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MSU art group showcased at new E.L. fine art exhibit
Elba Philips was 12 years old when she knew she wanted to be an artist.
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Museum's annual Dino Dash raises $20K
More than 2,500 registered runners, including students, alumni, children and community residents raced around the MSU Museum Sunday morning to take part in the Dinosaur Dash, the MSU Museum’s annual fundraising event.
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Black Caucus honors MJ with Soul Night
The King of Pop came to McDonel Hall Kiva Friday night, and as a tribute to the man himself, McDonel Hall Black Caucus honored Michael Jackson with 22 performers as part of the group’s Soul Night.
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MSU students win $10K ring in Becky Beauchine Diamond Dash
The streets of East Lansing were filled Sunday with groups of people in neon yellow shirts, running around with cell phones in hand, competing in a race to find a $10,000 diamond ring.
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ASMSU approves funding for Breslin concert
ASMSU’s Student Assembly voted Thursday to approve funding for its fall concert which will take place sometime in November or December at Breslin Center. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
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MSU Pagans and Catholics hold discussion panel at the Union
MSU’s Pagan club, Green Spiral, and members of the Catholic St. John Student Center took part in an open-question panel discussion Thursday night at the Union. Two members from Green Spiral and two members of St. John took questions from audience members of both faiths to try and show both religions can coexist.
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Former mayor shares world experience
For the first time after returning from his 17-month journey around the world, former East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh shared his experiences with his community and alma mater Thursday.
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MSU insect collection receives new, updated storage units
A collection of 1.5 million insect specimens started about 150 years ago at MSU will be getting a new home thanks to a federal stimulus grant that will pay for updated storage units and an improved online specimen database.
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College of Law takes ethics to higher level
The importance of legal ethics is in the spotlight as MSU’s College of Law looks beyond the classroom to reach the community through an institute dedicated to ethics.
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MSU alumna shares experience as Journalist in greenland
Imagine living and reporting daily on Greenland, the world’s largest island, and also home of the second largest ice sheet, after Antarctica.
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Property crime increase on MSU campus, bike thefts contribute
Serious crimes remained low on campus in 2008 while property theft increased, according to data released Thursday by MSU officials.
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Traveling pastor visits MSU campus
For Cliffe Knechtle, religion wasn’t always easy. Growing up with religious parents created a basic belief system for Knechtle, but after going through a prep school in New England, those beliefs were challenged and not supported.
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NASA speaker coming to MSU Oct. 9
A mechanical engineer who works at NASA and has led teams responsible for repairing the Hubble Space Telescope will give a free lecture at 2 p.m.
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Deadline to apply for spot in parade
Today is the deadline to apply for a spot in the 2009 MSU Homecoming Parade, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16.
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Restrictions at hospital due to H1N1
Temporary visitation restrictions at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital will go into effect Monday.
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New E.L. art exhibit coming Sunday
The East Lansing Arts Commission will reveal its latest exhibit, Fine Art; A Collaboration by Artists and Friends, by Michigan State Community Club Art Group, which features 11 artists.
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Local jeweler donating $10K-ring for race
Students who have dreamt of putting a $10,000 diamond ring on their finger but lack cash in their wallets might have their chance for free Sunday.
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Main Library, Kresge promote Korean outreach on campus
A centuries-old religious disagreement steeped in violence will be brought today to the Main Library.
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Coffee hours further cultural understanding
Many MSU language departments are brewing up ways for students to gain out-of-the-classroom experiences.
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Construction on Farm Lane complete
Two years of construction on Farm Lane wrapped up at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning and the road is now open to traffic.