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MSU Police reveal new MSU Alert Portal

MSUPD revealed today their newly-implemented alert notification system and announced new measures for emergency preparedness. In a statement released on Facebook, the department said the draw of the new MSU Alert Portal is that users on- and off-campus can tailor more easily the way they'd like to receive emergency alerts and outreach messages. Residents nearby campus and student's parents also can sign up for these messages. MSUPD also unveiled their plan to implement a quicker alert system after March 1 that will send out a short, vital message related to an emergency while a longer message is being written. Lastly, the department will be replacing sirens around campus with speakers that have the ability to broadcast both severe weather warning sirens and vocal messages that tell students what actions to take in an emergency.

MSU

Student showcases love of jazz with original songs

Jazz studies senior Olin Clark has been playing and writing music since he first received a guitar for his 13th birthday. Though he admittedly had no idea what he was doing at the time, Clark has since gone from writing beginner’s music for guitar to writing full nonet jazz pieces.

MICHIGAN

Runners brave cold for Heart Throb 5K

Mimi Patterson said she was happy to have the opportunity to spend time with her daughter.  “Now that she's off at college I don't get to see her very often and so for her to invite me to do something with her was awesome, so I jumped at it,” Mimi Patterson said.