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MSU fraternities, sororities kick off Rush week with barbecue

April Jones
September 12, 2013

Rain or shine, the Spartan fraternities and sororities held their ground. Despite Mother Nature’s temporary rain storm, the Go Greek! BBQ brought in hundreds of students who were interested in entering MSU’s greek system. To keep things a welcoming and neutral environment, students who already are members of the greek system wore a uniform green MSU greek shirt so new and interested students could get a feel of the entire organization, not keying in on specific sororities and fraternities.

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ROTC boot camp provides glimpse into training

Geoff Preston
September 11, 2013

It might not be basic training, but Wednesday at Demonstration Hall, students and residents of East Lansing got a glimpse into the life of an ROTC cadet. As part of the One Book, One Community program, students and residents participated in Boot Camp 101. The One Book, One Community novel this year was “The Yellow Birds” by Iraq veteran Kevin Powers, which highlights the lives of two soldiers in Iraq. As part of Boot Camp 101, students and residents could observe the sleeping quarters of a solider at war, try a push-up and sit-up competition, go on a rope course or see a live action drill.

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COGS, MSU working to transfer funds into on-campus accounts

Nolly Dakroury
September 11, 2013

In what appears to be an on-going effort to bring all student governments under its umbrella, MSU has requested of the Council for Graduate Students, or COGS, to go through a reorganization process to align with the university’s policies, including moving funds to an on-campus account.

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Drone research to help farming

Celeste Bott
September 11, 2013

College of Natural Science’s new research using a drone aircraft might help farmers improve crop yields. Associate professor of geological sciences Bruno Basso said the drone’s system has sensors powerful enough to detect which plants on a farm are experiencing nutrient deficiency or water stress.

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Charting a way ahead

Justine McGuire
September 10, 2013

MSU maintained a top-100 ranking this year from U.S. News and World Report — ranking No. 73 out of 281 national universities, a ranking officials say can be used as a benchmark for potential academic progress.

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West Nile Virus found in Ingham County horses

Celeste Bott
September 10, 2013

West Nile Virus was confirmed in two horses in Ingham and Kent counties, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, or MDARD. As of Aug. 29, one human case of West Nile according to the Michigan Department of Community of Health, or MDCH, and five blood donor samples tested positive for the virus. The Disease Control and Prevention Center identifies West Nile Virus as a mosquito-borne disease that causes flu symptoms in humans and can be fatal.

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Economics degree faces moratorium from univ.

Justine McGuire
September 9, 2013

The Bachelor of Science, or B.S., economics degree is new on the moratoria list this semester — the requirements are being reviewed and possibly revamped. The major went into moratorium this semester and will remain until at least fall 2014, meaning no one will be allowed to enter that major during that time period. Although students no longer can enroll in the B.S.

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Chinese American club offers cross cultural experience

April Jones
September 9, 2013

With MSU’s international population constantly increasing, a new club is putting its foot forward in joining two different worlds into one friendship. On Monday, a new student-run club, the Chinese American Cross Cultural Experience, or CACCE, invited students to come together, hang out and interact with other students of different cultural backgrounds.

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Bus smartphone app still on the table

Nolly Dakroury
September 9, 2013

As part of making life on campus easier for students, ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, is trying to provide students with a mobile application to send updates about bus schedules. “The project is still in its infancy,” said Michael Mozina, ASMSU vice president for finance and operations.

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After in-class rant, professor relieved of courses

Geoff Preston
September 6, 2013

English professor William Penn was relieved of his teaching responsibilities by the Office of the Provost on Thursday but will remain a full-time employee of the university after an anti-Republican lecture last week that drew fire from university officials and students.

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ASMSU discusses future projects at first meeting of school year

Nolly Dakroury
September 5, 2013

ASMSU hosted its first meeting of the semester on Thursday, discussing future projects the organization will look to tackle now that they are past their summer feud with the university. ASMSU President Evan Martinak said the undergraduate student government is in a better place now than it was on June 21, when they were still struggling with the university’s decision to request the organization move funds to on-campus accounts.

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ASMSU preparing to lose business office manager

Nolly Dakroury
September 5, 2013

The struggle of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, continues with potential changes to the front office of the organization in the near future. Now, Maryalice Chester, business office manager for the past three years, is at risk of losing her job.

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Small iron oxide particles cause red water alerts, officials say

Celeste Bott
September 5, 2013

Current students likely already are familiar with red water alerts: emails sent to students from MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, or IPF, warning that maintenance might discolor campus water. Water supplied for MSU is groundwater, which sometimes can lead to a color change, IPF Director of Utilities Robert Ellerhorst said.