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Annual Sparty’s Spring Party draws big crowds
Students and community members didn’t let rain dampen their spirits at the 10th annual Sparty’s Spring Party 2011.
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Police departments play dodgeball for charity
Any tension in the air between police and typical citizens was placed on the back burner for chaity as green rubber balls hurled through the gym. The Capital Area Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday at IM Sports-West pitted teams of police officers and other public service employees in a friendly competition against civilians.
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Take Back the Night to be held Tuesday
Take Back the Night, an annual, day-long series of events dedicated to ending sexual and domestic violence, will take place Tuesday across campus.
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Bullying still a problem in college, resources available
For nursing senior Katie Gay, bullying has been a part of her life for years.
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Owner, guests disagree about bar incident
Patrons of a local bar and the bar’s owner disagree about the reasons behind the closure of the establishment early Thursday morning.
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Bill would necessitate stem cell reporting
Stem cell researchers at MSU and other state universities might face new transparency requirements because of a provision attached to a higher education appropriations bill passed Wednesday.
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Duck Days event on campus educates students about health
On Thursday, MSU Social Norms volunteers held the It’s Your Ducky Day event outside of Olin Health Center. The event was a health education opportunity for students, said Becky Allen, an alcohol, tobacco and other drug educator.
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Greek Week aims to raise money for charities
Members of the greek community plan to team up to perform a live musical number in front of a packed house during Greek Week’s Battle of the Bands competition at 7 p.m. tonight in the Auditorium.
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Volunteers to focus on city parks
In an attempt to remove invasive plant species from local parks, East Lansing officials are asking community members to roll up their sleeves and help root out the problem.
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Report: MSU faculty earns state’s 3rd highest salary
A recent report showing the average salary for MSU faculty is the third highest in the state shows competitiveness between other institutions, according to officials.
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Law student awarded best presenter at COGS conference
Scott Nowak has a history of working with Burmese people. “My dad went on a humanitarian trip 10 years ago to Burma,” he said. “Having a chance to meet some people in the community — I became fascinated with what was going on in the country.”
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MSU competes to be funniest college
A Big Ten championship in football this year, back-to-back trips to the men’s NCAA Final Four the two years prior and now MSU is looking to add another title — funniest school in the country.
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MSU Extension offers advice on growing medical marijuana
In response to the legalization of medical marijuana in Michigan with the 2008 Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, MSU Extension is making advice available to those with questions on how to care for medical marijuana plants safely and effectively.
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Pell Grant program to see changes next academic year
Students such as music education junior Katie Anderson might recently have dodged a crippling bullet. A budget deal reached by Congress last weekend likely will preserve the maximum $5,550 students can receive under the need-based Pell Grant, which Anderson is slated to receive in the fall to help pay for school-related expenses.
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Event focuses on issues of oppression
When Jill Jablonski walked into the Union Ballroom to attend the Tunnel of Oppression event, she didn’t know what to think — but she didn’t expect the experience to alter her perceptions of herself.
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COGS prepares for next academic year at meeting
The Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, prepared for the upcoming academic year by making appointments to the executive board and approving next year’s budget Wednesday evening.
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ANGEL alternative to come out this summer
This summer, some students will have the chance to test drive Moodle, a new alternative to ANGEL.
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Program helps Mich. military children cope
Two weeks ago, while reading a book at bedtime, 6-year-old Maxwell turned to his mom, Grand Ledge, Mich., resident Sandy Wojcik, and asked, “Is my daddy going to die?”
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ASMSU to offer test-prep courses next fall
When Audra Russell was preparing to take the Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, she opted to use a study book instead of taking a class.
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RCAH students rebuild vandalized artwork
In late February, sections of a 12- to 14-foot-long, student-made, ceramic snake were taken apart and smashed in Snyder Hall.