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Comedian coming to MSU in December
Blue collar funnyman Jeff Foxworthy will hit the stage at 7 p.m on Dec. 13 at the MSU Auditorium.
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Native American rights art stolen
A week before an on-campus exhibit aimed at forcing viewers to consider Native American rights was expected to conclude, several pieces of art were stolen, leaving the artist disappointed by what he called a lack of respect.
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MSU joins RosBREED project to create better tasting fruits
For Amy Iezzoni, quality fruit doesn’t start at the grocery store; it starts in a laboratory. Iezzoni, a horticulture professor, will be part of the four-year, $14.4 million grant research project called RosBREED. The project will allow researchers to match favorable traits in strawberries, cherries, peaches and apples to improve the fruits’ quality and create new breeds.
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Students host Arab Awareness Week
Arab students at MSU will attempt to break down some of their culture’s stereotypes this week, during several events dedicated to what might be one of the most misunderstood regions in the world.
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Swine flu affects campus
University officials are almost sure swine flu has arrived at MSU, but it’s impossible to tell how many people have been infected with the virus because it is so common officials don’t test for it.
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MSU Receives $10.4M grant to promote biosafety in Africa
Millions of dollars could empower African agricultural officials to make decisions on biosafety issues to help farmers in the country, thanks to a partial grant received by MSU.
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Homecoming parade celebrates sustainability
A foot-powered float and a giant fish sculpture comprised of laundry detergent bottles rolled down Grand River Avenue on Friday as symbols of school spirit and environmental awareness.
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Students, alumni celebrate LBGT center's expansion
As the Homecoming parade floats finished making their rounds and parade-goers made their ways home, there were people at Student Services who still were celebrating.
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MSU researchers receive grant to study Parkinson's
When East Lansing resident Donald Hitko was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight or nine years ago, the disease took his motor skills, his muscle control and his identity.
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Mich. Republicans face underage drinking charge
The state Liquor Control Commission is investigating an anonymous complaint about underage drinking occurring at the Michigan Republicans’ leadership conference Sept. 25 and 26.
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Former MSU President, wife celebrate MSU Safe Place
Although she helped establish one of MSU’s most unique and important programs, Joanne McPherson still won’t say she’s completely satisfied.
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Mobile lab aids pollution study
Researchers are doing some detective work on wheels to study air pollution and its effects on human health in a mobile laboratory with the capability to travel across the state.
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MSU receives grant for food initiative
MSU and The New Partnership for Africa’s Development received a $10.4 million grant to train African biosafety regulators on biotechnology so that farmers can grow healthier and more sustainable food.
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Stem cell summit to be held in Mich.
Detroit will host the 2010 World Stem Cell Summit, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced in a press conference Thursday.
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MSU Provost receives plans to reduce budget
Results from university-wide budget discussions are slated to land on Provost Kim Wilcox’s desk today in the form of possible cost-saving recommendations.
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Chef demonstrates cooking techniques at MSU
Steaming Asian dishes filled the plates of 80 hungry guests as they watched chef Jackie Shen from Chicago demonstrate each recipe Wednesday night at the Kellogg Center.
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Bisexual speaker addresses hate
If you’re planning to attend a workshop featuring Robyn Ochs, you’re as important to the show as the speaker.
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Students show frugality at housing fair
Despite the poor economy and financial struggles of many students and their families, turnout at Wednesday’s Fall Housing Fair was similar to past years and interest in different housing options remained steady, housing officials said.
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Medical amnesty bill moves on to House
ASMSU officials cleared another hurdle Wednesday in their fight for legislation that would give medical amnesty to minors who seek help for alcohol consumption.
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UAB's Sparty Scrap Challenge event a bust
Turnout for Tuesday’s Sparty’s Scrap Challenge was nonexistent, despite the University Activities Board’s advertising efforts to bring people to the Homecoming week event.