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Proposed increase would raise beer tax by 244 percent per barrel
A tax increase of 5 cents per 12-ounce can of beer has been proposed by Representative Thomas Hooker.
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Students crush grapes for course credit in winemaking class
University distinguished professor Kris Berglund takes students from grape to bottle in his class, Science and Technology of Wine Production.
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After delayed opening, Tabooli adds Mediterranean flavor to East Lansing food scene
The East Lansing location of local chain restaurant Tabooli has finally opened its doors after a nearly year-long wait.
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Campus Center Cinemas brings a touch of Hollywood to Wells Hall
Since 1966, MSU students have enjoyed on-campus movie screenings through Campus Center Cinemas.
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Registered student organizations mixed on Sparticipation move to Breslin Center
Empty tables dotted the rows set aside for student organizations. What is normally the Breslin Center gym transformed for Sparticipation, full of curious students and optimistic student organizations. However, not as many were in attendance as originally expected.
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MSU replacing drinking fountains for better access to filtered water
MSU is replacing dozens of drinking fountains around campus to provide easier access to filtered water and bottle filling stations.
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MSU granted $1.2 million to teach less-common languages
MSU has been granted $1.2 million to develop new less commonly taught language courses. Center for Language Teaching Advancement, or CeLTA, faculty have been awarded funding by the Mellon Foundation for 38 months to create new language programs through a partnership with the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Though MSU already offers 29 less-commonly taught languages, or LCTLs, CeLTA faculty hope to add many more, including Armenian, Burmese, Gaelic, Hmong, Serbo-Croatian and Sinhala, according to the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages’ website.
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ASMSU's bike share program to expand to 40 bikes despite setbacks, delays in the past
Although the details are fuzzy, ASMSU’s bike share program is set to expand to 40 bikes. At an ASMSU meeting Thursday night, Jason Barnett, the vice president for finance and operations, reported that the bike share program that was originally passed in 2014 will fully launch on campus Monday.
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ASMSU details four new bills, voter registration competition at latest meeting
The Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, met on Thursday night to discuss a variety of different subjects, from an app that gets students involved in politics to changing the senior gift to a senior campaign. Here are five things you missed at the meeting that might affect your life on campus.
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MSU logo tops online poll
In a new poll posted this week, MSU’s logo topped the list in college football.
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Clinton-Kaine campaign working to register students on campus
The Clinton-Kaine campaign kicked off a new push to register young voters on MSU's campus. In an event held at the James Madison College Library at MSU, campaign staff, supporters and Rep. Jeremy Moss (R-Southfield) gathered to discuss the importance of involving young people in government.
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Milo Yiannopoulos tickets on sale for students and faculty
Tickets for journalist and conservative speaker Milo Yiannopoulos’ Dec 7 appearance at MSU are now available on Eventbrite.com. Yiannopoulos, currently tech editor at Breitbart News, has become a controversial figure among many for his views on feminism, free speech and campus culture.
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East Lansing City Council looks to work on student issues
East Lansing’s city council will have its first meeting of the school year at 7 p.m. tonight. From development to city government finances, here are some issues to watch this semester.
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New kosher deli opens inside MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center
A new kosher deli, The Charles Street Deli, opened its doors inside the Hillel Jewish Student Center at 360 Charles Street on Monday. The deli is now available to Jewish students of the Hillel, Executive Director of the Hillel Cindy Hughey said.
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Number of women in STEM increases at MSU
The number of women enrolled in MSU’s College of Engineering reach 21 percent this year, up from 18 percent last year. This increase is part of an ongoing trend at MSU and other universities of more women showing interest in STEM fields. MSU Women in Engineering Director of Student Success Judy Cordes called this trend “fantastic”.
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Newly-introduced senate bill would change first MIP offense
A bill that would reclassify the first minor in possession, or MIP, offense by an underage individual from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction passed the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee unanimously on Tuesday. Senate Bill 332, if enacted, would remove the possibility of jail time for first-time offenders, instead conferring a $100 fine. The bill was passed near-unanimously by the state Senate in March.
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According to a report, MSU water is safe despite concerns
As students adjust to campus life this fall, the safety of MSU’s water can be a concern. Recently, a water quality report confirmed that MSU water is safe, despite student concerns.
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New app connects students on campus
Finding friends can be a struggle for new students at a university as large as MSU, but an app developed by professional writing senior Zoe Zappitell has come along to help with that problem. Zappitell, president of the Women in Entrepreneurship student group, wanted to develop an app that would help students connect with each other, so she created the event-based app Conecter that helps students find people on campus who share their interests.
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Voter registration drive today in Case Hall
Tonight, Wednesday September 14th, at 7pm in the James Madison Library, MSU students are hosting a voter registration drive.
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City Council delays vote on Tin Can entertainment license
East Lansing City Council delayed approving an entertainment license brought forward by The Tin Can Bar at last night's meeting. The license for the newly-opened bar, located at 313 E. Grand River Ave., was listed on the consent agenda on the meeting agenda.