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Sprinkler malfunction causes West McDonel Hall flooding
A malfunctioning sprinkler head on the fourth floor of West McDonel Hall caused flooding Wednesday night.
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MSU Board of Trustees approves budget for $46 million data center
On Thursday, September 8th, the MSU Board of Trustees officialized the budget for a $46,000,000 construction project, entitled “Data Center - Business Continuity and High Performance Computing.” “The facility will help us better support the ever-growing use of university technology, whether that be on research, education or outreach.” Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Interim Chief Information Officer Rob McCurdy said.
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5 takeaways from the Board of Trustees meeting
MSU’s Board of Trustees met Thursday to discuss various items from housing rate recommendations of 1855 Place to a new $46,000,000 construction project.
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President Simon talks WorkLife office, sexual assault with ASMSU
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon spoke at Wednesday’s ASMSU meeting, presenting a list of university initiatives and concerns to be addressed.
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Remaining Park District buildings unlikely to be demolished by year's end
With new apartment buildings and businesses rising along Grand River Avenue, East Lansing has seen growth across its downtown. But students returned this fall to see the a lot of the blighted places still standing. Though windows and doors are still boarded up and the Thai Hut sign is still flaking off, Park District might see some progress in the coming months, although the buildings will likely stay standing by the end of 2016.
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Male students reflect on the former Women's Lounge
Though the former Women's Lounge located in the Union is open to men, some male students still refuse to use it.
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MSU alumni celebrate school's agriculture roots, future
As the first college at Michigan State, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has been an important part of the University for more than 150 years - and it’s likely to continue to be.
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MSU plans to use $1 million grant toward counseling services
MSU has received a $1 million grant in order to improve college counseling. The grant comes from the National Science Foundation and will be used to develop a system known as iSee. Researchers from the Colleges of Engineering and Communication Arts and Sciences, as well as the MSU Counseling Center, are contributing to the project.
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Communication Arts and Sciences to open new, digital newsroom
Communication Arts and Sciences Building has a new media center and studio ready for use this semester.
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Forum held on Women's Lounge leads to sexual assault conversation
Amongst heated discussion at Tuesday’s public forum about the closure of the women’s lounge, students blasted MSU administration for the mishandling of sexual assault cases.
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Students voice concerns to administration on Women's Lounge closing
Students gathered in the Union Ballroom last night to voice concerns about the closure of the women’s lounge to MSU administration.
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New report finds big spike in Michigan college tuition rates since 2003
Schools have officially started across the state, and to celebrate their openings the Michigan League for Public Policy, or MLPP, has released a Back to School report on university tuition and state funding.
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MSU groups provide school supplies to students in need
Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Successful Black Women of MSU (SBW) led a backpack drive to benefit Lansing area K-12 students.
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Raising a family on campus is an experience unlike anything else
After they finish moving into their new home on campus, many of these new residents often give a heartfelt farewell to their families. But for some families, move in day was only the beginning of their life on campus.
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MSU Police reports sexual assault at McDonel Hall
A sexual assault occurred in McDonel Hall over Labor Day weekend, MSU police stated. MSU police reported that a sexual assault took place sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 4 in McDonel Hall
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Student veteran reflects on MSU gold status
MSU Student Veterans of America President Kyle Kissinger said he was “surprised” when MSU was named a veteran-friendly school. MSU was awarded a gold status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, MVAA, as part of their Veteran-Friendly School program on Aug 26.
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Apartment complex with artistic flair opens downtown
A new DTN building called 300 Grand, which offers retail and living space, has opened at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Delta Street.
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Students use Surplus Store as low-cost stop
Students shop for deals during the MSU surplus store move-in sale. The MSU surplus store has extended their hours this week as part of their move-in sale, and students taking advantage of the extra hours to hunt for bargains.
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As football kicks off, families and students begin tailgating tradition
On MSU game days, the excitement and activities aren’t limited to the game itself. Across all five neighborhoods of campus, cars pull up and cornhole games are set up before the game.
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Safety a must for campus runners
Running in pairs, wearing reflective gear and staying on well-lit paths are a couple of the methods the MSU Running Club uses to stay safe during their late night runs.