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After another hottest year on record, worries persist over climate

John LaVaccare

February 21, 2017

Each of the last three years has set a new record for hottest year in recorded history, according to studies by multiple government agencies. According to NASA, the Earth’s surface has warmed by more than 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit through the past three years, the largest three-year temperature increase in recorded history leaving parts of the MSU community tied to environmental research and scrutiny worried about the future.

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MSU Board of Trustees comment on recent controversies

Madison O'Connor

February 20, 2017

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and members of the Board of Trustees addressed several controversies and the current campus climate surrounding MSU at Friday morning's Board of Trustees meeting.

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ASMSU hosts President Simon at latest meeting

Brendan Baxter

February 20, 2017

It was a long night in room 116 of the Eppley Center, where ASMSU met this past Thursday night. Despite the length of time ASMSU met, there was not a lot achieved.

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MSU professor sees likely water bill increase in near future

John LaVaccare

February 20, 2017

One year ago, outdated water piping caused a health crisis in Flint. That crisis was emblematic of a larger national problem with water infrastructure, and geography assistant professor Elizabeth Mack said consumers are likely to bear the cost for necessary infrastructure upgrades.

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Professor Ryan Claytor brings love for comics, grows culture at MSU

John LaVaccare

February 20, 2017

When studio art professor Ryan Claytor started studying for his master’s degree in art at San Diego State University, he was worried his preferred field of art, drawing comics, would not be considered artistic enough for graduate school professors.

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Former MSU athlete, Nassar patient pens letter to MSU on handling of allegations

Brigid Kennedy  and  Madison O'Connor

February 17, 2017

After learning about the allegations of sexual abuse against former MSU faculty member Larry Nassar, MSU alumna Catherine Hannum sent an email to MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon detailing her interactions with Nassar. MSU has not reached out to past Nassar patients, according to Hannum’s letter.

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Four arrested after MSU Board of Trustees meeting

Staff Reports

February 17, 2017

Four people were arrested Friday after the MSU Board of Trustees meeting, Captain Doug Monette of the MSU Police Department said.

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Four takeaways from MSU Board of Trustees meeting

Mila Murray  and  Madison O'Connor

February 17, 2017

MSU’s Board of Trustees met for its second meeting of 2017 Friday morning. Amidst controversy, the board addressed issues regarding ex-MSU employee Larry Nassar, Trustee Mitch Lyons’ controversial tweet and other cases on sexual assault and harassment. Here are other highlights and big takeaways from the meeting.

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Judge rules Nassar case will go to trial

Brigid Kennedy

February 17, 2017

After a preliminary examination, Judge Donald Allen, Jr. has decided that People of the State of Michigan v. Lawrence Gerard Nassar will move forward to trial.

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Lambda Chi not removed by MSU despite investigation

Madison O'Connor

February 17, 2017

The current limited operations and temporary suspension of MSU’s Gamma-Omicron Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha are a direct result of a violation in self-imposed probationary terms, chapter president Daniel Morehouse confirmed.

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MSU gymnastics coach Klages retires amid Nassar scandal, lawsuit

Brigid Kennedy

February 16, 2017

MSU gymnastics head coach Kathie Klages retired from her position Tuesday amidst allegations she discouraged athletes from reporting sexual abuse.

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After 4-year wait, ASMSU finally launching pilot Safe Ride program

Brendan Baxter

February 16, 2017

After a long time in the making, the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU’s Safe Ride Initiative might finally see the light of day in the form of a pilot program.

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ASMSU discusses spring projects, initiatives

Brendan Baxter

February 16, 2017

Now that the semester in full swing, and ASMSU has settled back in, it is worth taking a look at what projects ASMSU looks to work on and get done this spring semester. 

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MSU's Klages retires amidst Nassar-related allegations

Brigid Kennedy

February 14, 2017

MSU gymnastics head coach Kathie Klages retired amid her suspension from MSU on Feb. 14, MSU spokesperson Jason Cody confirmed via email.

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Students start "No Ban No Wall" T-shirt fundraiser

John LaVaccare

February 14, 2017

Political science senior Maisie Rodriguez, an MSU Intercultural Aide and student activist who is Mexican-American, said that President Trump’s reference to Mexican immigrants as “rapists” in his very first campaign speech was enough to permanently color her opinion of the businessman-turned-politician. “When Donald Trump, back in 2015, he started to call Mexican men rapists...that’s when I knew, like, okay, this guy’s a racist...So when he is calling my father a rapist, I knew exactly what he is saying when he is calling Muslims potential terrorists.

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Head gymnastics coach Kathie Klages suspended amidst Nassar investigation

Casey Harrison

February 13, 2017

As first reported by the Lansing State Journal, head coach of the MSU women's gymnastics team Kathie Klages has been suspended by the university amidst the sexual assault investigation of former team doctor Larry Nassar.

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New charges against Nassar in the last week

Brigid Kennedy

February 13, 2017

In the past week, new charges have been brought against former MSU employee Larry Nassar, and new plaintiffs might to be added to the lawsuit against him.

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An inside look at the Office of Institutional Equity and its process

Madison O'Connor

February 13, 2017

The Office of Institutional Equity at MSU was created almost two years ago, but students might still be unfamiliar with the office and how it works. The office was created in April 2015 as a way to review discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking concerns.

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Rally to support Planned Parenthood held at the Rock

Brendan Baxter

February 11, 2017

On Saturday afternoon, a large group of students and other Michiganians, both male and female, gathered at the Rock on Farm Lane to show their support for Planned Parenthood.

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Rally held at the Rock to combat Trump's immigration policies

Madison O'Connor

February 9, 2017

Members of the MSU and surrounding communities gathered at the Rock on Farm Lane Thursday to stand in solidarity with students affected by the executive order on immigration and the F1 visa. The event was called Academics United - No Visa and Immigration Ban MSU Rally.