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ASMSU academic committee discusses grief absence policy
The latest ASMSU Academic Committee meeting featured a presentation on the Grief Absence Policy and potential revisions.
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Education Policy Innovation Collaborative plans to restore Michigan K-12 education
EPIC is a collaboration between researchers across the state which focuses on schools in Michigan that need help to produce more successful students.
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Aly Raisman accuses Nassar of sexual abuse
Aly Raisman, six-time Olympic medal winner and one of the biggest names in the sport of gymnastics, has accused ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. She is, so far, the highest profile gymnast to come forward with allegations.
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MSU becomes 5th U.S. university accredited in emergency planning
In 2015, the MSU police department formed an advisory team to begin preparing for emergency plans in case of natural disaster or crises; today they’re the fifth higher education institution in the nation and second entity in the state of Michigan to become accredited in emergency planning.
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U-M Interfraternity Council suspends social activities
The University of Michigan's Interfraternity Council, or IFC, has suspended its Greek Life social activities and pledge terms amidst hazing and sexual assault allegations.
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Crimes reported to ELPD and MSUPD with Penn State in town
On a weekend that brought frigid temperatures, pouring rains and power outages across Grand River Avenue, game day-related crimes were less prevalent as they've been in recent weeks, records show.
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'LEADR' lab gives history a digital lens
The modernized form of research within history and anthropology studies is done in the Lab for the Education and Advancement of Digital Research, better known as LEADR.
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Red Cross Blood Battle underway
The MSU American Red Cross Club has organized a Blood Battle to see which university can secure the most blood donations from October 30 to November 17.
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CAPS still searching for director
The new Counseling and Psychiatry Services (CAPS) program provided by MSU is still in need of a permanent director.
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Campus farms forced to adapt as winter closes in
In order to continue providing crops for clients through the colder months, the student-run farms at MSU have to modify their day-to-day processes.
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ASMSU begins Stories Behind the Spartans initiative
This year, ASMSU will continue its initiative to collect the personal narratives of MSU students.
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Nassar in the News: New allegations, petition for change in USA Gymnastics leadership
Here's the Nassar news you might have missed.
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BSA's Black Power Rally gives space for grievances and solutions
The Black Power Rally at the Wharton Center provided an opportunity for MSU's black community to let off steam and voice frustrations about campus life.
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MSUPD releases statement regarding car fire at Ramp 2
After a car was set ablaze Sunday, MSU Police announced Monday that Ramp 2, near the intersection of Auditorium Road and Farm Lane, is once again safe to park in.
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October crime roundup: Here's what happened on and around MSU
From Homecoming to Halloween, more than 200 crimes were reported to MSU Police in the month of October alone, according to police documents.
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Nassar hearing: new witnesses approved, trial will stay in Ingham county
The federal child pornography charges against ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar will not be included as forms of evidence in his Ingham County trial, it was determined in court Friday.
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MSUPD alerts campus of sexual assault report in Hubbard Hall
MSU Police received a report that a student was sexually assaulted in Hubbard Hall Thursday by a person known to the alleged victim, according to a release from the department. MSUPD is investigating the incident.
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Board of Trustees dropped from National Policy Institute lawsuit
MSU's Board of Trustees will be dismissed from the federal lawsuit brought against them and President Lou Anna K. Simon, by Cameron Padgett, Richard Spencer's college tour organizer.
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ASMSU passes bill to advocate for new student information system
At the latest ASMSU general assembly meeting, a bill was passed to advocate for a new student information system that would allow students to retake classes even if they did not fail.
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Motions to be discussed in Nassar court hearing Friday
A number of motions in the upcoming Ingham County trial for ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar will be addressed in court Friday. Among the motions to be reviewed include a change of venue for the trial, the contempt of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and including or excluding Nassar's child pornography charges as forms of evidence.