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MSU has no immediate plans to rescind campus mask mandate
On Thursday, Ingham County rescinded two emergency orders that included a mask requirement for the county's K-12 school districts.
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MSU Sunrise discuss divestment, environmental injustice
Jakob Levengood from the Sunrise MSU Core Team Divestment explained that divestment from fossil fuels is the "halting of investment in companies that engage directly in or profit off the exploration, refinement, transportation, and distribution of fossil fuels."
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Organizations have funding opportunities through ASMSU grants
The Student Allocations Board, comprised entirely of MSU undergraduates, is responsible for deciding to what groups receive ASMSU's designated RSO funds.
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Board of Trustees to hold first spring semester meeting
The Board of Trustees plans to meet for the first time this semester on Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. in room 401 of the Hannah Administration Building.
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UniServices in the East Lansing community: let students do your odd jobs
Founder and now CEO Adam Green started up UniServices in September 2021 to help MSU students make money based on everyday tasks and chores on a flexible schedule.
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Peregrine falcons on Spartan Stadium make their grand debut
The Fisheries and Wildlife Club at the university has taken the initiative to prolong and enrich the stay of peregrine falcons on campus, as well as expose their existence to MSU students, staff and faculty.
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BSA to host their second annual Black Love Week
Black Student Alliance, or BSA, will be hosting their second annual Black Love week starting Monday, Feb. 7- Sunday, Feb. 11 in collaboration with several student organizations on campus. This year’s theme, “The Black Playlist” was inspired by how impactful music can be in relationships.
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ASMSU representative drafts bill to improve campus safety
When finished, the bill will call for installations across the MSU campus; such as guard rails, improved lighting, camera systems and personal flotation devices to improve the safety of pedestrians across the campus.
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Michigan State’s 22nd annual 'Slavery to Freedom' lecture series starts
This year’s series will feature three speakers — Dr. Yusef Salaam, Brandan “BMike” Odums and LaTosha Brown.
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Students react to having in-person classes during snow storm
Calls for heavy snowfall early Wednesday morning caused many Michigan State professors to move in-person classes online for the day, while some cancelled them altogether. Other classes were held in-person as normal.
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Faculty, MSUPD make adjustments due to transportation concerns
Some faculty switched their classes to be remote to accommodate for the weather. MSUPD also announced an extension for the complimentary parking.
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Flashback: The history of meningitis on MSU's campus
MSU’s string of outbreaks came in 1997, 1999 and 2002, which left a combined three students dead.
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Students reflect on virtual learning, look ahead to in person
When Michigan State University announced a return to in-person classes, starting Jan. 31, students found themselves split on how they felt.
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Nudge Printing launches vintage Zeke the Wonderdog collection
The collection launched on Jan. 26 and is available for pre-order up until Feb. 6. The collection includes a T-shirt, hoodie, and a bumper sticker. Customers who buy a T-shirt will also receive a 20% coupon for future MSU gear.
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MSU Culinary Services announces new dining options, exiting methods
One of the biggest changes is the suspension of non-mobile takeout options at residence hall dining facilities, which were available during the virtual start to spring semester.
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Interim director hopes for accountability through sexual harassment, discrimination lawsuit
Native American Institute interim director Christie Poitra is suing MSU on behalf of sexual harassment and discrimination allegations. She hopes the lawsuit can hold the university accountable, helping others in the same situation.
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Accommodations to be made for campus transportation
Because the CATA service reductions were extended to March 6, accommodations will be made for students needing transportation on campus including an extra week of complimentary parking and tripper buses.
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MSU to switch to semi-annual enrollment starting Fall 2022
Instead of enrolling for an entire year's worth of classes at once, students can begin enrolling in fall semester classes in April and begin enrolling in spring and summer semester classes in October.
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Michigan State’s Safe Place receives grant, expands staff
Since 2011, Safe Place has been operating with three staff, operating a 24-hour shelter, Rosen said. With the grant, they are able to add a third advocate, a therapist, and a volunteer coordinator.
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ASMSU Vice President for Government Affairs Ishaan Modi settles into new post
The election, held in December 2021, was announced in November when the position became vacant following the former VPGA Matt Apostle’s resignation.