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A bug's life
Once a month, children and MSU students gather around the Department of Entomology’s collection manager Gary Parsons and listen to him describe the ins and outs of insects.
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Murder ballad workshop introduces new perspective for poetry enthusiasts
As Valentine’s Day approaches some are off penning lovers soft serenades and some others, murder ballads.
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Murder ballad workshop introduces new perspective to
As Valentine’s Day approaches some are off penning lovers soft serenades and some others, murder ballads. On Monday, students and residents created and performed gruesome tunes at the Valentine’s Murder Ballad Workshop, held by the Center for Poetry of the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH. The center hosts poetry workshops for the romantic holiday most every year, RCAH professor and center director Anita Skeen said.
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Student uses band, music to learn culture
Luyi Han can read Mandarin Chinese, English and music — but he has found the latter more easily understood across continental lines.
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Student group returns with new chapter, new initiative
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers might have struggled to keep a presence at MSU in past semesters, but this semester has started out stronger than ever thanks to a student’s initiative.
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MSU Museum celebrates Darwin Day with animal exhibits for kids
The MSU Museum kicked off Darwin Week by hosting an interactive event on Sunday afternoon. Darwin Discovery Day was meant to celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday coming up on Feb.
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Student garners recognition for oil spill research
An MSU graduate student recently was honored for his research regarding the containment of oil spills.
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Lil Sibs Weekend brings kids to explore campus
Lil Sibs Weekend is an opportunity for eager little siblings to visit their Spartan idols.
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ASMSU Chief of Staff Kiran Samra elected as president
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, elected Kiran Samra as its new president on Thursday evening.
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ASMSU calling for more housing inspections by landlords
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, passed a bill to advocate against a housing inspection bill, Senate Bill 313, which is currently making its way through Michigan Senate.
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Professor takes time to help abandoned animals in Detroit
For political science professor Laura Reese, volunteering to help abandoned animals started as a part-time hobby.
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Blood donors needed by Red Cross
The American Red Cross recently declared an “urgent need” for blood donors, which coincides with a blood drive competition that pits MSU against rival University of Michigan.
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Student government presidential elections spark controversy
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, will be holding its presidential elections this Thursday, despite allegations of current chief of staff Kiran Samra violating the student government’s election code by running for the position. Samra, a marketing senior, was found to be involved with the University Elections Commission, a group within ASMSU that oversees the election process, when she decided to run for president. Samra served as the commission’s chair until she resigned on Jan.
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Steering committee discusses plans for renovations on campus
The Steering Committee met Tuesday and discussed a variety of topics, including considering regrouping efforts to focus on the renovation of more academic buildings, which many members noted were not up to par compared to the recently renewed residential halls.
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MSU professors introduce new sub-discipline of named macrosystems ecology
In an information age where copious amounts of data are collected by the second, some professors are using the data to revolutionize their fields.
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More than a furry friend
Finding solace in times of stress is something many students struggle with daily. But for Kate Londy, comfort can be found in a rather unique way. Londy, an osteopathic medical student, finds that her cat offers her more than just companionship.
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Board of Trustees buys back $8.5 million property
The MSU Board of Trustees has given administration the go-ahead to buy back an $8.5 million property it once sold to the Michigan Biotechnology Institute in Lansing.
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Recyclemania kicks off at MSU
When it comes to recycling, MSU is trying to keep its spot on the throne.
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Students escape cold through water polo
In an attempt to beat the cold weather and get in the spring break mind set, MSU students came out to IM Sports-Circle on Friday evening to participate in the University Activities Board’s swimming and inner tube water polo tournament.
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Board of Trustees approves moving forth with Munn field turf installment
The MSU Board of Trustees approved the awarding of a contract for the construction of Munn field in their meeting on Friday morning.