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Humans of East Lansing
Employees at Student Book Store (SBS) enjoy working there for many years and are deeply rooted to the community around campus.
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Student a cappella group releases single off upcoming album
Last night, the Spartan Sur a capella group released a single off of their first album, “Surround Sound.” Neuroscience junior Bhavya Thaaman said the group has been working on the album for three months.
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Local zoo hosting Wine and Stein event Thursday
This Thursday, May 21, Potter Park Zoo is holding its Wine & Stein event, from 6 p.m.
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Formula SAE team fares well in state competition
In a strong performance at last weekend, MSU's Formula SAE team fared well in the 2015 Formula SAE Michigan competition, according to a statement.
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MSU hosts more than 7,900 guests for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
From Wednesday to Saturday MSU will become home to about 7,900 guests from all over the world to take part in the 36th Annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
MICHIGAN
Pair of sexual assaults reported in East Lansing
A pair of sexual assaults have been reported in East Lansing, Lt. Steve Gonzalez said Monday. The first of which was a first-degree criminal sexual misconduct, sexual penetration, occurring on May 13 at the 700 block Berkshire Lane, and the second of which was a fourth-degree criminal sexual misconduct, forced sexual contact, May 14 at 100 block on Albert Avenue.
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MSU Theatre 2015-16 season announced
The 2015-16 season is described as “A Season of Journeys: From Baltimore to Points Beyond.” Each production will take place at locations across campus, such as the Arena Theatre, the Pasant Theatre, Studio 60 or the Fairchild Theatre. The theatre’s first production of the season, “Baltimore,” by Kirsten Greenidge, will take viewers inside a college dorm and to the heart of a racially-charged incident. The play was conceived at MSU and is part of the Big Ten New Plays Initiative. The 2015-16 season will also include the productions of “For Tonight,” “Stage Door, “Freshman Showcase: The Monkey King,” “The December Project,” “And Away We Go,” “Pride and Prejudice,” as well as “Grease.”
MICHIGAN
Be aware of bonfire and firework laws this summer
It’s summer in East Lansing — a time to participate in local internships, catch up on classes or hold down the fort until the rest of MSU’s nearly 50,000 students return in the fall. But before you participate in some of the other common activities summer brings about -- such as swimming, barbeques and camp fires, it’s important to keep in mind the exact laws and ordinances East Lansing and MSU have in place.
MICHIGAN
Start of summer means farmer's and flea markets
From local Michigan foods to antiques and collectibles, a variety of outdoor markets exist for Lansing area residents to enjoy in the summer.
MICHIGAN
Regulars give What Up Dawg? ceremonious and somber closing
When it was all said and done, it was the sense of belonging which reeled devoted customers back in. The sense that despite hectic college life, there were friends willing to share the dark stumble home with each other after a night out. And these friends were never more than a $2 coney dog away.
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Students deal with annual struggle of finding a subleasee
Subleasing is part of any college town in the summer, including Michigan State University, however, as many students find out, it’s not always an easy process.
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Summer construction clogs roads on campus, in East Lansing
Construction in North Campus began May 11, causing the closure of West Circle Drive from Auditorium Road to the Main Library entrance, with Beal Street to Hannah Administration Drive closed to the public. For the duration of the project, parking lots 6 — the MSU Museum lot — and 11 — the lot behind the Main Library shared with the Hannah Administration building and Olds Hall — will remain closed. “It’s an overall underground utility refurbishment project,” Infrastructure Planning and Facilities project representative Andy Linebaugh said.
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E.L. Art Festival wraps up 52nd year
Dozens of white tents lined the streets with a variety of colorful fabrics, jewelry and paintings underneath each.
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Death of MSU senior in January caused by heroin overdose
The toxicology report of applied engineering sciences senior and Alpha Sigma Phi member Anthony Hawley has revealed the cause of his Jan. 29 death to be a heroin overdose, East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.
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Five women arrested in connection with brutal E.L. beating
The five women wanted for their alleged connection to the brutal baseball bat attack on an East Lansing woman and MSU student on March 6 have have been arrested.
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Snoop Dogg announced as latest headliner at Common Ground
Snoop Dogg is scheduled to play at the Auto Value Main Stage on Saturday, July 11
NEWS
Popular eatery and bar, What Up Dawg? closed its doors Tuesday
The popular East Lansing restaurant What Up Dawg? closed its doors on business for good Tuesday evening. What Up Dawg? was established in 2010 and was located on M.A.C. Avenue just north of Albert Street.
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E.L. man found guilty but mentally ill in murder of neighbor and pharmacist
Taylor was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and had a history of mental breakdowns with homicidal intentions, resulting in his being hospitalized several times, a state psychiatrist revealed in court Monday.
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Man charged in May 2014 Rite Aid shooting was delusional, psychiatrist contends in court
Most of the breakdowns — allegedly including the one that lead to the murders — were the culminations of Taylor's conspiratorial delusions centered around acquaintances and loved ones attempting to poison him, humans morphing into malevolent supernatural entities.
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U.S Senator visits campus to announce student loan legislation
U.S. Senator Gary Peters introduced legislation Monday which might help college students across Michigan who have defaulted on their private student loans.