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Seniors grapple motivation loss and offer tips to cure "senioritis"
Feeling sapped by senioritis? Soon-to-be graduates offer solutions on how to stay focused and finish the semester strong.
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After litany of revisions and delays, bike share pilot program begins
Students will be able to present an MSU ID to Bailey Hall’s front desk and receive a key to one of eight bikes for a 24-hour period.
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Uber drivers would require professional qualifications under new bills
One bill, introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, defines what type of insurance a transportation network company’s vehicle would have to carry. Drivers would have to maintain a chauffeur’s license, a commercial vehicle plate and display prominent signage while engaged in business.
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Senior uses skills to train guide dogs for the blind
Growing up on a farm with horses, cats, dogs and several others, phsycology senior Michaela Marks became used to balencing animal care and school work on a day-to-day basis.
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Fires, floods and drunks: The job of a night receptionist
As James Madison junior Doug Hissong worked his first night as a night receptionist in South Neighborhood, he couldn’t help but wonder: What had he gotten himself into? “I had the worst first night,” he said.
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MSU business students reach milestone in application process to Eli Broad College of Business
Last Friday marked a significant event in the application process for MSU business students applying to the Eli Broad College of Business. The students completed their case studies, where they were required to analyze a hypothetical situation and record a response with a solution to the task at hand. The case study accompanies an experiential profile as the non-academic factors considered for an application in addition to academic factors.
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Michigan selected to receive $5.5 million in disability, low income aid
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) announced that the state was selected to receive more than $5.5 million from the U.S.
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Students design clothes combining art, advocacy and chic for charity
Apparel textile and design seniors Anami Chan and Katie Raynard have discovered the ingredients to the perfect partnership — good organization, communication and a strong work ethic and natural similarities.
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At the start of the Persian New Year, a chance to connect to cultural roots
Iranians, Pakistanis, Afghans and several other cultural groups celebrate the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, on the first day of the spring equinox.
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Sales tax increase, marijuana decriminalization on ballot for May 5 election
An increase in sales tax and initiatives pertaining to marijuana and land sale will be on the ballot in the special statewide election May 5.
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Sunday night Oberon release had Crunchy's filled to capacity
This was the night and location that Bell's Brewery was releasing its popular seasonal beer Oberon. And Crunchy's was packed to the point that it had reached capacity. For many Michiganians, the release of Oberon is more significant than an additional option at the bar, it represents the coming of warmer times.
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Student Book Store hosts Grad Fair this week
The Student Book Store is hosting a Grad Fair from March 23-25.
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Student research attempts to provide insight on tree growth
“We’re not cutting the trees down. That’s the good news,” said Telewski, pointing to a pair of oak trees he planted from acorns he collected in Korea. “We do have to cut trees down sometimes but we try to minimize it as much as possible so we can maximize the campus arboretum.”
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Freshman looks to take first steps in music career
Starting out in the music industry isn’t easy for everyone and Aaron Pride, a fisheries and wildlife freshman, can back that statement up. Pride sat down with The State News to discuss why he picked his non-musical related major and what artists influence him the most in music.
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Bill proposes taking Michigan off daylight saving time
According to an article published in 2009 in the Journal of Applied Psychology, there are 3.6 percent more injuries on the Monday following the daylight saving time switch than other days.
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Anime lovers converge for annual Shuto Con
Shuto Con celebrates anime and video games by encouraging guests to dress like their favorite characters.
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Three graduate programs in MSU's College of Education ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report
The MSU College of Education added to its historically great reputation recently, as three of its graduate programs were ranked No.1 in the nation, three more in the top five, and several others following closely after, as reported by U.S. News & World Report.
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Lansing preschool educates through bilingualism
A day for a toddler or child enrolled at Small Folks Development Center is not an average day of typical curriculum. Unlike most daycares and preschools, Small Folks Development Center in Lansing promotes bilingualism.
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Consumers Energy to investigate accident that led to natural gas leak at Cyclotron construction site
The gas main that a worker struck while drilling at the Cyclotron construction site was buried at the time, and an investigation is underway soon to determine what missteps led to the accident and the ensuing natural gas leak, a Consumers Energy spokesman said.
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Up close and personal with all sorts of critters
He held his head high as strangers stroked his smooth, scaly body. He’d added extra pizazz to his wardrobe that morning with a metallic spiked, red gemmed collar wrapped around his neck. His owner said his style is fierce.