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RCAH gallery offers reflection on the 'African-American experience'

Jessica Steeley

January 29, 2015

“This particular exhibition is a very special one, it’s the fourth annual version of a series that we’ve had called 'Perspectives on African American Experience: Emerging visions,'” Carolyn Loeb, who organizes the gallery exhibits, said. “The inspiration and basis of the exhibition is the 1954 supreme court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, that aimed to desegregate public schools throughout the United States."

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Online petition calls for 'rollover' combos

Karam Hadid

January 29, 2015

With over 150 signatures in just 24 hours, a petition created by Michigan State freshman Hayley Roukin has generated an interesting discussion about MSU’s Combo-X-Change policy.

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MSU Police to add Special Victims Unit to better handle sexual assault

Cameron Macko

January 29, 2015

During the start of fall semester, MSU police initiated a new unit in the investigative division called the Special Victims Unit, or SVU, to investigate and handle six specific crimes on campus. The crimes consist of sexual assault, domestic and relationship violence, stalking, missing persons, child abuse and vulnerable adult abuse.

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Support growing for weed legalization in Michigan

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 29, 2015

More Michiganians want to legalize it. In the latest marijuana polls, an increased number of residents agree that marijuana should be taxed and regulated like alcohol in the state. 

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Counseling Center to add one more MSU funded staffer

Ray Wilbur

January 29, 2015

The MSU Counseling Center is looking to fill vacant counselor positions and add a new MSU-funded sexual assault counselor as a result of ASMSU and student group’s advocacy on campus.

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City Council proposal draws protesters over change to city charter

Troy Jefferson  and  Cameron Macko

January 29, 2015

Members of the East Lansing based political action committee, Neighborhoods First, staged a protest Tuesday night outside of East Lansing City Hall an hour before City Council was scheduled to meet.

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The other side of Spartan green

Meagan Beck

January 28, 2015

MSU is optimistic about meeting its goals for reducing waste, energy consumption and more by the end of this year.

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MSU releases Spartan Selfie App

Ryan Squanda

January 28, 2015

MSU released an app Wednesday allowing members of the Spartan community to show their pride on social media.

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Student-athlete services, standards, topic of University Council

Ryan Squanda

January 28, 2015

Tuesday's presentation was Carter's chance on behalf of the Athletic Council to demonstrate the work being done at MSU to properly serve and educate the needs of the university's 800-plus student athletes.

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Landon Hall finally has "grand opening" a semester later

Rachel Fradette

January 28, 2015

The entire hall was offline from May 2013 to August 2014. The 14-month closure allowed for remodelling of the entire hall. The updated dining hall, Heritage Commons, contains four food venues — Global Flavorsmr, Grains and Greens, Landon Bistro and Sizzle. It received new equipment and modernized facilities to bring the menu and food services up to date.

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How to best prepare for a career fair

Katie Winkler

January 28, 2015

With the diversity career fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Breslin Center, students should make sure they are prepared to leave a lasting impression on potential employers.

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Get the most drunk for your dollar with specials, cheaper bar items

Andrew Merkle

January 27, 2015

Check out this breakdown of local bars, specials and popular drinks by alcohol content and price.

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MSU admissions grapples with providing records details to students

AJ Moser

January 27, 2015

There are currently more than 50,000 students attending MSU and not a single one knows exactly why they are here.

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Snapchat, Twitter announce new features for users

Karam Hadid

January 27, 2015

The popular app Snapchat has introduced a new Discover feature which will bring live news directly to the app.

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Students recount Cotton Bowl with rap video

Katie Winkler

January 27, 2015

Media and information senior Aidan Barrer watched the Cotton Bowl game closely on New Year’s Day, taking notes and re-watching until he had about two-and-a-half minutes worth of rap lyrics.

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Town hall to be held on sexual assault

Zoe Schubot

January 27, 2015

The MSU Sexual Assault Task Force has announced a town hall to be held this Thursday, Jan. 29 to discuss issues of sexual assault on MSU’s campus.

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Prosecutor alleges gang behind beating of Chinese MSU student

Cameron Macko

January 27, 2015

Prosecutors in Mason are alleging a Chinese gang is behind the assault of an MSU student in January 2014.

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ASMSU's bike share won't be tested until March

Ray Wilbur

January 27, 2015

The bike share program, which was initially set to be fully functional on campus by August of last year, has been a uniquely difficult service for ASMSU and their partners to launch. Now, it appears the beginning of the bike share’s trial phase has again been pushed back, this time until March.

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Bubble Island enters new semester with new interior

Troy Jefferson

January 27, 2015

The bubble tea cafe added new lighting, wood floors and furniture after renovating and reopening Jan. 21.

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Fridges should be a source of healthy eats

Meagan Beck

January 27, 2015

While many students keep snacks in their fridges, there are certain items that can be a healthy and quick alternative to student favorites.