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Senior uses internship to help special needs children
Kinesiology senior Kaitlin Braun interns with Special Olympics Michigan in the Area 8 office, which oversees Ingham and Eaton counties.
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Sophomores killed during winter break memorialized at the rock on Farm Lane
A little more than a month has passed since Brandi, a landscape architecture sophomore, and Elowsky, an accounting sophomore, died in a car accident during winter break. The memorial was hosted by the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, of which Elowsky was a member.
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MSU focuses on community engagement for RecycleMania
Waste reduction coordinator Dave Smith said in previous years that a goal of recycling 1 million tons of recyclable material was set, but the goal for this year is different. “Our goal is to engage students and not worry so much about the numbers,” Smith said.
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Campus ban on tobacco use seems inevitable, but not imminent
It’s unknown when the ordinance would be implemented, but an MSU spokesman said a task force is currently drafting one that could go before the Board of Trustees for vote as early as this summer.
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Weekend for siblings and children strengthens family ties
he event kicked off Friday for check-in with planned events beginning at 7 p.m. at the Union and other signature spots on campus. RFmtg Students and their guests enjoyed several activities including cosmic bowling, airbrush tattoos and karaoke.
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Relay for Life kicks off, sets sights on $300K goal
Berlin spoke about his family’s support throughout his treatment, saying he couldn’t have gone through the difficulties without their help. His mother, Patti Berlin, also spoke about her experience with her son’s diagnosis. “I would kiss and hug him more often,” she said. “It broke my heart. No matter the age, my child is my baby.”
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To avoid falling in, watch the ice when walking on Red Cedar River
Whether going on the ice for the experience, or using it for a game of ice hockey, students seem to trek onto the river every winter.
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Board of Trustees approves $85 million research facility in Grand Rapids
MSU’s Board of Trustees authorized the spending of nearly $100 million this morning towards creating new buildings, improving current facilities, and also extending the contract for football head coach Mark Dantonio until 2021
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ASMSU approves $15,000 to keep iClicker rentals free
Apart from passing the iClicker expansion bill, the ASMSU general assembly passed every bill on their agenda last night, including a bill to support MSU Safe Place by donating $5,000 to become a platinum sponsor of the 21st annual Race for the Place 5k.
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Freshman's charity comedy show sells out
The laughter was audible Wednesday night from outside the auditorium doors, and students and parents alike were among the crowd at advertising freshman Sam Silverstein’s comedy show.
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Spartans Fighting Cancer release balloons for Relay For Life
By Rachel Fradette rfradette@statenews.com Spartan's Fighting Cancer continued to Paint the Campus Purple on Thursday when they released purple and white balloons into the sky for their annual event. They held their balloon release at the rock on Farm Lane due to weather conditions on Monday the event was pushed to Thursday. The organization is especially active on campus this week in order to spread awareness about cancer and its research, for the Relay for Life.
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Club hosts poetry event to share culture, languages
"My grandma use to read it to me. It brings me good memories of her and it's romantic," she said, referring to a poem she read focusing on unrequited love. "It's about loving someone and never letting them know."
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MSU's loudest survivor refuses to be silenced
Social relations and policy senior Emily Kollaritsch is giving her all to change the way MSU treats victims of sexual assault and their cases.
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Filing your taxes this season? Compare rates here
It's officially tax season, folks. From now until April 15, expect to see lines out the door at places such as H&R Block, and a plethora of television commercials referring to taxes, tax returns and most importantly tax refunds.
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Group seeks to continue holding MSU accountable for sexual assault handling
The popularity of the issue may have died down to some, but many students continue to seek answers about how MSU is handling sexual assault, in addition to feeling betrayed by Will speaking and receiving an honorary degree at the fall commencement.
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Leading up to Relay for Life Kick-off, student groups prepare for week of service
MSU's ‘Spartans Fighting Cancer’ organization is attempting to transform campus from green to purple this week with the “Paint the Campus Purple Week”. The week-long event is intended to spread cancer awareness, increase cancer education and promote cancer advocacy. Each day this week there will be a mini task for students and those around campus to perform.
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Latest Bias Busters class publication focuses on Muslim Americans
The process of publishing the book takes about 80 days from start to finish. Students begin by speaking to members of that specific faith or group and ask them what kinds of questions they feel should be answered. Communications senior Sarah King took the course and said she feels this process is a “great experience for students to practice interviewing and writing skills.”
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Home Invasions, domestic assault among recent notable MSU crimes
Domestic assault, intimidation/stalking, home invasions and marijuana possession kept police busy last week, according to police incident reports.
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TEDxMSU Kick-Off Celebration slated for Friday
The much anticipated TEDxMSU event is celebrating their kick-off Friday at The Hatch. The TEDxMSU talk is set to take place in March.
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Fraternities use promotion perks to score free pizza
Every wonder why so many frats put Domino's Pizza boxes on their houses? Apparently, its to get free pizza.