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MSU College Democrats works to get students involved in politics

The 2016 presidential race is starting to heat up as next fall's election gets closer. Most of the candidates running have well funded media campaigns, but in order to better inform the student body on campus, the MSU Democrats, among other student groups, has taken the initiative to involve students in politics.

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MSU fraternity paints The Rock in honor of Ele's Place

Ele’s Place is a healing center for grieving children and teens, according to the website. On Tuesday, October 5th, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity painted The Rock on Farm Lane in honor of Ele’s Place and invited children within the organization to put their handprints on The Rock in paint.

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MSU fraternity holding philanthropy event for Ele's Place

Lambda Chi Alpha will be holding their second annual Junior 500 Philanthropy Week benefiting Ele's Place today at The Rock on Farm Lane at 4 p.m.  Ele's Place is a local Lansing organization that provides counseling to grieving children and teens who have lost a parent or preparing to lose a parent. Kyle Cocozzo, accounting junior and philanthropy chair of Lambda Chi Alpha, said they are hoping to raise more awareness for Ele's Place through their event. “The ultimate purpose of the event is to raise a substantial amount an awareness for Ele’s place,” Cocozzo said.

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Students grapple with increased work loads

During the beginning of the school year, some students may simply want to tailgate and enjoy the last bit of decent weather before it takes a turn for the wicked. Some students, however, have noticed an increase in the intensity of the work early in the semester. Applied engineering senior Sarah Niezabytowski has experienced the sudden change this semester, and was caught off guard by it. “They started quizzes the second week, and that caught me off guard,” Niezabytowski said.