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IRONDOG to fundraise for injured pets, help families

Tjardo, a military dog, was deployed overseas in the war against terror. He fought and trained alongside fellow soldiers and then was wounded alongside them. Assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, Tjardo, or TJ, was sent back to fight after recovering. But when the canine suffered his second injury, the IRONDOG fund at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine came in to help.

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Health care coverage for young adults expands

Two new surveys released Wednesday show a significant number of college and recent graduate-aged young adults have gained insurance from the Affordable Care Act, popularized by some as “Obamacare,” in the face of the country’s economic struggles.

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New media arts program adds multimedia skills

Some students in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences could have the opportunity to get more hands-on experience with multimedia in their courses this fall with the advent of a new integrated media arts program, which launched this September.

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COGS holds first council meeting of semester

The Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, held its first full council meeting of the year Wednesday night in the Law College Castle Boardroom Room 343 to discuss proposed renovations to Chittenden Hall and cuts to federal loans to graduate students.

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Students embrace newly-renovated cafeterias

The university’s ultimate vision for campus cafeterias is one step closer to completion with the opening of Holden Hall’s renovated cafeteria and about $20 million worth of ongoing construction updates at Case Hall.

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Asian studies continues after cuts

On Tuesday, chocolate covered strawberries, pastries and cheesy dishes sat on the checkered table at the International Center for the Asian Studies Center’s Start of the School Year Reception as about 30 students and faculty gathered for the food and conversation.

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I Am an Ally spreads LBGT acceptance around campus

When psychology junior Bishop Howard first came to MSU, he was already identified as gay, but didn’t have many openly gay friends. So Bishop relied on a group of friends he considered straight allies, and the number of allies is growing because of the LBGT Resource Center.

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MSU fair draws 105 law schools

Among the prospective law students who flooded the second floor of the Union Tuesday afternoon, for the James Madison College and MSU Law School Fair, some were overwhelmed.