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Academic, Student assemblies hold joint meeting
ASMSU’s scheduled weekly meeting looked a little different Tuesday.
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Water main update to begin this summer
Additional major changes to Harrison Avenue are in store as city officials make plans to continue a three-year project updating south East Lansing’s water infrastructure this summer after the MSU spring semester ends.
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Graduate students begin to negotiate contract
Graduate students are working to determine what effect upcoming MSU and federal health care requirements will have on their doctor bills in coming years.
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E.L. repairs broken Gunson water main
A water main broke at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of Gunson Street, temporarily closing the block off from traffic. East Lansing Director of Public Works Todd Sneathen said he did not know the exact time the main was fixed, but by 7:30 p.m.
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MSU reaches one-third recycling rate
Whether it’s paper or plastic, the RecycleMania competition continues at MSU.
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U.S. House passes budget extension
Congress moved a step closer toward avoiding a government shutdown later this week after the Republican-led U.S. House on Tuesday passed a short-term funding measure.
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Students for Choice rallies for women’s rights
Even if students passing by the rock on Farm Lane missed the neon-pink signs, they heard Marcia LeVigne.
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Obama announces waiver for parts of health care reform
The contentious issue of health care reform took an interesting turn Monday when President Barack Obama made what could be called an unexpected concession.
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Music therapy helps special needs students
For Michelle Feldhauser’s daughter, being in music therapy classes has turned her speech from a musical conversation into a real one.
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Students consider benefits, drawbacks of living on, off campus
After freshman year, many students begin to consider moving off campus.
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Exhibit features series of photos from American road
In many imaginations, there are few images that are a purer representation of Americana than a car and the open road — the very concept behind the newest exhibition at the Kresge Art Museum.
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Bagger Dave’s chain awaits city approval
A Michigan-based small restaurant chain could open a new location in East Lansing if the East Lansing Planning Commission approves its request.
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New documentary premieres at MSU
It’s not the first time students will hear society has a negative affect on the environment, but the creators of a new documentary are hoping Michiganders will take notice of the surrounding Great Lakes.
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Event aims to educate students on black culture
Noticing a lack of knowledge surrounding black history and culture within the MSU community, student groups decided to educate each another with the event “Where Do You Stand?” on Monday.
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Students build spontaneous igloo on campus
As the frigid chill of February begins to subside and March approaches, many students hunker down indoors for the homestretch. However, one group of friends ventured out Sunday afternoon to embrace winter’s last stand.
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Students volunteer for Vegas Night
Whether it was just a fun way to spend the night or the appeal of winning, the lure of a casino atmosphere was on display Friday night in the sky box at Spartan Stadium.
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Panel discusses Egyptian experiences
Wafa Hassan’s students in the Arabic Language Instruction Flagship program have been analyzing news coverage of the recent Egyptian government revolution as part of their daily classes.
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Handball club comes in second at nationals
If someone asked Maddie Hale during her freshman year what handball was, she wouldn’t have been able to tell them.
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Chocolate benefit connects MSU Museum with community
Smells of chocolate delicacies, desserts and other baked goods wafted through Kellogg Center on Sunday afternoon as chocolate enthusiasts showed up in droves for the MSU Museum Chocolate Party Benefit.