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MSU plays part in Depression Screening Day
Students have the opportunity to undergo a free mental health screening across campus on Thursday as part of National Depression Screening Day.
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Research Corridor helps boost Michigan’s economy
The University Research Corridor, or URC — an alliance between MSU, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University — has played a major role in rebuilding Michigan’s economy, according to a recent economic impact report.
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Local zoo's leopard dies from cancer
One of Potter Park Zoo’s snow leopards has lost its battle with cancer, according to zoo officials.
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President releases plan for educators
White House officials released a report Tuesday detailing President Barack Obama’s efforts in the American Jobs Act to maintain quality teachers in communities across the country.
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MSU student pens autobiography
From a homeless high school dropout to a motivational speaker, graduate student Eric Thomas has a success story to share with others.
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On-campus housing sign-up begins
When anthropology sophomore Kelsey Carpenter prepared to sign up for housing for the 2011-12 academic year, she had her mind made up to stay in Landon Hall because of convenience and proximity to her job as a desk receptionist.
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Annual report shows decline in campus crime
Crime dropped on campus in 2010, according to MSU’s annual security and saftey report released Saturday.
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Program aids economy, helps grads locate jobs
A new national program called Venture for America has the potential to benefit Michigan’s college graduates while helping to revitalize Detroit’s economy.
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$1M grant creates jobs to go green
MSU’s Bioeconomy Institute is going green. The center is among a group of businesses — including the Prima Civitas Foundation in East Lansing — that received a $1 million grant from the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration earlier this month to fund an additional research center to develop green energy technology.
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MSU cafeterias feature Michigan-grown apples
Claire Gaut and Jamie Crist were sharing a casual lunch in Shaw Hall on Monday, unaware that a part of their meal was grown just a few miles down the road.
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MSU Crew Club hosts Rent-A-Rower event
The MSU Crew Club will start its annual Rent-A-Rower fundraiser on Oct. 22 and 23.
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Workshop set to discuss state economy
For students and community members with questions about Michigan’s economy, there might be answers during a free workshop next Wednesday.
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Michigan Flyer makes Ann Arbor trip
The Michigan Flyer will make a special 11 p.m. trip from East Lansing to Ann Arbor after the Spartans’ football game against U-M Oct. 15. The later departure time will allow U-M students to spend time in East Lansing after the game.
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O'Neil's closes after chain competition
Locally owned restaurant O’Neil’s has closed its doors in the wake of customer loss and pressure from surrounding businesses.
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Religious studies major sees growth in enrollment
For religious studies senior Sara Lone, studying religion at MSU is a way to separate the truth from what television and other mainstream media might portray it to be.
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Tacos in line to win world record
Beating the previous world record by a landslide, MSU hospitality business seniors Nate Redner and Luke Magnini joined forces with MSU Culinary Services to create a 490-foot taco line with 853 tacos Friday at Demonstration Hall.
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SlutWalk speaks out against abuse
Despite chilly temperatures, strong winds and rain, about 100 women dressed in their most revealing attire Friday and marched down Grand River Avenue as part of a SlutWalk.
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International students welcomed by event
Halls of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center were filled with voices in dozens of different languages as students, residents and other community members gathered for the second annual Welcomes the World event Sunday afternoon.
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Dinosaur Dash draws runners, raises funds
Graduate student Victor Wang stood in a corral of fidgeting runners, all waiting for the gun to go off Sunday morning at the MSU Museum.
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Roe to begin filming for local movie
Former MSU basketball player Delvon Roe will star in “Gametime,” a feature film about two college basketball players, the Michigan Film Office announced Friday.