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Hanukkah celebrations begin on MSU campus
To begin Hanukkah celebrations, MSU students lit menorah candles and snacked on fresh latkes, traditional potato pancakes.
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Student chosen as Jack Hanna contest finalist
Bret Muter had 60 seconds to explain why he wanted to be the next Jack Hanna. The MSU doctoral student’s video entry was enough to place him as a finalist in the “Wanna Be Like Jack Hanna” contest. The contest gives people an opportunity to participate in field-guide training in South Africa, said Hanna’s manager, Kate Oliphint.
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Students compete for free trip
When a group of MSU students heard about a contest to win free gadgets, they jumped at the chance to win big. And the grand prize of winning a trip anywhere in the country couldn’t hurt, either. “For me, it’s kind of like a challenge,” said Meghan Nystrom, a media arts and technology and theatre senior.
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MSU Polish Club to hold fundraiser
The MSU Polish Club is hosting a fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. tonight at BD’s Mongolian Barbeque, 2080 W.
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Craft show to be held at MSU Union
Artists and other craftspeople will share their wares with the public at the 47th annual MSU Holiday Craft Show this weekend.
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MSU earns additional LEED certification
MSU continues to take steps to go green by earning on-campus structure’s LEED certifications, MSU officials said. Most recently, the Surplus Store and Recycling Center became gold certified by U.S. Green Building Council, or USGBC, which is the second highest certification.
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ASMSU to push for university-wide attendance policy
ASMSU will advocate for a comprehensive, university-wide attendance policy, members decided in a general assembly meeting on Tuesday evening. All present members voted for the passage of the bill.
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Students participate in wine-smelling event
Bacon, pencil shavings and leather aren’t smells one usually would associate with wine. But those are just the type of scents that were on display at the first annual Smell-O-Rama on Tuesday at Kellogg Center.
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MSU community hosts events in support of world AIDS day
After losing friends to HIV/AIDS, a potentially deadly immune disease, social relations and policy sophomore Antonio Clements decided to make a difference. In honor of World AIDS Day 2010, students and community members are sponsoring events on campus to bring awareness to the epidemic.
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Meteorologists forecast first snowfall Wednesday
Meteorologists warn the weather outside might become frightful for the first time this season, as one to three inches of snow could fall by Thursday evening.
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New exhibit embraces environmental style, sustainability
From a gown made out of an old bridesmaid dress to an outfit constructed completely from recycled water bottles and pop cans, style and sustainability was on display at Kresge Art Center on Monday night.
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Grad students to explain research at conference
Graduate students who choose to present at the 2011 Graduate Academic Conference hope to translate the technical language of their research into terms the everyday person can understand, according to graduate student government officials.
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Sorority fights negative body image at MSU
To fight low self-esteem and stereotypes about image-centered sororities, Alpha Omicron Pi will chalk, paint and post flyers to promote self-confidence in students this week.
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Court case might lower textbook prices
The clock is ticking as the Supreme Court makes its decision about the legality of selling international versions of watches in the U.S.
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ASMSU establishes main goals to better services
ASMSU members have worked to condense a list of more than 80 goals from its fall retreat into three main issues to increase interaction with students on campus and improve higher education.
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Student Food Bank expects increase in distribution during holidays
Many volunteers have strived to work in the spirit of giving at the MSU Student Food Bank — even before the holiday season, volunteer Meg LaLonde said.
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International Student Association to host international student dinner
As an international student from Saudi Arabia, Hashim Alsadah had never celebrated Thanksgiving before coming to MSU his freshman year.
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MSU sees rise of Libyan international students
Although virtually no Libyan students were enrolled at MSU three years ago, almost 60 Libyan international students are enrolled this fall, said Anne Schneller, coordinator of sponsored student recruitment for the Office of International Students and Scholars, or OISS.
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One-man show performs at MSU
For Ibrahim Miari, “In Between” not only is a performance, it’s his chance to share a part of his life with audience members.
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Lansing children visit MSU volleyball team
The MSU volleyball team not only will be playing for a win tonight but also for extra fans who see them as more than just athletes, but as mentors and role models.