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Purdue University student fatally shot
A Purdue University student was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon when a gunman entered the university’s Electrical Engineering Building.
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Witnesses testify against alleged I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel
Ten witnesses testified Tuesday morning at the Livingston County Court House against the alleged I-96 shooter, 44-year-old Raulie Casteel. The “MSU alumnus allegedly shot at 24 people between Oct.
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ASMSU allocates $25k to event addressing the stigmas of failure
MSU students soon will have the opportunity to witness an educational event aiming to erase the stigma associated with failure. ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, has allocated $25,000 from its Special Projects fund to host Failure:Lab, a storytelling event that allows spectators to listen in on strangers’ stories of failure. The student government hopes to be able to recover their investment in this event through ticket sales. Failure:Lab, which previously has performed shows in Grand Rapids and Detroit, invites well-known, successful people to share intimate stories of personal failure in their lives. The storytellers are not allowed to explain how their failure helped them later achieve their goals, but must instead focus on how failure is a normal component in reaching success. Jonathan Williams, co-founder of Failure:Lab, has been brainstorming ideas of bringing notable alumni into the event as a way to localize the event to a campus environment. The event is meant to reduce the fear many people have of taking a risk and falling short, Williams said. “Failure:Lab is an honest conversation about the struggles behind success,” Williams said.
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MSU kicks off service pledge asking for 110 volunteer hours
In years past, MSU and student organizations have devoted Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to community service, drawing hundreds of student volunteers to give back to the Lansing area.
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IM Sports-West open for students despite water main break reparations
Despite the temporary reparation of a water main break in IM Sports-West, the building’s system will not return to normal until later this week, officials say.
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MSU officials, students gather to speak about past, plan for unified future
More than 350 people attended the 11th annual community celebration dinner to honor the accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Little Rock Nine member and MSU alumnus Ernest Green speaks at MLK Commemorative March
MSU alumnus Ernest Green didn’t exactly have a normal high school experience.
NEWS
'We've become the comeback state'
Lansing – In his fourth State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder delivered a wide-ranging speech brimming with optimism, peppering in a slew of promises that included connecting young people with jobs and retaining an international work force. The governor emphasized the need to keep talented people from abroad working in Michigan, pledging to create a new office called the Michigan Office for New Americans to encourage legal immigration to the state. The initiative could impact more than 7,000 international students at MSU who are here on temporary visas. “If someone has the opportunity to come to our country legally let’s hold our arms open and say ‘Come to Michigan, this is the place to be,’” Snyder said. House Minority Leader Tim Greimel, D-Auburn Hills, pointed out that immigration is largely out of the hands of state leaders because it is a federal issue. In a press conference following Snyder’s speech, he said he doubted creating a state immigration office would make a difference, characterizing it as a public relations ploy. Whitmer also said Snyder’s encouragement of immigrating to Michigan was not wholehearted, given what she deemed “intolerant” legislation that recently had been passed in the state. “If you’re really going to say to the world, ‘Michigan’s the place to come,’ you’ve got to support all people,” Whitmer said. Sam Singh, D-East Lansing, said he liked the idea of taking steps with immigration, but thought the address missed a lot of details. “When you look at funding cuts to higher education, reinvestment in communities, (Snyder) didn’t even talk about those areas,” Singh said.
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I-96 shooter trial begins with victim testimony
Following jury selection, the trial for the alleged I-96 shooter began Thursday afternoon with victim testimony. MSU alumnus Raulie Casteel, 44, allegedly went on a shooting spree, shooting at 24 people between Oct.
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University continues provost search
MSU will soon begin its search for a new university provost to replace Provost Kim Wilcox, who stepped down in July.
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New high-tech learning facility opens up new opportunities for medical students
On Wednesday, Sparrow Hospital opened the Lansing Neurosurgery Learning Center, providing MSU medical students an opportunity to experience state-of-the-art technology and neuroscience lectures.
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Enthusiasts flocked to Pavilion for annual RV show
Amid snow flurries and chilly weather, a group of recreational vehicle enthusiasts flocked to the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education armed with visions of campfire and summertime.
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Gov. Rick Snyder discusses college education, immigration in State of the State
In his fourth State of the State address, Snyder Gov. Rick Snyder delivered a sweeping speech that focused on the state’s successes while peppering in a slew of promises for the future, including creating more opportunities to connect with jobs. The governor emphasized the need to keep talented people from abroad in Michigan.
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BWL holds meeting to apologize to residents
During winter break about 348,000 people in the Lansing area went without power when an ice storm hit the area late last month, some staying dark through the holidays and the new year. At Hannah Community Center on Wednesday night, the Board of Water and Light, or BWL, had a chance to answer community questions and explain their process for restoring power. Four BWL officials sat at the podium, including BWL General Manager Peter J.
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Federal appropriations bill contains $55 million in funding for FRIB
With the newest federal appropriations bill including $55 million to fund the construction of MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, university officials are waiting anxiously for Congress to approve the potential funds. Congress likely will vote on the issue within the next two weeks.
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Several planned East Lansing businesses encounter delays
Plans and promises were made. Final dates have come and gone. But finished results have yet to be seen. The plans for three local developments have been progressing much slower than originally anticipated. Residents were expecting to see a Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac N’ Cheez in early December.
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Campaign aims to prevent coal waste
Michigan Clean Water Action Campaign Organizer Mary Brady-Enerson said getting university administration to produce a timeline for the removal of the power plant is their top priority for MSU.
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WKAR celebrates 60 years of local broadcasting
WKAR rang in two milestones this month, turning 60 on Wednesday and celebrating the 10-year mark of its switch to digital broadcasting.
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COGS endorses student health care adjustments
The Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, is pushing for more accessible mental health care on campus, especially for graduate students.
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Democratic legislators critique Snyder's policies, school aid cuts
On Wednesday, the day before Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will deliver his fourth State of the State address in the dawn of an election year, the leaders of the Democratic legislature convened in the Capitol to make the case against the hallmark policies of Snyder’s term.