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Professor helps create guided meditation for students
When one hears the word “meditation” it’s easy to picture a group of Buddhist monks silently sitting cross legged in a circle.
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East Lansing floodings not a sign of dysfunctional sewer system
Despite heavy downfalls plaguing city sewer systems in the past month, East Lansing officials said there is nothing unusual about it. More than 3.6 inches of rain bombarded the city during the aforementioned week, and caused problems for both students and residents alike. East Lansing Director of Public Works Scott House said the sewer system in East Lansing does not seem to hold as much water as it needed to during a period of heavy rainfall or flash floods. "In that type of event you’re exceeding the design capacity for the system, meaning that the pipe can only handle so much," House said. "The rest will sheet flow so that will typically seek low ground where it will pool or find an opening where it will convey through." MSU Infrastructure Administrator Ron Lacasse mentioned detention basins play a major role in lessening the overall effect that a flood has on an area.
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Renovated house completed for Sigma Chi fraternity
After 50 years housing the brothers of Sigma Chi, the fraternity house on the corner of Grand River and Collingwood is getting a makeover.
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ELPD and MSUPD warn students of phone scam
Both the East Lansing Police Department and MSU police are receiving reports of phone scams involving student victims, according to an ELPD statement. The scams involve a caller claiming there is a warrant out for arrest on the person they are calling, saying they must pay fines immediately over the phone or face arrest. Both police departments are saying these are frauds, especially when the caller demands the alleged fine to be paid with a Green Dot or other pre-paid card. ELPD and MSU police stress they do not call to demand the payment of fines by phones. Scams of this nature are long running and The State News reported on them both during last spring semester as well as over the summer.
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Students react to Trump's campaign to the presidency
Throughout the early stages of the 2016 presidential primaries, Donald Trump has been a popular topic for discussion in the realm of political media.
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Sparticipation: Describe your organization in five words or less
On Tuesday, September 1st thousands of Spartans flocked to Cherry Lane Field for the annual Sparticipation event. Guests were able to explore a variety of tents set up with student organizations, MSU resources and plenty of freebies.
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One Book, One Community program aims to unite community through literature
The One Book, One Community program seeks to unite East Lansing and MSU residents through literature.
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Consequences for tobacco ban breakers still uncertain
MSU’s tobacco ban will go in effect next academic year, however, the consequences of breaking the ban are still uncertain.
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Different routes being explored for marijuana legalization in Michigan
While two groups are in the heat of collecting signatures to get their marijuana legalization proposals on the ballot in 2016, one group has decided first see if the legislature can appropriately
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For some international students, coming to campus is 13-hour ordeal
College is a fresh start and a new beginning for most, but for international students at MSU it can feel like a whole new world.
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Investigation finds MSU mishandled sexual assault cases
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Right's Office has found MSU did not resolve two separate cases quickly enough in accordance to OCR mandates. Three cases were found to be pending against MSU in February of 2014. In a letter to Deputy General Counsel Kristine Zayko, the office indicated MSU also did not notify students of the name or title of the Title IX Coordinator. "OCR determined that the University failed to adequately notify students and employees of the name or title of the Title IX Coordinator, and the University’s notice of nondiscrimination failed to indicate that inquiries could be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or OCR’s Page 3 – Ms. Kristine Zayko Assistant Secretary as the Title IX implementing regulation requires.
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MSU's supply chain management ranks first among industry executives
SCM World, a talent development partner for leading supply chain management companies, ranked MSU number one on their list of Top 15 Supply Chain Schools of 2014.
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Tips for surviving college as a new international student
The State News compiled a list of tips for international students to use to help adapt to life as a college student in a new country.
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MSU updates email and learning management systems
MSU began switching students to a new Microsoft Office365-based email system and completed the transition from ANGEL to D2L.
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Residential assistants and intercultural aides help students feel at home
Being a student on campus can be extremely stressful. There’s so much going on in life and it can be overwhelming.
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MSU's University Activities Board hosting 35th annual U-FEST tonight at 7 p.m. in the Union
As a part of the university's welcome week, the University Activities Board will be hosting its 35th Annual U-FEST tonight at the MSU Union. Starting at 7 p.m.
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Freebies galore at Sparticipation
On Tuesday, students will have the opportunity to get some freebies and learn more about clubs and registered student organizations on campus. Sparticipation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cherry Lane Field.
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Plans for new Spartan Village Apartments approved by MSU Board of Trustees over summer
Plans for a complex to replace the old Spartan Village Apartments was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees over the summer, and will be located at the corner of Harrison and Kalamazoo roads.
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New cadets and parents introduced to ROTC program
On Saturday, MSU ROTC held a parent orientation at Demonstration hall. The event provided the new cadets and their families with the opportunity to learn about the ROTC program at Michigan State.
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Crowd-funding campaign to redesign US127 Bridge over Michigan Avenue has raised $32,000
A crowd-funding campaign for a project to re-design the US127 Bridge over Michigan Avenue has been started by the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority. The bridge, located between Howard Street and Homer Avenue, is near the Frandor Shopping Center. The goal is to raise $50,000 by September 11.