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Business graduate programs gain high ranks nationally

Justine McGuire
October 24, 2013

Eli Broad College of Business graduate programs have gained credibility in national business school rankings this year, which is a source of pride and helps continue the college’s success, officials said. The full-time masters of business administration, or MBA, program came in at 22 on the Forbes magazine ranking — ninth among public universities. The ranking is based on how quickly students recoup the cost of attending the program, taking into account salary five years after graduation minus tuition and salary lost while attending. Recouping the costs of attending takes MSU grads 3.3 years on average.

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Students promote use of locally grown foods in campus dining

Simon Schuster
October 24, 2013

Two student groups interested in sustainable farming and food systems collaborated on Thursday to host Food Day at MSU and promote the use of “real food” on campus. More than 3,000 events were held nationwide as part of a broader effort known as the Real Food Challenge. MSU events were hosted by Ecological Food and Farm Stewardship Club and the sustainable agriculture and food systems specialization.

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Living City: Scuba diving in the Red Cedar

Khoa Nguyen
October 24, 2013

During his freshman year, natural resources recreation and tourism junior Keven Sircher took a scuba diving class as an elective. Little did he know the elective would later become a passion. He is the co-founder and president of the MSU Scuba Club. “It’s just good people hanging out with people with similar interests,” Sircher said. “We like to go to cool places, do cool things, and just have a good time.”

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East Lansing offers Halloween treats downtown

Casey Holland
October 24, 2013

Downtown East Lansing was transformed into a Halloween wonderland on Thursday evening, complete with superheroes, princesses, monsters and candy. The shops along Grand River Avenue opened their doors for trick-or-treaters during the city’s annual Great Pumpkin Walk. To provide the city’s children with a safe trick-or-treating environment, more than 50 local businesses passed out treats to the children clad in costumes.

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MSU looks to showcase Spartan lifestyles

Simon Schuster
October 24, 2013

A new campaign from MSU aims to tell the story of MSU’s alumni, students, faculty and staff around the globe. MSU’s Department of Communications and Brand Strategy is creating a new documentary called “360.24.” The department is calling on individuals to take a video or photo of a moment in their day on Nov. 6.

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Student groups celebrate Islamic holiday Eid Al-Adha

April Jones
October 24, 2013

Food, music and various traditional performances filled McDonel Dining hall Thursday evening as 12 MSU organizations came together for a formal dinner to celebrate the second Islamic holiday of the year, Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Adha takes place every year after the pilgrimage to Mecca as a way to be thankful to God for having families, friends and loved ones through a celebration, human resource sophomore Mariam Alamiri said.

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RHA to sponsor MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity

Nolly Dakroury
October 23, 2013

The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, approved a bill to sponsor the MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit that builds and repairs houses,” said Lindsay Bridges, communications and public relations junior and member of the group.

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Woman assaulted by ex-boyfriend

Katie Abdilla
October 23, 2013

A domestic assault occurred at about 3:15 a.m. Oct. 19 in Holden Hall, according to police. The victim, a 19-year-old female student, told police she and the suspect, a 19-year-old male student, were riding in an elevator in Holden Hall when he assaulted her, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The victim told police the suspect was her ex-boyfriend, who got upset when he came to visit her and saw her with another male student.

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Open house shows students available health services

Celeste Bott
October 23, 2013

MSU Student Health Services and the Student Health Advisory Council hosted its eighth-annual open house at the Olin Health Center Wednesday night. The event is a chance for students to meet the health staff and check out the health resources MSU has to offer, Health Promotion and Communication Specialist Allyson Rogers said.

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Student group demonstrates science of audio engineering

Nolly Dakroury
October 23, 2013

In a university with more than 650 student organizations, even students interested in audio can find a place to belong. The Audio Enthusiasts and Engineers group provides students with the opportunity to experiment with working on audio projects, like color organs and six-sided speakers. “Our group’s main goal is to provide an environment for students to learn more about the science side of audio and audio design,” said electrical engineering senior and Audio Enthusiasts and Engineers President Philip Beard.

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Tablet usage on rise

Simon Schuster
October 23, 2013

According to a study from Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life project, tablet ownership is increasing among Americans 16 and older, rising from 10 to 35 percent over the last 21 months. The tablet market is growing rapidly — the research company Gartner predicted sales to increase more than 53 percent this year. The competition between tablet makers is escalating, and on Tuesday three major technology developers either announced or released new tablets.

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South Neighborhood celebrates Brazilian culture with week of events

April Jones
October 23, 2013

To spread culture from one nation to another, eight Brazilian exchange students organized a week of activities to share music, food and history with MSU students and faculty members. As part of the Brazil Partnership Program scholarship, exchange student Marina Santos said she and seven others were asked to host a week of events in South Neighborhood to give the MSU community an authentic Brazilian feel.

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Pranked students get spooked on M.A.C Avenue

Katie Abdilla
October 23, 2013

A perceived prank with a $100 bill attached to a string went awry Tuesday night when an unidentified man reportedly jumped out of the bushes near an East Lansing church. A victim told police they noticed a $100 bill on the sidewalk near St. John Church and Student Center, 327 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said.