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State Rep. Genetski trial comes to end
State Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, was sentenced to pay more than $1,000 in fines and complete community service Oct.
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BSA gathers for first of new monthly meetings
With a goal to reach out to the entire black student community at MSU, journalism senior Silver Moore, president of the Black Student Alliance, or BSA, stood among peers at a meeting called Harambee.
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They see me rolling…
Hard work and dedication are what Sansu Sushi and Cocktails thrives on, its owners said. Although head chef Barry Jung has perfected his skills for the past 14 years working at five different sushi restaurants, he claims to like the environment at Sansu, 4750 S. Hagadorn Road, the best.
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Union upgrades hinge on MSU Board of Trustees’ vote
Despite the two already having a presence in the Union, a new Multicultural Center and a North Campus Neighborhood Engagement Center are a few of several items on the agenda for the MSU Board of Trustees to vote on today at its monthly meeting.
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Event showcases development in Michigan cities
Government leaders and MSU experts met on campus Thursday to discuss how to tackle urbanization issues, such as growing population and sprawl.
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Greek Life hosts Safe Halloween for local kids
Grand River and M.A.C. avenues were taken over by zombies, princesses and superheroes Thursday evening as MSU’s greek community and East Lansing businesses welcomed families to a safe Halloween environment.
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HopCat beer bar to open in East Lansing next year
For acclaimed Grand Rapids craft beer bar owner and MSU alumnus Mark Sellers, the choice to open an additional HopCat establishment in downtown East Lansing was a natural progression.
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Cancer walk to come to Capitol
The American Cancer Society is urging people to “Go Pink” at its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Saturday at the Capitol in downtown Lansing.
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MSU officials plan to decrease incoming freshman class sizes
With freshman enrollment for fall 2012 at an all-time high, the university now plans to decrease the number of incoming freshman admitted, at least for the next few years, according to an enrollment report presented at the University Council meeting Tuesday. The incoming freshman class grew from about 7,700 last year to about 8,100 this year, according to the report. MSU Provost Kim Wilcox at the University Council meeting MSU had more success in attracting incoming freshmen than expected. “We have to make an educated guess on who is likely to come based on prior years,” Wilcox said. According to the report, the university projects to admit fewer freshmen in the coming years — about 7,700 in 2013, 7,500 in 2014 and 7,300 in 2015 and 2016.
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Sen. Carl Levin discusses Senate, 2012 election
Michigan Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, was in town Wednesday touring MSU facilities and visiting businesses in the Lansing area. Levin, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and is a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, is the longest-serving U.S. senator from Michigan, after being elected in 1978.
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Low gas prices benefit drivers, hurt small gas station owners
While many Spartans mourned their loss against the University of Michigan, psychology senior Caitlin Kelly felt little remorse about making the drive to Ann Arbor this past weekend for the game.
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Board of Trustees candidates talk goals
As the November election approaches, here is a look at the candidates competing for two spots on the MSU Board of Trustees. The board decides on numerous issues, such as budget, tuition, faculty appointments and construction project approvals.
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Study: Asian students display more diversity in their religion
According to the study, Asian Americans identify as Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, among others, while about a quarter say they are unaffiliated.
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Students participate in campout to raise cancer awareness
After witnessing his aunt successfully battle breast cancer, social relations and policy senior Austin Muir has been conscious of the struggles of cancer.
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Conference connects students with jobs in metro Detroit
More than 130 graduate and undergraduate students attended the LiveWorkDetroit! road show, sponsored by the Pure Michigan campaign, to listen to various speakers and view presentations pertaining to Detroit’s infrastructure and employment opportunities.
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RHA Movie Offices to return next week
Students hoping to relax after midterm exams will be able to watch a movie in their dorm rooms next week thanks to the Residence Halls Association, or RHA.
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MSU officials recommend Poston as new dean of CANR
University officials announced Tuesday that Fred Poston, MSU’s vice president for finance and operations, has been recommended as the new dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, or CANR.
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East Lansing unable to fund carousel alone
In the midst of Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council work session items, one bullet point on this week’s agenda stuck out among the others: the discussion regarding submitting a proposal to the MSU Museum to lease the nearly century-old Crystal carousel within the city.
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MSU police investigate shootings on I-96
MSU police are helping to investigate a string of shootings stretching across four counties along the I-96 and M-52 corridors, where an anonymous gunman has opened fire on 22 motorists.
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Panhellenic Council helps prevent member hazing
As a part of its first Hazing Prevention Week, the Panhellenic Council invited members of the greek community to handprint a large banner as their pledge toward creating a hazing-free environment Tuesday.