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MSU licenses oil increasing plant gene
A licensing agreement between MSU and BASF Plant Science could keep more produce on grocery shelves and out of gas tanks.
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ASMSU, RHA meet with MSU officials to discuss Olin future
Following a bill passed Thursday by ASMSU’s Student Assembly Policy Committee, representatives from the organization met with university officials Monday to discuss the future of Olin Health Center, which may be moved because of university budget cuts.
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Teddy Bear Clinic aims for new hospital
Jan Quiring, the executive director of MSU’s Children’s Health Initiative, knows the childhood fear often associated with doctors’ offices.
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MSU celebrates Mich. Indian Day
The slow, repetitive rhythm of the drum provided the background for the closing event at Michigan Indian Day Friday evening in the Union. After a day that exposed many MSU students to the trials and hardships of Michigan’s Native American population, students and American Indians from around the state gathered in the Union Ballroom to close out the day with a drum circle complete with traditional dances and songs.
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Stadiums react to terrorism warning from government
Following an alert from the Department of Homeland Security warning stadiums could be a target for terrorists, security measures at Spartan Stadium remain unchanged and MSU police officials said they’re prepared.
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Hiring begins for MSU's future physics facility
When he graduated from MSU in 1968, Larry Roche hoped to return to campus one day, but he never realized his dream would come true almost 40 years after he left.
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Study Abroad Fair surpasses expectations
For Teresa Dunn, assistant professor in the Department of Art and Art History, studying abroad in college was an experience that stuck with her.
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Abrams Planetarium open to the public
After four months of renovations, the Abrams Planetarium will open to the public today, unveiling its improved interior dome and new seating area.
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Michigan Indian Day celebrated at MSU
On the fourth Friday of September for the past eight years, the state has celebrated the history of some of its oldest residents.
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ASMSU advocates student participation in possible Olin move
Olin Health Center’s potential relocation and health initiatives for students were the topics of two bills passed Thursday by ASMSU’s Student Assembly Policy Committee. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
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MSU Coffee Club completes its annual 'Coffee Crawl' in E.L.
About 30 drinkers swarmed Grand River Avenue Wednesday night, jumping from bar to bar, imbibing some of their favorite drinks. But this wasn’t the usual bar crawl — these drinkers were pounding coffee.
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E.L. focuses on improving nonmotorized roadways
For East Lansing residents and MSU students, biking and walking around town will become easier in the coming months.
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Remnants of MSU's 1st building found
Despite its collapse in 1918, College Hall — MSU’s first building — might not have taught its last lesson.
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Food Science Club welcomes Nestle
Chicken breast lightly seasoned with Italian spices, served in a smoky bacon cream sauce with linguine, peas and asparagus. A crisply cooked pepperoni and provolone cheese stromboli. For dessert: warm chocolate brownies with caramel icing.
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Program targets health awareness of 5th-graders
In an effort to help fifth-grade students attain a better grasp on health awareness, students and faculty from MSU will lead the (S)Partners for Heart Health Education program for the second year in a row, starting this month.
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Hollywood writer comes to E.L. to discuss conversion of literature into film
Hollywood screenwriter Mark Marabate is coming to MSU Wednesday to discuss with interested students and residents how books can be transformed into films.
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Public schools hire foreign teachers to fill gaps
Despite a growing number of pink slips being issued to American teachers, an increasing number of public schools are recruiting abroad to fill positions in hard-to-staff districts, according to a report released by the American Federation of Teachers.
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College of Engineering sets forth new research initiative
Generating more student interest in the engineering field is one of the primary goals of the Center for Engineering Education Research, or CEER, a new research initiative in the MSU College of Engineering.
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State legislators to discuss ASMSU medical proposal
A bill that would protect minors who seek medical attention in the event of alcohol overconsumption might be presented before a state House legislative committee in the coming weeks, and ASMSU officials said Monday they would testify in support of the bill.