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Cancelling classes, group discussions: MSU faculty grapple with how to address election results amid scrutiny

Emilio Perez Ibarguen  and  Theo Scheer

November 11, 2024

MSU faculty have the difficult task of addressing an election that has distressed some students without ostracizing those who feel differently. Some have chosen to keep their personal political beliefs to themselves. Others have been vocal about how the election has affected them, a choice that university administrators say should be exercised with caution.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Diwali Celebration brings together international community

Anish Topiwala

November 9, 2024

Friday night, vibrant lights and music enveloped the MSU Union Ballroom as over 300 students gathered to celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

'We won’t let our futures burn': MSU students protest Trump's election win

Demonte Thomas

November 9, 2024

MSU students protested president-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House Friday in what they described as a stand against fascism and his administration’s plans. 

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MSU board election results were temporarily incorrect due to a miscount

Theo Scheer

November 8, 2024

Roughly 20,000 votes were miscounted in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race — an error that was later resolved but, before discovered, could have altered who won the second open seat. 

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Possible consolidation of two humanities colleges troubles students, but MSU says not to worry

Owen McCarthy

November 8, 2024

MSU administration is considering merging two humanities-focused colleges. Students are wary of such a move, but administrators say they don't need to be.

STUDENTS

Panel shines light on first-generation graduate student experiences at MSU

Anish Topiwala

November 8, 2024

A panel of six first-generation graduate students spoke to students Thursday as part of First-Generation Week at MSU. The event aimed to share the experiences of first-generation graduate students and offer advice to those considering graduate school.

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Republican Mike Balow wins spot on MSU board, second winner too close to call

Theo Scheer

November 7, 2024

Republican Mike Balow will be the newest member of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees after a narrow race, though it’s currently too close to know who will win the second open spot on the board.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

MSU students plan for mobilization under second Trump presidency

Anish Topiwala

November 7, 2024

Students dissatisfied with the results of the election gathered Wednesday night to mobilize and fight for their rights in the eve of a Trump-led Administration.

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MSU board race still too close to call as Democrat takes lead for second seat

Theo Scheer

November 6, 2024

Republicans hold a narrow lead in Michigan State University's Board of Trustees race.

STUDENTS

MSU student organizations host election watch parties across campus

Anish Topiwala

November 6, 2024

As the evening overtook election day, student organizations across campus gathered to watch the results come in.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MSU First-Generation Week launches with student resource fair

Anish Topiwala

November 5, 2024

MSU First-Generation Week kicked off Monday with a resource fair aimed to provide students with information on how to navigate college. This was the first of many events occurring this week.

STUDENTS

Uncommitted National Movement voters splintered before election

Anish Topiwala

November 4, 2024

The Uncommitted National Movement, originally started to advocate for arms embargo against Israel and a ceasefire, mobilized people to vote uncommitted during the Democratic Primaries. Now, days before the election, those same individuals hold differing opinions on how to vote.

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MSU community lines up for VP Harris' rally on campus

Demonte Thomas

November 3, 2024

The MSU community waited in lines to get into Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally at Jenison Fieldhouse Sunday. With lines stretching as far as Wells Hall to the doors of Jenison, supporters eagerly awaited the person they hope will be elected president Tuesday. 

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Student launches GoFundMe for students arrested in MSU campus protest

Demonte Thomas

November 1, 2024

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the five student protesters arrested last Friday for trespassing, after they stayed in the Hannah Administration Building past closing time as part of a sit-in. According to the GoFundMe, all five students face misdemeanor charges, 30 days in jail and a $250 fine.

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MSU community remembers former Humphrey Fellow Tariq Thabet one year after death in Gaza

Demonte Thomas

October 31, 2024

The MSU Hurriya Coalition held a remembrance event for Tariq Thabet, a former MSU Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow from 2021-2022 who was killed in an Israeli bombing one year ago. 

STUDENTS

Student researchers showcase work at fast-paced Ignite Talks event

Anish Topiwala

October 31, 2024

MSU Museum held its third Ignite Talks event last night, which involved 10 student researchers who were all given five minutes and 20 auto-advancing slides to present their work in a fast-paced setting.

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MSU student groups mobilize Black student voters at campus event

Demonte Thomas

October 30, 2024

The Black Students’ Alliance, in collaboration with MSU Vote and other student organizations, hosted the “Voices of Power Black Voter Rally” Wednesday to mobilize Black student voters.

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MSU sends alert to "avoid area" of Shaw Lane and Farm Lane amid gas leak

Shealyn Paulis  and  Owen McCarthy

October 29, 2024

Michigan State University sent an alert Tuesday afternoon instructing people to "Please avoid the area of Shaw Lane and Farm Lane due to a gas leak." 

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Early voting rally aims to engage MSU students one week out from the election

Demonte Thomas

October 29, 2024

With Election Day just a week away, an early voting rally was held in People’s Park near Wells Hall and the International Center on Monday, engaging with students on the importance of voting.

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MSU student protesters arrested for refusing to leave administration building sit-in

Demonte Thomas

October 26, 2024

Five student protestors were arrested for trespassing Friday after refusing to the leave the Hannah Administration Building, where they had staged a sit-in for divestment following the morning's board meeting.