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New MSU Counseling Center model addresses its past criticism
An attempt to rid campus of the stigma behind mental health is in full swing at MSU.
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MSU professor, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago are teaming up
The goal of the partnership is to learn how to develop healthier aquatic environments for animals and plants, Joan Rose, the Homer Nowlin Endowed Chair of Water Research at MSU, said in a press release.
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Nassar in the news: Two plaintiffs come forward
Amidst ongoing investigations by MSU and law enforcement, former university employee Larry Nassar has been under investigation since October 2016 for allegations of criminal sexual conduct.
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'It's On Us' week proved successful for ASMSU and other orgs involved
This is the first time MSU has changed its direction with the "It's On Us" national campaign by organizing a whole week of events to raise sexual harassment and sexual violence awareness. “The goal of our week of action is really to engage individuals who may not of attended programs and events before, may not of been aware of this issue and its impact of the community, or may not of known how they can individually get involved in efforts to prevent sexual violence," Title IX Coordinator Jessica Norris said.
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Two plaintiffs come forward, release identities in Nassar lawsuit
She got a phone call from her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law had seen an article on ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, the man who had treated her when she was a gymnast in MSU’s Youth Gymnastics program in the late 1990s. Her mother-in-law informed her of how Nassar was accused of sexually abusing USA Gymnastics gymnasts.
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Nassar in the news: Judge in case reassigned
Two new lawsuits were filed in federal court in Grand Rapids with a collective total of 17 new plaintiffs. One of the plaintiffs, Lindsey Lemke, is a current MSU gymnast.
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Local church avoids addressing Nassar ties despite evidence
Former MSU employee Larry Nassar was a catechist for St. Thomas Aquinas Church’s seventh grade class, though the parish is not eager to claim him.
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Amid year of controversy, ASMSU president seeks re-election
Amid the latter half of a tumultuous year riddled with resignations, transparency questions, censoring controversy and lack of interest, ASMSU president Lorenzo Santavicca announced his bid to run again.
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'Forever Young': Family, friends commemorate MSU student
Startled with recognition — cars slowed as Rod Stewart's "Forever Young" permeated onto Farm Lane. The poignant lyrics traced to sorrow but also to a flooded tap of admiration as members of the MSU community gathered at the Rock on Farm Lane Thursday night to honor the life of one MSU student, who would always "do unto others as you'd have done to you."
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Judge in Nassar case reassigned after Facebook 'like'
Former MSU employee Larry Nassar’s case in Eaton County will be reassigned to another judge after Judge Julie O’Neill “liked” a Facebook post from White Law PLLC, according to the Lansing State Journal. Nassar pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of criminal sexual conduct at 56A District Court in Charlotte, Mich. on Feb. 23.
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MSU Facility for Rare Isotope Beams or FRIB thriving in jobs, advances
MSU is the top school in the country for nuclear physics, according to U.S. News and World Report, and the home of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, a research facility that impacts the Michigan economy by bringing in jobs and students to the area with opportunities and advancements.
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Anna Norris, MSU associate professor of French dies at 58
Anna Norris, associate professor of French in the College of Arts and Letters, died Saturday at the age of 58. Norris was teaching two French classes and an independent study this semester.
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Book penned in part by Nassar contradicts alleged treatment actions
Former MSU employee Larry Nassar allegedly broke the rules he wrote for proper procedure when treating patients’ pelvic regions.
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MSU gymnast a plaintiff in one of two new Nassar lawsuits
Two new lawsuits were filed in federal court in Grand Rapids Monday against former MSU employee Larry Nassar.
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MSU students take care of lambs and pregnant sheep
An alarm clock goes off for the third time during the night. Animal science sophomore Emmy Schuurmans gets herself up, takes her drive to the barn and does a routine check on her pregnant sheep and the newborn lambs at the MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center.
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MSU announces commencement speakers, Tigers legend Kirk Gibson on the list
MSU announced its commencement speakers for the May 5 convocation, including former Detroit Tigers player Kirk Gibson.
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Lambda Chi Alpha planning vigil for MSU student who died in windstorm
A candlelight vigil is being planned in remembrance of an MSU student who died during spring break. Political science and economics sophomore Max Muessig, 20, and girlfriend Maggie Potter, 23, of Jamestown, Rhode Island, were killed March 8 when a tree fell on their car due to heavy winds.
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MSU Mental Health Awareness Club continues to grow, offer support
Though the Mental Health Awareness Club, or MHAC, at MSU’s meetings began with only about 15 members in attendance, once an email was sent out advertising the club, the last meeting, featuring a guest speaker, had about 50 students filling the Union Lake Michigan Room to the point of seats running out.
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ASMSU awarded 'Outstanding Student Government of the Year'
Representatives from ASMSU recently attended a conference at Texas A&M where they were honored with multiple awards for the student government.
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President Simon once seen as advocate, now seen as scapegoat
In 2004, Lou Anna K. Simon planned to leave MSU after 35 years as a student, professor, and administrator at the university.