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Board of Trustees candidates talk goals

As the November election approaches, here is a look at the candidates competing for two spots on the MSU Board of Trustees. The board decides on numerous issues, such as budget, tuition, faculty appointments and construction project approvals.

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East Lansing unable to fund carousel alone

In the midst of Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council work session items, one bullet point on this week’s agenda stuck out among the others: the discussion regarding submitting a proposal to the MSU Museum to lease the nearly century-old Crystal carousel within the city.

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Duck Days promotes safe holiday drinking

There are a few things Count Duckula and the Bride of Quackenstein want you to know before having a few drinks this Halloween weekend.

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Event encourages positive body image

Clad merely in his blue boxer briefs, white socks and bright blue sneakers, hospitality business junior Blair Pitcairn stood proud — owning himself — in South Case Hall’s lobby on Monday afternoon.

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Student representatives share goals

The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, and MSU’s undergraduate student governments provide services, funding and a voice for MSU students. With their contributions to policymaking at MSU, The State News decided to catch up with a few members of these governing bodies to find out who these student representatives really are.

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Conversation and fine wine, no snobs allowed

Unlike other bars in downtown Lansing, P Squared will be the only primary wine bar. The goal, they say, is to offer a wide selection and relaxed atmosphere without the snooty attitude.