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Alternative Spring Break sponsors Month of Service
Students who wish to skip out on the beach for spring break have numerous options of making an impact on their world.
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Scholarly journals cost library
Although the MSU library budget increased about 32 percent since the 2000-01 academic year, the cost of scholarly publications is rising at far higher rates, said Steven Sowards, associate director of collections of the Main Library.
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ASMSU to kick off month to inform community about health issues
With February around the corner, representatives from ASMSU plan to announce Student Health Awareness month and to inform the MSU community about university-mandated health care.
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Nationwide children’s health study begins
On Monday, 11,000 letters will be sent to households in Wayne County, inviting them to participate in one of the largest human health studies ever.
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Biggby CEO speaks to students
An MSU graduate returned to campus Wednesday night to share his entrepreneurial experiences with MSU students at a speaking event.
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MSU applicants rise, Mich. graduates fall
Applications to MSU for the 2011-12 school year have increased compared to this time last year, despite the decreasing number of high school students graduating in Michigan.
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MSU to offer workshops for LBGT students
In an attempt to education the student body about the LBGT community on campus, the LBGT Resource Center will host numerous workshops to help foster understanding of tolerance.
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ASMSU discusses possibilities for syllabi improvements
At Tuesday’s meeting, ASMSU’s Academic Assembly’s Code and Academic Policy Committee discussed pushing an enforcement of syllabi rules for university professors.
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MSU cuts retailing program
Students no longer will have the option to earn retailing degrees because of a recent decision made by university administrators and the University Committee on Curriculum.
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Art director prepares for upcoming job
The new director for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is on the job and museum construction is going as planned, said to Linda Stanford, associate provost for academic services.
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Study says video gamers are more creative
Video games are not necessarily the culprit for obesity in children, but they do help students develop visual and spatial skills, according to a recent MSU study.
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Study finds link between obscenity, hate speech
A link between obscenity of the past and hate speech of today has been found, according to a book written by an MSU professor.
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Student groups discuss religion on campus
In hopes of fostering acceptance instead of ignorance, MSU religious groups are reaching out to students about religious understanding and tolerance.
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MSU, U-M face off in blood drive
MSU’s rivalry with the University of Michigan perhaps could take on a new intensity in the coming month as the two schools face each other in the American Red Cross Big Ten Blood Challenge.
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Self-esteem boost most highly valued reward
More than having sex, drinking alcohol and getting paid, college students value a self-esteem boost, according to a study released earlier this month.
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Students prepare for Relay for Life kickoff
It started with a purple ribbon on a tree, a purple balloon in a residence hall and then a purple-painted rock — all steps in preparation of the Relay for Life kickoff event in the Erickson Hall Kiva on Monday.
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Money seminar aims to teach students smart finances
Alyssa Kata has been thinking about getting a credit card and as of Monday evening, the communication senior now knows exactly what to look for to get the best deal.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council competes in Stomp the Yard competition Friday
Members of the National Pan–Hellenic Council, or the NPHC, of MSU stepped across the Auditorium on Friday through African-inspired dance during the annual MSU Stomp the Yard competition.
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Comics Forum benefits both local artists, MSU students
As a child, Ryan Claytor’s parents had trouble getting him to read, until Claytor discovered comic books.
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Anti-coal group to hold kickoff
Members of the MSU Beyond Coal organization will hold a semester kickoff meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 224 Erickson Hall.