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E. Lansing resident to see assault charges
An East Lansing man was arrested Oct. 19 for allegedly assaulting an MSU student and awaits his pretrial next week.
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RHA to sponsor MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, approved a bill to sponsor the MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit that builds and repairs houses,” said Lindsay Bridges, communications and public relations junior and member of the group.
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Woman assaulted by ex-boyfriend
A domestic assault occurred at about 3:15 a.m. Oct. 19 in Holden Hall, according to police. The victim, a 19-year-old female student, told police she and the suspect, a 19-year-old male student, were riding in an elevator in Holden Hall when he assaulted her, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The victim told police the suspect was her ex-boyfriend, who got upset when he came to visit her and saw her with another male student.
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Open house shows students available health services
MSU Student Health Services and the Student Health Advisory Council hosted its eighth-annual open house at the Olin Health Center Wednesday night. The event is a chance for students to meet the health staff and check out the health resources MSU has to offer, Health Promotion and Communication Specialist Allyson Rogers said.
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Student group demonstrates science of audio engineering
In a university with more than 650 student organizations, even students interested in audio can find a place to belong. The Audio Enthusiasts and Engineers group provides students with the opportunity to experiment with working on audio projects, like color organs and six-sided speakers. “Our group’s main goal is to provide an environment for students to learn more about the science side of audio and audio design,” said electrical engineering senior and Audio Enthusiasts and Engineers President Philip Beard.
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Tablet usage on rise
According to a study from Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life project, tablet ownership is increasing among Americans 16 and older, rising from 10 to 35 percent over the last 21 months. The tablet market is growing rapidly — the research company Gartner predicted sales to increase more than 53 percent this year. The competition between tablet makers is escalating, and on Tuesday three major technology developers either announced or released new tablets.
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South Neighborhood celebrates Brazilian culture with week of events
To spread culture from one nation to another, eight Brazilian exchange students organized a week of activities to share music, food and history with MSU students and faculty members. As part of the Brazil Partnership Program scholarship, exchange student Marina Santos said she and seven others were asked to host a week of events in South Neighborhood to give the MSU community an authentic Brazilian feel.
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Pranked students get spooked on M.A.C Avenue
A perceived prank with a $100 bill attached to a string went awry Tuesday night when an unidentified man reportedly jumped out of the bushes near an East Lansing church. A victim told police they noticed a $100 bill on the sidewalk near St. John Church and Student Center, 327 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said.
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E. Lansing resident facing charges after allegedly assaulting MSU student
A 22-year-old East Lansing resident soon will face a pretrial conference for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, an MSU student.
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Optional couples registry now available at City Hall
Starting Wednesday, same-sex couples in East Lansing will be able to join in a symbolic union at City Hall if they wish to do so. The registry is completely optional and open to residents of all municipalities. In order to become a part of the registry, couples must fill out a declaration of domestic partnership form.
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Eli Broad College of Business adds new online masters program
The Eli Broad College of Business has launched a new online Master of Science in Management, Strategy and Leadership geared toward professionals who want to work on their management and communication skills, a move college officials hope will bolster leadership capabilities for professionals. The program aims to help students lead others, think strategically and manage human resources, and is geared toward enhancing the skills of mid-level company managers, said Robert Wiseman, Eli Broad legacy fellow of management and chairperson of the Department of Management.
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East Lansing City Council expresses concerns about designated driver mobile app
East Lansing could look to regulate pay-for-ride companies that do not classify themselves as taxi cabs. At the East Lansing City Council’s Tuesday work session, council members heard from East Lansing City Attorney Tom Yeadon and City Clerk Marie Wicks about concerns regarding Sobrio Cab, an application that pairs drivers and people who need rides.
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City hosts Avondale Square Housing Fair
Prospective East Lansing homebuyers were provided with an abundance of information on home rehabilitation, financing opportunities, assistance programs for income-qualified households and more at the Avondale Square Housing Fair on Tuesday. East Lansing officials, members of the Hometown Housing Partnership and representatives of Mayberry Homes hosted the event along the 600 block of Virginia Avenue. Representatives from these organizations, along with Summit Bank, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Center for Financial Health were gathered under a white tent on-location in an attempt to sell available homes in the development.
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Iraqi dance group dazzles MSU
First Step Iraq, a group comprised of dancers and rappers all from Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, brought their hip-hop style to Erickson Hall Kiva on Tuesday evening. The performance, “From Iraq with Hip Hop,” was part of their “Hiplomacy” tour for the month of October, which includes stops in New York, Philadelphia and Boston.
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Campus Sustainability Week to feature "green" roof tours
Interested students, faculty or local community members can take a tour of one of MSU’s “green” roofs as part of Campus Sustainability Week. The tour will showcase the “green” roof on the Plant and Soil Sciences Building on Thursday at noon.
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Community to get chance to weigh in on corridor
A series of public meetings, open houses and community events addressing the Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue corridor will begin Oct.
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Student-focused VP to add three positions
After working on the reorganization of both undergraduate and graduate student governments, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services is looking to add three new assistant vice presidents.
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Two MSU students chosen for White House internships
MSU is set to have a presence in the White House with the announcement that two students were selected for the fall 2013 session of the White House Internship Program. Megan Havern of Armada, Mich., and Vikram Mandelia of Southfield were selected to fill two of the 145 fall internship positions.
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Police: Chandler Crossings armed robbery suspect still on the loose
The Bath Township Police Department will soon release a sketch of a man who allegedly committed an armed robbery in Chandler Crossings last week. Journalism junior Matt Ward said he and his three roommates were sitting in the living room of his apartment at about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 when a man walked through the door, gun in hand.
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Recycling Center to host numerous events this week
As part of Campus Sustainability Week, the MSU Recycling Center hosted an open house that featured a composting and organic food presentation to teach students and staff more about organic farming. The open house served as an opportunity for students to learn about the positives of composting and the differences between organic and non-organic food options.