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Sparticipation moved to Breslin Center, Munn Ice Arena
Sparticipation has been moved to the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena — but don't worry, skates aren't required.
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One Book, One Community event packs house, but few students in attendance
Despite low student turnout to event, One Book, One Community program has potential to bring MSU students and East Lansing residents together.
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With income tax vote looming, city rejects final offer by Simon
The proposed income tax in East Lansing still remains on the November ballot after the city rejected President Lou Anna K. Simon’s final offer.
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The land of bans: Check out MSU's prohibited list
The MSU Board of Trustees make many policy decisions on behalf of the university, some of which involve limiting or banning certain behaviors or the use of certain items. Here are a few of the things, according to the Board of Trustees website’s list of ordinances, you won’t be able to enjoy while on campus.
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Board of Trustees: rising tuition and what else you might have missed this summer
While most students were away, MSU's Board of Trustees continued to meet throughout the summer to make decisions about student tuition, the university's budget and more. Here's what you might have missed from the trustees during the summer.
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MSU police discuss ways to avoid Minor in Possession charges while out partying
Underage students caught boozing this fall could be handed more lenient penalties than law enforcement is used to issuing, but harsher penalties could come down depending on the circumstance.
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A guide to essential campus landmarks and destinations
With so much variety, heritage and hundreds of buildings available to students, it's easy to be intimidated by the giant environment that is MSU. Here are the locations that all students should take the chance to explore while they get to know MSU.
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Former MSU gymnastics coach Klages working at gymnastics club
Former MSU gymnastics head coach Kathie Klages is now working for Twistars Gymnastics Club, according to reports. Klages is accused of defending ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar and discouraging athletes from reporting sexual abuse.
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I.E.D. found in Delhi Township, police say
Two homemade explosive devices were found in a home in Delhi Township on Aug. 22, according to a press release.
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VIDEO: Lansing Lugnuts on eclipse day
The Lugnuts held "solar eclipse day" at Cooley Law School Stadium for the game, providing the first 1,000 attendees with free eclipse glasses. Play was briefly stopped during peak totality in the last third of the game, allowing a few minutes of uninterrupted viewing.
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Report: MSU student dead after suspected heroin overdose, police say
East Lansing Police are investigating the death of an MSU student who apparently overdosed on heroin, reports say.
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Nassar in the News: USA Gymnastics settled Nassar case, might have broken law
Alleged Nassar victims and former gymnasts call for new USA Gymnastics leadership. The P&G Gymnastics Championships begin amidst heavy criticism. Eaton County trial date will happen at an undetermined date in 2018. USA Gymnastics could be in violation of a California law after reaching a confidential settlement. Civil lawsuits against Nassar, MSU and others is in a mediation phase.
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How and where to view the solar eclipse in East Lansing
Unlike many eclipses, Monday’s eclipse will be visible to a vast majority of the United States.
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MSU refuses request from white supremacist organization to host speaker on campus
After a complication with law enforcement officials, MSU refused a request from the National Policy Institute to rent space on campus, a statement released Thursday afternoon confirms.
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Park District demolition delayed again due to unknown legal issue, mayor says
Park District continues its long saga as demolition is delayed once again.
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A look at controversial speakers recently hosted by MSU
Should MSU decide to host a speaker from the National Policy Institute, it would not be the first time in recent memory campus has hosted a controversial speaker.
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White supremacist organization requesting space for speaker at MSU, Simon releases statement
The National Policy Institute, an organization headed by white supremacist Richard Spencer, has contacted MSU and intends to rent space for a speaker on campus, a statement released Wednesday afternoon by President Lou Anna K. Simon stated.
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New Conrad's Grill coming to former GoombaS Pizza location
The closing of the main location was heavily lamented by students, but now the months-long wait for a downtown Conrad's location is over.
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Larry Sparkes named new East Lansing Police Chief
Sparkes, a captain under previous Police Chief Jeff Murphy, has worked at ELPD since 1987.
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MSU makes multiple offers to E.L. to halt city income tax
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon made offers to the City of East Lansing of $10 million and $20 million of university funds multiple times during the course of three weeks to stave off an income tax ballot measure, which the university believes will disproportionately affect its students and employees.