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Hubbard Dining Hall to close, transition to special events dining hall

Brendan Baxter

October 5, 2016

After Oct. 6, Hubbard Dining Hall will be switching over to special events only dining. After “The Edge” at Akers Hall was opened, Hubbard Hall didn’t see as many students as it used to. “Once we opened Akers—brand new, bigger operation, air conditioned—of the over a thousand residents in Hubbard, we feed less than 200 each meal in Hubbard; they all go to Akers,” Matt McKune, associate director for residential dining, said. The dining hall in Hubbard was one of three in East Neighborhood.

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MSU launches 18-month water initiative focusing on art, science

Brigid Kennedy

October 5, 2016

Along the riverbanks of the Red Cedar are photographs of people seemingly standing in the water. The art is a part of a new initiative by MSU.

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Number of drunk driving incidents on the rise at MSU

Colton Wood

October 5, 2016

MSU police Capt. Doug Monette said 96 drunk driving cases occurred on campus in 2016, already an increase from 78 in 2015.

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Democratic campus visitors exceed Republicans so far in election season

Marie Weidmayer

October 5, 2016

There have been more Democratic speakers on campus than Republican speakers since this time last year. Sen.

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Local marijuana laws might be changed at next City Council public hearing

McKenna Ross

October 5, 2016

East Lansing residents can soon have a say in proposed changes to the current marijuana ordinances at a public hearing next week. City Council will be holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed changes on Oct.

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MSU College Republicans and Democrats, political scientists react to first vice presidential debate

Marie Weidmayer

October 5, 2016

The vice presidential debate between Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Gov. Mike Pence (R) was held Tuesday night at Longwood University, in Farmville, Virginia.

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Off-campus meal plans more expensive, but convenient students say

Brendan Baxter

October 4, 2016

When it comes to choosing whether to live on or off campus, one thing many students have to consider is how they will eat. One of the major benefits of living on campus is the ease of access to the dining halls. For a certain amount of money per semester, students “living-on” get unlimited access to all the dining halls on campus. However, the plans differ for students off-campus.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders to speak at rally on Thursday at MSU

Marie Weidmayer

October 4, 2016

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a rally for Hillary Clinton at Adams Field on Thursday.

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Video: Fun facts about East Lansing

McKenna Ross

October 4, 2016

Ever wonder more about the city that calls MSU home? Check out this video for more. 

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How to register to vote for the 2016 election

Riley Murdock

October 3, 2016

The 2016 presidential election will be the first time many MSU students will exercise their right to vote.

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Social media reacts to the closing of Cosi

Sasha Zidar

October 3, 2016

Social media reactions of the closing of restaurant Cosi located on 301 W. Grand River Ave.

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Multiple-use housing on the rise in EL

Riley Murdock

October 3, 2016

Political science sophomore Frankie Salamida wakes up every day three stories above downtown East Lansing — three stories above a pharmacy, a restaurant and an ice cream shop, right across the street from MSU.

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Student Housing Cooperatives offer affordable living and community

McKenna Ross

October 3, 2016

For members of cooperative housing, living in a co-op means owning part of a house — and generally for less than it costs to rent an apartment.

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MSU Honors College grant has global reach

Marie Weidmayer

October 3, 2016

Every year, the MSU Honors College awards the Schoenl Family Undergraduate Grant for Dire Needs Overseas to students.

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East Lansing welcomes international students with library event

McKenna Ross

October 3, 2016

Shuttle buses running from campus to the East Lansing Public Library brought dozens of international students to the city’s international welcoming event, East Lansing Welcomes the World. The event is intended to provide resources for international students, free food and family activities.

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Changing E.L. housing ordinance could improve rental housing quality

McKenna Ross

October 3, 2016

East Lansing City Council will soon be hearing a proposed ordinance that could affect student housing.

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Cost of living on campus has increased every year since 2001

Madison O'Connor

October 2, 2016

The cost of living on campus can be a huge factor when students decide whether to live on or off campus for the next school year.

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OIE and Title IX offices release report with locations of sexual misconduct incidents

Staff Reports

October 2, 2016

MSU’s Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX Office released a report about sexual misconduct and relationship violence complaints received by MSU during the 2015-16 school year. It’s the first annual report released by the office to inform the community about efforts to combat sexual misconduct and relationship violence on campus. “We believe the increase in reports is a result of efforts at MSU to raise awareness, rather than an increase in incidents,” Title IX Coordinator Jessica Norris said in a press release.

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One-time presidential candidate and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley visits MSU

Riley Murdock

October 1, 2016

Saturday afternoon, former Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke at MSU Union about the Clinton campaign and fielded questions from students. The dialogue, hosted by MSU College Democrats, was one one of several campus visits O’Malley has made in support of Clinton.

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Black Lives Matter benefit held at The Avenue Cafe

Marie Weidmayer

October 1, 2016

A Black Lives Matter benefit concert was held Friday night at The Avenue Cafe.