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ASMSU approves new appointees at first meeting
ASMSU passed bills to address the appointments of directors and the Student Allocations Board.
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Fearing a potential move, community shows support for Lansing food truck El Oasis
On August 24, El Oasis, a taco truck located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Francis Avenue, put up a petition to keep its spot in that location. Over the span of a week, they received more than 950 customer signatures.
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Betsy DeVos invited as keynote speaker for opening of new MSU Grand Rapids Research Center
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has been invited to speak at the opening ceremony of the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center on Sept. 20, MSU spokesman Jason Cody confirmed Thursday afternoon.
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Sigma Chi suspended for hazing, alcohol management issues
The Sigma Chi fraternity's MSU chapter was suspended June 28 for hazing and alcohol management by The Executive Committee of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.
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New 'coffee bike' rides into East Lansing
Downtown East Lansing’s newest place to buy coffee isn’t actually a place at all: it’s a bicycle.
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MSU Board of Trustees votes to increase student pay
The MSU Board of Trustees voted and approved a four percent increase in hourly pay rate for all student employees.
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MSU surpasses other Big 10 schools in enrollment of African-American students
The Spartans begin the school year on top in the Big Ten as they welcome the largest African-American freshman class on campus this year.
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Swing into Sparticipation with Swing Society, Hoop Troop
Sparticipation was held at the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena on Aug. 29 after being moved from its original location at Cherry Lane Field due to weather concerns. The event aimed to expose students to campus governing groups, registered student organizations, and MSU departments.
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Stove fire temporarily displaces MSU students
A house fire Tuesday evening forced three MSU students to stay the night elsewhere.
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ELPD responds to sexual assault, arson
The East Lansing Police Department responded to a criminal sexual assault and arson last week.
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Nassar in the News: Aly Raisman criticizes USA Gymnastics, USOC, Klages subs at Twistars Gymnastics Club
Ex-MSU head gymnastics coach Klages is now working for Twistars Gymnastics Club. Banned gymnastics coach denies having sex with minors in deposition tied to Nassar civil suit. Three-time gold medalist Aly Raisman criticizes USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
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New ice cream and tea joint, Unicha, to open in mid-September
Hand-rolled ice cream, infusion teas and more bubble teas are coming to downtown East Lansing when the new restaurant Unicha opens in mid-September.
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ASMSU holds first fall semester meeting, new leadership within organization
ASMSU held its first meeting of the fall semester Monday afternoon. Change in the organization's leadership for fall semester includes four new members of the Office of the President and a new adviser.
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Sparticipation moved to Breslin Center, Munn Ice Arena
Sparticipation has been moved to the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena — but don't worry, skates aren't required.
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One Book, One Community event packs house, but few students in attendance
Despite low student turnout to event, One Book, One Community program has potential to bring MSU students and East Lansing residents together.
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With income tax vote looming, city rejects final offer by Simon
The proposed income tax in East Lansing still remains on the November ballot after the city rejected President Lou Anna K. Simon’s final offer.
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The land of bans: Check out MSU's prohibited list
The MSU Board of Trustees make many policy decisions on behalf of the university, some of which involve limiting or banning certain behaviors or the use of certain items. Here are a few of the things, according to the Board of Trustees website’s list of ordinances, you won’t be able to enjoy while on campus.
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Board of Trustees: rising tuition and what else you might have missed this summer
While most students were away, MSU's Board of Trustees continued to meet throughout the summer to make decisions about student tuition, the university's budget and more. Here's what you might have missed from the trustees during the summer.
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MSU police discuss ways to avoid Minor in Possession charges while out partying
Underage students caught boozing this fall could be handed more lenient penalties than law enforcement is used to issuing, but harsher penalties could come down depending on the circumstance.
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A guide to essential campus landmarks and destinations
With so much variety, heritage and hundreds of buildings available to students, it's easy to be intimidated by the giant environment that is MSU. Here are the locations that all students should take the chance to explore while they get to know MSU.