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Item found was shoelace, not noose
MSU police have determined the object found outside of an MSU residence hall that was perceived to be a noose is instead a packaged leather shoelace.
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Five IM Facilities projects introduced to ASMSU
To improve MSU health and fitness spaces, a committee of staff, students and faculty from across the university established a framework with architectural firm Moody Nolan to identify problem areas and potential solutions.
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Muslim Students' Association hosts Islam Awareness Week
This week marks the annual Islam Awareness Week at MSU. Hosted by MSU's Muslim Students' Association, or MSA, the next six days serve to help members of the MSU community gain better understanding and awareness of Islam.
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ASMSU plans to survey students, offer incentives
At the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU's, last general assembly meeting, it was announced that the organization is launching an initiative to collect feedback from students on a range of issues.
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Sparty Watch: what to expect this week
During the MSU vs. U-M rivalry week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 7, members of the Spartan Marching Band, or SMB, will be holding their annual “Sparty Watch.”
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ASMSU's Academic Committee looks at higher education funding
The Associated Students of Michigan State University's, or ASMSU's, Academic Committee meeting featured guest speakers who gave members information on higher education funding and MSU-specific initiatives.
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Court proceedings scheduled in National Policy Institute suit
A pre-motion conference has been scheduled for the lawsuit against MSU by the organizer of Richard Spencer's collegiate speaking tour. The pre-motion conference has been scheduled for Nov. 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Grand Rapids federal building.
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Wharton Center to implement sensory-friendly theater performances
MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts will introduce new sensory-friendly performances this season for viewers with autism spectrum disorder and other sensitivity issues.
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DeVos, Title IX and what's next
The U.S. Department of Education is rescinding the previous administration's school sexual assault guidance, it was announced Friday.
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Weekly crime wrap-up: multiple larcenies, heroin possession and more
Larceny reports dominated the Clery Crime and Fire Log this past week, producing 22 incidents, many of which occurred at residence halls across campus. Beyond the larcenies, crime was relatively quiet from Sunday through Friday. Game day crime stats rose this week, including a season record number of minor-in-possessions.
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ASMSU finance committee elects chairs
ASMSU’s Finance Committee picked its chair and vice-chair at an earlier September meeting in uncontested elections.
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New class schedules coming next school year
If you thought you could go your entire college career without taking a class on Friday, your plan could be altered by MSU’s newest outgrowth to the "Go Green, Go 15" plan.
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New digital media-centric research lab at MSU created to encourage innovative learning
MSU’s College of Arts and Letters and MSU Libraries are collaborating to build a state-of-the-art Digital Scholarship Lab, a work space that encourages scholarly research through the use of more innovative and advanced technology.
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"Fake news" course aims to improve media consumption and production
The concept of "fake news" has become such a hot-button topic since the run-up to the 2016 election that MSU students can now take a course entirely devoted to exploring the term.
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MSU joins Big Ten Voting Challenge
In an effort to increase student voter registration, MSU has joined the Big 10 Voting Challenge.
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The Rock repainted to draw attention to offensive mascot names
Native American Law Students Association painted the Rock to educate students on the use of the term "redskin" and Native American imagery in sports.
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ASMSU passes bill to work to reduce MIPs to civil infractions
Two bills were passed at this week’s ASMSU meeting.
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Students discuss decision-making, rankings' role in choosing school
Students reflect on college rankings.
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Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy updated by Title IX office
MSU's Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, or RVSM, policy was updated last month by MSU's Title IX office.
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The Wharton Center gets an artsy rebrand
In an effort to refine its mission and statement, the center's brand is getting a makeover.