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MSU Board of Trustees approves budget for $46 million data center

Alexea Hankin

September 8, 2016

On Thursday, September 8th, the MSU Board of Trustees officialized the budget for a $46,000,000 construction project, entitled “Data Center - Business Continuity and High Performance Computing.” “The facility will help us better support the ever-growing use of university technology, whether that be on research, education or outreach.” Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Interim Chief Information Officer Rob McCurdy said.

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President Simon talks WorkLife office, sexual assault with ASMSU

Alexea Hankin

September 8, 2016

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon spoke at Wednesday’s ASMSU meeting, presenting a list of university initiatives and concerns to be addressed.

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Male students reflect on the former Women's Lounge

Brendan Baxter

September 7, 2016

Though the former Women's Lounge located in the Union is open to men, some male students still refuse to use it.

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MSU alumni celebrate school's agriculture roots, future

Brigid Kennedy

September 7, 2016

As the first college at Michigan State, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has been an important part of the University for more than 150 years - and it’s likely to continue to be.

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MSU plans to use $1 million grant toward counseling services

Rachel Beard

September 7, 2016

MSU has received a $1 million grant in order to improve college counseling. The grant comes from the National Science Foundation and will be used to develop a system known as iSee. Researchers from the Colleges of Engineering and Communication Arts and Sciences, as well as the MSU Counseling Center, are contributing to the project.

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Communication Arts and Sciences to open new, digital newsroom

Brigid Kennedy

September 7, 2016

Communication Arts and Sciences Building has a new media center and studio ready for use this semester.

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Forum held on Women's Lounge leads to sexual assault conversation

Alexea Hankin

September 7, 2016

Amongst heated discussion at Tuesday’s public forum about the closure of the women’s lounge, students blasted MSU administration for the mishandling of sexual assault cases.

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Students voice concerns to administration on Women's Lounge closing

Alexea Hankin

September 6, 2016

Students gathered in the Union Ballroom last night to voice concerns about the closure of the women’s lounge to MSU administration.

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New report finds big spike in Michigan college tuition rates since 2003

McKenna Ross

September 6, 2016

Schools have officially started across the state, and to celebrate their openings the Michigan League for Public Policy, or MLPP, has released a Back to School report on university tuition and state funding.

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MSU groups provide school supplies to students in need

Marie Weidmayer

September 5, 2016

Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Successful Black Women of MSU (SBW) led a backpack drive to benefit Lansing area K-12 students.

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Raising a family on campus is an experience unlike anything else

Brendan Baxter

September 5, 2016

After they finish moving into their new home on campus, many of these new residents often give a heartfelt farewell to their families. But for some families, move in day was only the beginning of their life on campus.

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MSU Police reports sexual assault at McDonel Hall

Rachel Beard

September 5, 2016

A sexual assault occurred in McDonel Hall over Labor Day weekend, MSU police stated. MSU police reported that a sexual assault took place sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 4 in McDonel Hall

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Student veteran reflects on MSU gold status

Rachel Beard

September 5, 2016

MSU Student Veterans of America President Kyle Kissinger said he was “surprised” when MSU was named a veteran-friendly school. MSU was awarded a gold status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, MVAA, as part of their Veteran-Friendly School program on Aug 26.

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Apartment complex with artistic flair opens downtown

McKenna Ross

September 5, 2016

A new DTN building called 300 Grand, which offers retail and living space, has opened at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Delta Street.

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Students use Surplus Store as low-cost stop

Rachel Beard

September 5, 2016

Students shop for deals during the MSU surplus store move-in sale. The MSU surplus store has extended their hours this week as part of their move-in sale, and students taking advantage of the extra hours to hunt for bargains.

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As football kicks off, families and students begin tailgating tradition

Madison O'Connor

September 5, 2016

On MSU game days, the excitement and activities aren’t limited to the game itself. Across all five neighborhoods of campus, cars pull up and cornhole games are set up before the game.

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Safety a must for campus runners

McKenna Ross

September 1, 2016

Running in pairs, wearing reflective gear and staying on well-lit paths are a couple of the methods the MSU Running Club uses to stay safe during their late night runs.

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MSU students hold sit-in over Women's Lounge

Sasha Zidar

September 1, 2016

MSU students gathered at the Union for the sit-in protest, “Take Back The Women’s Study Lounge” on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Women’s Lounge was once an intended safe area for women to study on MSU's campus since it opened in 1925. MSU administration has converted the space to one for all genders, including a private lactation area that opened August 2016.

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“Give us back our study lounge”

Jake Allen

September 1, 2016

“Give us back our study lounge”    Videos and stories by Jake Allen, photos by Carly Geraci  The women’s study lounge in the Union closed this summer after opening in 1925.

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New app developed by MSU graduate connects job seeking students with alumni

Marie Weidmayer

August 31, 2016

AirFive is an app designed by MSU alumnus Jeremy Redman to help students and alumni network. It has been described as the tinder of networking.