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MSU engineering group develops detection method for air pollution
An engineering group at MSU developed a system that will help with the quality of air in people’s homes.
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BSA hosts 44th annual Black Power Rally
After the crowd had filed in, the lights in the theater dimmed. The lights on the stage came up and four students stood on the stage in silence.
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MSU students hold rally at Rock, march to Union before facing off with police
More than 2,000 people attended a rally against hate, bigotry, sexism and racism at the Rock that turned into a march across campus.
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Massive rally, march held on campus against hate, bigotry
MSU College Democrats held a "Rally Against Hate, Bigotry, Racism and Sexism" that began on MSU's campus.
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Students hold march, rally in wake of election results
MSU College Democrats held a "Rally Against Hate, Bigotry, Racism and Sexism" that began on MSU's campus. The protest size grew exponentially and began to march down Grand River Avenue. Protesters have split up, one group remains inside the Union and the other is currently to the Capitol. Stay with The State News for updates.
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University hosts 'Day After' event in response to election result
Wednesday night, students, faculty and community members gathered in the Business Complex for an event called “The Day After.” This event provided an inclusive space where members of the community could reflect on the election and voice their thoughts. The first hour of The Day After included asking a panel of alumni questions about where the country is headed and what can be done in response.
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ASMSU president reaches out to students following election
The president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, Lorenzo Santavicca, reached out to undergraduate students via email and Twitter in an effort to let them know that he and ASMSU leadership are available to listen and empathize with students following Election Day.
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Students protest Mackinac oil pipeline at rally at the Rock
Students gathered at the Rock Wednesday afternoon to advocate for the removal of oil pipelines known as Line 5 from the Straits of Mackinac
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Nassar faces more allegations, places third in Holt school board race
Amidst another sexual abuse lawsuit, this time pulling in the names of former national team coordinators Bela and Marta Karolyi into the pot, ex-MSU faculty member and former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar came in third place in a local election for Holt School Board.
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Incumbent Democrat Byrum, Republican Kelly win MSU trustee seats
For the next eight years, Republican candidate Dan Kelly and Democratic incumbent Dianne Byrum will serve on MSU's Board of Trustees. Trustee Byrum has been elected to return after serving an eight-year term.
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Broad Art Museum hosts exhibit for the centenary of Easter Rising
“Now and in time to be, Wherever green is worn, Are changed, changed utterly: A terrible beauty is born,” Irish poet W.B. Yeats wrote of the 1916 Easter Rising. The Easter Rising was a rebellion by Irish nationalists against British rule with the hope of establishing an independent nation. Though the uprising lasted only six days, it changed Ireland’s course for the 20th century.
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Incumbent Democrat Byrum, Republican Kelly win MSU trustee seats
For the next eight years, Republican candidate Dan Kelly and Democratic incumbent Dianne Byrum will serve on MSU's Board of Trustees. Trustee Byrum will return after serving an eight-year term, and told The State News she's most proud of her work on the Energy Transition Plan at MSU.
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MSU counseling, services to undergo massive restructuring
With the student demand for health services on campus at an all-time high, MSU is finding that it needs to modify its methods.
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MSU student wins college 'Wheel of Fortune'
Comparative cultures and politics junior Amber Applewhite is feeling pretty fortunate. On Nov. 1, in a College Week episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” Applewhite represented MSU and walked away victorious, winning a trip to Barbados and a cash prize.
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ASMSU elects new Vice President for Internal Administration
ASMSU elected comparative culture and politics sophomore Katherine “Cookie” Rifiotis as the new vice president for internal administration at Thursday night’s general assembly meeting.
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Trump, Clinton highlight differences with election only days away
It’s less than a week away from what pundits call, like they do every four years, one of the most important elections in U.S. history. From policy differences to possibly making history, see how Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump stack up against each other
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MSU close to joining Syria Consortium, university yet to confirm
MSU is the latest university to join the Institute of International Education Syria Consortium for Higher Education in Crisis, representatives from Books Not Bombs said.
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CRU organized protest for Trump Jr. speech, make voices heard
Students from the Culturas de las Razas Unidas, or CRU, organized a protest to oppose Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to MSU and his father, Donald Trump's, stances. The protest included students and local residents. The protest was a non-violent, non-partisan protest that grew increasingly stronger during the course of the event as participants grew louder and chanted. Chants included “Love, not hate,” “Black Lives Matter” and “We will not be silenced” among many others.
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Trump Jr. delivers speech at the Union
As throngs of people chanted outside the Union Ballroom on Nov. 2 in protest, Donald Trump Jr. delivered a stump speech on behalf of his father, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Trump Jr.’s visit to Michigan follows an appearance by his father in Grand Rapids, and is one of several by the Trump family slated for this week. Trump Jr’s brother Eric and sister Ivanka, as well as Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), will also make appearances throughout the state.
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Cher stumps for Hillary at the Union
Pop musician Cher spoke at Union Ballroom this afternoon in support of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. Cher is currently traveling across the country to speak and fundraise on Clinton's behalf.