MICHIGAN
Author to talk, autograph book
Michigan author Harry Dolan will give a talk and sign his mystery book, “Bad Things Happen,” at 7 p.m.
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Survey: Texting is the 'new' way of writing
Text messages might soon make an impact on how classes are taught on a college campus, according to a national survey done at MSU.
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Local Quran reading brings positive response
Despite protests in cities across the country Saturday evening, the scene at All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, in East Lansing was calm as more than 350 people sat and listened to a reading of the Quran. Rev.
MICHIGAN
Teddy bear picnic raises awareness
MSU medical students and local health professionals flocked to the 4-H Children’s Garden on Saturday to man X-ray machines, give eye exams and operate MRI machines.
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Assembly elects new chairperson
ASMSU’s Student Assembly will be working to strengthen its relationship with other student government groups under the direction of new chairperson Christopher Schotten. Schotten, a political theory and constitutional democracy senior, was elected as chairperson Thursday night, filling the seat vacated by interim chairperson Kyle Dysarz on Sept.
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MSU, Habitat begin new home
A few dozen students and volunteers went Saturday to MSU’s Lot 89 to begin building a house for an MSU student through Habitat for Humanity. The event kicked off the beginning of a five-week build that will provide a 1,100-square-foot house for Anna Malavisi, an MSU philosophy graduate student, and her three daughters.
MICHIGAN
Corn maze hosts community fundraiser
As people wandered around the Bestmaze Corn Maze of Williamston, Mich., completely lost, they helped find a way to make a child’s wish come true. On Saturday and Sunday, Bestmaze donated half of the revenue from ticket sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, an organization that raises money to grant wishes for children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses. “We wanted to give back to the community but we didn’t know which fundraiser to do,” said Mark Benjamin, owner of Bestmaze. This is the first year that proceeds from Bestmaze will be donated to the foundation.
MICHIGAN
Larceny increasing on campus, in E.L.
It was his friend’s 21st birthday and David Truax had offered his house for the celebration. On the porch with a dozen or so people — some Truax knew, some he didn’t — he went inside for about half an hour.
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Endowment expands Muslim studies at MSU
Students in the Muslim Studies Program might be getting a step up this semester as the relatively new specialization and studies program now has an endowment.
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New exhibit at Kresge museum
The Kresge Art Museum will be exhibiting 25 photographs from its Mexico collection until Oct. 4. The exhibit, “Luces en Alba: Dawning Lights in Mexican Photography,” opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m.
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Spartan Remix showcases student groups
Crowds of students packed the MSU Union on Thursday night as more than 60 student groups came out to show their cultural uniqueness at the Spartan Remix Welcome Reception.
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MSU, U-M groups vie to register student voters
Asian American students across MSU’s campus are gearing up for a fight in perhaps one of the most overlooked necessities in the U.S. — voter registration.
SPORTS
Spartan Fans travel to the 'D' for game
Usually, the friendly confines of Ford Field are draped in Honolulu blue and silver, as close to 65,000 fans cheer on their beloved Detroit Lions. But on Saturday, the cozy domed stadium will play host to a wave of green and white, as MSU takes on Florida Atlantic.
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MSU to expand ties with Africa
Officials at MSU and the University of Malawi have partnered to address potential issues preventing African countries from advancing in global development.
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Stem cell research funding ban lifted
A temporary ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research was lifted Thursday by the U.S.
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Muslims prep for Ramadan's end
Like every other Spartan on campus, Basil Hakmeh has been busy juggling new classes, keeping up on homework and jumping into a new academic year — all while fasting from sunrise to sunset.
MICHIGAN
Three dying bills moved to state House
MSU students might lose the opportunity for insurance coverage on prescription contraceptives, but be saved from paying an extra tax at their job in restaurants if three more bills awaiting for the attention of the state House of Representatives are not taken up before the legislative session ends Dec.
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Hillel celebrates Rosh Hashanah
The MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center was a flurry of activity last night, as nearly 200 students packed the dining hall to share food and celebrate the 5,772nd Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
MICHIGAN
Students assaulted in separate, similar incidents
Three MSU students were victims of separate but similar attacks this weekend in East Lansing. The three reports of strong armed robbery had several similarities. They occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 3 a.m., there were multiple attackers, and all victims were traveling alone, East Lansing police Capt. Tom Johnstone said.
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MSU stem cell research frozen due to bans
Future endeavors in embryonic stem cell research at MSU could be greatly affected if a recent ban on federal funding in that area is not appealed.