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Students gain world exposure in Peace Corps
MSU and the Peace Corps are giving students the opportunity to gain peace at heart by helping others across the world.
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On-campus events to spotlight body image
Next week, students will have the chance to throw away their physical insecurities — literally.
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Holiday T-Shirts sold for charity
When it comes time to find the right green shirt to wear this St. Patrick’s Day, Patrick Johnson has students covered.
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US house proposal could cut MSU research funding
An air of uncertainty clouds the outlook for federally funded research, and some MSU professors involved in multimillion-dollar projects said they are cautiously optimistic for the future.
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Fire Department releases cause of Capitol Villa Apartment fire
The cause of the fire at Capitol Villa Apartments, 1708 E. Grand River Ave., was determined to be an accident by East Lansing Fire Inspector Gerald Rodabaugh. Rodabaugh said the fire was caused by the electric stove in apartment 48 being left on and was compounded by combustible materials that were in close proximity to the stove. The fire destroyed apartment 48 and caused sever smoke damage to apartment 51 on the same floor. “No one was hurt in the fire and that’s what’s important,” Rodabaugh said. The conditions that caused the fire are no ones fault and there for will not affect the insurance claim on the building, Rodabaugh said.
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Pretrial date set for MSU student charged with felonies after car crash
A preliminary examination and pretrial for MSU student Charles King III and his two roommates, Michael Freund and Jordan Henika, has been set for late March after the three appeared for a preliminary examination conference Tuesday at the 55th District Court in Mason, Mich. The three men are charged with providing alcohol to four minors on Jan.
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Gov. Snyder speaks at education conference at Kellogg Center
Gov. Rick Snyder spoke at the iNet International Conference today at Kellogg Center in front of more than 200 educators from across the globe attended. Teachers traveled from countries as far away as Nepal, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates to come to MSU for the week, where they discussed education issues and heard speakers, including Gov.
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ASMSU advocates for campus-wide name system
The Code and Academic Policy Committee of ASMSU’s Academic Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday to advocate for a preferred-name system at MSU.
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West Circle to open fitness area
The West Circle Neighborhood is the only one on campus without any sort of fitness facility, but Lora DiBlasi and Luke Miller have worked out a plan to change that.
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Faculty Council concerned about research regulations
Federal regulations and their impact on grant money and research at MSU were discussed during Tuesday’s Faculty Council meeting.
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MSU students meet to watch IBM’s computer beat Jeopardy! players
In what might have been an epic battle of man versus machine, students gathered Tuesday night to watch the second episode between two Jeopardy! contestants — and a computer named Watson.
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Program gives minorities expanded opportunities
As a freshman, Rodney Singleton was unsure about what his future as an engineering major would be like.
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Horticulture class encompasses science-based agriculture
Nicole Butler wanted to enroll in a class that would help her become more informed on the issue of food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide.
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Student groups organize free fall event, fundrasier to promote awareness against rape
The MSU Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Team, or SACI, and others are jumping for support against rape for Operation Free Fall: The Two-Mile High Stand Against Sexual Assault fundraiser.
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Bill reinstates K2 penalties Tuesday
The state Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would reinstate penalties for using, possessing and selling K2 and other synthetic cannabinoids.
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Obama proposes nationwide high-speed rail
If Amanda McCormick had her way, the train ride from MSU to her home state of Illinois would take a fraction of the four and a half to five hours it typically does. The psychology and social work junior might be in luck if a proposal in President Barack Obama’s 2012 budget recommendations to create a network of high-speed railways across the country becomes reality.
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Council promotes generic medicines
The progress of MSU’s Generic Prescribing Program was discussed during Tuesday’s Faculty Council meeting.
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Council to hold public hearing tonight
The East Lansing City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed medical marijuana ordinance at 7:30 p.m.
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Residents react to proposed ordinance
With East Lansing City Council’s scheduled public hearing on a proposed ordinance regulating the distribution of medical marijuana set for tonight, community members are divided in opinion on what directions the city should take.
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Police Brief 02/15/11
A 35-year-old male graduate student reported someone allegedly maliciously damaged his car while it was parked in Ramp 6 near Grand River Avenue, MSU police Sgt.