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Protein company utilizes student representatives
When the founders of Campus Protein were presented the opportunity to venture to new universities, their first target was MSU.
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Honors College holds multicultural dinner to celebrate group diversity
When Honors College students Julia Simon and Linsey Stauffer woke up Monday morning, they had no idea that they would be sharing a meal together by the end of the day.
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Face Time: East Lansing District Court judge candidate
Three weeks out from the Nov. 6 election, East Lansing attorney Andrea Larkin is making a final push to reach out to student voters, hoping to gain an edge against state Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, her opponent for the 54-B District Court judge seat.
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MSU College of Music hosts concert to thank building donors
As music education senior Kim Wren stared out at an audience composed of many MSU Board of Trustees members Friday night, she reminded herself of something that helped calm her nerves: she was about to be one of the first students to perform in one of the premier performance halls in the state.
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Retired admiral campaigns for Prop 3 on campus
Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Dennis McGinn spoke to a small group of ROTC cadets in Demonstration Hall on Friday to support Proposal 3, a state constitutional amendment that would require utility companies to increase their energy sources to 25 percent renewable by 2025.
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Spartan Splatter 5K funds health project
Passers-by near Conrad Hall risked being showered in paint this past Sunday.
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Students discuss many contrasts in vice presidential debate
Democratic incumbent Joe Biden and Republican challenger Paul Ryan clashed in a battle of two distinctly different personalities Thursday night — a fight between a dogged political veteran and a scrappy, young congressman.
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Homecoming parade ignites creativity, school spirit
For journalism junior Erica Zazo, the week of MSU Homecoming is a special time of year.
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E.L.’s 50/50 ordinance considered obsolete
Every Thursday afternoon, lines of students extend out the doors of The Riv in downtown East Lansing for Burgerama, an event featuring discount food and beer prices.
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Counseling Center offers free depression screenings
Campus was abundant in chocolate and depression screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday.
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Shaw Hall, Union will finish on time
The Shaw Hall dining facility and Union renovations both are on schedule to be completed on time, project representatives said Wednesday during the MSU Physical Plant’s monthly construction junction meeting.
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Purse theft occurs in Snyder, Phillips halls
An 18-year-old MSU student reported her purse stolen from Snyder and Phillips halls during a class Oct. 10.
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ELPD investigates September assault
The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, is investigating an assault from the weekend of the Notre Dame football game.
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Under the needle
The buzzing of a needle, an assortment of ink and an apron and a canvas to paint on are things tattoo artist Solomon Trofatter has become very familiar with. But in his case, the canvas is a human body, and the paint is permanent ink.
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RHA provides alternative fitness opportunities
After the recent closing of residence hall fitness centers, the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, will provide students with a handful of alternative ways for students to stay active this school year.
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Agriculture Career Fair draws in more than 70 businesses to campus
Animal science senior Cassie Parks said she originally came to MSU to study chemical engineering. That is, until she fell in love with dairy cows.
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ASMSU discusses student rights
MSU’s undergraduate student government will take a close look at student rights following its committee meetings this week.
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“Top Gun” screenwriter revisits MSU
“Turner and Hooch,” “Legal Eagles” and “Top Gun” all were top hits in the 1980s starring A-list talent such as Tom Hanks, Robert Redford and Tom Cruise — award-winning hits written by the writing duo of MSU alumni Jack Epps Jr. and Jim Cash.
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MSU celebrates National Coming Out Week
As Thursday marks National Coming Out Day, the LBGT Resource Center collaborated with campus neighborhood caucuses, student organizations and the LGBT Alumni Association to create an entire week of programs and activities to support the LBGT community during MSU’s National Coming Out Week.