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Only one MSU-affiliated person in Belgium, 35 miles away from attacks

Ian Wendrow

March 22, 2016

Earlier on Tuesday, bombing attacks in Brussels, Belgium at its Zaventem airport and Maelbeek subway station killed 34 and injured a little under 200 as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. As Belgium, Europe and the United States respond to this latest act of terrorism, of which no group has claimed responsibility yet, concerns about the safety and security of family members and friends naturally abounds.

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Students react to Congressional hearing about Flint Water Crisis

Alex Kurrie

March 22, 2016

This past weekend Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder answered to a panel of congressional representatives regarding the Flint Water Crisis.

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How to stay private on social media

Ian Wendrow

March 21, 2016

It's a fact of life that our personal information is floating around cyberspace, with basic facts like hometown, gender and alma mater freely available with a quick Google search. This is the tradeoff that's been accepted ever since online shopping and social media have come to dominate how we buy goods and keep in contact with people.  In the wake of recent concerns regarding phone privacy and the now widely known mass surveillance exposed by Edward Snowden, concerns about the security of personal data is becoming more pronounced, particularly information put on social media profiles.

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Social media might make users shallow, study finds

Ian Wendrow

March 21, 2016

A new study in the journal of Personality and Individual Differences tested the idea that excess use of social media and texting results in something known as increased shallowness.

MICHIGAN

New bill might reduce minor in possession charge to civil infraction

Alex Kurrie

March 20, 2016

The Michigan Legislature is currently considering a bill, which would reduce the infamous “minor in possession,” or MIP charge, from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction.

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Grad student remembered by those he helped

Ray Wilbur

March 20, 2016

Graduate student Max Monroy-Miller will be remembered by his friends, family and MSU as someone who could unite people.

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MSU's chapter of Habitat for Humanity benefits community

Rachel Fradette

March 20, 2016

Early mornings turned into long days of taking down house siding, working on roofing and planting gardens are not unusual for members of MSU's chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

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MSU doctoral student's life and career celebrated at vigil

Ray Wilbur

March 18, 2016

A vigil was held Thursday night to celebrate the life and career of Max Monroy-Miller, an MSU dual doctoral student who died unexpectedly earlier this week. 

MICHIGAN

Two Uber drivers turn themselves in for counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct

Ray Wilbur

March 18, 2016

Two Uber drivers have been arrested and arraigned in connection with the East Lansing Police Department’s investigation into two reports of criminal sexual conduct involving rideshare drivers, according to an ELPD statement released Friday.

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Two ELPD officers recovering from minor St. Patrick's Day injuries, 32 arrests made

Ray Wilbur

March 18, 2016

Officers from the East Lansing Police Department made a total of 32 arrests during Thursday's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

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MSU hockey ends season on 4-3 OT loss in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Stephen Olschanski

March 18, 2016

MSU hockey (10-23-4) headed to the Big Ten Tournament looking to prolong its season. Facing a familiar foe in Ohio State in the quarterfinals it needed to string together a gutsy performance to have a shot at the NCAA Tournament. But 13:47 into the overtime period, Buckeye Mason Jobst blasted home a rebound effectively ending the Spartans season.

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Gallery: Following ELPD on St. Patrick's Day

Emily Elconin

March 17, 2016

The State News rode along with East Lansing Police officers as they monitored the streets on St. Patrick's Day.

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Take a look at crazy E.L. bar scene on St. Patrick's Day

Alexea Hankin

March 17, 2016

Thursday morning, many Spartans got out of bed even earlier than they usually do to celebrate St.

MICHIGAN

MSU political science community reacts to Supreme Court Justice nominee

Riley Murdock

March 17, 2016

President Barack Obama nominated U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Justice Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Garland will potentially fill the court seat left vacant by the death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in February.

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Community finds tradition at McCartney Irish Dance studio

Alexis Sargent

March 16, 2016

Aside from green beer and shamrock decorations, St. Patrick’s Day is being celebrated by many in the East Lansing area through the classic tradition of Irish dancing. McCartney Irish Dance is an Irish dance school that has been established in East Lansing since January of 2016.

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Security cameras debated as fix to stolen laundry

Souichi Terada

March 16, 2016

Stealing and wearing a stranger’s clothes seems like an odd idea, but stolen laundry is a constant issue many students face while using residence hall laundry facilities.

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MSU senior finds friend in service dog after accident

Ian Wendrow

March 16, 2016

Cadence sits on the floor and pants, her tail wagging ever so slightly. The fur at the edge of her face is starting to grey slightly and she's keen on laying down if given the chance.

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ELPD and MSU police prepare for St. Patrick's Day

Ray Wilbur

March 16, 2016

With St. Patrick’s Day upon us and MSU being known for its party atmosphere, MSUPD Capt. Doug Monette and ELPD Lt. Scott Wriggelsworth give some tips on how to stay safe during the festivities.

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MSU professor reflects on family connection to Holocaust

Josh Bender

March 16, 2016

As the child of two Holocaust survivors, author and MSU literature professor Lev Raphael said he grew up surrounded by absence.

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St. Patrick's Day bar specials in East Lansing

Deja Green

March 16, 2016

St. Patrick's Day is almost here, so it's time to make plans for where to party throughout the day. The State News compiled a list of the specials bars in East Lansing will have during the day.