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MSU

Scholarly journals cost library

Although the MSU library budget increased about 32 percent since the 2000-01 academic year, the cost of scholarly publications is rising at far higher rates, said Steven Sowards, associate director of collections of the Main Library.

MICHIGAN

Alumnus offers travel alternative

After traveling to Thailand and other Asian countries, former Spartan David Thorin has returned to East Lansing with Spar-Thai, a new bike transportation business inspired by what he saw halfway across the world ­­— tuk tuks.

MSU

MSU cuts retailing program

Students no longer will have the option to earn retailing degrees because of a recent decision made by university administrators and the University Committee on Curriculum.