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On first day of class, student rode bicycle into bus
A female MSU student was hit by a CATA bus at the crosswalk by lot 56 across from the Engineering Building around 7:30 this morning.It
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Wiz Khalifa's planned Breslin Center concert canceled
First Spartan Spectacular, now Wiz Khalifa. It's been a day of disrupted plans for MSU students of all interests.MSU's Residence Halls Association announced the cancelation late Tuesday evening on the organization's Facebook page."Due to Michigan State University’s review of recent events and assessment of campus concerns, MSU has decided to cancel the event," the statement said.It is unclear whether the statement was referring to a shooting at a Wiz Khalifa concert in Irvine, Calif.
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Spartan Spectacular canceled, without a rescheduled time
So long, Spartan Spectacular — at least for now.
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Protestor of indecency laws stands shirtless outside Union
She was protesting states with indecency laws that penalize women for going topless, but not men.
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MSU reaches goal of doubling study abroad enrollment in China
In 2009, President Barack Obama announced the “100,000 Strong China” initiative with the goal to increase the number of students studying abroad in China.As a response to the initiative, 94 MSU students studied in China during the 2012-13 school year, a number double from the 2010-11 school year.Secretary of State Hilary Clinton launched the initiative in Beijing in 2010 and called upon institutions of higher education to increase their number of students studying in China by 2014.
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MSU students, faculty, join forces to stop invasive species
Latimore said these aquatic hitchhikers, such as zebra mussels and the starry stonewort algae, are transported from one body of water to the next because they essentially hitch a ride on the bottoms of boats.Algae that might have been picked up from Lake Michigan will attach itself to the boat’s underside and fall off in another lake, giving it an opportunity to populate the lake.
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Sophomore creates video to welcome international students during orientation
Being encompassed by new surroundings and overcoming jet lag can be overwhelming, but one student is looking to make orientation for international students more welcoming. Her name is Rachel Poole. She’s a social relations and policy sophomore who is spearheading an effort to encourage new international students.Poole came up with the idea to collect photographs of students, faculty and staff holding signs with inspiring sayings in different languages. The photographs will then be compiled into a video and shared on Aug. 15 during international orientation.
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MSU revamps misconduct hotline
MSU recently launched a revamped version of an already existing fiscal misconduct hotline, giving MSU community members an anonymous way to report a variety of misconduct, ranging from sexual assault to academic dishonesty. MSU spokesman Jason Cody said the hotline is not designed to replace 911, but instead is meant to encourage witnesses to speak up.
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Body found near campus identified by police
According to a statement from Lansing Police Department Spokesman Robert Merritt, the man has been identified as 33-year-old Mark Alan Luplow. The Lansing resident was reported missing on June 24.
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Human remains found on southern end of campus
Human remains found near the south end of MSU's campus Friday could be tied to a Lansing missing person case, MSU spokesman Jason Cody said.
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Adults pursue theater passion in 'Take It From the Top' class
With high energy and the enthusiasm for the craft, they took to one of Wharton Center's stages to attend the workshop and expand or hone in on their performance art skills.
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Professor works to prevent diseases through data, research
Department of fisheries and wildlife associate professor Dr. Jean Tsao has been on a hunt for years, but she’s not hunting for animals ? she’s hunting for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, and it is transmitted in the eastern United States by the Black-legged tick.
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Lyman Briggs dean to also head College of Arts and Letters
After the reappointment of College of Arts and Letters former dean Karin Wurst to the provost's office, her newly vacated position is now open.
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Search is on for Breslin Center remodel architects
The search for qualified architectural firms and construction managers to renovate the Breslin Center has officially begun.
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Unclear ordinance gives officials pause on pepper spray
One official said students may carry and use pepper spray if they are using it to defend themselves and still be within the ordinance.
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Broad art museum welcomes gelato chef for art event
“I wanted to learn how to make gelato,” Beecroft said. “This is what we’re going to do table-side next time we entertain. It’s fun. It’s something different.”
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Board of Trustees to recommend new Comm Arts dean
By Casey Hollandcholland@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnA new dean for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences will be recommended to the Board of Trustees, according to a release sent out by Provost June Youatt.Youatt plans to recommend Prabu David for the position.
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Dairy Expo comes to MSU, provides opportunity for education
The week-long event allows young people from all over Michigan involved in 4-H and Future Farmers of America chapters to compete and showcase their knowledge in the many facets of the dairy industry through a series of contests and shows.
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LBGT Resource Center receives $1 million gift from anonymous donor
The gift will be used over time to support and empower LGBT students to succeed, provide programs, education and support to LGBT students, take actions for the LGBT community's benefit and assist LGBT students in building self-esteem and promoting respect throughout the campus and community.
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AgExpo show highlights MSU's agricultural roots
Rows of tractors and trailers filled the Ag Expo grounds on the first day of the show on Tuesday.