The State News breaking news reporter Emilio Perez Ibarguen joins the show to discuss a professor suing over retaliation and discrimination, grad employees fighting for expanded healthcare, and newly announced plans for restoration and reopening of the campus buildings where a shooting occurred last year. Reading material ► MSU employee sues university: https://statenews.com/article/2024/03/former-msu-employee-sues-university-alleges-discrimination-on-basis-of-race-national-origin-and-age?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest ► Michigan State University graduate students fight for healthcare: https://statenews.com/article/2024/03/msu-graduate-employees-union-rallies-for-affordable-healthcare-free-vision-and-dental-care?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured ► MSU renovating Berkey Hall: https://statenews.com/article/2024/03/msu-to-renovate-berkey-hall-classrooms-and-msu-union-dining-area?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest Host: Alex Walters Guests: Hannah Holycross, Theo Scheer Podcast Editor: Anthony Brinson Video Producer: Brad LaPlante Subscribe to our channel and visit us at: https://statenews.com/ The State News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesnews/ The State News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/statenews/ The State News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesnews About The 1909: Welcome to The 1909, the podcast that takes an in-depth look at The State News’ biggest stories of the week, while bringing in new perspectives from the reporters who wrote them.