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RCAHppella #TBT show to take place Thursday

Ryan Squanda

April 29, 2015

By Ryan Squanda rsquanda@statenews.com Arts and humanities senior Becky Barron and the rest of RCAHppella — an a cappella group within MSU's College of Arts and Humanities — were just thinking of a theme for their final concert of the semester. So when Barron got to thinking about how 1) RCAHppella always uses social media to promote their events, 2) They wanted to do a concert that showcased some oldies and 3) Their concerts always take place on Thursdays, it didn't take long for her to suggest a #TBT themed concert to be set in place for Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m.

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One-man comedy show comes to Wharton Center

Ashanti Seabron

April 29, 2015

“America’s Got Downton” is coming to Wharton Center this Thursday, in the midst of finals review for students.

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MSU students react to Baltimore unrest

Ryan Squanda

April 29, 2015

Thousands took to the streets of Baltimore Monday night to riot, loot and set aflame their city in protest of the April 12 death of 25-year-old African American male Freddie Gray. There are many opinions to be had about what's taken place in Baltimore, including some of which belong to students at MSU.

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Students pack auditorium for Chance the Rapper

Lauren Owings

April 29, 2015

Tuesday night, the Auditorium thrummed with the bass from various rap artists, including student favorite Chance the Rapper.

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Orchestra communicates Latin American roots, passion, as part of cultural festival

Jessica Steeley

April 29, 2015

MSU's "Latin IS America" festival seeks to combine the cultures of the Americas through music and poetry, creating new rhythms for the students of MSU’s College of Music.

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Same-sex marriage enters US Supreme Court, stirs local reaction

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

April 29, 2015

On Monday night, more than 100 people participated in a vigil hosted at the Capitolka to show support to same-sex couples who married in Michigan. The next day, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing the cases of same-sex married couples from Michigan, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

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Bake sale held for medical mission

Jessica Steeley

April 28, 2015

Students at MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine are taking time out of their summer break to do volunteer work at shelters in Detroit.

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Humans of East Lansing

Maria Braganini

April 28, 2015

Norton, 69, runs on average 1,400 miles a year around MSU’s campus.

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Grief policy still in limbo, pending committee approval

Cameron Macko

April 28, 2015

Currently there is no university-wide grief absence policy. This might change if University Council’s recommendations are heeded.

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Fate of Bailey Community Center building still undecided

AJ Moser

April 28, 2015

About 45 East Lansing residents convened Monday to discuss a single question — “What do you most want representatives of the city to think about as they plan for the future of the Bailey Community Center?”

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MSU employee accused of embezzling more than $100,000

Cameron Macko

April 28, 2015

A former MSU employee was charged with embezzling upwards of $100,000 and could stand trail next month.

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Meng Long Li declines plea deal in retrial

Katie Winkler

April 28, 2015

After the jury failed to reach a verdict in his original trial, Meng Long Li declined a plea deal Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Court Building at the Ingham County Courthouse.

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Students raise money for Nepalese quake victims at the Rock

Ray Wilbur

April 28, 2015

MSU students in support of victims of the earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday converged at the Rock on campus today to show support and raise money for those suffering in its aftermath.

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Off-duty MSU PD sergeant saves stranded motorist

AJ Moser

April 28, 2015

Even when off-duty, MSU police sergeant Maureen Kennedy is devoted to protecting and serving the community.  On Sunday April 26, at around 9 p.m., Kennedy was driving along I96 east of Okemos Road when she spotted a driver she suspected of being impaired.

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Fraternity catches masked prowler on grounds

Michael Kransz

April 28, 2015

Members of Psi Upsilon weren’t sure what to make of the Jason Voorhees-masked man spotted prowling the fraternity’s premises in the early morning hours numerous times over the course of several weeks.

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How the order is chosen for students to schedule classes

Jessica Sattler

April 28, 2015

With April comes the battle for the perfect schedule as scheduled enrollment slowly begins to open for select students across campus.

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Hammocking ban to be discussed

Jessica Sattler

April 28, 2015

The language of the ordinance states, “No person shall break or cut branches ... or otherwise damage or mutilate any tree.”

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Need a place to study for finals? Check out these favorites

By Maria Braganini

April 27, 2015

For students graduating this semester and for everyone else, passing final exams is a must. Check out these favorite study spots and take the quiz to find out which would be best for you.

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Student assaulted at McDonalds on Thursday

Michael Kransz

April 27, 2015

A video has surfaced of a McDonald's worker punching an MSU student — the force of the blow knocking him to the ground — after an altercation the student had with employees at the McDonald's on Grand River Avenue. The incident happened around 3 a.m. Thursday and the student suffered non-life threatening injuries, East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.

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Michigan Democrats introduce bill package to mandate equal pay among genders

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

April 27, 2015

State Sen. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, recently re-introduced two bills that would remedy the pay inequity gap between women and men and would prohibit wage discrimination based on gender.