NEWS
MSU Police investigate Lot 89 bike theft
MSU police are investigating a reported bike theft from Lot 89, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
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Campus Cooks provides convenient food
At Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, social relations and policy junior Eric Singer and his brothers have no need for frozen food nuked in the microwave or making a trip onto campus for food. Instead, meals are homemade fresh each day by Campus Cooks.
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Simon addresses math professor’s breakdown
For MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon, an incident Monday brings in to question the impact and role of social media.
MICHIGAN
MSU anthropologists find no evidence of Hoffa
After taking soil samples from a home in Roseville, Mich., MSU anthropologists have found no evidence that former union leader Jimmy Hoffa’s body is buried on the property.
Zachary Peña
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MSU student veterans, families embraced in welcome reception
Student veterans and other service members had the opporunity to gather and learn more about on-campus resources at a welcoming reception hosted by the MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, or RCPD, in collaboration with the MSU Spartan Armed Forces Council.
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MSU officials dispel bacon shortage rumor, pork prices expected to rise
As rumors of a pork shortage in Europe on social media websites poured in, some students worried it could affect the U.S., while others remained unfazed.
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Spartan Village fitness center closure causes resident concern
Students living on MSU’s main campus won’t be the only ones having to work a little harder to get a workout this semester.
NEWS
Longboard stolen from truck in Lot 75
An 18-year-old male student reported his longboard or skateboard stolen from the bed of a pickup truck. The board was stolen between 2 – 7 p.m.
MICHIGAN
House candidates face off in debate for 69th district
The candidates for the 69th district state House seat sparred over education funding during a debate Monday night, agreeing that the cost of higher education has risen too high, but clashed on how to provide quality education at a lower cost. While Republican Susan McGillicuddy said universities are not doing enough to reduce unnecessary spending, Singh chided the legislature’s decision to cut funding to higher education in previous years. “I don’t want a Michigan that’s on the cheap; I want a Michigan that’s willing to invest in its people,” Singh said. The candidates faced off for a debate hosted by Meridian Township’s HOMTV, launching a month-long series featuring other Ingham County candidates. The candidates also touched on the Michigan business tax, several statewide ballot proposals and women’s health in Michigan. Singh, who fought a close primary battle, has a clearer shot to the House in November as the area historically has voted Democrat and Singh’s endorsement and fundraising count is significantly higher than McGillicuddy’s. The seat is being vacated by Rep.
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Glow Green back for 2nd year
As the streets of East Lansing flood with Spartans this Homecoming, some parts of East Lansing might soon fill with a green glow.
MICHIGAN
Power outage affects residents
About 362 customers of the Lansing Board of Water and Light experienced a short power outage Monday, spokesman Stephen Serkaian said.
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MSU acquires Grand Rapids Press building
The $12 million purchase of the Grand Rapids Press headquarters officially was completed last month.
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Domestic violence remains unseen issue
Just because relationship violence isn’t apparent at the parties Megan Kelly often attends, the social work senior said it isn’t something that’s nonexistent on campus, but something prevalent in all communities — something she thinks MSU students should take better note of.
FOOTBALL
Mounted unit patrols home games
The sound of the horses’ hooves against the pavement has become a somewhat familiar sound on the streets of East Lansing on weekends with home football games.
MICHIGAN
Local experts believe Obama, Romney will match up evenly during debates
The presidential debate season, pitting President Barack Obama against Republican opponent Mitt Romney, kicks off Wednesday night in a domestic policy debate, but local experts say neither candidate has a clear shot at winning.
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Suspected a spy by the U.S. government, Iranian student continues to struggle with visa issues
It’s been nearly 10 months since Iranian international student Saleh Rezaei Ravesh, has been stuck in Iran under suspicion by the U.S. government of being a spy, unable to return to East Lansing to complete his degree.
BASKETBALL
MSU greenline raises funds on court
Cheers echoed across the IM Sports-West court from spectators as more than 60 people faced off against colleagues and friends on opposing teams. The teams included the Monday and Wednesday shifts pulling out a 38-32 victory against the Tuesday and Thursday shifts in the championship round.
By Isabella Shaya
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Sorority hosts pieing event; benefits go toward charity
Pie an Alpha Chi raised money to benefit MSU Safe Place. For $5, participants received two Cool Whip pies to throw at any Alpha Chi Omega sorority girl or friend. They also received cider and doughnuts.
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Invincible ‘keeps audience going’
Detroit-based hip-hop artist Invincible arrived on campus Friday night to share her music with fans and inspire MSU’s LBGT community and its allies.
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New pediatric room offers early learning options
The Reach Out and Read program, along with the Michigan Education Association, or MEA, renovated a waiting room at the MSU Pediatric Primary Care Clinic in order to help promote early childhood reading and literacy.