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Law
9:07 pm
Mon September 10, 2012

MSU study suggests unsuspected source of potential cyber attacks

Michigan State University researchers are developing a profile of individuals who carry out ‘cyber-attacks’ on government websites.

The results may help law enforcement identify who might be behind future attacks.

MSU criminal justice professor Thomas Holt asked hundreds of American and international college students about their feelings about being hypothetical ‘civilian cyber-warriors’, individuals who use the internet to attack or disable government computers.

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Politics & Government
5:00 pm
Wed August 8, 2012

MSU program gives political newbies a head start

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When a person decides to enter politics, they may be a little lost about how get their foot in the door. They might not know what holding office really requires.

The Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University works to help up-and-comers get a handle on the world of politics.

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Law
2:47 pm
Fri July 27, 2012

Michigan Supreme Court rules MSU ordinance violates free speech

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MSU Library

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a Michigan State University ordinance is unconstitutional today.

Back in 2008, MSU law student Jared Rapp received a parking ticket on campus. Rapp reportedly yelled at the parking attendant, took his photo and demanded his name. 

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Health
4:01 pm
Sat July 21, 2012

MSU study uses video game to help lung cancer patients recover from surgery

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One of many balance games on the Wii Fit Plus

Michigan State University researchers say a popular video game is helping patients recover from lung cancer surgery.

After surgery, it’s important for lung cancer patients to aid their recovery with exercise.   Exercise helps patients with fatigue and avoid common complications, like pneumonia.   But the prospect of exercise can be daunting for many patients.

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Environment & Science
7:49 am
Wed July 4, 2012

MSU President Simon expects F-RIB strategy in 2-3 weeks

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MSU President Lou Anna Simon

 Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon says she expects to announce a strategy for the shool's much anticipated F-RIB project in two to three weeks. 

 The comment comes on the heels of an encouraging federal review of critical aspects of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.

Simon stresses the importance of ongoing support from Michigan legislators in Washington.

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Business
11:01 pm
Sun July 1, 2012

Michigan State University study finds Americans don't like to haggle online

More than a million Michiganders will be traveling during the Fourth of July holiday period. Many of them made hotel reservations online.

A Michigan State University professor says making online hotel reservations is an unsatisfactory experience for many people.

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