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Simon speaks up on federal assault investigation

Celeste Bott

February 25, 2014

President Lou Anna K. Simon tried to play down information surrounding the federal investigation into Title IX sexual assault and violence complaints against the university Monday, calling the investigation "a review" and saying she looks forward to working with the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or OCR.During the Academic Governance meeting on Tuesday, Simon said the investigation merely was a "review" of university practices by the federal government.

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Self-defense class empowers students

Michael Kransz

February 25, 2014

To empower men and women to fight back against sexual assault, the James Madison Student Senate hosted a self-defense class on Tuesday.One in four women are sexually assaulted on campuses nationwide

MICHIGAN

Witnesses begin testifying in DeBoer v. Snyder trial

The signs and people outside of the federal courthouse in Detroit signaled one thing: the beginning of the DeBoer v.

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Suspect in East Lansing sexual assault and home invasion arraigned

Nolly Dakroury

February 25, 2014

A man was arraigned on Tuesday for the alleged sexual assault and home invasion of an East Lansing resident.

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Opening arguments made in DeBoer v. Snyder trial

Geoff Preston

February 25, 2014

The trial that could change Michigan adoption and marriage laws began Tuesday in Detroit.

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Feds probe MSU for sexual assault misconduct

Olivia Dimmer

February 24, 2014

The U.S. Department of Education revealed Monday it is investigating complaints about MSU’s handling of sexual assault accusations, a fact that university officials successfully kept quiet until now.

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Three suspects in Dustyn Frolka's death arraigned

Sara Konkel

February 24, 2014

Three minors now face felony charges for the alleged robbery and murder of MSU student Dustyn Frolka. Samantha Grigg, 17, Brendan Heim, 16, and Tyrel Bredernitz, 17, were arraigned in 65th District Court in St.

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False alarm of man with gun at Bessey scares student body

Emily Jenks

February 24, 2014

Thousands of students received a university alert Monday afternoon warning them of a man with a gun who allegedly was seen walking to Bessey Hall. Soon after, another alert was sent informing students that the original text was a false alarm and no real threat was evident. MSU police said on its Facebook page that a Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet in plainclothes had a replica rifle in hand when walking through Bessey Hall’s parking lot.

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Student sentenced to 45 days in jail for civil disturbance charges

Geoff Preston

February 24, 2014

For the most of the students implicated and arrested in the post-Big Ten championship game civil disturbance, the punishment has been a fine and a mark on their record.

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Robberies at Hubbard Hall raise precautionary issues

Kary Askew Garcia

February 24, 2014

In light of a recent slew of robberies at Hubbard Hall, university officials are encouraging students to ensure they are locking their doors.

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Apple Inc. issued permit to build at Eastwood

Michael Kransz

February 24, 2014

Lansing Charter Township has issued Apple Inc. a building permit, indicating the possibility of an Apple Store coming to Eastwood Towne Center.

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Same-sex couple trial to begin Tuesday morning in Detroit

Simon Schuster

February 24, 2014

Michigan’s policies regarding same-sex couples, including a ban on benefits for the partners of public employees, continually have been challenged by trials claiming the state’s stance violates the U.S.

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Update: Suspects in murder of Dustyn Frolka arraigned, charged as adults

Sara Konkel

February 24, 2014

Three suspects were arraigned Monday for their alleged involvement in the death of marketing sophomore Dustyn Frolka in the 65th District Court in St.

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MSU student sentenced to 45 days in jail for involvement in Cedar Village disturbance

Geoff Preston

February 24, 2014

A 20-year-old MSU student has been sentenced to 45 days in jail following his involvement in the post Big Ten championship game civil disturbance in Cedar Village. Justin Paul Roe was arrested and arraigned on Dec. 13 2013 on three charges. Kindling a fire, unlawful assembly and remaining within 300 feet of a fire. Roe will serve his time in the Ingham County jail.

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Update: ROTC cadet carrying replica rifle sets off investigation, alert

Staff Reports

February 24, 2014

MSU police sent out an emergency text message alert at 1:02 p.m. this afternoon warning students of a man seen walking into Bessey Hall with a gun. hey sent another message 12 minutes later rescinding the alert — the threat apparently was a person with a training weapon.

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U.S. Rep. John Dingell, longest-serving congressman in history, to retire after nearly 60 years serving Michigan

Detroit Free Press/MCT

February 24, 2014

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Dingell, a Michigan Democrat who replaced his father in the House some 58 years ago and became one of the most powerful members of Congress ever, will step down after this year, capping a career umatched in its longevity and singular in its influence and sweep.

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Impact 89 FM celebrates 25 years of student radio

Juliana Moxley

February 23, 2014

Thursday night usually signifies the crowding of students in a local bar to unwind after a long week of classes, but last Thursday, one Lansing bar was crowded for a different reason — to celebrate WDBM 88.9-FM’s birthday. 25 years ago, Impact existed as an AM radio station with a signal that could only be picked up by certain residence halls.

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International volunteering group seeks new members

Rafael López Aguilar

February 23, 2014

MSU’s International Volunteer Action Corps, or IVAC, which first launched in 2006, is currently being “re-engineered” to include new members and keep the activities.

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ASMSU passes bill to suggest revising class retake policy, discusses campus safety

Kary Askew Garcia

February 23, 2014

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, passed a bill that would recommend change to current course retake policy, allowing students the ability to retake whichever courses they want, no matter the grade.

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Grant aims to boost Flint med programs

Olivia Dimmer

February 23, 2014

A $9 million grant will give a boost to MSU’s public health program in Flint, Mich., allowing the College of Human Medicine to place seven to nine full-time faculty members in the area.