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Sparty Watch: what to expect this week
During the MSU vs. U-M rivalry week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 7, members of the Spartan Marching Band, or SMB, will be holding their annual “Sparty Watch.”
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ASMSU's Academic Committee looks at higher education funding
The Associated Students of Michigan State University's, or ASMSU's, Academic Committee meeting featured guest speakers who gave members information on higher education funding and MSU-specific initiatives.
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Court proceedings scheduled in National Policy Institute suit
A pre-motion conference has been scheduled for the lawsuit against MSU by the organizer of Richard Spencer's collegiate speaking tour. The pre-motion conference has been scheduled for Nov. 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Grand Rapids federal building.
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MSUPD releases security and fire safety report
A 52-page long document recently released by MSUPD holds all crime reports from 2014 to 2016 that occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by MSU and on public property within, or accessible from campus.
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Potter Park Zoo invites students to 'Tailgate With the Animals' this Sunday
On Sunday, October 1, the animals at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo will take part in the Zoo’s annual “Tailgate With the Animals” event, during which the furred and feathered denizens of the park will pick the team they want to win in the October 7 football matchup.
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Despite scrapped plans, City Council is optimistic about Park District
Even though the latest version of the Park District Project has been scrapped, East Lansing City Council members still have a positive outlook on the project.
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Truck crashes into Park District buildings
A pickup truck crashed into the blighted buildings of the Park District Project, adding another chapter to the saga of the buildings.
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Wharton Center to implement sensory-friendly theater performances
MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts will introduce new sensory-friendly performances this season for viewers with autism spectrum disorder and other sensitivity issues.
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DeVos, Title IX and what's next
The U.S. Department of Education is rescinding the previous administration's school sexual assault guidance, it was announced Friday.
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Country Mill Farms returns to East Lansing Farmer's Market
As of now, Tennes is back at the market after scoring an early victory. But the case is far from over.
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Weekly crime wrap-up: multiple larcenies, heroin possession and more
Larceny reports dominated the Clery Crime and Fire Log this past week, producing 22 incidents, many of which occurred at residence halls across campus. Beyond the larcenies, crime was relatively quiet from Sunday through Friday. Game day crime stats rose this week, including a season record number of minor-in-possessions.
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ASMSU finance committee elects chairs
ASMSU’s Finance Committee picked its chair and vice-chair at an earlier September meeting in uncontested elections.
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New class schedules coming next school year
If you thought you could go your entire college career without taking a class on Friday, your plan could be altered by MSU’s newest outgrowth to the "Go Green, Go 15" plan.
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New House bill aims to limit city taxes, council aims to exempt most students
A new bill has been introduced to the Michigan House that would limit the power of city governments to implement income taxes.
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Center City District project to break ground in early October
Groundbreaking at the Center City District development is expected to happen in early October, according to a press release.
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East Lansing holding 8th annual Community Photo Contest
The deadline to submit photos will be on Oct. 15 at midnight. Last year, the city received 326 submissions.
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New digital media-centric research lab at MSU created to encourage innovative learning
MSU’s College of Arts and Letters and MSU Libraries are collaborating to build a state-of-the-art Digital Scholarship Lab, a work space that encourages scholarly research through the use of more innovative and advanced technology.
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"Fake news" course aims to improve media consumption and production
The concept of "fake news" has become such a hot-button topic since the run-up to the 2016 election that MSU students can now take a course entirely devoted to exploring the term.
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MSU joins Big Ten Voting Challenge
In an effort to increase student voter registration, MSU has joined the Big 10 Voting Challenge.
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East Lansing to consider adopting state MIP changes
Changes to the Minor in Possession, or MIP, ordinance will be discussed by the East Lansing City Council at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 410 Abbot Road.