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MSU police report incidents of theft, destruction of property
MSU police are reporting a larceny of a fraternity paddle at East Holden Hall which occurred March 22.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing businesses host annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off
Five East Lansing restaurants on Saturday competed in East Lansing’s annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off showcasing their version of an old favorite. Buffalo Wild Wings, Cosi, Beggar’s Banquet, Harper’s Brewpub and HopCat all took part in the annual event.
MICHIGAN
Bill would revoke paternity of sexual assault offenders
Students and certain lawmakers differ in opinions on law regarding sexual assault.
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International students can extend stay for up to 3 years after graduation
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a new set of rules governing its foreign student visa program known as optional practical training, or OPT.
MICHIGAN
For 40 years, East Lansing Food Co-op provides locally grown food
In 1976, there was a desire for an alternative place to get more natural, everyday groceries in the East Lansing area. To satisfy that need, general manager Bruce Grambau said the East Lansing Food Co-op, which celebrated its 40-year anniversary in February, was created.
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Graduating senior receives a special gift from stranger
When advertising senior Ashley Mugnolo went to the Union to pick up her cap and gown, she said she began to cry because she finally reached a huge milestone in her life.
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Members of MSU community share what Easter means to them
Easter offers MSU students observing the holiday a wide range of experiences to promote renewal and personal growth.
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Report finds tensions between implementing Title IX and academic freedom
Recently, the American Association of University Professors, or AAUP, has released a report finding and analyzing the historical application of Title IX on and off college campuses in the U.S.
NEWS
Movie extras weigh in on release of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'
More than a year ago, the Broad Art Museum at MSU was selected as a setting for "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
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Student groups come together for Embrace the Rain event as part of Mental Health Awareness week
Continuing with events for mental health awareness week, Olin healthcare’s Student Health Advisory Council, better known as SHAC hosted ‘Embracing the Rain’ on Wednesday, March.
SPORTS
Rally House, nationwide sports merchandise store, to open up Friday
Rally House, a chain of sports apparel, merchandise and game day accessory stores, is opening up Friday at 115 Grand River Ave.
SPORTS
MSU apparel shops might lose business after March Madness loss
Outside of the teams themselves, the biggest benefactors of a Spartan victory might just be the apparel shops along Grand River Avenue.
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Newly proposed bill could protect student journalists
Lawmakers in Michigan introduced Senate Bill 848, Student Free Press and Civics Readiness Act, which could help protect high school and college journalists First Amendment rights.
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MSU prepares for possible flooding of Red Cedar River
As temperatures rise, the snow melts away and April showers bring May flowers, the banks of Red Cedar River are slowly getting higher.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing to get more winter weather
Spring showers are expected to be in full effect this week, with a high chance of rain expected in the afternoon and possibly continuing into the evening.
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MSU police report male masturbating in Wells Hall
MSU police are reporting an incident of indecent exposure which occurred on March 20 in Wells Hall.
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Only one MSU-affiliated person in Belgium, 35 miles away from attacks
Earlier on Tuesday, bombing attacks in Brussels, Belgium at its Zaventem airport and Maelbeek subway station killed 34 and injured a little under 200 as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. As Belgium, Europe and the United States respond to this latest act of terrorism, of which no group has claimed responsibility yet, concerns about the safety and security of family members and friends naturally abounds.
MICHIGAN
Students react to Congressional hearing about Flint Water Crisis
This past weekend Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder answered to a panel of congressional representatives regarding the Flint Water Crisis.
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How to stay private on social media
It's a fact of life that our personal information is floating around cyberspace, with basic facts like hometown, gender and alma mater freely available with a quick Google search. This is the tradeoff that's been accepted ever since online shopping and social media have come to dominate how we buy goods and keep in contact with people. In the wake of recent concerns regarding phone privacy and the now widely known mass surveillance exposed by Edward Snowden, concerns about the security of personal data is becoming more pronounced, particularly information put on social media profiles.
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Social media might make users shallow, study finds
A new study in the journal of Personality and Individual Differences tested the idea that excess use of social media and texting results in something known as increased shallowness.