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MSU spokesman: don't expect snow day
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for East Lansing until tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. according to the National Weather Service.
NEWS
MSU senior passes away Thursday evening
21-year-old MSU student Anthony Hawley has died, East Laning police have reported.
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Students voice concerns at task force town hall
More than 200 students filed into the Brody auditorium last night for the MSU Task Force on Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence town hall meeting. The Task Force’s goals for the meeting last night were to provide a review of MSU activities related to sexual assault and relationship violence related to recommendations made in the 2014 task force report, review what MSU has been doing to help students effectively and ineffectively, and to get input from members of MSU’s community. It was apparent last night that students care deeply about the issue of sexual assault and relationship violence on campus.
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ASMSU approves revisions to iClicker program
Julia Christensen is the representative for the Council of Students with Disabilities and announced at the meeting that there will be some changes at Spartan Stadium next fall. "The school has notified me that beginning next fall there will be accessible seating in the student section for disabled students," Christensen said.
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Food bargain app gaining traction online
The app has been honed to cater to university-based communities, such as university students, professors and staff.
MICHIGAN
ELPD breaks in new police cruisers
After purchasing and transitioning 11 new four-wheel drive patrol cars into their fleet in late 2014, the East Lansing Police Department is better prepared for handling winter road conditions.
NEWS
State Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. introduces bill that would provide tax credits for college grads
State Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr., D-East Lansing, introduced a bill on Wednesday which would provide tax credits for college graduates to help with the burden of higher education costs.
NEWS
MSU's Supply Chain Management department ranked among the best in the country
The U.S. World and News Report has named the Supply Chain Management department at MSU among the top ranked programs in the country. The multi-platform, publisher of news and information ranks MSU’s Supply Chain Management department as number one among all national universities.
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RCAH gallery offers reflection on the 'African-American experience'
“This particular exhibition is a very special one, it’s the fourth annual version of a series that we’ve had called 'Perspectives on African American Experience: Emerging visions,'” Carolyn Loeb, who organizes the gallery exhibits, said. “The inspiration and basis of the exhibition is the 1954 supreme court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, that aimed to desegregate public schools throughout the United States."
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Online petition calls for 'rollover' combos
With over 150 signatures in just 24 hours, a petition created by Michigan State freshman Hayley Roukin has generated an interesting discussion about MSU’s Combo-X-Change policy.
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MSU Police to add Special Victims Unit to better handle sexual assault
During the start of fall semester, MSU police initiated a new unit in the investigative division called the Special Victims Unit, or SVU, to investigate and handle six specific crimes on campus. The crimes consist of sexual assault, domestic and relationship violence, stalking, missing persons, child abuse and vulnerable adult abuse.
NEWS
Support growing for weed legalization in Michigan
More Michiganians want to legalize it. In the latest marijuana polls, an increased number of residents agree that marijuana should be taxed and regulated like alcohol in the state.
NEWS
Counseling Center to add one more MSU funded staffer
The MSU Counseling Center is looking to fill vacant counselor positions and add a new MSU-funded sexual assault counselor as a result of ASMSU and student group’s advocacy on campus.
MICHIGAN
City Council proposal draws protesters over change to city charter
Members of the East Lansing based political action committee, Neighborhoods First, staged a protest Tuesday night outside of East Lansing City Hall an hour before City Council was scheduled to meet.
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The other side of Spartan green
MSU is optimistic about meeting its goals for reducing waste, energy consumption and more by the end of this year.
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MSU releases Spartan Selfie App
MSU released an app Wednesday allowing members of the Spartan community to show their pride on social media.
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Student-athlete services, standards, topic of University Council
Tuesday's presentation was Carter's chance on behalf of the Athletic Council to demonstrate the work being done at MSU to properly serve and educate the needs of the university's 800-plus student athletes.
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Landon Hall finally has "grand opening" a semester later
The entire hall was offline from May 2013 to August 2014. The 14-month closure allowed for remodelling of the entire hall. The updated dining hall, Heritage Commons, contains four food venues — Global Flavorsmr, Grains and Greens, Landon Bistro and Sizzle. It received new equipment and modernized facilities to bring the menu and food services up to date.
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How to best prepare for a career fair
With the diversity career fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Breslin Center, students should make sure they are prepared to leave a lasting impression on potential employers.
MICHIGAN
Get the most drunk for your dollar with specials, cheaper bar items
Check out this breakdown of local bars, specials and popular drinks by alcohol content and price.