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MSU students testify on legislation that reduces student debt for graduates living in Michigan

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 18, 2015

“A lot of my support for this bill comes from the fact that we not only want to alleviate the financial burden on students but we also like to attract more academics to East Lansing and the surrounding areas," Williams said. "Once we graduate from MSU, which we view as our homes for for four years, we have opportunities available in the Greater Lansing Area that are suited to to our highly skilled degrees and we don’t have to leave the state that we grew to love to pursue jobs ... that will pay off the debts.”

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MSU Police reveal new MSU Alert Portal

Michael Kransz

February 18, 2015

MSUPD revealed today their newly-implemented alert notification system and announced new measures for emergency preparedness. In a statement released on Facebook, the department said the draw of the new MSU Alert Portal is that users on- and off-campus can tailor more easily the way they'd like to receive emergency alerts and outreach messages. Residents nearby campus and student's parents also can sign up for these messages. MSUPD also unveiled their plan to implement a quicker alert system after March 1 that will send out a short, vital message related to an emergency while a longer message is being written. Lastly, the department will be replacing sirens around campus with speakers that have the ability to broadcast both severe weather warning sirens and vocal messages that tell students what actions to take in an emergency.

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A hospital, a home and a hub for learning

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 18, 2015

The Veterinary Medical Center, which services a range of animals from cats and dogs to zebras and lions, is also a center for learning for students looking to go into veterinary medicine.

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Allegations purporting Chengguan as MSU gang fall flat with Chinese students

Michael Kransz

February 17, 2015

Allegations of a Chinese student gang on campus appear to be exaggerated, according to MSU Chinese students who know members of the group.

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With recent cases, take steps to avoid credit card fraud

Andrew Merkle

February 17, 2015

Credit card fraud is unfortunately an ever-present aspect of today’s world, and something every consumer should be aware and conscious of. Credit card theft and fraud cases happen frequently at MSU, and can be prevented with simple security measures.

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Use of wild mako shark in cafeteria recipe incites outrage from student group

AJ Moser

February 17, 2015

One student organization on MSU’s campus has taken action against a dining hall for serving what is believed to be a vulnerable species.

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MSU law enforcement gives tips for avoiding dorm thefts after an increase this semester

Cameron Macko

February 17, 2015

Jeremy Christopher Ford's sentencing was announced by MSU police Feb.

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Film studies now a major in College of Arts and Letters

AJ Moser

February 17, 2015

The new bachelor’s degree in film studies program within the College of Arts and Letters looks to train students in the production, theory and criticism of cinema.

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Deadline for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act extended across most of the nation

Andrew Merkle

February 17, 2015

With the passing of the weekend, the 2015 deadline for enrolling in ObamaCare came and went.

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New apartments to be completed for next school year

Cameron Macko

February 17, 2015

For students looking to live on campus next school year, they will have the option of living in newly-constructed buildings in a number of areas.

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Looking for a new place to live? Check out these websites

Jessica Sattler

February 17, 2015

For students looking to find a place to stay during next school year, multiple online resources are available.

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Student showcases love of jazz with original songs

Jessica Sattler

February 16, 2015

Jazz studies senior Olin Clark has been playing and writing music since he first received a guitar for his 13th birthday. Though he admittedly had no idea what he was doing at the time, Clark has since gone from writing beginner’s music for guitar to writing full nonet jazz pieces.

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Concerns raised over impact of tobacco ban on international students

Ray Wilbur

February 16, 2015

At last week’s ASMSU meeting, Asian Pacific American Students Organization representative Kyle Parent brought up points from his constituents who feel ostracized on campus. He expressed concern for the possible tobacco ban on campus and its possible effect on Asian international students.

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Students upset by offensive Urban Outfitters tapestry

Katie Winkler  and  Maria Braganini

February 16, 2015

An offensive tapestry debuted at Urban Outfitters has sparked recent uproar for resembling the uniforms the Nazis forced gay male prisoners to wear during the Holocaust.

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Campus file-sharing reports rise after dip in 2013

Michael Kransz

February 16, 2015

But that increase of Digital Millennium Copyright Act complaints, from 970 to 1,134, received by the university pales in comparison to the four-year-high of 2,021 in 2011.

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"Fifty Shades" sparks conversation regarding domestic violence, abusive relationships

Meagan Beck

February 15, 2015

“We found abuse was prevalent throughout the book,”Bonomi said. “Christian uses an ‘interlocking pattern of abuse,’ such as stalking and intimidation." Psychology junior Jillian Convery, who said she has read the books and saw the movie, said she could see how someone who did not read the books before seeing the movie might find the film “abusive and horrifying.”

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Runners brave cold for Heart Throb 5K

Meagan Beck

February 15, 2015

Mimi Patterson said she was happy to have the opportunity to spend time with her daughter.  “Now that she's off at college I don't get to see her very often and so for her to invite me to do something with her was awesome, so I jumped at it,” Mimi Patterson said. 

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Detroit man sentenced for dorm invasions in Hubbard Hall last year

Cameron Macko

February 13, 2015

Detective Chad Davis of MSU police gave more details of the investigation behind Jeremy Christopher Ford, who was sentenced this week for a series of home invasions in Hubbard Hall last February with an accomplice, Terry Wallace. 

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"Non-specific threat" at Snyder-Phillips leads to short secure-in-place

Staff Reports

February 13, 2015

MSU police temporarily sent The Gallery at Snyder-Phillips into secure-in-place for what they deemed a "non-specific threat" just before 11 a.m. Friday morning. 

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East Lansing police release photos of "persons of interest" in shooting

Michael Kransz

February 13, 2015

In hopes of identifying two persons of interest, the East Lansing Police Department released surveillance photos of two men entering the 7-Eleven convenience store across from the Grove Street Parking Garage on Feb. 5.