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MSU to expand ties with Africa
Officials at MSU and the University of Malawi have partnered to address potential issues preventing African countries from advancing in global development.
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Stem cell research funding ban lifted
A temporary ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research was lifted Thursday by the U.S.
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Muslims prep for Ramadan's end
Like every other Spartan on campus, Basil Hakmeh has been busy juggling new classes, keeping up on homework and jumping into a new academic year — all while fasting from sunrise to sunset.
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Three dying bills moved to state House
MSU students might lose the opportunity for insurance coverage on prescription contraceptives, but be saved from paying an extra tax at their job in restaurants if three more bills awaiting for the attention of the state House of Representatives are not taken up before the legislative session ends Dec.
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Hillel celebrates Rosh Hashanah
The MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center was a flurry of activity last night, as nearly 200 students packed the dining hall to share food and celebrate the 5,772nd Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
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Students assaulted in separate, similar incidents
Three MSU students were victims of separate but similar attacks this weekend in East Lansing. The three reports of strong armed robbery had several similarities. They occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 3 a.m., there were multiple attackers, and all victims were traveling alone, East Lansing police Capt. Tom Johnstone said.
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MSU stem cell research frozen due to bans
Future endeavors in embryonic stem cell research at MSU could be greatly affected if a recent ban on federal funding in that area is not appealed.
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Student Assembly elections Thursday
ASMSU’s Student Assembly will meet Thursday to elect a new chairperson. The election will fill the seat vacated by interim chairperson Kyle Dysarz on Sept.
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New website to connect students, E.L. community
MSU students living in the East Lansing community can now find information regarding transportation, city laws and other resources at the Community Relations Coalition’s, or CRC’s, new Spartan Big List website.
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Tenative Budget for State reached
Leading state lawmakers and the governor reached a tentative agreement on aspects of the 2010-11 fiscal year budget, which needs to be passed by Oct.
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MSU selects site up north for wind test
Windpower might be the key to opening a number of learning and energy opportunities for residents and students of Michigan’s northern lower peninsula.
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Local church hosts Quran recitation
All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, will host a reading of the Quran from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The reading is in response to a planned Quran burning at a Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla., also slated for Saturday.
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Profs elected to academic groups
The University Committee on Academic Governance elected four new members and one incumbent member to serve two year terms on the committee. Naveen Khanna, professor of business; Harold Hughes, professor of agriculture and natural science; Mark Reckase, professor of education and Stephanie Watts, professor of osteopathic medicine are new additions to the committee. Haddish Melakeberhan, professor of agriculture and natural science has been chosen to serve on the committee for another term.
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E.L. City Council discusses rental licenses, overlay district
Seven local properties are now licensed rental properties and a request to add additional properties to an overlay district was deferred at the East Lansing City Council’s Tuesday night meeting at the 54-B District Court.
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MSU student to rap at concert
Detroit native and rapper Saffal Tall is getting the chance to bring together two things he loves this Thursday — his music and his university.
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Fall Welcome arrest numbers declining
MSU students might have a reputation for being partiers, but less than half of the 280 people arrested this past week were MSU students, according to a report from the East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD.
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MSU could benefit from eased export laws
Research at MSU and other universities across the nation will carry on with less restriction after President Barack Obama’s administration announced changes in national export controls last week.
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Program allows fans to alert police via text
Students and fans attending MSU football games can now report crime via text message through a new program offered by MSU Police.
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ASMSU meets to discuss fall issues
Advocating for increased higher education funding will be one of the ASMSU Academic Assembly’s main focuses as the group heads into the fall semester.
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Local zombies aid food bank
Hundreds of zombies with blood dripping down their pale, decrepit skin staggered through downtown Lansing to benefit a local food bank Saturday afternoon.