This week after backlash from the campus community over a series of racist incidents at MSU, President Samuel Stanley agreed to meet with minority leaders on campus. An Eaton County judge ruled that former MSU President Lou Anna k Simon’s case will go to trial. In addition to covering breaking news stories like the resignation of MSU Trustee Nancy Schlichting, The State News has covered the upcoming city council election in East Lansing.
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.
The 1909: Ex-MSU President Simon to trial, MSU President Stanley agrees to demands in light of racist incidents, EL election preview
The 1909 Team
Podcast coordinator: Anna Liz Nichols
Host: Haley Sinclair
Segment 1: REHS sends apology email after calling racist incident on campus a 'Halloween prank'
Guest: Sara Tidwell
Producer: Katie Kelley
Segment 2: Ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon to stand trial for charges of lying to police and Search Committee to find new provost announced
Guest: Evan Jones
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Producer: Haley Sinclair
Segment 3: Meet the 6 candidates running for East Lansing City Council
Guest: Lucas Day
Producer: Haley Sinclair
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Recorded by: Anna Liz Nichols and Haley Sinclair
Edited by: Haley Sinclair
