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Conservatory displays holiday flora
For East Lansing resident Nancy McGilliard, attending the Horticulture Gardens Annual Holiday Open House has been a tradition for the past five years.
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Late-night studying pushes students to mental limit, increases stress
Ten hours, two energy drinks and one cup of coffee into a marathon study session, Tim Ramijanc was starting to struggle.
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Mich. House passes bills to protect consumers during holiday season
With the holiday season already under way, state legislators are looking to protect consumers during the gift-giving season.
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Spartan Stadium might receive $2M face-lift in April
The MSU Board of Trustees will vote today to authorize $2 million in repairs to Spartan Stadium to begin construction this April. “If it’s broken, you have to fix it,” said Rick Atkinson, assistant athletics director for facilities and event management.
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Exotic zoo animals keep warm for holidays
With chilly weather and biting winds settling into Lansing, Spike and Ebony prefer to spend their time indoors. Probably because they’re African rhinos.
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ASMSU passes parking meter bill altering time limits
Pricey parking meters, some of which are limited to an hour of use, are a problem on campus, ASMSU representative Chris Wickman said. Because of this, Wickman introduced a bill that was passed Nov. 29 by the Student Assembly.
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Religious groups help students deal with finals
After countless hours of studying for exams, Andrea Hanley has found attending religious services helps her to balance the stress that comes with finals week.
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West Circle to upgrade utilities next year
The MSU Board of Trustees will vote today to authorize a $10.3 million upgrade to West Circle’s utilities.
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Board of Trustees prioritizes Spartan Stadium repairs
The MSU Board of Trustees will vote Friday to authorize $2 million in repairs to Spartan Stadium to begin construction in April.
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Will Ferrell to come to Breslin Center
Will Ferrell’s Funny or Die Comedy Tour Presented by Semi-Pro Tour will make a stop on campus at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at Breslin Center. It features Ferrell, Demetri Martin, Zach Galifianakis and Nick Swardson.
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ASMSU raises funding cap for student group
The International Student Association could see their spending capabilities triple thanks to a recently passed bill.
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Innovations: Air force study leads to new plastic discovery
What started as research for the Air Force eventually became state-of-the-art nanotechnology for professor Lawrence Drzal.
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Pet food contamination survey prompts need for better food distribution
Local pet store owners and MSU toxicologists involved in a survey about pet food contaminations are focusing on the positive implications of the study, despite the concerning data found.
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Horse riding program gives students with disabilities unique access to animals
Janet Gross recognizes the impact of a program that allows disabled students the recreational and educational opportunity of riding horses.
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Board of Trustees to discuss construction, safety
Improvements to residence halls, compensation for MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and land donations to the university will highlight the MSU Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
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Engineering grants further students' skills
A $45,000 grant awarded to MSU is giving engineering students — as well as students at a local elementary school — the chance to advance their knowledge in engineering.
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Over compost bins, engineering students inspire fifth-graders
With the help of a $45,000 grant awarded to MSU, senior engineering students coordinated with a local elementary school to create awareness of environmentally-friendly energy.
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Dance-a-thon spreads African awareness
As an eighth grader, Alex Hill’s pastor taught him about Ugandan culture and lifestyle, including how to play African drum rhythms and the country’s lack of drinking water and medical supplies.
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MSU Museum to receive letters between Rosa Parks, children
MSU alumnus Gregory Reed, Rosa Parks’ attorney and friend, is donating a collection of letters exchanged between Parks and hundreds of children to the MSU Museum sometime next year.
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Local organizations observe AIDS day
The Art Museum at MSU and the MSU Museum will display pieces of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt on Saturday and Sunday to observe World AIDS Day.