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ASMSU goals include iClicker rental, health insurance
As the spring semester gets underway, ASMSU representatives are revisiting several initiatives they introduced last semester.
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On-campus event mixes science, folklore
Spectators gathered under the stars Sunday afternoon to listen to the blending of science and Native American folklore at Abrams Planetarium during the show, “Sky Tellers: The Myths, the Magic and the Mysteries of the Universe.”
MICHIGAN
E.L. employees might be offered same-sex benefits
The East Lansing City Council likely will extend East Lansing employee benefits to same-sex couples, in an attempt to allow for equal treatment of all city employees.
NEWS
Snyder sworn in as new governor
Saturday marked a new era in Michigan. It was a new day in a new month in a new year. But perhaps most importantly, it was the day Rick Snyder officially became the state’s 48th governor.
MICHIGAN
Local event brings entrepreneurs together
Local innovators were celebrated Thursday at the second year of Launched!, an event created to bring to light accomplishments of exemplary entrepreneurship in the Lansing area.
MICHIGAN
Lawsuit filed against E.L. city officials
A lawsuit claiming East Lansing city officials illegally tampered with the mailboxes of local residents was filed earlier this week.
MSU
Safe walk program expands hours
The walk from the Main Library to Emi Bulica’s dorm in Landon Hall isn’t a long one, but it’s not one she feels safe making alone at 12:36 a.m.
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Purpose Org. presents Carpe Diem talent, fashion show
With finals week quickly approaching, many students who normally would spend their Friday evenings out on the town are camped out in the library and stressing their last opportunity to push their grade-point average over the top. But advertising junior Leoniece Cheeks said she encourages students to seize the day at the first annual “Carpe Diem” fashion show Friday.
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Board of Trustees to discuss renovations at friday meeting
Construction across the university will be a top discussion item at today’s MSU Board of Trustees meeting, as trustees will examine proposals to renovate the first floor dining area of Case Hall and install state-of-the-art teaching laboratories in The School of Hospitality Business’ facilities.
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Officials prep area for icy conditions
As students prepare for possible snow this weekend, campus and city officials are working to ensure safe roads and sidewalks throughout East Lansing.
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Adminstrators discuss possibility of enhancements to Akers Hall
The four-person suite style of Akers Hall might receive a makeover next summer if MSU administrators approve tentative enhancements to the residence hall sometime mid-spring.
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Kwanzaa event to be held Friday
MSU’s African American and African Studies program, or AAAS, will debate Kwanzaa’s controversial state and its original meaning during Kwanzaa Intellectual Fest today.
MICHIGAN
Revised apartment plans await council approval
Plans to construct additional student housing in downtown East Lansing were furthered Wednesday as the East Lansing Planning Commission recommended the East Lansing City Council approve modifications to an existing downtown apartment building.
MSU
Community prepares for graduation
Before seniors walk off into the real world, many MSU students are preparing for fall semester 2010 commencement, which takes place at 10 a.m. on Dec. 11 at Breslin Center.
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Packaging students solve companies' problems
Students in the MSU School of Packaging are helping to solve real-world packaging problems for a number of Michigan companies.
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Study shows high volumes of students texting during class
Texting during class is an everyday experience for no-preference freshman Kathlyn McQuillan and many other students, according to a recent survey released by Wilkes University administrators in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. About 91 percent of 269 students surveyed at Wilkes University said they have texted during class, and almost half said it was easy to do without their instructor noticing.
MSU
Degree linked to less use of force
A study conducted earlier this year by the MSU School of Criminal Justice indicates police officers with a bachelor’s degree are less likely to use force with suspected criminals.
MICHIGAN
Homeland Security grant to provide funds for building security upgrades
The Michigan Department of Agriculture Geagley Laboratory on Harrison Road received a $194,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to decrease the building’s vulnerability with new equipment not only for the laboratory, but for the East Lansing police and fire departments.
MICHIGAN
House OKs DREAM act Wednesday
The House voted to approve the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors, or DREAM Act in a vote of 216-198 Wednesday night.
MSU
Student groups bring Christmas to families
Many organizations and student groups are volunteering for the position of Santa Claus this year, making it a merry Christmas for families in need throughout the East Lansing area.