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Marching band members put in hours on and off the field
Rehearsing before rehearsal and practicing after practice is nothing out of the ordinary for band members.
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"He told me: you might have changed your address, but I'm always going to find you."
It's a topic that often hides behind closed doors and shame. However, some members of the MSU community are dedicated to bringing awareness and fighting for the cause — often because of personal ties to the issue.
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Creationism summit on campus sparks internet furor
Two MSU professors that have conducted research into evolutionary biology were publicly challenged to debates by organizers, although they will not be taking part.
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German Studies program commemorates 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall limited freedom in West Berlin for 28 years, and this semester, the MSU German Studies program is commemorating its fall.
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Students clip coupons differently in digital age
As technology develops, money-saving students collect coupons on apps and online.
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Officials urge caution after several cases of credit card fraud
With multiple cases of credit card fraud currently under investigation by MSU police, the department and financial institutions said students need to be aware of what to do when credit or debit cards go missing, or if fraudulent charges are made to their accounts.
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Despite host of new options, laptops still reign at MSU
Students now have more platforms than ever for schoolwork, with devices like budget-priced Chromebooks, ultrabooks like the Macbook Air and a plethora of tablets running Microsoft’s Windows, Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.
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African Students Union raises funds for medical supplies to combat Ebola crisis in West Africa
As the Ebola virus continues to plague West Africa, members of the African Students Union aim to raise awareness and gather funds to purchase medical supplies.
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Board of Trustees approves $1.5 billion goal for capital campaign
The Board of Trustees approved on Friday a $1.5 billion goal for the university’s first capital campaign since 2007.
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Japan Club mixes eastern and western traditions at Halloween Curry Party
Members of the MSU Japan Club held combined Japanese and American traditions during their seventh annual Curry Party.
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MSU will team up with Penn State to host annual blood drive in November
Spartans bleed green and white — and compassion. With the help of the American Red Cross, MSU and Penn State University will once again use their rivalry for good to save lives during the 21st Annual "MSU-PSU Blood Challenge" taking place over a three week period in November.
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University employees clean up trashed campus after U-M game
When the University of Michigan football team comes to town, there are a lot more than just leaves to pick up on MSU’s campus the morning after.
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ASMSU approves $100,000 for February concert, considers a country act
While nothing is yet set in stone, the bill to allocate up to $100,000 from special projects passed at the general assembly meeting with 25 voting yes, five voting no and one abstention after almost an hour of debate and discussion.
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The dream of attending college through illness fuels run between rival stadiums
ROTC cadets from MSU and U-M ran 64 miles from Ann Arbor to East Lansing for Alex's Great State Race, a fundraiser for student disability services.
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Despite some restrictions, longboarding embraced as a mode of transportation on campus
With a lengthy deck and flexible build, longboards are meant to allow boarders to turn and cruise with ease. Although the mode of transportation can be convenient, there are restrictions on boarding on campus.
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Detroit sports radio hosts bet on MSU–U-M game in charity challenge
Talk radio hosts from 97.1 FM The Ticket wagered on the result of the MSU–University of Michigan game for Challenge for Charity.
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MSU and U-M ROTC cadets are off on 64-mile run from the Big House to Spartan Stadium with Saturday's game ball
MSU and U-M ROTC cadets set out on a 64-mile run from the Big House in Ann Arbor to Spartan Stadium this morning. MSU Athletic Director Mark Hollis will receive Saturday's game ball around 3:30 p.m. at Demonstration Hall field.
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Smartphone case designed to prevent sexual assault could land on college campuses
Companies designing products to deter sexual assaults and other attacks aim to introduce them on college campuses, but some students working to combat sexual assault at MSU question their effectiveness.
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Students scale campus with MSU Parkour and Freerunning Club
For some of the students on campus invested in parkour, the sport is as serious as training daily and as relaxed as an excuse to jump off of things.
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MSU Food Day promotes local produce, national sustainable food movement
Students promote local produce and sustainable food at MSU Food Day sponsored by the MSU Department of Sustainability and the Horticulture Farm.