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Hollis, other prominent speakers keynote Failure:Lab

Geoff Preston

April 1, 2014

An unexpected 15-minute intermission highlighted the Failure:Lab event put on by ASMSU Tuesday night at Wharton Center.In front of a mostly-filled crowd, ASMSU welcomed the popular lecture series out of Grand Rapids to MSU, only to be interrupted about halfway through by what ushers said was smoke detected on the 4th floor.Audience members were ushered outside of Wharton Center until the East Lansing Fire Department was called and declared the scene safe.The theme of the night was overcoming past failures in life and using them to foster future success.

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For the love of spuds

Cayden Royce

April 1, 2014

David Douches spends his days at the office surrounded by Mr. Potato Heads.

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Students exercise for spirituality

Sara Konkel

April 1, 2014

A mix of worship and workouts introduced a new duel-purpose program to students called Fitness Fellowship Tuesday night in Akers Hall.The program was an hour-long service that began with an affirmation and prayer scripture.

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ASMSU president constitutionality questioned, will attend hearing

Kary Askew Garcia

April 1, 2014

The controversy continues in ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, as the All University Student Hearing Board will meet on Thursday to review the findings of previous committees on whether or not current President Kiran Samra violated ASMSU code during her candidacy.According to a previous report, Samra allegedly violated the organization's elections code when applying to run for the position because of her previous role as chair of the Undergraduate Elections Commission, the group that oversees election processes.

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Lansing residents rally pushing for increase in minimum wage

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

April 1, 2014

By Sergio Martínez-Beltránsmartinez@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnThousands of people rallied on Tuesday across the nation asking members of the congress to increase the federal minimum wage.In Lansing, tens of people met in front of congressman Mike Rogers’s office as an attempt to convince him to sign the discharge petition to bring H.R.

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Students, residents invited to tour T.B. Simon Power Plant

Sierra Lay

April 1, 2014

It is springtime in Michigan and though we are out of the wintery woods, warmer weather begins to nag at one constant in the lives of residents: energy consumption.

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Tax referendum, constitutional amendments on ASMSU voter ballot

Kary Askew Garcia

April 1, 2014

ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, began elections for college representatives, the ASMSU tax renewal and structure changes within the organization.

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MSU alumna pursues passion despite difficulties

Olivia Dimmer

March 31, 2014

Ever since she got her first job at McDonald’s in high school, 2009 alumna Ashley Adkins knew one thing was for certain: she wanted to be her own boss.

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Supplemental instruction a possibility for students in challenging science courses

Kary Askew Garcia

March 31, 2014

MSU's undergraduate student government ASMSU has been working on designing a new tutoring program that could further assist students in difficult science courses.

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Tea Expo showcases Chinese tea ceremony

Sierra Lay

March 30, 2014

In Chinese culture, a full circle is highly valued — it symbolizes a good beginning followed by a good finish.

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Face time with COGS President Emily Bank

Kary Askew Garcia

March 30, 2014

MSU's Council of Graduate Students, or COGS recently elected Emily Bank to serve as president after the four-term President, Stefan Fletcher decided to step down prior to the election.

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Traditional Malay folk tales exposed Spartans to Malaysian culture

Michael Kransz

March 30, 2014

On Friday, the Malaysian Student Organization enthralled students and residents with choreographed dances and fight scenes in the theatrical performance of a Malay folk tale.

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Relay for Life inspires strength in number for Spartans

Rafael López Aguilar  and  Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 30, 2014

The clock struck 8:30 p.m. when Breslin Center went dark.

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MSU Library looks to new services, technology, despite problems

Olivia Dimmer

March 29, 2014

The MSU Main Library  is fighting to be more than just a place for books.  

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North Korean organization aims to expand understanding

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 27, 2014

Since the fall of 2013, MSU’s chapter of Liberty in North Korea, a national organization, has been working to better the lives and image of North Korean refugees around the country.

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Summer construction to affect on-campus traffic, parking

Kary Askew Garcia

March 27, 2014

ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, finished off its last general assembly meeting prior to elections with an MSU Infrastructure and Planning Facilities presentation as well as passing a resolution to support Design For America Spartans in their attempt to receive a grant.

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MSU Archives campaigns to preserve old footage

Sierra Lay

March 27, 2014

Hundreds  of film reels of historical events at MSU are at risk of being lost due to outdated viewing formats.

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MSU officials consider social media regulation in classes

Olivia Dimmer

March 27, 2014

If university officials decide to act upon committee recommendations, faculty and students could see more efficient regulation of social media use in the classroom.

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Students, staff forced to evacuate engineering building

Ben Stram

March 26, 2014

Fire alarms forced an evacuation out of the Engineering Building around 11 a.m. Wednesday.Civil and environmental engineering administrative assistant Laura Taylor said there was a mistake with the autoclave."It was an issue in our environmental lab.

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ASMSU brings Failure: Lab to campus on April 1

Kary Askew Garcia

March 26, 2014

MSU will embrace a new appreciation for failure this April with a new initiative.