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Corpse flower, beginning to bloom, has potential mate

Sierra Lay

June 19, 2014

The corpse flower is a rare bloomer. The last time it bloomed at MSU was in 2010. It will bloom this year also, making it possible for students at MSU to have a chance to see the corpse flower in bloom during their time on campus. Carrington said it is impressive for the corpse flower to bloom twice in only four years, especially since they don't always bloom easily in their native habitat of Indonesia.

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Board of Trustees to decide on 3 percent tuition increase Friday

Casey Holland

June 19, 2014

The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Friday and vote on a proposed tuition increase of 3 percent for the upcoming 2014-15 school year. The increase would translate to about $385 more per student.

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MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Deanship pending

Casey Holland

June 18, 2014

After almost 30 years of working with the university, John Baker seems to be the heir apparent to the deanship of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Study shows training for private security guards is falling behind, but MSU has stricter standards

Katie Krall

June 18, 2014

Training standards for private security guards are lacking, according to a study conducted by Mahesh Nalla, associate director and professor in the School of Criminal Justice. Nalla said the private security industry is fairly big, but there are no college-level degree requirements by Michigan’s standards. Nalla also said relative to police training, private security guards have virtually no expectations.

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Professor seeks to educate incoming students on sleep habits

Casey Holland

June 15, 2014

Ten to fifteen minute power naps are recommended for students who can’t reach the recommended nine hours. Kohler said students should also make it a priority to go to bed and wake up at the same time, and to not take power naps close to when they planned on going to bed.

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Crews work begin work at 3 a.m. to maintain campus

Katie Krall

June 15, 2014

Adam Lawver - 517-884-2321Gus Gosselin - 517-432-0501Mark Makela - I didn't get his number or email, he was working on ramp 1 Friday afternoon when I spoke with him http://ipf.msu.edu/index.html

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Summer construction work might cause delays

Katie Krall

June 11, 2014

A number of contrucion projects could potentially snare motorists and commuters throughout the summer, beginning early next weeks and extending in August.

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MSU experts warn of increased risk for skin cancer from summer sun

Colleen Otte

June 11, 2014

Some MSU experts are warning of an increase in skin cancer from sun exposure this summer.Anyone sunbathing should restrict the activity to an hour or hour and a half and try to avoid the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the most intense.

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FIFA World Cup, soccer unites MSU students

Michael Kransz

June 11, 2014

Whether it’s 32 countries competing in the World Cup or a group of domestic and international students playing a pick-up game, they speak a common language that transcends any barrier. It’s a mixture of finesse, passion and sportsmanship — and it’s called soccer.

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MSU start-up in finals for Department of Energy prize

Michael Kransz

June 8, 2014

The design incorporates their woven wheel technology, which is a turbomachinery wheel forged from woven carbon fiber rather than metal.

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Construction on new turfgrass marching band practice field underway

Sierra Lay

June 8, 2014

A month into the project, construction representative Todd Wilson said production is on schedule. The field is meant to mirror the football field in Spartan Stadium, mimicking the positioning of the field in conjunction with the added factors of sunshine and performance conditions.

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Alumni create TurtleCell phone case with built-in retractable headphones

Casey Holland

June 8, 2014

“Basically, we worked really hard to solve the problem when you’re walking to class and all you want is to get a quick music fix,” Lindlbauer, a co-founder of the product, said. “We incorporated that into a phone case that prevents the breaking, losing and tangling of headphones.”

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MSU athletics saw $4 million revenue increase in 2013

Casey Holland

June 5, 2014

MSU athletics saw a Big Ten football championship win and a basketball team with a number one ranking this year, and their 2013

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Green light emergency phones rarely used in cell phone age

Olivia Dimmer

June 4, 2014

MSU has more than 170 green light emergency phones strategically placed around campus, but in an age dominated by cell phones, the practicality of the emergency phone system may be waning.

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EPA announces proposal for 30 percent emissions cut by 2030

MSU's Energy Transition Plan committed the university to reduce emissions 65 percent from 2010 levels at the T.B. Simon Power Plant by that year.

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The Moth Mainstage comes to Wharton for first time, presents emotional storytelling

Olivia Dimmer

May 28, 2014

These quirky, creative individual stories all came together in different, unique ways — in a real twist of fate.

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MSU receives record number of applicants

Casey Holland

May 27, 2014

MSU received a record number of applications this year, bringing in more than 33,100.

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"Book of Mormon" tickets to be distributed by lottery

Sierra Lay

May 27, 2014

"The Book of Mormon" is coming to the Wharton Center beginning Tuesday, June 10 and the venue has reserved a selection of tickets for a lottery.

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Medical trips give MSU students new perspective

Sierra Lay

May 22, 2014

Ripples made by one positive action are picked up and continued by others.It is a motto author, surgeon and George Washington University professor Glenn Geelhoed has taken away from his work. His most recent book, "Mission To Heal," follows multiple two-week trips to the Central African Republic.

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Beal Botanical Garden sees heavy preparation for summer

Colleen Otte

May 22, 2014

In the W.J.Beal Botanical Garden, it is not only April showers that bring May flowers. During the transition from winter to spring, a significant amount of time and effort are invested in cultivating a vibrant garden for the summer.