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MSU, others donate $14B to state economy

Andrew Krietz
October 7, 2010

Michigan’s three largest universities contributed about $14.8 billion to the state’s economy in 2009, in spite of the region’s inability to experience positive economic growth, according to a report released Thursday. The University Research Corridor, or URC, — comprised of MSU, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University — increased its economic impact to the state by about 15 percent from about $12.9 billion in 2006, said Patrick Anderson, founder of Anderson Economic Group which led the 2010 Empowering Michigan report. “The research universities should be commended for benchmarking themselves,” he said.

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Art work dedicated following vandalism, criticism

Andrew Krietz
October 6, 2010

Four months after its installation and multiple instances of vandalism, university officials and the creator of Funambulist dedicated the piece in a ceremony Wednesday. The fabricated steel structure, which stands more than 25 feet tall and 36 feet wide, attempts to incorporate the balance college students must keep while they walk on a thin line before graduation, said John Van Alstine, the artist who created the sculpture. “It has more (of a) universal meaning because we’re all on our wire per se,” he said.

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MSU works to improve fire safety in dorms

Emily Wilkins
October 6, 2010

The fire alarm barely gets a reaction from Luke Miller anymore. When it sounds throughout Mary Mayo Hall, the communication sophomore will sluggishly collect his things, taking time to lock the door before heading outside to stand and complain with other residents in the hall. “My immediate response is, ‘Oh gosh, another one of these,’” Miller said. Although Miller respects the safety part of fire drills, living in the dorms for a year and a half where eight fire drills are done annually has dulled his response when he hears the alarm.

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Counseling Center to offer depression screenings

Megan Durisin
October 6, 2010

The MSU Counseling Center is offering free and anonymous screening at eight different locations on campus today as part of National Depression Screening Day. Depression is the second most common diagnosis students at the counseling center receive, said Talitha Easterly, staff psychologist and coordinator for outreach. “Across college campuses, it’s one of the top three concerns,” Easterly said. Recent results from MSU’s 2010 National College Health Assessment also indicated that depression is a significant issue on campus, said Dennis Martell, coordinator for health education services. Of the results, about 27 percent of students said at least once in the last 12 months, they felt so depressed that it was difficult to function.

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Recycle event to be held in township

Dillon Davis
October 6, 2010

Meridian Township’s Recycle/Reuse event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday in front of the Meridian Senior Center, 5151 Marsh Road, at the Town Hall parking lot and Central Park pavilion.

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ASMSU discusses iClickers

Dillon Davis
October 6, 2010

At the meeting of Academic Assembly on Tuesday night, members of ASMSU discussed a plan to start an iClicker rental program as well as adding coupons to blue books used by students for classes at MSU.

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Speaker at MSU discusses achievement for minorities

Jason Pearson
October 5, 2010

Being kicked out of high school 37 times for being a “knucklehead” didn’t stop Dennis Rahiim Watson from becoming a nationally recognized motivational speaker. A group of about 100 MSU students listened to a speech by Watson on Tuesday evening at Conrad Auditorium. His speech sent messages about ending gang violence, the importance of education and the road to academic success. Watson is the Chairman of The National Youth and Gang Violence TaskForce.

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ASMSU hosts multicultural event

Megan Durisin
October 5, 2010

MSU Trustee Faylene Owen was one of a number of people who took part in the 1st Annual Multicultural Diversity & Inclusion Celebration hosted by ASMSU’s Programming Board, Tuesday at the Union Gold Room.

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MSU cohosts stem cell conference

Andrew Krietz
October 5, 2010

The three-day conference of the sixth annual World Stem Cell Summit concludes today in Detroit. The summit brought together educators, doctors and presentations to collaborate on the issue.

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MTV Challenge eases financial aid process

Lauren McKown
October 4, 2010

Celebrating the new launch of a nationwide financial aid contest sponsored by Viacom, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Vice President of MTV Public Affairs Jason Rzepka and President of the College Board Gaston Caperton spoke to student journalists Monday about reframing the way the nation approaches financing education.

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Program offers new bikes for lower prices

Dillon Davis
October 4, 2010

A new partnership aims to help MSU students get a fresh pair of wheels. The MSU Bike Service Center teamed up with the owner of bike manufacturer Fuji Bikes, Advanced Sports International, or ASI, to offer discount prices on new bikes for MSU students.