of the Lansing Kenyan Association spoke and shared their feelings about the tragedy.
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Increasing eSports competition shows its viability as a career path
The face of eSports is changing across the world, with the first university adding it to their athletic program.
COMMENTARY
Universities should encourage peaceful protest
Protesting will always remain a significant part of this nation’s history, but what will it be in the future?
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Breakdancing Club gears up for area-wide competition
MSU Breakdance club will compete against other Midwest breakdancing crews this Saturday as part of the Red Cedar Ransom 6 at The Loft in Lansing.
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Relay for Life happening this weekend
Relay for Life is an Organized fundraising walk, taking place in the evening, designed to raise awareness about cancer and money towards cancer research.
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Broad China Business Society aims to host international student career fair
For finance junior and China native Zhouxiaoxiong Qi, there are several complexities involved when American companies attempt to hire international students.
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Quidditch team's 'exceptional' season ends at Sweet 16
Despite ultimately being bested, the MSU Quidditch team went to the Sweet 16 this year in the eighth annual U.S. Quidditch World Cup, one of the best runs the team has had since it began.
MICHIGAN
Community input to help decide Bailey Community Center lot fate
The city of East Lansing is hosting two community input sessions regarding the future use of Bailey Community Center.
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Speakers seek to raise awareness on concerns regarding Michigan oil pipeline
For its second stop, the Enbridge Tar Sands Resistance Tour will visit MSU Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
Heavier police presence felt at area bars
Some student bar-goers on campus have noticed an increase in police presence in bars downtown recently, but ELPD retains it’s nothing out of the ordinary. “Basically, two cops walked in at Rick’s and spoke to the manager for a couple minutes, and on their way out, they asked two girls for their IDs, and ended up charging them,” finance sophomore Matt Luberto said about his experience last weekend.
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Students hope to repair taxidermied bear in Natural Resources building
He's big, he's white and he resides just inside the main doors of the Natural Resources building. At over nine feet tall and 300 pounds, he's the Spartan polar bear, and he needs your help.
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A double life
In the classroom, they look just like any other student. But when they go home, student mothers face a whole different set of challenges.
NEWS
MSU Science Festival will return for its third year tomorrow
After visiting a science festival at the University of Cambridge, Renee Leone wanted to bring the same opportunities to explore and discuss scientific interests to MSU’s campus. Leone, a teacher at Montessori Elementary Classrooms, drafted her own proposal for an MSU Science Festival and presented her vision directly to the faculty at various MSU colleges.
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Ballet coming to Wharton Center Thursday
The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will showcase their talents on Thursday at the Wharton Center at 7:30 P.M.