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City council candidate Steve Ross discusses election bid
After working in the background of several major elections, East Lansing resident Steve Ross is starting a campaign of his own.
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Graduation rates on the rise for MSU
Since many college students do not complete their coursework in four years, tracking graduation rates at MSU can be difficult for administration.
NEWS
Urban Dreams MSU Grammys a chance for students to showcase talents
The Grammys has been a tradition of the MSU black community for the past nine years. This year's theme was "The Blackout," and all attendees were requested to wear all black clothing to the event.
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Colony of bees placed in Bailey Urban Farm, to be used for educational purposes
A new colony of bees have been placed in Brody Neighborhood.
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College of Engineering experiencing growing pains
With the increase in enrollment for the College of Engineering, students are finding it hard to utilize college resources such as computer labs with so many students vying for lab time.
MICHIGAN
Alumnus uses seniors program to practice ukulele skills
For some people as they grow older, doors seem to close.
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Featuring dances, a fashion show and concert, Cultural Vogue has become diverse celebration
What began as a fashion show has now developed into a mix of fashion, dance and music as a celebration of the unity between Asian and American cultural identities.
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Dance Marathon for charity raises more than $30,000
MSU Dance Marathon, the largest student organization on campus, hosted the sixth annual Dance Marathon which raised more than $30,000 for The Cassie Hines Shoes Center and the Sparrow Children’s Center.
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In his spare time, student produces MSU-themed raps
By Katie Winkler Kwinkler@statenews.com Prior to the men’s basketball teams appearance in Indianapolis for the Final Four, students created videos to hype up the fans and honor the team’s achievements.
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Spartans vs. Zombies inspires glee in participants
“The fear you put in the resistance members' eyes... all of a sudden... they get swarmed and surrounded by a bunch of zombies and they’re just on their heels... that’s really the best thing.”
MICHIGAN
MSU, East Lansing police have ordered body cameras
MSU police and East Lansing police have both placed orders for officer-worn body cameras but are still awaiting their shipments due to a national shortage in the wake of racially-charged killings by law enforcement and calls for police accountability.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing police release names of 10 students arraigned after celebrations
East Lansing police announced the arraignments of 10 more individuals in connection with the celebrations after MSU Men's Basketball's victories in the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight.
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Psychological conditions, not just weight, affect eating disorders
As an 8-year-old girl, Jane was encouraged by her father to go outside and play, not for fun, but with the goal of maintaining a healthy weight.
MICHIGAN
Proposed student housing discussed at Planning Comission
New student housing options could be coming directly to downtown East Lansing very soon.
MICHIGAN
Social media campaign expresses love for black skin, in all its tones
It started with one social media campaign celebrating black beauty and fighting against negative stereotypes of black body images.
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Take Back the Night met with indifference after tumultuous year
It’s worth saying that the weather wasn’t great. And this year’s march didn’t have the draw of a speaker like MSU alumna and sexual assault survivor Gretchen Whitmer — who spoke last year — for clout, but it still seemed like the fervor that had once been felt for the issue was fading from MSU.
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Popular accounting professor to retire after 15 years of teaching
Accounting professor Charles Bokemeier is described as "passionate" by his colleagues and influenced many of his students.
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Powdered alcohol might not debut in Michigan under new bill
Powdered alcohol has raised some concerns among legislators, who have taken action in blocking the product from hitting shelves in Michigan.
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Arabic Poetry Night offers venue for cultural literature
Arabic Poetry night allowed students the chance to read and write poetry specific to arab culture.
BASKETBALL
One year later, Lacey Holsworth remembered
Although it has been a year since Lacey Holsworth has died, she has not been forgotten by the MSU community.