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Improv comedy group, 3PEAT, to perform on campus
Improv comedy group, 3PEAT, will give MSU students a chance to preview their latest skits on March 16 at the Business College Complex.
MICHIGAN
City sells Merritt Road property to pot shop hopefuls for $1 million
East Lansing has agreed to sell its property at Merritt Road and Park Lake Road to a buyer hoping to open a medical-marijuana dispensary at the location.
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'Student-powered' app provides personalized calendar based off syllabi
Skoller is an application that organizes student's schedules based off class syllabi. At the beginning of the school year, it was made available to all students across the United States.
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East Lansing to offer free overnight parking on Saint Patrick's Day
In an effort to promote safety, select locations around East Lansing will offer free parking from March 17 at 6 a.m. to March 18 at noon.
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Slotkin co-sponsors sweeping Equality Act
Congress has reintroduced the Equality Act, a bill to make it illegal to discriminate against anyone on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Trump proposes gutting Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
After two prior failures to do so, President Donald Trump has proposed heavily cutting funding to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for a third year in a row.
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Council of Graduate Students elects new president, executive board
MSU's graduate student government, COGS, elected a president and a new executive board for the 2019-20 school year.
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Storm causes minor damage to MSU Business College Pavilion project
The minor damage occurred on the exterior of the south side of the pavilion that faces Shaw Lane, within the secure part of the construction that is not accessible to the public.
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Friends, family, community gather to honor the life of Yuze “Frank” Wang
The family, friends and colleagues of Yuze "Frank" Wang — an international student from China studying supply chain management — gathered at the MSU Alumni Chapel to honor his life.
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Digital Scholarship Lab teaches MSU community value of new technologies
The Digital Scholarship Lab provides assistance to MSU students, instructors, state government officials and other community members with various computer programs and other new technologies.
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Game Studies Guild explores social issues, representation in video games
MSU's Game Studies Guild fosters a place for the community to come together to discuss the social aspects of video games such as accessibility, racism and the role of LGBTQ representation.
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In 'male-dominated' career field, engineering junior persists
Elizabeth Schester knows what it’s like to be the only girl in a room.
MICHIGAN
E.L. sets scooter regulations, licensing agreement process
The East Lansing City Council approved an ordinance to regulate electric scooters, establishing a licensing agreement process and safety provisions for scooter companies.
MICHIGAN
City Council discusses marijuana penalties, streamlining budget
The East Lansing City Council held a discussion-only meeting Tuesday night on lessening recreational marijuana penalties and a new approach to the city’s budget process.
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Journalists share experiences covering Nassar cases, sexual assault
Journalists and media professionals who covered the Larry Nassar cases and its impact gathered at the MSU Museum Tuesday evening to discuss their experiences.
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to visit Wharton Center
George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, now in its 34th year, will perform at the Wharton Center March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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Michigan State Athletics, RHS to host Help Tackle Hunger Food Drive
Residential and Hospitality Services and Michigan State Athletics will be hosting the 12th annual Help Tackle Hunger Food Drive, which directly supports the MSU Student Food Bank.
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Student Services Building evacuated
MSU Police officers on location said a fire alarm had been pulled and the situation was being assessed. Firefighters were also on scene. Evacuated students and staff stood in groups around the building.
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MSU crime log: 43 crimes reported over break
The MSUPD logged 43 crimes over Spring Break, including five burglaries at Wilson Hall and three larcenies.
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Black Girls Unite provides support system, safe space for black women
Black Girls Unite was created by psychology junior Samantha Turner and some of her friends after their conversations about the problems they have faced in society as young black women.