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Crossword: Who to know and where to go in East Lansing
From MSU coaches to downtown restaurants, test your East Lansing knowledge with this crossword.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against MSU's vaccine mandate
A federal judge ruled to dismiss a lawsuit against MSU's vaccine mandate on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The lawyer, representing MSU employees who have “natural immunity” and do not wish to get the vaccine, said they plan to appeal in the Sixth Circuit court.
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MSU students react to Russian invasion of Ukraine
“This idea that we’re living through a very big moment in history. It kind of set in. It was very sobering,” comparative cultures and politics senior Cooper Burton said.
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MSU president addresses community in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
"I've been deeply troubled by the Russian government's unprovoked attack on Ukraine and the quickly escalating conflict," Stanley wrote. "It reminds us that these world events have an impact on many among our local and global Spartan community."
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MSU students compete in Red Bull-sponsored paper airplane contest at Breslin Center
The paper plane construction competition is the largest of its kind, according to Red Bull.
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In need of housing accommodations? Here's what to know
Disabled students, on- and off-campus, have rights when it comes to housing, but navigating the use of these rights can be a difficult process.
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CATA modifying bus schedules during spring break
With MSU’s spring break less than two weeks away, CATA is planning to implement modifications to its busing schedule, which will be in effect March 7 to 13, according to a CATA press release.
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What to consider when moving off campus
Mental health reporter Julian Stainback walks through things to consider when moving off campus.
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Michigan State-led research team receives 750k USDA grant for soil health study
Associate professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and core faculty member in the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Program Jessica Miesel is leading the project. Miesel specializes in fire and ecosystem ecology.
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ASMSU pushes for free menstrual products around East Lansing
Vice President for Student Allocations for ASMSU Harsna Chahal is seeking to continue advocacy for this cause by advocating for similar laws to be passed in the cities of the greater MSU community, such as Lansing and Okemos.
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The hard truth about East Lansing’s harsh, drying water
“College is already so stressful, so something so simple as water — a necessity that we need — that could possibly take you out? It’s scary," communications and journalism senior Brea Crawford said.
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Roommates to best friends: How students turned online conversations to real life friendships
Whether living with friends or going in blind, incoming college students often turn to social media when looking for roommates. Here's the stories of how two friendships formed from online introductions.
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Inside the DOE's $1.7 million investment into sustainable plastic research at MSU
An MSU research project lead by Muhammad Rabnawaz, who works in the School of Packaging, will attempt to redesign plastics to be more recyclable, aided by a recent $1.7 million investment from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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IPF introduces new navigational app for employees
This app would serve the purpose of providing their staff with turn-by-turn navigation across the 24.7 million square feet of MSU campus grounds.
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How East Lansing residents handle disputes, disagreements, with their student neighbors
Tensions rise as MSU students continue to disturb the residents of East Lansing. As a result, MSU and East Lansing are beginning to work together to improve relations.
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Renee Knake Jefferson running to keep Board of Trustees seat
Trustee Renee Knake Jefferson announced today she would run to keep her position on the board. She was originally appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019 following the resignation of Nancy Schlichting.
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MSU shows over 76% booster rate, 10% non-compliant with policy
In total, of the 63,217 students and faculty included in the Together We Will dashboard, 76.64% of have verified to have received a booster shot. 23.36% are currently reported to be un-boosted.
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Advanced screening of 'The Batman' to be offered in Wells Hall
Students must register via Warner Bros. ahead of time to receive their movie passes.
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Honors College Activity Board host its annual honors ball
After two years, the Honors College Activities Board, or HCAB, threw their annual Honors Ball this past Friday.