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Hearing board declares ASMSU February presidential elections constitutional
ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, can yet again breathe a sigh of relief, as the All University Student Hearing Board ruled former President Kiran Samra and the organization was not in violation of the code.
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The Rock remains a tribute to the late Lacey Holsworth
Rumors circulated Thursday night that the messages for Lacey Holsworth on the rock on Farm Lane were painted over by one of MSU's fraternities, but State News reporters have verified the signatures are still there.The Rock was painted when public policy senior Brooke Corbin and kinesiology junior Danielle Bott set up a candlelight vigil event to honor Lacey on April 9, the day after she died from a rare form of cancer.Hundreds gathered to honor Lacey, including head basketball coach Tom Izzo and men’s basketball players Denzel Valentine, Matt Costello, Brandon Dawson and Lacey's "big brother" Adreian Payne.“In 30 years, I’ve never been prouder of a group of students than I am now," Izzo said.Both that night and in the days following, students have honored Lacey by painting messages to her on the Rock.
NEWS
Thousands gather at Breslin to remember life of "Princess Lacey"
The lights went up in Breslin Center on Thursday night as the family of Lacey Holsworth walked out with former senior center Adreian Payne — Lacey’s "big brother" — leading the way.
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ASMSU Office of the President elections complete
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, concluded its Office of the President elections Thursday by voting on vice president positions, including vice president for governmental affairs, vice president for student allocations, vice president for internal administration and vice president for special projects.
MICHIGAN
University dedicates Thursday to sexual assault education
Amid a federal investigation into MSU’s handling of sexual assault claims, university officials hosted outreach events across campus Thursday to educate students about preventing such cases.
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Production illustrates oppression in society
The seventh annual Tunnel of Oppression performance Wednesday and Thursday nights sought to give audience members insight into the lives of those struggling against various forms of oppression.
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Conwell next ASMSU president
MSU’s undergraduate student government general assembly elected James Conwell as ASMSU president for the next academic school year during its elections Wednesday night.
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Event sheds light on local, global sex trafficking
Songs Against Slavery, a Michigan-based nonprofit hosted a concert on Wednesday night at Wharton Center that aimed to stand up against sex trafficking, both globally and in the United States.
MICHIGAN
Students, faculty awarded for innovative achievements
Nearly 300 people gathered Wednesday evening in MSU’s Huntington Club to celebrate MSU professors and students who were awarded for their ideas.
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Hunt or be hunted
No preference freshman Patrick Murray felt a surge of bloodlust as he was walking out of Mason Hall. He had spotted a member of the human resistance across Physics Road, the soon-to-be victim’s status indicated by the orange bandana on her arm.
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MSU hosts first Multicultural Greek Showcase
Students congregated in the Business College Complex Wednesday night to take part in the first Multicultural Greek Council Showcase at MSU.
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Fraternity rebuilds burned medieval boat
History senior Alan Wolfe spent his entire spring break handcrafting a medieval-style wooden boat. Hoping to start a Viking and Nordic culture club, Wolfe bought most of the materials himself and sawed, nailed, float-tested and mounted a flag on top of his prized vessel.
MICHIGAN
Council postpones discussion of property development
East Lansing City Council members agreed to delay the approval of further development on a property at 500 Albert Avenue and 122 Division Street, which eventually could be constructed into a four-story, mixed-use building for commercial and residential use.
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Community members discuss future of Red Cedar Renaissance at final meeting
Developers, public officials and residents discussed possible uses for the Red Cedar Municipal Golf Course redevelopment Tuesday, including student housing and walkways linking to campus.
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Student found in violation of sexual harassment policy to resume classes
A student found in violation of MSU’s sexual harassment policy and later "permanently dismissed" from the university will be back on campus and attending classes because of a court order.
MICHIGAN
E.L. boutique hopes to offer affordable fashion
Driven by a love for fashion, MSU alumna Devon Bradley fulfilled her aspirations of opening a small boutique in East Lansing.
SPORTS
Harris explains decision to leave while Dawson chooses to stay
It was a decision that was expected all season by teammates, coaches, fans and alumni, and it became official Monday afternoon when MSU basketball sophomore guard Gary Harris announced he is declaring for the NBA Draft.
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Candidates for dean of College of Communication Arts announced
The search committee for the new College of Communication Arts and Sciences dean recently selected three possible candidates for the position.