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Statewide student activism organization to hold series of discussions, skill sessions on campus over the weekend

Cameron Macko

May 28, 2015

The statewide grassroots activism organization, the Michigan Student Power Network, will be hosting a series of strategy and issues events this Friday to Sunday in Berkey Hall. The event, Michigan Student Power Convergence 2015, already has around 70 expected attendees who have registered, state organizer Ian Matchett said, though more than twice that have joined the event on Facebook. Convergence was chosen to be in East Lansing by a vote from the organization, who has affiliates on campus including MSU Students United and the Black Student Alliance. 

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W.J. Beal Botanical Garden to revive Music in the Garden program after 18 years

Josh Thall

May 28, 2015

The W.J. Beal Botanical Garden will see music once again, as garden administrators and staff are reviving a Music in the Garden program that has not been active for 18 years. Starting Friday, June 5, the garden will have music during the lunch hours, with acts being primarily from the Michigan State College of Music.

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East Lansing marijuana decriminalization a step backward for pot smokers

By Josh Thall

May 27, 2015

Although the May 5 passage of the marijuana amendment to East Lansing’s city charter seemed like both a victory for those citizens in favor and a message to the state government, the new amendment could have a negative effect on East Lansing and marijuana offenders.

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Crews have begun impounding bikes in violation of university ordinances

Jessica Steeley

May 27, 2015

With many students gone for the summer and some leaving their bikes behind, crews have begun cutting locks of bikes in violation of university ordinances before impounding them and, if not claimed, selling them off to the public, officials said.

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(SCENE) Metrospace transfer to MSU potentially only for short-term trial period

Leslie Hemenway

May 27, 2015

Talks on handing over (SCENE) Metrospace to MSU have shifted from allowing the university a long-term lease with full curative control to a shorter, possibly year-long, trial period.

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East Lansing to host annual recycling event Saturday

Cameron Macko

May 26, 2015

This Saturday will mark the City of East Lansing's annual recycling and spring clean-up event, Recycle! East Lansing.

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International student enrollment expected to decrease, in-state to increase upcoming academic year

Cameron Macko

May 26, 2015

Going against previous trends of increasing international enrollment at MSU, the Office of Admissions expects a decrease in international student enrollment, mainly from China, for the 2015-2016 school year, and though in-state enrollment has fluctuated greatly in the past few years, it will increase for 2015.

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Local traffic violations resolvable online starting in June

Cameron Macko

May 26, 2015

Resulting from possible frustrations with trying to resolve a traffic ticket, 54B District Court will be offering a new online service beginning on June 1. The court signed on with Matterhorn by Court Innovations, "an online platform that allows defendants, police and judges to conveniently work toward resolving minor traffic violations," according to a court statement. 

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Week in Review: May 22

Cameron Macko

May 22, 2015

This week's top stories, brought to you in one minute or less.

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3D printing studio at local library made available to public

Jake Allen

May 22, 2015

The East Lansing Public Library Maker Studio 2.0's 3D printers have drawn interest from people of all ages and walks of like, including students, parents and a local artist. 

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Plans to repurpose the Engineering Library draw student outcry

Jake Allen

May 22, 2015

Plans to repurpose the Engineering Library have moved ahead despite student protests. 

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Bug House prepares for opening next week

Yuanzhe Zhuang

May 21, 2015

MSU Bug House will open in the following week and is free for all visitors.

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Angel out, D2L is in: Students and professors reflect on the switch

Jordan Holley

May 21, 2015

It's been counting down to its own end for a year. And now, Angel, the once primary learning management system at MSU, is retired and being fully replaced with D2L, or Desire2Learn.

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GEU has history of disagreements with university over wages, benefits

Cameron Macko

May 20, 2015

When most students were frantically cramming for their exams the last week of Spring Semester, a dedicated group of activists and negotiators were fighting for what they believe was appropriate compensation from the university. It wasn't professors or other faculty. It was teaching assistants.

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Recent East Lansing marijuana decriminalization negated by state drug law, causes confusion

Josh Thall

May 20, 2015

Although the proposal to decriminalize marijuana was passed May 5, East Lansing officials said they do not expect much change in how use and possession of marijuana is enforced. The passage of the proposal decriminalizes the possession and use of up to one ounce of marijuana on private property in East Lansing by an adult 21 or over, but officials said it has caused some confusion among city residents as to what the ordinance will actually change.

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Students utilize less-crowded summer campus to explore without usual traffic

Jake Allen

May 20, 2015

Students were able to move into their on-campus summer residence halls May 14 with classes for summer session one beginning on the 18.

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Humans of East Lansing

Yuanzhe Zhuang

May 20, 2015

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

Leslie Hemenway

May 20, 2015

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

Jessica Steeley

May 20, 2015

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

Cameron Macko

May 20, 2015

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.