MICHIGAN
Anime lovers converge for annual Shuto Con
Shuto Con celebrates anime and video games by encouraging guests to dress like their favorite characters.
NEWS
Three graduate programs in MSU's College of Education ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report
The MSU College of Education added to its historically great reputation recently, as three of its graduate programs were ranked No.1 in the nation, three more in the top five, and several others following closely after, as reported by U.S. News & World Report.
MICHIGAN
Lansing preschool educates through bilingualism
A day for a toddler or child enrolled at Small Folks Development Center is not an average day of typical curriculum. Unlike most daycares and preschools, Small Folks Development Center in Lansing promotes bilingualism.
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Consumers Energy to investigate accident that led to natural gas leak at Cyclotron construction site
The gas main that a worker struck while drilling at the Cyclotron construction site was buried at the time, and an investigation is underway soon to determine what missteps led to the accident and the ensuing natural gas leak, a Consumers Energy spokesman said.
MSU
Up close and personal with all sorts of critters
He held his head high as strangers stroked his smooth, scaly body. He’d added extra pizazz to his wardrobe that morning with a metallic spiked, red gemmed collar wrapped around his neck. His owner said his style is fierce.
MICHIGAN
Bill would increase punishments for attacking sports officials
At MSU, intramural sports leagues are often fiercely competitive affairs and passions are high in the players and the fans. As a result, sometimes tensions rise, and the students who officiate the game get caught in the middle.
MICHIGAN
MSUFCU approved for new three-story office building
April Clobes, president of MSUFCU, said construction on the administrative building will begin in approximately two months when they receive their building permits. Depending on weather and scheduling, the building is expected to be open in early 2017.
MICHIGAN
Dems submit bills to legalize gay marriage, marijuana and end "abortion rider"
The bills represent an opportunity for the Democratic minority to make their voices heard in a conservative legislature where they have little ability to craft legislation.
FOOTBALL
MacGarrett Kings Jr. pretrial adjourned, no new date set
By Matthew Argillander margillander@statenews.com Those expecting developments in the case of junior wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr will have to wait for a bit as his pretrial was adjourned and will be rescheduled in a few weeks for a date to be determined. The defense attorney representing Kings will be James T.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Hall to soon see increased security
East Lansing City Hall will soon undergo building updates to improve security. Construction to the building that currently houses East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Police Department and the East Lansing 54-B District Court will begin this May. The improvements scheduled for completion in September include a metal detector and singular entry and exit points for visitors.
MSU
UPDATE: Campus gas leak has been repaired
UPDATE: The gas line responsible for the natural gas leak Wednesday afternoon at the Cyclotron construction site has been repaired and normal operations in the surrounding area have resumed, according to an MSU Alert released shortly after midnight Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Alternatives spring breaks prove popular among students
Some students wish to use their spring break as an opportunity to learn about social issues and give back to communities in need.
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Sounds of South Appalachia ring out in Snyder Hall
Chris Scales initially started the open jam session in Snyder Hall five years ago after a collaboration between the Community Music School and the Residential College in Arts and Humanities formed.
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Red Cedar River narrowly avoids flood
Just last May, the river crested its banks at 7.33 feet, flooding much of the DeMartin Soccer Stadium and only portions of the McClane Baseball Stadium and the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. The year before, it was half a foot higher, rendering parts of the river trail totally impassable.
MSU
Ten years later, no signs of stopping
Lou Anna K. Simon took over the reins as MSU's 20th and first female president in 2005. Simon, whose tenure has been marked with initiatives and an overhaul of many of the residence and dining halls, is still going strong.
NEWS
Gas line ruptures at Cyclotron construction site
The Veterinary Medical Center was evacuated Wednesday afternoon for a gas leak. MSU police have blocked off Wilson Road near Bogue Street while the fire department investigates. An MSU alert said the Cyclotron was the only building evacuated, conflicted with reports on the ground, but students are being told to "avoid the area." WLNS reported that traffic was being diverted from a half-mile radius, but that has not been confirmed. Stay tuned for more information.
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Under proposed policy, students accused of academic dishonesty can have citation removed upon graduation
Acting with the desire to help both professors and students, the Faculty Senate endorsed changes to the Integrity of Scholarship and Grades policy on Tuesday afternoon.
MICHIGAN
Student activists from MSU, across state planning major march on capitol
Demands range from environmental issues to racial and political issues in Michigan, including ending gerrymandering, recognizing the failed nature of the war on drugs, repealing the right-to-work law, eliminating the educational achievement authority and including gender identity and sexual orientation in all anti-discrimination laws.
MICHIGAN
Revised Gateway project proposal would prevent demolition of first-ever Biggby Coffee
The Gateway construction project, first proposed in 2013, required demolishing the coffee shop to make space for a six-story apartment building. The plan has since changed to a four-story building as the proposed project would have cut off public views to Valley Court Park.
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MSU begins implementing two-factor authentication for some accounts
In an effort to better secure Enterprise Business Systems, MSU’s resource for payroll and finance data, the university has adopted a two-factor authentication for its users, including faculty and student workers.