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MSU to pull students studying in Israel as conflicts continues
Students and faculty in the group wanted to stay in the country despite ongoing hostilities.
MICHIGAN
New bill could allow for regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries, edibles
One bill would let municipalities allow and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries within their jurisdiction. The other bill would legalize and regulate cannabis-infused products, such as edibles and oils.
MSU
During summer, international students don't always make the trip back home
In summer, campus is like a ghost town. Many students go off to internships, study abroad or go home, if they don't live close to campus.For international students, going home is not always ideal. Some see working and attending summer classes as beneficial, while others use the time to explore outside of Michigan.
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Advising corps works to make college accessible
“This is a program where we are going in as a recent college graduate, talking to these students and making their dreams of going to college realistic,” adviser Lorrena Johnson said.
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Abrams Planetarium to receive birthday upgrades
As a result of its 50th birthday celebration in February, the Abrams Planetarium will be receiving an upgrade. Its 20-year-old DigiStar 2 projection system will be replaced by a DigiStar 5, a two-projector system with clearer images creating a more accurate representation of the night sky.
MICHIGAN
Measure to decriminalize marijuana eyes November ballot
The petition would allow voters to decide on marijuana reform similar to what Lansing voters enacted last year, which allows for the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property for those age 21 or older.
MSU
Two arrested for robbing students of pizza, cell phone outside residence hall
The suspects took a cell phone and pizza from the victims and fled north on foot. The victims were not injured and were able to call 911.
MICHIGAN
McCowan family defends son on 'Dr. Phil,' reiterates plans to appeal guilty decision
Connor McCowan's family talks about their thoughts of what happened the night he killed Andrew Singler.
MICHIGAN
Cooler temperatures not result of another polar vortex, officials say
An unseasonably cool air mass moving into East Lansing on Monday night will drop temperatures into the mid-60s to low-70s through Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Meridian police looking for suspected credit card thief
Meridian Township Police have asked for assistance in identifying a man thought to be involved in the theft and use of a couple’s credit cards.
MICHIGAN
Earth, Wind and Fire wraps up final Common Ground day
While the festival was winding down, the attendees were in full force for the headliner of the night — Earth, Wind, and Fire.The multi-genre band rose to fame in the '70s, but their music and stage presence live on to this day.
MICHIGAN
Common Ground comes to a close
From the tie-dye clad concert-goers who attended reggae and rock ‘n’ roll Wednesday, to the country singers who donned cowboy hats on Thursday, Common Ground Music Festival brought something for the music lover in everyone.
MSU
Students with gym memberships obtain higher GPAs, study finds
Pivarnik said the data shows the correlation between purchasing a membership, GPA and retention. MSU isn’t only interested in the GPAs of the student body, retention — students completing a degree — is important, too. The study did not address whether or not participants actively used the gym membership.
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Sigma Chi MSU chapter house undergoes $1 million plus remodel
“It was decided (to remodel the house) a couple years ago,” Nemesi said. “We were coming up on the 50th anniversary of the house, it was built in 1963, and we started talking about the fundraising and all that type of stuff, and figured if we remodeled it right, it would be able to go the next 50 years.”
MICHIGAN
For fall employment, apply early
Applying for local jobs a couple of months prior to the start of the school year is usually the best bet for getting hired, many employers said.
MICHIGAN
No small fender-benders at Spartan Speedway "Destruction Night"
“Flying around that track is just so much fun. I had this little bugger on three wheels going on the turns,” Speer said, pointing to his Volkswagen Golf. “I love (racing). It’s a blast running into each other. You can drive fast and hit cars and not get in trouble.”
MICHIGAN
The Color Run brings array of experiences to Lansing
Hinz said the proceeds from this race will go toward the Sparrow Regional Children’s Center and Kelleigh’s Cause, a charity dedicated to finding a specific protein that causes the disorder known as Arteriovenous malformations, or AVM.
MICHIGAN
Children and parents trudge through mud run in name of family bonding
The run, hosted at Grand Woods Park, included a variety of obstacles designed for families with kids ages 5 to 15. No time was kept and no winner was announced to keep with the non-competitive spirit of the run.
MSU
MSU startup collects old appliances, gives back to students in need
President of Move In, Move Out (also known as MIMO) Kevin Ye said in the summer of 2013 he was approached by a student at Northwestern University in Illinois looking to expand the organization to schools in Michigan.
NEWS
Sights and sounds of Common Ground — Day two
Lansing's Common Ground Music Festival blended reggae and rock and roll for their Wednesday event, bringing spectators together from all over for concerts and carnival festivities.