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Residence, termination and more details of John Engler's contract

Here are six takeaways from Interim President John Engler’s contract. The State News obtained the contract through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Spartans vs. Zombies

Decision to give Simon office in Wills House made during resignation

The decision to have former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon's office located at Willis House was made as she resigned, according to MSU's spokesperson. Simon will do research following her presidency.

Amid protests, trustees discuss resolutions, receive backlash

The last Board of Trustees meeting of the year was met with protests from Reclaim MSU, survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and survivors' parents. The meeting included changes regarding safety and prevention on campus, proposals that were voted on, Interim President John Engler's interactions with protesters in the board room and more. 

Trustees raise room, board rates for 2018-19, university apartments unchanged

The MSU Board of Trustees voted to approve a resolution raising room and board rates for the 2018-19 academic year at their Friday meeting. 

Survivor parents use phones when denied signs during trustee meeting

As MSU's Board of Trustees meeting started, parents of survivors of Nassar's sexual assault were downstairs waiting for seats in the board room to open up since the room was at capacity. Parents were denied signs, so instead of bringing their signs in, they held photos of their daughters on phones and iPads. 

Survivor accuses Engler of trying to settle lawsuit without attorney present

At Friday's MSU Board of Trustees meeting, survivor of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse Kaylee Lorincz used her public comment time to detail an informal meeting she had with Interim President John Engler, in which she accused him of trying to coerce her into settling her civil suit against the university without her attorney present.

Campus climate, desire to make change draws in new ASMSU representatives

Newly elected college representatives for ASMSU had their first meeting of the 55th session. This session's general assembly will include 20 student representatives. Of those 20, 15 were newly elected.

Attorneys refute MSU's statement regarding alleged rape from 2015

The alleged victim's attorney's in the federal lawsuit filed against MSU, Karen Truskowski and Julie A. Jacot, said in a statement Thursday afternoon Jane's Does "fears were proved true when she read the university's statement in response to her complaint."

National Grilled Cheese Day showcases MSU Dairy Store sandwiches

On National Grilled Cheese Day — and every day — the MSU Dairy Store makes dozens of grilled cheese sandwiches for Spartans.

Amid protest, Board of Trustees will discuss room and board rates Friday

Survivors of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse Morgan McCaul and Kaylee Lorincz will lead a protest at Friday's Board of Trustees meeting. During that meeting, the trustees will discuss room and board rates for the upcoming academic year.

Professional leadership at The State News to change in upcoming months

Two leadership roles at The State News will change in 2018, as they leave those positions open to application from the public.

Reclaim MSU aims to change structure of board in search of new president

Student group Reclaim MSU’s quest for community involvement in selecting MSU’s next president faces several hurdles — but the group is diligently taking steps forward.

Pair of commencement speakers chosen for May graduation

Wanda Herndon, who helped to establish the Starbucks Coffee Co. global brand, and Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences, will be the commencement speakers for the graduation commencement ceremonies on May 4.

Survivor Morgan McCaul to call for structured sex assault policies at MSU

Survivor of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and University of Michigan freshman Morgan McCaul plans to address MSU's Board of Trustees at its next meeting on Friday. 

MSU says issues claimed in lawsuit ‘are simply untrue’

MSU released a statement on a Title IX lawsuit filed Monday against MSU and employees of the MSU Counseling Center, where it is alleged a Jane Doe was raped by three unnamed members of MSU's men's basketball team in 2015 and discouraged from reporting her case.

Take Back the Night

'Hamilton' headlines Wharton Center 2018-19 lineup

Those who don't want to throw away their shot at seeing "Hamilton" might want to pay special attention to the Wharton Center 2018-19 show schedule announced Monday. For the first time, a performance of the historical musical will come to East Lansing, headlining the Broadway Series that will run from September to June.

Simon received 2004 memo 'expressing concerns' regarding Strampel

Former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon received a one-page memo on Dec. 21, 2004 that expressed concerns surrounding former College of Osteopathic Medicine Dean William Strampel's behavior, according to a document obtained by MLive.

Obituary: Former MSU professor, State News board member has died

John Donald Molloy, retired MSU professor and Board Member for The State News, died at the age of 87 on March 27.