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MSU alumnus creates multimedia résumé Web site

Emily Wilkins

September 17, 2009

Students whose professional résumés include video, audio and pictures might be able to showcase their work with the help of an MSU alumnus. Anthony Grinblat, a 2008 advertising and telecommunication, information studies and media graduate, started his own Web site, cybfolio.com, which allows users to create cyber portfolios able to display works of video, photo and audio. Instead of creating separate DVDs or CDs, the site allows users to upload work directly to the site and reference potential employers to a personalized Web site.

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Complexities females face in male fields presented in documentary

Ian Johnson

September 17, 2009

The difficulties of female college students establishing a career in predominately male fields were highlighted in a documentary and discussion Thursday afternoon at the Cyclotron.

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Campus experiences 1st assault cases of year

Brittany Shammas

September 17, 2009

MSU police have one person in custody and are searching for another after two on-campus assaults occurred within 24 hours of each other, raising concern among students.

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RHA's new budget passes for fall semester

Zane McMillin

September 17, 2009

Funding for free campus movies, television programming and concerts was a top priority in the Residence Halls Association’s, or RHA’s, fall semester budget approved Wednesday.

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New museum director brings scientific past

Heather Guenther

September 17, 2009

Gary Morgan’s love of museums stem from an unlikely, spiny source. Morgan, who became the director of the MSU Museum on Monday, once studied freshwater crayfish and planned for a career as a biologist.

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Police seek suspect in on-campus assault and battery

Brittany Shammas

September 17, 2009

MSU Police are investigating an assault and battery that occurred at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday near the Natural Science Building.

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Fast-A-Thon encourages compassion and personal health

Ian Johnson

September 16, 2009

As the sun set on Wells Hall Wednesday night, the Muslim Students’ Association joined some hungry friends at Fast-A-Thon to help break their respective fasts, as well as to help feed some less-fortunate area residents.

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ASMSU goes on retreat to plan for next year

Zane McMillin

September 16, 2009

ASMSU will hit the road this weekend on a leadership and team-building retreat in Manistee, Mich., to develop governmental skills and set goals for the coming school year, group officials said Wednesday.

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Health care officials to meet for forum

Marissa Cumbers

September 16, 2009

Mid-Michigan health care and business leaders will gather from 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Eagle Eye Conference Center, 15500 Chandler Road, for Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital and MSU’s Healthcare Policy and Issues forum.

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Farmers to gather on Capitol lawn today

Marissa Cumbers

September 16, 2009

Michigan farmers will spend some time on the Capitol lawn today sharing the bounties of their labor in celebration of Select Michigan Week.

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Poetry presentation to come to Old Town

Marissa Cumbers

September 16, 2009

Lovers of the spoken and written word will have an opportunity to enjoy selections of poetry at the presentation of Found in Translation: Poetry From Around the World on Sept. 23 as part of the Old Town Poetry Series at Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., in Lansing.

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Chicano/Latino members to gather

Heather Guenther

September 16, 2009

Members of the Chicano/Latino Studies program will converge at noon today outside College of Social Science Dean Marietta Baba’s office to address concerns about students’ treatment by the program’s faculty members and administration.

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House to vote on Pell Grant funding increase

Abby Lubbers

September 16, 2009

Students might receive more federal loan money if a resolution is passed by the U.S House of Representatives today.

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Clean Commute Challenge Week offers another way to go green

Casey Nesterowich

September 16, 2009

MSU prides itself on being “green,” and this week, the Capital Area Transportation Authority is asking students to be just that by participating in this year’s Clean Commute Challenge Week.

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Despite claims, recession still can be seen in Mich.

Marissa Cumbers

September 16, 2009

The national recession might have ended, according to an announcement Tuesday from Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman.

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MSU home to 16,000-year-old sand dune

Meredith Skrzypczak

September 16, 2009

Taking a usual route to class might mean walking on history as MSU researchers and students are discovering more things that lie beneath the grass, including a prehistoric sand dune.

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RHA approves fall budget

Zane McMillin

September 16, 2009

The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve its $472,848 fall semester budget. RHA is an on-campus student government group that represents all students living in residence halls.

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Police Brief 09/16/09

Brittany Shammas  and  Kate Jacobson

September 15, 2009

Police cars and fire trucks crowded Virginia Avenue on Tuesday evening as officers attempted to break down the door of a home following concerns about the welfare of an elderly woman, who later was described as “OK.”

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Recession hits minorites harder

Marissa Cumbers

September 15, 2009

For many Americans, the recession officially began in December 2008, but recent studies show it began much earlier — and had a greater impact — for minorities.

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TV, radio host's visit gets mixed reactions

Meredith Skrzypczak

September 15, 2009

Speaking about America’s identity brought TV and radio personality Glenn Beck to tears as he addressed its failures and the surprisingly positive role they play in the country.