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RHA supports E.L. City Council riot ordinance

Members of the Residence Halls Association general assembly showed their support Wednesday for an East Lansing City Council ordinance that would clarify riot conduct, following a presentation by East Lansing police Chief Tom Wibert and Assistant City Attorney Tom Yeadon.

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Scholars aim to integrate sciences

Even in the 21st century, there is one part of civilization that needs integrating. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, in February, MSU integrative studies professor Jon Miller and academics from around the world spoke at a symposium about the Chicago Council for Science and Technology, or C2ST.

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ECAC addresses changes in calendar and civility

The academic calendar survey and good manners were the main topics of discussion at Tuesday’s Executive Committee of Academic Council meeting. A version of the survey that was sent to faculty earlier this year about the academic calendar is now available to students via the ANGEL homepage, said Deborah Moriarty, a professor in the College of Music and a member of ECAC.

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MSU alumnus wins 2nd place in statewide business competition

MSU alumnus Sam Hogg is an example of putting knowledge gained at MSU to real world use. Hogg, a 2008 graduate, launched his brainchild, online gift card kiosk GiftZip.com, late last year after dreaming up the idea in a supply chain management class taught by professor Steven Melnyk.

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Debaters qualify for nationals

Two teams within MSU’s Debate Team qualified to participate in the National Debate Tournament, which is set to be held at the University of Texas in Austin. At least two teams from MSU have qualified to compete for the last 12 years. They have won the title twice.