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MSU receives grant to improve food policy in developing countries

Celeste Bott
September 16, 2013

MSU has received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, to improve food policy in developing countries. The grant is part of the federal government’s global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future. Co-director of MSU Food Security Group and project leader Duncan Boughton said in a statement that he hoped the funds could reduce poverty and improve nutritional outcomes across the globe. “We will work with governments, researchers and private sector stakeholders in Africa, Asia and Latin America to increase agricultural productivity, improve dietary diversity and build greater resilience to challenges, like climate change, that affect livelihoods,” he said.

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Falling back into line

Jerred Pender walked to the closets on the right side of his bedroom. One holds his civilian clothes. The other has some military uniforms, a camouflaged helmet and two pairs of cowboy boots on the shelf above. A stuffed camouflage backpack lay on the ground, the top flap hanging open.

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Displaced Phoenix cooperative resident reflects on experience

Katie Abdilla
September 15, 2013

It’s been days since flames ripped through Phoenix cooperative house, and for the majority of its residents, life is back to normal. But for environmental biology junior Jordan Brandel, whose room was completely destroyed, the living situation remains far from ideal.

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Friday's "Big Dog Challenge" finishes without a victor

Geoff Preston
September 15, 2013

The challenge calls for contestants to eat all of the restaurant’s nine original-style hot dogs in 20 minutes. In addition to fame, winners also receive a T-shirt, the chance to make their own hot dog recipe and are immortalized with a picture on the wall of What Up Dawg?, located at 317 M.A.C. Ave.

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ASMSU uses tailgates as engaging promotion tool

Nolly Dakroury
September 15, 2013

As part of the lifelong Spartan experience, ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, has been keen on maintaining school spirit by hosting tailgates at the tennis courts in South Neighborhood every home game. Anna Hogg, ASMSU director of marketing, noticed there were more students joining the tailgate on Saturday than on the two previous tailgates. “I think (the numbers) are growing the more we get the word out there,” Hogg said.

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Police: E.L. might see effects of proposed Lansing pot decriminalization

Katie Abdilla
September 15, 2013

A Lansing initiative to decriminalize marijuana use is slated to appear on the city’s Nov. 6 ballot, but the notion of how the law would be enforced and whether the law will carry over to surrounding areas remains uncertain. If passed, the initiative would allow the possession, use and transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property in Lansing for those aged 21 or older.

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After Prop 2, minority levels stay constant

Minority enrollment at higher education institutions already was sloping downward before the 2006 ban on affirmative action. A new report from a Detroit-based advocacy group shows that trend continued even after the ban, but large universities — MSU included — have been the exception to the rule.

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ASMSU passes bill to advocate for Flexible Housing across campus

Nolly Dakroury
September 12, 2013

A bill passed Thursday evening at an ASMSU committee meeting to allow the undergraduate student government to advocate for flexible housing for freshmen. Flexible housing would allow students to freely choose their roommate, regardless of their gender. “The idea is to create a safe environment (for freshmen), it’s basically a floor that would be safe and accepting for students. That’s the goal,” social relations and policy sophomore Colin Wiebrecht said.

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Living City- Strumming away

Danyelle Morrow
September 12, 2013

After her mother enrolled her in for surprise guitar lessons in sixth grade, English sophomore Stefanie Haapala decided it was a hobby she wanted to stick with. She wrote her first song in eighth grade. “Usually when I have an idea for a song it’s just kind of sparked by something really random that I see or an image and I want to write a song about it,” Haapala said.

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MSU fraternities, sororities kick off Rush week with barbecue

April Jones
September 12, 2013

Rain or shine, the Spartan fraternities and sororities held their ground. Despite Mother Nature’s temporary rain storm, the Go Greek! BBQ brought in hundreds of students who were interested in entering MSU’s greek system. To keep things a welcoming and neutral environment, students who already are members of the greek system wore a uniform green MSU greek shirt so new and interested students could get a feel of the entire organization, not keying in on specific sororities and fraternities.

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Program replaces night receptionists with ID swipe

Simon Schuster
September 12, 2013

A pilot program conducted by university officials has students living in Brody and North neighborhoods entering their residence halls after midnight without night receptionists checking them in. The program, created by the Department of Residence Education and Housing Services, or REHS, is a part of a continuing effort by the department to efficiently allocate resources for students, REHS safety and security service coordinator Natisha Foster said.

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On-campus meters now accepting credit cards

Katie Abdilla
September 11, 2013

Parking lots across campus are getting a facelift as MSU police replace existing meters with credit-card compatible and environmentally conscious models. Throughout the fall, MSU police gradually will install the new solar-powered parking meters, which cost between $400 and $500 apiece, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

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Bill might force businesses to tax online sales

A bill that could pressure companies to tack on sales taxes for online purchases bought from Michigan passed through committee Wednesday morning and is headed for the House floor. The bill would force online businesses to collect Michigan taxes during the purchase, handing them over to the state afterward. Yet there’s no way of insuring that out-of-state businesses comply, even if it passes.