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Cancer walk to come to Capitol
The American Cancer Society is urging people to “Go Pink” at its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Saturday at the Capitol in downtown Lansing.
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MSU officials plan to decrease incoming freshman class sizes
With freshman enrollment for fall 2012 at an all-time high, the university now plans to decrease the number of incoming freshman admitted, at least for the next few years, according to an enrollment report presented at the University Council meeting Tuesday. The incoming freshman class grew from about 7,700 last year to about 8,100 this year, according to the report. MSU Provost Kim Wilcox at the University Council meeting MSU had more success in attracting incoming freshmen than expected. “We have to make an educated guess on who is likely to come based on prior years,” Wilcox said. According to the report, the university projects to admit fewer freshmen in the coming years — about 7,700 in 2013, 7,500 in 2014 and 7,300 in 2015 and 2016.
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Sen. Carl Levin discusses Senate, 2012 election
Michigan Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, was in town Wednesday touring MSU facilities and visiting businesses in the Lansing area. Levin, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and is a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, is the longest-serving U.S. senator from Michigan, after being elected in 1978.
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Low gas prices benefit drivers, hurt small gas station owners
While many Spartans mourned their loss against the University of Michigan, psychology senior Caitlin Kelly felt little remorse about making the drive to Ann Arbor this past weekend for the game.
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Board of Trustees candidates talk goals
As the November election approaches, here is a look at the candidates competing for two spots on the MSU Board of Trustees. The board decides on numerous issues, such as budget, tuition, faculty appointments and construction project approvals.
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Study: Asian students display more diversity in their religion
According to the study, Asian Americans identify as Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, among others, while about a quarter say they are unaffiliated.
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Students participate in campout to raise cancer awareness
After witnessing his aunt successfully battle breast cancer, social relations and policy senior Austin Muir has been conscious of the struggles of cancer.
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Conference connects students with jobs in metro Detroit
More than 130 graduate and undergraduate students attended the LiveWorkDetroit! road show, sponsored by the Pure Michigan campaign, to listen to various speakers and view presentations pertaining to Detroit’s infrastructure and employment opportunities.
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RHA Movie Offices to return next week
Students hoping to relax after midterm exams will be able to watch a movie in their dorm rooms next week thanks to the Residence Halls Association, or RHA.
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East Lansing unable to fund carousel alone
In the midst of Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council work session items, one bullet point on this week’s agenda stuck out among the others: the discussion regarding submitting a proposal to the MSU Museum to lease the nearly century-old Crystal carousel within the city.
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MSU police investigate shootings on I-96
MSU police are helping to investigate a string of shootings stretching across four counties along the I-96 and M-52 corridors, where an anonymous gunman has opened fire on 22 motorists.
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Panhellenic Council helps prevent member hazing
As a part of its first Hazing Prevention Week, the Panhellenic Council invited members of the greek community to handprint a large banner as their pledge toward creating a hazing-free environment Tuesday.
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Duck Days promotes safe holiday drinking
There are a few things Count Duckula and the Bride of Quackenstein want you to know before having a few drinks this Halloween weekend.
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MSU, UN work toward sustainable energy
As today marks the 67th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations Association of the United States of Americ, MSU has decided to help in the effort to work toward this year’s theme: renewable energy.
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Event encourages positive body image
Clad merely in his blue boxer briefs, white socks and bright blue sneakers, hospitality business junior Blair Pitcairn stood proud — owning himself — in South Case Hall’s lobby on Monday afternoon.
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E.L. city officials might lease Crystal carousel
The MSU Museum is asking East Lansing to call in the cavalry.
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City of East Lansing edges forward accepting plans for former CCII site
The city of East Lansing still is committed to a mixed-used development at the site of the former City Center II project, and it started accepting proposals from potential developers earlier this month.
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Hsu brings new energy, drive to VP position
With his first semester at MSU already half over, Hsu said he has been adjusting well to his new position
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Unusually warm week might be last of 2012
Cold temperatures and perhaps snow are right behind 2012’s few remaining 70-degree days, according to an MSU geography professor.
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Black community talks faith, politics at conference
Trevesha Vinson’s booming voice filled the Kellogg Center auditorium on Monday night with words of power and endearment.