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Emergency responders overwhelmed during U-M weekend
Police and paramedics couldn't handle the volume of passed out students, officials said.
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Students protest sexual assault's prevalence on campus
Students believe that sexual assault is an epidemic on campus, and took the issue directly to MSU’s administration Wednesday afternoon.
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Marching band members put in hours on and off the field
Rehearsing before rehearsal and practicing after practice is nothing out of the ordinary for band members.
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"He told me: you might have changed your address, but I'm always going to find you."
It's a topic that often hides behind closed doors and shame. However, some members of the MSU community are dedicated to bringing awareness and fighting for the cause — often because of personal ties to the issue.
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Jeffery Taylor pleads guilty to East Lansing domestic assault
Jeffrey Taylor, forward for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, pleaded guilty to domestic assault charges Wednesday, according to Reuters.
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Creationism summit on campus sparks internet furor
Two MSU professors that have conducted research into evolutionary biology were publicly challenged to debates by organizers, although they will not be taking part.
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German Studies program commemorates 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall limited freedom in West Berlin for 28 years, and this semester, the MSU German Studies program is commemorating its fall.
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Students clip coupons differently in digital age
As technology develops, money-saving students collect coupons on apps and online.
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Students can print copies of entire books at MSU’s main library
If MSU students have an old or obscure book they would like to own, there’s a good chance it can be printed out right at the school’s main library.MSU’s Espresso Book Machine, managed by library staffer Jonah Magar, makes copies of books.
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Officials urge caution after several cases of credit card fraud
With multiple cases of credit card fraud currently under investigation by MSU police, the department and financial institutions said students need to be aware of what to do when credit or debit cards go missing, or if fraudulent charges are made to their accounts.
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Despite host of new options, laptops still reign at MSU
Students now have more platforms than ever for schoolwork, with devices like budget-priced Chromebooks, ultrabooks like the Macbook Air and a plethora of tablets running Microsoft’s Windows, Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.
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African Students Union raises funds for medical supplies to combat Ebola crisis in West Africa
As the Ebola virus continues to plague West Africa, members of the African Students Union aim to raise awareness and gather funds to purchase medical supplies.
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Board of Trustees approves $1.5 billion goal for capital campaign
The Board of Trustees approved on Friday a $1.5 billion goal for the university’s first capital campaign since 2007.
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Japan Club mixes eastern and western traditions at Halloween Curry Party
Members of the MSU Japan Club held combined Japanese and American traditions during their seventh annual Curry Party.
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MSU will team up with Penn State to host annual blood drive in November
Spartans bleed green and white — and compassion. With the help of the American Red Cross, MSU and Penn State University will once again use their rivalry for good to save lives during the 21st Annual "MSU-PSU Blood Challenge" taking place over a three week period in November.
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University employees clean up trashed campus after U-M game
When the University of Michigan football team comes to town, there are a lot more than just leaves to pick up on MSU’s campus the morning after.
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University not legally responsible for 2012 campus injury
MSU will not be held legally responsible for an injury that took place on campus in 2012. Alexandra Pew , a high school student visiting campus during the evening of March 25, 2012, was staying with friends who lived in Case Hall when she fell backwards through a window on the sixth floor.
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ASMSU approves $100,000 for February concert, considers a country act
While nothing is yet set in stone, the bill to allocate up to $100,000 from special projects passed at the general assembly meeting with 25 voting yes, five voting no and one abstention after almost an hour of debate and discussion.
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The dream of attending college through illness fuels run between rival stadiums
ROTC cadets from MSU and U-M ran 64 miles from Ann Arbor to East Lansing for Alex's Great State Race, a fundraiser for student disability services.
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Despite some restrictions, longboarding embraced as a mode of transportation on campus
With a lengthy deck and flexible build, longboards are meant to allow boarders to turn and cruise with ease. Although the mode of transportation can be convenient, there are restrictions on boarding on campus.