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Board of Trustees approves plans for FRIB, renovations
At the last MSU Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 14, 2012, an array of issues were discussed and either approved to plan or proceed.
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Sexuality exhibit comes to museum
A new exhibit soon will be on display at the MSU Museum highlighting a transgender community of individuals living in transition in Istanbul, Turkey. The exhibit will open on Jan. 21 and will be on display until April 14 in the museum’s Heritage Gallery.
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Community music school relocates facility
The MSU Community Music School, or CMS, known for its music education and music therapy classes, has relocated to a newly renovated facility at 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd. and begins its classes Monday.
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Union to hold grand reopening
The MSU Union will hold a grand reopening from 4-7 p.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 15, on the first floor of the building. The Union has been under construction since the end of last school year. The first floor then reopened in mid-December during the holiday break.
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Students celebrate New Year's abroad
While thousands of college students across America popped champagne and watched the ball drop in New York City at midnight, biosystems engineering junior Rob Kraemer celebrated 2013’s arrival in a completely different way — sitting on a beach with about 30 strangers in Costa Rica.
MICHIGAN
Cash machines stolen from E.L. library
East Lansing Police are investigating two reported break-ins and the thefts of two electronic cash machines from the East Lansing Public Library, according to a department release.
MICHIGAN
MSU alumnus faces terrorism charges after shooting spree
Alleged I-96 corridor shooter Raulie Casteel, an MSU alumnus, will face terrorism charges, Michigan’s Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Dec. 20.
MICHIGAN
Bistro approved, restrictive rule for bars still in place
The East Lansing City Council approved the Black Cat Bistro but held fast on the 50/50 rule requiring bars to have at least half their revenue from food during its Tuesday meeting.
MICHIGAN
After more than a decade, D'Annunzio's death brings new law
More than a decade after his death, Brandon D’Annunzio’s law officially was passed today after months of deliberation in the Michigan Legislature.
NEWS
Lame-duck legislature pushes through numerous bills in marathon session
Days after the Michigan Legislature passed historic right-to-work legislation, the lame-duck legislature passed various bills, ending a marathon session after an up-and-down week.
MICHIGAN
Council discusses removal of city reporting requirements for liquor sales
East Lansing businesses with liquor licenses might not have to report liquor sales to the City Council if a proposal discussed during its regularly scheduled work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Rd., is passed.
NEWS
Gov. Rick Snyder signs right-to-work legislation into law
Gov. Rick Snyder announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon he has signed both right-to-work bills into law.
NEWS
Charges against international student dropped
Charges against MSU freshman Yanlin Li have been dismissed for further police investigation, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said.
MSU
Misread Mayan calendar causes rumors, speculation
Keep studying for those finals, Spartans. The end of the world isn’t going to make your grades go away.
MICHIGAN
Right-to-work bill on fast track to passage
The Michigan Legislature barreled through a controversial right-to-work bill Thursday afternoon, forging ahead while hundreds of protesters gathered in opposition just a few feet from the legislators.
MICHIGAN
Planning committee rejects proposal for former City Center II location
A two-building site proposal for property formerly included in the City Center II project was rejected at Wednesday’s East Lansing Planning Commission meeting, as city officials were concerned with the availability of parking included in the proposal.
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Ski resorts prepare for winter break
For students itching to hit the slopes this winter break, the sight of East Lansing’s snowless landscape can make fresh powder, foggy goggles and boot warmers seem out of reach.
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Impact radio tax predicament now resolved
Both MSU’s undergraduate student government ASMSU and the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, officially have approved Impact 89FM receiving student tax money once certain conditions are met.
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Students to display semesterlong projects at Design Day
Some people use their spare time to watch TV, play sports or read a book.
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International students stay on campus during winter break
Instead of driving to see his family during the holidays, as many students are able to do, media and communication technology senior Kubatbek Alimbekov’s commute home involves a 30-hour trip where he must endure three separate flights and pay for a $4,000 ticket to see his family in Kyrgyzstan.