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Nassar in the News: USA Gymnastics settled Nassar case, might have broken law

Madison O'Connor

August 18, 2017

Alleged Nassar victims and former gymnasts call for new USA Gymnastics leadership. The P&G Gymnastics Championships begin amidst heavy criticism. Eaton County trial date will happen at an undetermined date in 2018. USA Gymnastics could be in violation of a California law after reaching a confidential settlement. Civil lawsuits against Nassar, MSU and others is in a mediation phase.

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How and where to view the solar eclipse in East Lansing

Colton Wood

August 18, 2017

 Unlike many eclipses, Monday’s eclipse will be visible to a vast majority of the United States.   

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MSU refuses request from white supremacist organization to host speaker on campus

Riley Murdock  and  Madison O'Connor

August 17, 2017

After a complication with law enforcement officials, MSU refused a request from the National Policy Institute to rent space on campus, a statement released Thursday afternoon confirms.

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A look at controversial speakers recently hosted by MSU

Riley Murdock

August 17, 2017

Should MSU decide to host a speaker from the National Policy Institute, it would not be the first time in recent memory campus has hosted a controversial speaker.

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White supremacist organization requesting space for speaker at MSU, Simon releases statement

Riley Murdock

August 16, 2017

The National Policy Institute, an organization headed by white supremacist Richard Spencer, has contacted MSU and intends to rent space for a speaker on campus, a statement released Wednesday afternoon by President Lou Anna K. Simon stated.

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MSU granted $14.4 million by CDC for Flint initiatives

Stephen Olschanski

August 2, 2017

MSU will soon establish a registry for Flint residents as part of a $14.4 million grant, in an effort to guide them to resources and programs “designed to minimize the effects of lead on their health,” according to a press release from MSU. 

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Report: More than 100 witnesses were questioned in football sexual assault investigation

Madison O'Connor

August 1, 2017

More than 100 witnesses were questioned by MSU police in the investigation into sexual assault allegations against three MSU football players, according to new information found in the investigation's police report. The report was obtained by MLive through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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College of Engineering professor earns prestigious honor as ASEE fellow

Chris Skarnulis

July 28, 2017

A lifelong engineering instructor, Craig Gunn was named a 2017 Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education, or ASEE.

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Upcoming court dates for ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar

Madison O'Connor

July 21, 2017

Last week, ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to three charges of child pornography in federal court, but it's not the end of the line yet.

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ASMSU readies for 54th session, takes holistic approach to summer

Madison O'Connor

July 20, 2017

 During the academic year, the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, is a prevalent group on campus as the undergraduate student government. What students may not know, however, is that some members of ASMSU continues to work during the summer.

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The Daily Show's Trevor Noah is coming to MSU this fall

Chris Skarnulis

July 19, 2017

Comedian Trevor Noah is coming to MSU on Nov. 12, presented by MSU’s College of Arts & Letters. “The Daily Show” funnyman will be hitting the stage for a live performance on campus.

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Brief Board of Trustees meeting held to give Simon authority over TV negotiations

Madison O'Connor

July 18, 2017

The MSU Board of Trustees held a special meeting Thursday to grant President Lou Anna K. Simon authority to deal with proceedings of a TV broadcast license donation. It was the only item on the meeting's brief agenda.

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Tyler Oakley selected as 2017 Homecoming grand marshal

Chris Skarnulis

July 17, 2017

 MSU announced the former Spartan will be the grand marshal for the 2017 edition of Homecoming, which runs Oct. 15-21. 

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MSU ranks 30th in '711 best colleges for your money,' U-M holds third

Madison O'Connor

July 11, 2017

In a 2017 ranking of the "711 best colleges for your money," MSU ranked 30th while U-M ranked third out of 2,400 total schools analyzed in the Money magazine ranking. Out of schools across the nation, MSU and U-M represent the best schools for your money for the state of Michigan.

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Gran Fondo, MSU cycling event, helps further cancer research

Milan Revels

June 30, 2017

Gran Fondo, an annual MSU cycling event, has raised more than $640,000 for skin cancer research, as well as helping fund programs that focus on awareness and prevention in its first four years.

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East Lansing ranked No. 2 College Town by financial website

Marco Savarin

June 27, 2017

East Lansing has been ranked the second best college town by WalletHub, a financial website. The site examined 415 cities across the United States to determine which were the best for students considering furthering their education.

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4 takeaways from the June Board of Trustees meeting

Madison O'Connor

June 23, 2017

MSU’s Board of Trustees met Wednesday to set tuition and budget rates and unveiled new initiatives, including the proposed tuition freeze for the 2018-19 year and its new "Go Green, Go 15" program. Here are the top four takeaways from the meeting.

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MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons faces criticism, regrets Robertson comments

Madison O'Connor

June 22, 2017

 After criticism from fellow trustees on Wednesday, MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons said he "deeply regrets" naming ex-MSU football player Auston Robertson as the student-athlete who reported alleged sexual assaults to head coach Mark Dantonio. 

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MSU raises tuition for eighth straight year, announces 'Go Green, Go 15' plan

Madison O'Connor

June 21, 2017

For the eighth consecutive year, the MSU Board of Trustees raised tuition by an average of 3.3 percent for in-state students for the 2017-18 academic year. Administration also announced its new "Go Green, Go 15" initiative and a proposed tuition freeze for MSU freshmen for the 2018-19 year.

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Spartan Marching Band director to retire, effective August

Rachel Fradette

June 16, 2017

Spartan Marching Band Director and MSU professor John T. Madden will retire from the Spartan Marching Band and the university on Aug. 16. David Thornton, previously assistant director of bands and associate director of the Spartan Marching Band, was appointed as the new Spartan Marching Band director effective June 14.