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That coffee you had in the caf today was locally roasted
MSU’s brand of coffee products claim to be “locally roasted” and “Spartan approved.”
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Ever wonder what the cameras on East Lansing traffic lights do?
While the cameras fixed on top of traffic lights might look like security cameras designed to patrol violations, they are actually opticons, designed for emergency transportation use, East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.
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Global hookah night provides stepping stone for cultural exposure
MSU’s Arab Cultural Society and the Somali Association of Michigan recently collaborated to host a global hookah night at Saylis Hookah Lounge & Cafe in Lansing.
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With a half-day's respite from class, students and MSU dig out
After a record-breaking snowfall Sunday evening and minor accumulation Monday morning, MSU suspended classes and operations until noon, giving students time to clear their drive and walkways, or catch a few more hours of sleep.mk
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Chinese students confirm alleged assault, deny gang affiliations
The story of the assault was mainly confirmed by the witness testimonies, with a group of people coming into the karaoke club and beating the victim, Yan Li, with one striking him with a plastic water pitcher 20-50 times until it broke, causing a 4-centimeter long, 1-centimeter deep laceration behind Li's right ear.
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Chinese students confirm assault, deny gang affiliation with attack
According to witness testimony heard on Friday, three men assaulted MSU student Yan Li with their fists and a plastic water pitcher for three to five minutes in a private room at a karaoke club on Jan. 31, 2014 shortly after a confrontation with one of the two defendants.
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Media sandbox program looks to connect students from majors within the College of Communication Arts and Sciences
All of the students with a major inside the College of Communication Arts and Sciences can be a part of the media sandbox program, which focuses on building classes where students from different majors have the chance to work together.
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Crunchbutton app offers new delivery options for students
Crunchbutton currently offers delivery from several places, such as Peanut Barrel, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Starbucks.
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Buying used bus passes comes with risks
When passes are purchased on campus at Sparty’s, the police department, or the MSU ID Office the student must present an MSU ID to confirm enrollment in the university and the ID will then be linked to the pass. A new policy that has been implemented provides students with a free replacement pass if the pass is reported lost or stolen.
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Tony Hawley remembered at candlelight vigil
“For he’s an Alpha Sig,” became the song recited by a large group of mourners Friday night at the rock on Farm Lane, in a memorial for recently deceased applied engineering sciences senior Anthony Hawley . Called Tony by those who knew him, Hawley passed away Thursday night.
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Adaptive Sports Day brings new perspectives, sense of belonging
Saturday marked MSU’s first Adaptive Sports Day hosted by the Council of Students with Disabilities at IM Sports-Circle.
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MSU suspends classes until noon on Monday
MSU is suspending classes and operations until noon on Monday, due to inclement weather, according to MSU's website. Lansing Community College and U-M have suspended all Monday classes. Snow continues to fall in East Lansing, and forecasts predict up to 10 inches of snow.
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MSU spokesman: don't expect snow day
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for East Lansing until tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. according to the National Weather Service.
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MSU senior passes away Thursday evening
21-year-old MSU student Anthony Hawley has died, East Laning police have reported.
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Students voice concerns at task force town hall
More than 200 students filed into the Brody auditorium last night for the MSU Task Force on Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence town hall meeting. The Task Force’s goals for the meeting last night were to provide a review of MSU activities related to sexual assault and relationship violence related to recommendations made in the 2014 task force report, review what MSU has been doing to help students effectively and ineffectively, and to get input from members of MSU’s community. It was apparent last night that students care deeply about the issue of sexual assault and relationship violence on campus.
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ASMSU approves revisions to iClicker program
Julia Christensen is the representative for the Council of Students with Disabilities and announced at the meeting that there will be some changes at Spartan Stadium next fall. "The school has notified me that beginning next fall there will be accessible seating in the student section for disabled students," Christensen said.
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Food bargain app gaining traction online
The app has been honed to cater to university-based communities, such as university students, professors and staff.
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ELPD breaks in new police cruisers
After purchasing and transitioning 11 new four-wheel drive patrol cars into their fleet in late 2014, the East Lansing Police Department is better prepared for handling winter road conditions.
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State Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. introduces bill that would provide tax credits for college grads
State Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr., D-East Lansing, introduced a bill on Wednesday which would provide tax credits for college graduates to help with the burden of higher education costs.
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MSU's Supply Chain Management department ranked among the best in the country
The U.S. World and News Report has named the Supply Chain Management department at MSU among the top ranked programs in the country. The multi-platform, publisher of news and information ranks MSU’s Supply Chain Management department as number one among all national universities.