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Students by day, shepherds by night

For animal science senior Justin Shaver and animal science sophomore David Scales, living and working at the MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center is not that baaaaad of a gig.

MICHIGAN

Sankofa Graduate Association sounds off on sentencing in Renisha McBride case

The memory of Renisha McBride’s murder might have faded away since it happened a little less than a year ago, but it has recently re-gathered media attention, as the man convicted of her murder, Theodore Wafer, was sentenced to 17 years in prison.McBride, a 19-year-old black woman, was shot to death on Wafer’s porch in metro Detroit while seeking help after a car accident.The Sankofa Graduate Association has been actively spreading awareness on the case since it took place.

MSU

Inked

As the popularity of body art and modification rises, hiring practices and views on tattoos and piercings have begun to see a shift as well.

MSU

College of Engineering sees largest freshmen class yet

MSU’s freshmen class has made recording-breaking news within the College of Engineering this year.Based on last year’s freshmen class of 1,300, this year it’s increased by nearly a hundred more students declaring an engineering major.Academic Director of CoRe in the College of Engineering Timothy Hinds said it’s the job market that has influenced students to major in engineering.“We’ve been seeing an increase in most engineering colleges across the country,” Hinds said.

NEWS

Armed

Amid national fervor over militarized weapon use by police officers, MSU and East Lansing police are sticking to their guns.

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Coffee Hour welcomes international students

Spartans young and old are known to share various traditions. One such tradition is the weekly coffee hour, a get-together for international students hosted by the Office of International Students and Scholars.Peter Briggs, director of