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MSU's University Activities Board celebrates 100th homecoming this week
MSU's University Activities Board is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this week.
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Counseling Center to fill director position after two years
The Director position at the MSU counseling center is in a state of flux. And it has been in this state for two years: Ever since Jan Collins-Eaglin left the position in 2013. In the meantime, Dr. Scott Becker has been filling in as interim director, while he also fulfills the duties of his associate director position. “He’s taking on the responsibilities of two jobs,” ASMSU Vice President for Governmental Affairs Bryn Williams said.
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MSU group works to raise suicide awareness
Eleven hundred college students committed suicide across the US last year. A number whose gravity can lose weight without knowing the personal stories of victims, how their loss affected the family and friends of the victims. The send silence packing event brings eleven hundred backpack bearing the stories of suicide victims. Active minds members put on send silence packing out of a desire to help students better understand how serious the suicide epidemic is.
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ASMSU student leaders reflect on 50 years of service
Celebrating 50 years ASMSU, Associated Students of Michigan State University, has been serving MSU’s undergraduate student body for 50 years to the day. “This is a huge milestone,” said ASMSU President Domonique Clemons.
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MSU professor remembered for impact on education and students' lives
"Because of him I was given the encouragement to succeed," Amy Lenz, professor at Grand Valley State University said about Craig Somerton during his memorial service Sunday afternoon.
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MSU police respond to calls at two different residence halls for marijuana
Police incidents as of Sept. 24 after meeting with MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor.
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Memorial to remember MSU professor Craig Somerton planned for Sunday
The memorial service of popular engineering professor Craig Somerton is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at River Terrace Church, followed by a reception, according to an MSU statement.
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Students discuss the benefits of an alternative living situation on campus
Rent in East Lansing isn’t cheap, so many students turn to shared housing to get both a cheaper deal and an instant community.
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1960 bike paths removed to make way for safer additions
The "old School" bike paths that ran between Shaw Hall and the Red Cedar River on the grassy area have been removed for two reasons said Tim Potter, Sustainable transportation manager at the MSU Bike Service Center.
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Week in Review: September 25, 2015
Hello Spartans, here are your top stories for the week, brought to you by statenews.com Controversy was raised earlier this week after changes were announced to the Izzone ticketing system.
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Students discuss balancing work and classes
Studies show the number of full-time students who are employed are growing, but some believe having to balance work and a job could cause one’s academic performance to dip.
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MSU's slam poetry team offers students a chance to forget their comfort zones
The Michigan State University Slam Poetry team offers current MSU students who are interested in writing or performing poetry the opportunity to hone their skills in public competitions and open-mic events.
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New ticketing program will allow non-MSU students admission to student section
A change to the ticketing program this football season will allow non MSU students to experience the student section alongside student ticket holders.
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Breakfast 'should be extended,' students say
With the scramble of early morning routines, some students are frustrated by how early breakfast foods are taken off the shelves in dining halls.
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Active Minds MSU to hold a suicide awareness event Friday
It is estimated that 1,100 students commit suicide across college campuses nationwide. This epidemic not only ends lives but leaves behind tremendous grief and confusion for the friends and family of the deceased.
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MSU's Bike Collaborative hosting intervention week for bicyclists
MSU's Bike Collaborative is kicking off an intervention week with the intention of making students aware of bike safety issues on campus, as well as hopefully getting students to feel more comfortable with biking on campus in general.
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Trustee candidate seeks to cap MSU tuition
William Deary, CEO and co-founder of Great Lakes Caring Home Health, announced his candidacy for the MSU Board of Trustees last week. Deary said he plans to work to cap MSU’s tuition and make college more affordable for students at MSU. He said looking at the cost for middle class families who have supported the university for years and want to send children to MSU, paying for their children's tuition is all but affordable. Deary attended MSU in '76 and MA '80.
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Free food, prizes at yearbook giveaway this Wednesday
The event, called “Meet the Media,” will also feature free food courtesy of Conrad’s, giveaways by VIM and RCL, and an opportunity to mingle with members of both organizations.