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Woodruff addresses criticism of university response to Israel-Hamas war at ASMSU meeting

Willow Symonds

November 5, 2023

"The loss of life around the world is deeply disturbing, (with) the impact on Palestinians, on Jews, on Arabs, on Israelis and on Muslims," Woodruff said. "We cannot … resolve the crisis of Gaza and the Middle East in this room. But I do believe we can and we must collaborate on support, on resources, education, dialogue and ultimately, the safety of our community."

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ASMSU votes no confidence in Board of Trustees following board upheaval

Willow Symonds

November 5, 2023

The Associated Students of MSU voted no confidence in the MSU Board of Trustees following recent controversy and dysfunction among trustees. This bill, passed on Nov. 2, is ASMSU's second vote of no confidence in the board in just over a year. 

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MSU club spreads magic throughout Lansing

Vivian Barrett

November 3, 2023

Royal Encounters, an MSU club focused on spreading magic to Lansing by dressing up as Disney princesses, work to bring joy to children in need.

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MSU consolidates, reorganizes university policies

Owen McCarthy

November 3, 2023

MSU has announced a university policies website and a Policy Management Program that will allow for students, faculty and staff to see all university policies in one, organized location.

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MSU classroom lock policy follows some recommendations, disregards others

Owen McCarthy

November 2, 2023

MSU won't use the automatic locks and door-closing mechanism recommended by the outside review of MSU's response to the campus shooting. They also aren't installing as many locks as they initially claimed. But why?

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Student government asks MSU to publicly condemn hate speech, support Palestinian students

Willow Symonds

November 1, 2023

ASMSU’s bill 60-30 “advocates for ASMSU and MSU to address the ongoing Palestinian crisis and support Palestinian students and all impacted students.” It also advocates for MSU to organize and facilitate educational sessions on the issue.

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MSU tenure-stream faculty launch union effort, leaders say 44% already support

Alex Walters

November 1, 2023

"Faculty are the heart and soul of a university," chemistry professor Piotr Piecuch, who sits on the committee organizing the union, said. "We are the ones who make new discoveries, who create and disseminate knowledge … so we feel we should have a voice, and we feel that we don't have it now."

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Sparrow Hospital looks to expand mass casualty protocol following MSU shooting

Vivian Barrett

October 31, 2023

After a successful implementation of their mass casualty code triage during the MSU shooting, Sparrow Hospital has begun to consider how they would handle larger and different events.

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Associated Students of MSU calls on board to release Nassar documents

Willow Symonds

October 30, 2023

“The lack of transparency with these documents shows a blatant lack of respect for all survivors on campus, those who have the right to know how these gross injustices were condoned for so long at the school we trust with our safety,” ASMSU's statement said. “It displays a tragic disregard for the students who continue to suffer relationship violence and sexual misconduct crimes on campus with no administrative acknowledgment of their role in cultivating this culture on campus." 

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MSU instructor connected to meth lab fired for 'unprofessional behavior'

Alex Walters

October 30, 2023

Michigan State University has fired Brendan Doyle, the kinesiology instructor whose students connected him to a 2020 Louisiana meth lab. According to personnel records, Doyle was fired for “unprofessional behavior” and repeated absences from his class.

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How an MSU neuroscience professor is redefining Alzheimer’s Disease research in Latinx Communities

Jack Williams

October 29, 2023

Michigan State University translational neuroscience Associate Professor Irving Vega researches the neurological aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease. A big component of his research is understanding Alzheimer's in the Latino community, as studies show they tend to have a 50% increased chance of developing the disease than white people.

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MSU board battle escalates at tense meeting

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

October 27, 2023

In her comments at Friday's meeting, Vassar was clear that she took issue with many of the allegations and will not be stepping down. But Scott stood by her claims.

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MSU won't hold spring classes in Berkey Hall rooms impacted by shooting

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

October 27, 2023

As the spring semester approaches, MSU has announced that no classes will be taught in classrooms directly impacted by the Feb. 13 shooting. The university will also install new door locks in the building before the semester starts.

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MSU trustee Denno attempts vote to release Nassar documents, but is stopped by rules

Alex Walters  and  Theo Scheer

October 27, 2023

Denno attempted the motion after numerous public commenters called for the board to vote on releasing the documents to the attorney general.

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MSU NAACP holds town hall with university leaders to discuss ongoing racial injustice

Shakyra Mabone

October 27, 2023

The MSU NAACP and BSA held a town hall with university leaders to discuss recurring racial discrimination and safety issues on campus. Students discussed recent incidents of racism on campus and what MSU needs to do to better support them.

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MSU faculty senate calls for Vassar’s removal, reports conduct to accreditor

Alex Walters

October 26, 2023

Michigan State University’s faculty senate moved to file a report with the school’s accreditor alerting them to conduct of embattled board chair Rema Vassar which they believe could jeopardize accreditation. The resolution also called for Vassar’s resignation, and said that if she refuses, the other trustees should vote her out as chair and call on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to completely remove her from the board.

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How would Gov. Whitmer remove a trustee?

Theo Scheer

October 26, 2023

It’s rare for a Michigan governor to remove a member of a university governing board. But with recent calls for Michigan State University’s board chair to be removed, the decades-unused constitutional right may finally be utilized. How does it work?

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MSU accreditation jeopardized by board chair's actions, official says

Alex Walters

October 26, 2023

The admitted conduct of embattled board chair Rema Vassar has put MSU’s accreditation in jeopardy, the school’s head of accreditation said. Losing accreditation would jeopardize MSU's federal funding and ability to offer financial aid.

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Graduate student groups find different answers to increased recreation fee

Theo Scheer

October 26, 2023

With an increased fee causing graduate students' financial troubles, student groups disagree on what MSU should do.

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Whitmer sends letter to MSU board stressing importance of transparency, cooperation with leak investigation

Theo Scheer

October 26, 2023

Whitmer told the MSU Board of Trustees that civil rights investigations relating to sexual harassment/assault "should be treated with the highest level of care and sensitivity by everyone involved, including and especially those in leadership positions," and stressed the importance of cooperating with them.