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MSU evaluating new fee structure for certain majors
MSU is considering an alternative tuition structure that might save some students money.
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New volunteer group seeking global change
A new volunteering program, Spartans Without Borders, is emerging at MSU and it reaches a wide audience of applicable participants.
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Theatre students receive threats
University officials and police are investigating harassment claims within the MSU Department of Theatre, according to department chair Kirk Domer.
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Students frustrated with laundry theft
Alumnus Jim DeLine is still trying to solve a cold case, crime that occurred 42 years ago. There were no witnesses.
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Simon talks accessibility in subcommittee testimony
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon told state lawmakers Thursday that a proposed funding increase including in Gov.
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Fundraising for homeless continues through February
The pink paper hearts seen on display in the windows of local businesses will continue to accumulate through the end of the month.
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A place to jam
Among MSU’s many registered student organizations, the Guitar Club is one that might have a quiet voice in publicity, but a loud one in musical sound.?On Friday evenings inside Holmes and Bessey Halls’ classrooms, one can hear the sound of an amplifier’s feedback and then any kind of Rock n’ Roll.
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Event touches on law student health
For many law students, mental health issues are the elephant in the room. This prompted the MSU College of Law to host an event on Thursday shedding light on issues and lending solutions.
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Man breaks into dorm while resident is in the room
A 19-year-old male student had his dorm room broken into while he was still in it, according to MSU police.
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Whitmer meets with students to discuss abortion rights issues
On Wednesday evening in Case Hall, students convened to discuss recent state legislation about one of the nation’s most divisive issues — abortion. Michigan’s Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing, and a representative from Planned Parenthood of Michigan, fielded questions from MSU students. The event was hosted by MSU College Democrats and MSU Students for Choice.
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Taking the helm
As Kiran Samra prepares to take over chief governing duties for MSU’s undergraduate student government, the main thing she’s hoping for is a chance to live out her vision. After working with the organization since her freshman year, most recently as chief of staff, she thinks she is ready to take the helm and make some serious waves. She was elected as the new ASMSU president last week and will run her first meeting Thursday.
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Friends create bracelets for Charlie Waller fundraiser
Charlie Waller’s legacy will forever live on within the walls of Marble Elementary School. This week, students are making and selling bracelets to raise money to buy a “buddy bench” in honor of their former schoolmate, who lost his battle with cancer in December.
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Old Town hosts chocolate celebration
Peanut butter buckeyes and mint-chocolate wafers were just some of the sweet treats offered at the Chocolate Walk Wednesday night in Lansing’s Old Town.
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University celebrates its 159th birthday through LiveOn event
On Feb. 12, 1855, Kinsley S. Bingham likely did not consider what the small patch of land containing the newly-established Agricultural College of the State of Michigan would develop into more than 150 years later.
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New moving company to provide jobs for students
Finding people to move students in and out of their East Lansing residences might no longer be an issue, thanks to a new moving service called Bellhops.
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Simon: 'We know that tuition is too high'
Despite years of funding cuts and difficult budgetary decisions, President Lou Anna K. Simon said she’s confident MSU’s situation isn’t going anywhere but up. During her annual State of the University speech, Simon addressed several accomplishments MSU made throughout the last year, including the football team’s monumental Rose Bowl win. But she didn’t hesitate to address one of the biggest issues currently facing students — a series of tuition increases approved by the Board of Trustees that university officials blame on decreased appropriations from the state. “We’ve been through one of the worst times in our history,” Simon said during her speech.
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Bill could give interest-free loans to some college students
On Tuesday, Democratic state lawmakers announced a new bill that targets higher education and the increasing costs of attending college. If passed, the proposal would give 200 students per year an interest-free loan to pay for college, although it is unlikely to be approved by the Republican-controlled legislature. State Rep.
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Student group strives to provide services in developing nations
MSU students go to great lengths in order to serve impoverished communities around the world, and MEDLIFE MSU is no exception.
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Morrill Plaza to commemorate MSU women
A small group huddled together under a tent on Tuesday afternoon where Morrill Hall once stood, crowding around to hear MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and faculty members celebrate the grand opening of Morrill Plaza.
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Police explain reasons behind rewards
In the past two months, Cedar Village and the area surrounding it have become home to two of MSU’s largest crime-related incidents within the past school year.