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Steering Committee begins dialogue on undocumented student concerns

Cameron Macko

April 7, 2015

“Dr. Maurer, does your medical school consider applications from undocumented students," was the question posed to Assistant Dean of Admissions for the College of Human Medicine at a routine college admissions talk in 2013 at the University of California-Riverside.  The question took him by surprise and he was present at the Steering Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon to begin a dialogue about this issue at an institutional level.

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Plea deal offered in alleged karaoke bar attack

Ryan Squanda

April 7, 2015

Meng Long Li received an offer to reduce his charge to a one-year misdemeanor of aggravated assault. The charge makes Li's case so the maximum punishment is jail for a maximum one-year sentence, as opposed to the 10-year felony he is currently facing.

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CATA making progress on plans for Bus Rapid Transit Program

Capital Area Transportation Authority is continuing to make progress on its plan for the Bus Rapid Transit program, initially proposed in March last year.

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Fashion for the Fire pairs survivors of sexual assault and fashion designers

Lauren Owings

April 7, 2015

This Saturday, fashion designs inspired by the stories of sexual assault survivors will make an appearance in the Lansing community at Fashion for the Fire . These avant-garde designs were created by apparel and textile design seniors Katie Raynard and Anami Chan , who got to work alongside survivors of sexual assault to create clothing unlike any other. Last semester, Raynard and Chan had a class together, which is where they discovered they were both passionate about social justice issues. Soon after, Raynard invited Chan to be a part of Fashion for the Fire . Raynard had been working on the show since last spring.

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A list of poetry events in East Lansing during poetry month

Jessica Sattler

April 7, 2015

April is National Poetry Month, and there are plenty of events around campus for those who want to be involved. In addition to events in the community of East Lansing, the RCAH Center for Poetry has invited a series of Michigan poets to share their work and facilitate discussion throughout the month as part of their Spring Poetry Festival series.  April 7 Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the MSU Saudi Intercultural Exchange Club will be hosting this year's Arabic Poetry Night in the RCAH Theater, located in the basement of Snyder-Phillips Hall. In addition to poetry readings in Arabic, sociology professor Abdullah Alrebh will be speaking about poetry and its importance in Arabic culture. April 15 Terry Blackhawk will hold a discussion at 3 p.m.

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Remembering Michael Rush, the founding director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

AJ Moser

April 6, 2015

Director. Priest. Husband. Brother. Artist. These are just a few words family and colleagues would use to describe the late Michael Rush, founding director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, who passed away last week after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

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First two MIPs wouldn't be reduced to infractions under new bill

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

April 6, 2015

Minors in possession of alcohol could have the opportunity to be caught twice before getting a misdemeanor on their records, if new legislation becomes law.

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Students might face university sanctions for revelries in Cedar Village

Michael Kransz

April 6, 2015

"After the Final Four game, we were extremely pleased that it was overall celebratory in nature," Gonzalez said. "(There were) a few individuals that tried to take it in a negative direction, but we were very happy with how things went this weekend."

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UAB to host advanced screening of 'Unfriended' on April 9

Karam Hadid

April 6, 2015

Tickets to the advanced screening of "Unfriended" are available at the UAB office in the Union and the RHA offices. Two tickets are available per MSU ID.

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BUG production highlights paranoia and conspiracy theories

Maria Braganini

April 6, 2015

A disturbing psychological drama, BUG, by Tracy Letts and directed by Associate Professor of Acting Rob Roznowski explores paranoia and conspiracy theories.

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Malaysian Student Organization promotes culture through theater and food

Jessica Sattler

April 6, 2015

Performed by the Malaysian Student OrganizationSunday night in the Erickson Hall Kiva, “Puteh” was just part of this year’s Malaysian Night, which also included traditional Malaysian food and cultural information.

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VIDEO: Timelapse of Cedar Village following Final Four loss

Zoe Schubot and Simon Schuster

April 5, 2015

See all the action that took place in Cedar Village on Saturday night in a minute.

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Cedar Village relatively peaceful following MSU's Final Four loss to Duke

Staff Reports

April 4, 2015

It's been relatively quiet so far in Cedar Village following MSU's 81-61 loss to Duke in the Final Four — at least compared to previous revelry during the Spartans' tournament run — but police have still made arrests Saturday evening.

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Area bars packed for Final Four game

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

April 4, 2015

Spartans will celebrate no matter what.  East Lansing bars opened their doors early in the afternoon as students and Spartan fans gathered outside to enjoy the NCAA Final Four game against Duke University.

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STORIFY: Sights and sounds of East Lansing during Final Four match

Staff Reports

April 4, 2015

As the Spartans take on the Duke Blue Devils in Indianapolis, see what is happening on campus.

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ASMSU allocates funds towards creating safe ride program at MSU

Ray Wilbur

April 3, 2015

MSU is the only Big Ten University that does not have a safe ride initiative meant to provide free transportation for students on and off campus during night-time hours. That may now change.

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MSU’s Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program celebrates 35th anniversary

AJ Moser

April 3, 2015

To commemorate 35 years of service on campus, MSU’s Counseling Center Sexual Assault Program held a celebration ceremony in the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on Thursday night.

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Second student arraigned in connection with Cedar Village assemblies

Michael Kransz

April 3, 2015

Accounting freshman Jaffer Raza Syed faces two charges — a disorderly conduct violation for remaining within 300 feet of an illegal fire and a minor in possession of alcohol charge.

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Scarcity of Final Four tickets has left some students frustrated

Katie Winkler

April 3, 2015

Of the student section’s 3,000 members, 700 will travel to Indiana to cheer on the Spartans against Duke in the Final Four.

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Mental health week winds down with 'Embrace the Rain night'

Cameron Macko

April 3, 2015

Many experiences were shared in the Erickson Hall Kiva on Wednesday night, as performers shared poems, testimonials and musical acts, all geared toward the subject of mental illness.