NEWS
Car damage reported in Lot 79
A 24-year-old MSU employee reported the rear window of his vehicle shattered in Lot 79 near Spartan Stadium.
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Big 3 increase in auto sales raises hope for engineering job prospects
With an increase in December sales, the auto industry might be on the road to a comeback — a hopeful sign for MSU engineering students, some career experts said. The increase of sales means a higher need for jobs, which might mean more opportunities for graduates, GM Financial and Sales Communication Manager Jim Cain said.
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Phishing scam targets credit union members
A hacker allegedly was phishing for credit card numbers of MSU Federal Credit Union members Jan. 11, according to an email sent to credit union members last night.
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A girl and her horse
When mechanical engineering junior Renee Chabon came to MSU, she knew she wanted to play polo. Since she could walk, Chabon has been riding horses and loving every second of it. She formed a bond with not only her teammates, but also the horses she has ridden during the past few years.
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MSU Formula Racing team to display race cars in Detroit show
When the North American International Auto Show, or NAIAS, in Detroit opens to the public Saturday, the MSU Formula Racing Team is hoping its race car exhibit revs up onlookers.
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MSU colleges ‘join forces’ with White House
College of Human Medicine Dean Marsha Rappley joined Michelle Obama and other university medical leaders in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday to make a promise to veterans — MSU cares.
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ASMSU shows support for Chittenden Hall renovations
MSU’s student governments groups allied at an ASMSU General Assembly meeting Thursday night to support the creation of a graduate student resource hub in Chittenden Hall.
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River Trail Neighborhood Engagement Center construction to begin in May
A new River Trail Neighborhood Engagement Center is expected to start construction in May and finish by the end of the summer to give students more convenient resources in McDonel Hall.
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RHA pushes to satisfy student need for condoms
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, is working to position itself to provide more condoms to students after realizing its health and safety performance has been inadequate.
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East Lansing salt supply, snow removal resources unused with little snow
A warmer than average winter has left the city of East Lansing with thousands of tons of unused road salt in its storage facility, but the supply could drop this weekend if predictions of snow hold true.
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Spartan license plates to be sold in Texas
Texans soon will be able to purchase official green and white state license plates featuring the Spartan helmet if state officials guarantee the official sale date of Feb. 15.
NEWS
Police Brief 01/12/12
A 21-year-old male alumnus reported his moped stolen from the bicycle rack of Snyder Hall between about 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. Dec. 22, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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Fire marshal stresses importance of class size
As students file into their classrooms for the new semester, staying aware of fire safety might not be the first thing on their mind.
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Museum exhibit honors Susan Applegate Krouse
After an 11-month run, the MSU Museum’s display “MASK: Secrets & Revelations” will close Jan. 22, and today marks the beginning of a new exhibit.
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Music school to hold public open house
The MSU Community Music School, or CMS, is holding an open house from 3-5 p.m. on Jan. 22 for all interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum and offered classes.
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Panel discusses Occupy Wall Street
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students can participate in an interdisciplinary panel discussion called, “What Martin Luther King Would Say to Occupy Wall Street” from 7-9 p.m. Monday in 105 South Kedzie Hall.
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Transitional housing gets crowded
When freshman Steve Dolinski and his two transitional roommates feel a little too close for comfort, they have a successful management option.
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St. Anne Lofts to open in summer 2012
Where a local bar once stood, a gaping hole now dominates the landscape.
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MSU considers updating ANGEL browser usability
As Google Chrome gains popularity worldwide, MSU is looking into increased support for the trendy Internet browser.
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Gender-neutral housing might start in fall 2013
Following a meeting with MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon in November 2011, the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, plans to talk with more university officials in the coming months to hash out a plan to institute gender-neutral housing at MSU.