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Farming could fill Detroit’s vacant land

Andrew Krietz
November 17, 2010

When Detroit resident Amy Szczepanski looks for areas of growth in her city, she looks to the ground. A biology and environmental science junior at Wayne State University, Szczepanski said she’s beginning to take note of small, community gardens growing in popularity at the city’s downtown campus. Across Detroit, it appears such activity at the university could spread and fill vacant neighborhoods, she said. “I think it’s a great idea,” Szczepanski said.

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MSU receives full NCTA certification

Lauren McKown
November 17, 2010

Hang onto your No. 2 pencils — the MSU Testing Office has passed a test of its own by becoming the first four-year institution to receive full certification from the National College Testing Association.

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ASMSU lobbies for uniform attendance policy

Megan Durisin
November 17, 2010

ASMSU Academic Assembly’s Code and Academic Policy committee passed a bill Tuesday to advocate for a comprehensive university attendance policy. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government. As the university attendance policy stands now, attendance largely is left up to the discretion of faculty, said Academic Assembly internal vice chairman Zach Taylor. According to the policy, “It is the responsibility of the instructor to define the policy for attendance at the beginning of the course.” “(The faculty) may be willing to institute change in the way they practice as a community,” Taylor said.

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MSU Muslims gather to celebrate end of holiday

Summer Ballentine
November 16, 2010

When some students were still asleep at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, human biology sophomore and Muslim Students’ Association member Sarah Malik prayed in honor of Eid al-Adha, an Islamic holiday. Students and community members celebrated the holiday Tuesday at the Lansing Center, 333 E.

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COGS working to improve student health insurance

Megan Durisin
November 16, 2010

A member of the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, met with MSU human resources staff Tuesday in hopes of advancing the group’s plans of decreasing costs and increasing coverage of health insurance for graduate students and their families.

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Grant makes bioenergy crop growth possible

Karen Confer
November 16, 2010

A new state grant could help MSU plant the seeds for more renewable energy in Michigan. The university recently received the $476,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, or DELEG.

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Fundraiser aims to raise awareness about camp

Lauren Gibbons
November 15, 2010

The dulcet tones of Hanson’s “MMMbop” could be heard blaring from a boombox Monday afternoon at the Wells Hall bridge as student volunteers attempted to raise money and awareness for children whose parents have or have had cancer. The musically-inclined Stop the Bop fundraiser was hosted by members of the MSU chapter of Camp Kesem.

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Office of Financial Aid adds more security

Andrew Krietz
November 15, 2010

Students and guests wishing to speak with MSU’s Office of Financial Aid staff this spring concerning student records soon will have to further confirm their identity by answering one of three security questions. In compliance with the 1974 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, MSU officials will implement additional security measures to ensure identity before a person obtains confidential records and financial aid information, said Val Meyers, associate director for the MSU Office of Financial Aid.

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International Education Week events occurring all weeklong

Summer Ballentine
November 15, 2010

In honor of International Education Week, a nationwide event celebrating international relations between the United States and other countries, the MSU community will join together to celebrate diversity at the university. MSU will host several events throughout the week, including the Global Festival on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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Diwali celebrated at MSU

Summer Ballentine
November 14, 2010

Diwali Bash 2010 was organized by the Indian Student Organization and funded by various groups, including the International Students Association. The event was held Sunday evening at the Spartan Village Community Center, 1460 Middlevale Road.

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SCOUT BANANA fundraises for children in Africa

Jason Pearson
November 14, 2010

Austin Melcher has been to Africa and has seen the potential in the people there — but money and resources are lacking. So Melcher participated in a fundraising soccer tournament hosted by the MSU chapter of SCOUT BANANA Saturday at Munn field to benefit an after-school program in South Africa, helping children affected by HIV/AIDS.

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MSU Quidditch team competes in World Cup

Kyle Campbell
November 14, 2010

Bludgers, beaters, chasers and seekers, keepers, quaffles and, of course, the golden snitch. With more than 750 college students running around with broomsticks and capes, the average Muggle might get overwhelmed. The MSU Quidditch team was one of the 46 teams that competed in the International Quidditch Association, or IQA, fourth annual Quidditch World Cup Saturday and Sunday at DeWitt Clinton Park, in New York City.

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Campus Crusade holds prayer event

Lauren Gibbons
November 14, 2010

During a time when most college students would be preparing for a night out on the town, crowds of students from across Michigan gathered at Riverview Church, 3585 Willoughby Road, in Holt, Mich., to reflect on their spiritual lives.