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MSU students play integral role in mentoring with Big Brother Big Sisters program

Beth Waldon

July 17, 2014

Big brother William Martinez, who is a MSU Ph.D. student studying physics BW, said he joined the program because he simply wants to be there for someone. "I want to be a positive role model," Martinez said. "There's a lot of people who need a little bit more than they have and so if I can just be a little bit of something there, then that's really all I'm looking for."

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MSU to pull students studying in Israel as conflicts continues

Olivia Dimmer

July 16, 2014

Students and faculty in the group wanted to stay in the country despite ongoing hostilities. 

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New bill could allow for regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries, edibles

Michael Kransz

July 16, 2014

One bill would let municipalities allow and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries within their jurisdiction. The other bill would legalize and regulate cannabis-infused products, such as edibles and oils.

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During summer, international students don't always make the trip back home

Meagan Beck

July 16, 2014

In summer, campus is like a ghost town. Many students go off to internships, study abroad or go home, if they don't live close to campus.For international students, going home is not always ideal. Some see working and attending summer classes as beneficial, while others use the time to explore outside of Michigan.

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Advising corps works to make college accessible

Katie Krall

July 16, 2014

“This is a program where we are going in as a recent college graduate, talking to these students and making their dreams of going to college realistic,” adviser Lorrena Johnson said.

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Abrams Planetarium to receive birthday upgrades

Casey Holland

July 16, 2014

As a result of its 50th birthday celebration in February, the Abrams Planetarium will be receiving an upgrade. Its 20-year-old DigiStar 2 projection system will be replaced by a DigiStar 5, a two-projector system with clearer images creating a more accurate representation of the night sky.

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Measure to decriminalize marijuana eyes November ballot

Michael Kransz

July 15, 2014

The petition would allow voters to decide on marijuana reform similar to what Lansing voters enacted last year, which allows for the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property for those age 21 or older.

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Spencer's Kitchen and Bar to change name again

Sheena Marvin

July 15, 2014

The owner, Spencer Soka, said the first name change was the result of acquiring a liquor license last year. Due to customer confusion and the desire to establish a brand, the restaurant has now changed its name to the more recognizable State Side Deli and Pub, to join similarly named restaurants in Okemos and Howell, Mich.

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Two arrested for robbing students of pizza, cell phone outside residence hall

Katie Krall

July 15, 2014

The suspects took a cell phone and pizza from the victims and fled north on foot. The victims were not injured and were able to call 911.

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McCowan family defends son on 'Dr. Phil,' reiterates plans to appeal guilty decision

Katie Krall

July 14, 2014

Connor McCowan's family talks about their thoughts of what happened the night he killed Andrew Singler.

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Cooler temperatures not result of another polar vortex, officials say

Michael Kransz

July 14, 2014

An unseasonably cool air mass moving into East Lansing on Monday night will drop temperatures into the mid-60s to low-70s through Thursday.

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Meridian police looking for suspected credit card thief

Katie Krall

July 14, 2014

Meridian Township Police have asked for assistance in identifying a man thought to be involved in the theft and use of a couple’s credit cards. 

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Earth, Wind and Fire wraps up final Common Ground day

Derek Gartee

July 14, 2014

While the festival was winding down, the attendees were in full force for the headliner of the night — Earth, Wind, and Fire.The multi-genre band rose to fame in the '70s, but their music and stage presence live on to this day.

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Common Ground comes to a close

Casey Holland  and  Staff Reports

July 13, 2014

From the tie-dye clad concert-goers who attended reggae and rock ‘n’ roll Wednesday, to the country singers who donned cowboy hats on Thursday, Common Ground Music Festival brought something for the music lover in everyone.

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Students with gym memberships obtain higher GPAs, study finds

Katie Krall

July 13, 2014

Pivarnik said the data shows the correlation between purchasing a membership, GPA and retention. MSU isn’t only interested in the GPAs of the student body, retention — students completing a degree — is important, too. The study did not address whether or not participants actively used the gym membership.

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Sigma Chi MSU chapter house undergoes $1 million plus remodel

Olivia Dimmer

July 13, 2014

“It was decided (to remodel the house) a couple years ago,” Nemesi said. “We were coming up on the 50th anniversary of the house, it was built in 1963, and we started talking about the fundraising and all that type of stuff, and figured if we remodeled it right, it would be able to go the next 50 years.”

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For fall employment, apply early

Michael Kransz

July 13, 2014

Applying for local jobs a couple of months prior to the start of the school year is usually the best bet for getting hired, many employers said.

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No small fender-benders at Spartan Speedway "Destruction Night"

Michael Kransz

July 13, 2014

“Flying around that track is just so much fun. I had this little bugger on three wheels going on the turns,” Speer said, pointing to his Volkswagen Golf. “I love (racing). It’s a blast running into each other. You can drive fast and hit cars and not get in trouble.”

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The Color Run brings array of experiences to Lansing

Beth Waldon

July 12, 2014

Hinz said the proceeds from this race will go toward the Sparrow Regional Children’s Center and Kelleigh’s Cause, a charity dedicated to finding a specific protein that causes the disorder known as Arteriovenous malformations, or AVM.

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Children and parents trudge through mud run in name of family bonding

Sheena Marvin

July 12, 2014

The run, hosted at Grand Woods Park, included a variety of obstacles designed for families with kids ages 5 to 15. No time was kept and no winner was announced to keep with the non-competitive spirit of the run.