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MSU recreational centers offer group fitness classes

Ashley Zhou

September 1, 2021

Currently, Kegler is looking to hire instructors to go into either a mentor program or fully-certified instructors. Instructors in the mentor program will be training and working alongside a fully-trained instructor to learn how to lead future classes. Training for instructors depends on the individual and where they’re at — fully-trained instructors that are successful in their auditions will be assigned to a class to begin teaching in the fall.

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‘Beaumont Tower beckons all of us:’ Provost shares encouragement in welcome letter

Maddy Warren

September 1, 2021

The email included information on teaching, research and employment policies, enhancement of diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health and well-being resources for students, faculty and academic staff, as well as information on the university’s health and safety requirements regarding COVID-19.

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A guide to Michigan State's fraternity, sorority life

Jared Ramsey

September 1, 2021

The biggest non-academic group at MSU is the fraternity and sorority life, or FSL. Fourteen percent of all MSU students are involved in FSL in one of the 62 fraternities and sororities that are present on MSU’s campus. There are 38 fraternities and 24 sororities available for students to join. 

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Fall convocation welcomes largest freshmen class

Madison Rose

September 1, 2021

The annual ceremony is intended to officially induct new students into the MSU community, introduce prominent faculty and inspire Spartans to embrace all that MSU has to offer. 

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Annual UFest highlights MSU Union to new students

Drew Goretzka

August 31, 2021

The event was one of the first large-scale university social events of welcome week, and represented what in-person, on-campus events could look like this year.

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Michigan State employee files lawsuit due to vaccine mandate

Morgan Womack

August 31, 2021

MSU employee files a lawsuit against the university due to its vaccine requirement. She has a natural immunity against the virus and refuses to receive the vaccine.

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MSU Dairy Store opens doors for move-in weekend

Madison Rose

August 30, 2021

The Anthony Hall location will be open for limited hours for the fall semester, opening on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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MSU housing clarifies dorm assignment confusion

Maddy Warren

August 30, 2021

With move-in came some confusion regarding dorm room placements, with claims that some students who signed up for single rooms were placed in doubles. 

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A guide to Welcome Week events

Myesha Johnson

August 27, 2021

Michigan State University has prepared several activities to welcome Spartans back to campus.

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MSU Dairy Store reopens to the public for the weekend

Kaishi Chhabra  and  Ashley Zhou

August 16, 2021

This past weekend, the MSU Dairy Store welcomed back the public. Although the MSU Dairy Store is on MSU’s campus, a wide range of people from all across the state came to enjoy the treats that they have to offer.

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MSU verification form offers 3 exemptions

Melanie Soverinsky

August 13, 2021

All staff, students and faculty are required to fill out the form. 

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$6 million grant being used to close gap in vaccination rates

Myesha Johnson

August 12, 2021

Creating effective media campaigns that address social determinants of health and vaccination are some of the strategies the NNICE project will use to reduce vaccine disparities while promoting vaccine equity.

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MSU President Stanley releases DEI framework to students and faculty

Melanie Soverinsky

August 10, 2021

The framework works to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive community on campus. It is 77 pages that includes a message from President Stanley, members of the steering committee, MSU's background in DEI and its strategic goals, and more. 

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MSU communicative sciences and disorders professor resigns due to sexual misconduct policy

Melanie Soverinsky

August 10, 2021

MSU professor steps down after infringing upon university sexual misconduct policies.

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MSU professors react to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Jack Armstrong

August 10, 2021

MSU professors react to the university's recent decision to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory on campus.

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Over $232 million raised by over 70,000 donors

Myesha Johnson

August 6, 2021

The donations are a 25% increase from the previous year's donation amount. 

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MSU clears up concerns about mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021

Ashley Zhou

August 4, 2021

MSU Deputy Spokesman Dan Olsen explained that individuals should receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 31.

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Amcor's $10 million donation to packaging is largest in CANR history

Melanie Soverinsky

August 4, 2021

Amcor invested $10 million into Michigan State's School of Packaging on Aug. 3.

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POE announces department expansion, releases RVSM workshop data in annual report

Jared Ramsey

August 2, 2021

The report compares students’ answers in a pre and post-workshop survey as well as the overall number of students that participated in the respective POE workshops and announced expansions within the department.

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MSU offers 20 cash prizes of $1,000 as vaccine incentive

Jack Armstrong

August 2, 2021

MSU is offering cash prizes of $1,000 to 20 students that are at least 18 years old, are enrolled in an at least one course at MSU, and have filled out the university's mandatory student vaccination status survey.