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MSU to help propose ideas for E.L.
A city for short-term students and long-term community members — that is what MSU President Lou Anna K.
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More adults have earned Bachelor’s in past decade
A national survey indicates more people are graduating with bachelor’s degrees, and both current and former Spartans see this as a mixed bag in finding jobs after graduation. About 33 percent of young adults in the U.S., from ages 25 to 29, attained at least a bachelor’s degree in 2012, according to the November survey from the Pew Research Center.
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ASMSU votes to add lecture to online course MTH 1825
MSU’s lowest level mathematics course Intermediate Algebra, or MTH 1825, has caught the eye of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government.
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Campus, city offer Valentine’s deals, events
Feb. 14 has returned, and this year, there are plenty of opportunities for both single students and couples to make the most of their Valentine’s Day.
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Fiji hopes to change view of greek community
A smile says it all, and so does paying it forward.
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Students share love stories, date plans
For some, “Valentine’s Day” are two of the world’s most dreaded words, but for other students the holiday holds exciting plans with loved ones.
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Obama outlines plan for america in State of the union
On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama laid out his 2013 plans for millions of Americans during his State of the Union address.
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Cogs discuss student tax and upcoming elections
Elections and continuing the student tax were the two hot-button topics discussed at the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, full council meeting Wednesday night.
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Mich. legislators propose laws of love
You might think politics has nothing to do with love, but even lawmakers step in the path of Cupid’s arrows now and again.
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Students restore faith during Lenten season
Students and religion can be tricky to balance in college. Between studying, sleeping and having a social life, the decision to continue pursuing a relationship with God, or reject the beliefs from home, is a challenge for some.
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State of MSU addresses technology, staff
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon addressed the MSU community Tuesday, telling members about her vision for the future of the university which includes making advances in health, graduate education and technology.
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Students re-focused on in State of the Union
Howard Akumiah spent his Tuesday night in front of two screens: one playing the historical face off between the Spartans and Wolverines, and the other broadcasting the president’s plans for the nation in the upcoming year. “The State of the Union had sound but the game was silent,” he said.“I was a good Spartan and I kept abreast of some political issues.” Akumiah was one of about 20 MSU Roosevelt Institute students and millions of Americans to watch President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, an annual synopsis of the president’s goals for the upcoming year and the progress of the country.
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Police talk preparation for St. Patrick's Day during city council work session
An overview of safety regulations for St. Patrick’s Day, 50/50 reporting violations for restaurants and a new sushi restaurant on Lake Lansing Road were discussed during the East Lansing City Council’s regular work session Tuesday.
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A Spoonful...
With no specific treatment for the viruses which cause the common cold, students might be unsure about how to treat their symptoms.
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Google begins project to digitize MSU Libraries
For some, a cold and snowy walk to the Main Library might no longer be necessary to do research or reading for a class. Google is making changes that could eliminate the need for students to leave their homes to access some library resources.
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International students aided by Career Services
While it might seem difficult for many students on campus to find jobs while juggling a full schedule of classes in the midst of an economic recovery, the task might be even more difficult for international students.
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Elderly American Indians receive care
When he befriended Ed Skinner, a 71-year-old tribesman four years ago, Sean Patrick realized the importance of caring for elders.
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Distinguished faculty reflect on careers
This Tuesday, the annual MSU Awards Convocation took place, and 10 faculty members were honored for their involvement in education and research with the Distinguished Faculty Award, with representation from many colleges across campus, including the College of Music and Eli Broad College of Business.
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MSU celebrates 158th birthday Tuesday
On Feb. 12, 1855, Gov. Kinsley Bingham signed legislation establishing the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan — the first in many steps to create the “global university” experts call MSU today.
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Marijuana dispensaries ruled illegal
Michigan law enforcement officers now have the authority to shut down medical marijuana dispensaries after a new court ruling was issued Friday, potentially forcing thousands of county residents to find a new way to purchase the drug. The Michigan Supreme Court issued a 4-1 ruling Friday affirming medical marijuana dispensaries can be shut down under Michigan’s public nuisance law.