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DeVos, Title IX and what's next
The U.S. Department of Education is rescinding the previous administration's school sexual assault guidance, it was announced Friday.
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Introducing the 13th SMB Director: David Thornton
Although David Thornton is the new director, he is anything but foreign to the culture of the Spartan Marching Band — this is his sixth year of involvement, and Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole estimates he is one of the best the band has ever seen.
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Weekly crime wrap-up: multiple larcenies, heroin possession and more
Larceny reports dominated the Clery Crime and Fire Log this past week, producing 22 incidents, many of which occurred at residence halls across campus. Beyond the larcenies, crime was relatively quiet from Sunday through Friday. Game day crime stats rose this week, including a season record number of minor-in-possessions.
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ASMSU finance committee elects chairs
ASMSU’s Finance Committee picked its chair and vice-chair at an earlier September meeting in uncontested elections.
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New class schedules coming next school year
If you thought you could go your entire college career without taking a class on Friday, your plan could be altered by MSU’s newest outgrowth to the "Go Green, Go 15" plan.
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New digital media-centric research lab at MSU created to encourage innovative learning
MSU’s College of Arts and Letters and MSU Libraries are collaborating to build a state-of-the-art Digital Scholarship Lab, a work space that encourages scholarly research through the use of more innovative and advanced technology.
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"Fake news" course aims to improve media consumption and production
The concept of "fake news" has become such a hot-button topic since the run-up to the 2016 election that MSU students can now take a course entirely devoted to exploring the term.
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MSU joins Big Ten Voting Challenge
In an effort to increase student voter registration, MSU has joined the Big 10 Voting Challenge.
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The Rock repainted to draw attention to offensive mascot names
Native American Law Students Association painted the Rock to educate students on the use of the term "redskin" and Native American imagery in sports.
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ASMSU passes bill to work to reduce MIPs to civil infractions
Two bills were passed at this week’s ASMSU meeting.
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VIDEO: East Lansing City Council candidates talk stances at debate
The three contenders for East Lansing City Council debated at the MSU Union on Wednesday at an event hosted by ASMSU. These are their responses to a few of the questions that were asked.
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ASMSU hosts East Lansing City Council debate
The three candidates for East Lansing City Council took part in a debate hosted by the Associated Students of MSU Wednesday evening.
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Students discuss decision-making, rankings' role in choosing school
Students reflect on college rankings.
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Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy updated by Title IX office
MSU's Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct, or RVSM, policy was updated last month by MSU's Title IX office.
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The Wharton Center gets an artsy rebrand
In an effort to refine its mission and statement, the center's brand is getting a makeover.
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MSU employees not affected by Equifax data breach
There was no breach of MSU employee information in Equifax data breach according to MSU spokesperson Jason Cody.
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MSU Grand Rapids Research Center opens, DeVos speaks
The ribbon-cutting ceremony has been politicized in recent weeks by the decision to invite U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to speak at the ceremony, drawing criticism and a petition from the researchers associated with the building.
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El-Sayed speaks on gubernatorial platform at MSU campaign stop
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke at MSU on Monday to shed some light on his election platform.
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The Jewish High Holy Days at MSU, explained
For Jewish people, the twin holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time of celebration, reflection and atonement. But for non-Jewish students who might be confused as to what their Jewish friends mean when they say “Shanah tovah” or stop eating for a day, here’s an explainer.
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With DeVos, Calley set to appear at research center opening Wednesday, MSU yet to make announcement
MSU has not officially announced DeVos' invitation or appearance as of publication, despite the ceremony taking place Wednesday.