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Students and experts reflect on online learning
Students and professors weigh in on how online and asynchronous learning best fits into their lives.
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MSU Union evacuated after excessive steam release
At around 7 p.m., the Michigan State University Union was evacuated after steam discharge from the building's upper areas became excessive. MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said there was no fire, but rather an optical illusion caused by steam, leading many to believe that there was. Olsen said the issue has been resolved and the Union reopened.
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Overloaded dryer causes fire in West Wilson Hall laundry room
At around 4 p.m. today, a fire was reported in the laundry room of West Wilson Hall, causing two fire trucks and cops to appear at the scene. The fire alarm went off and students were evacuated from the building. Associate director for communications for the Residence Education and Housing Services Bethany Balks said no injuries were reported, and that the fire was caused by an overloaded dryer.
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Brenda Tracy said leak came from MSU boardroom
Brenda Tracy first accused “someone associated with” Michigan State University’s elected Board of Trustees of leaking her identity.
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MSU fires Mel Tucker as head football coach
MSU football coach Mel Tucker was officially fired by Athletic Director Alan Haller Wednesday amid allegations of sexual harassment from a prominent rape survivor and advocate who was consulting for the team.
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MSU student government debates mandatory relationship reporting
A controversial bill that would require Associated Students of MSU representatives to disclose intra-organizational romantic relationships to the Office of the President was a focus of debate at the Sept. 21 general assembly meeting.
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ASMSU discusses sustainability, tuition charges, public comment at meeting
The Associated Students of MSU passed bills allowing public comment and requiring the university to disclose additional student fees at their meeting on Sept. 21. The four-hour meeting also included presentations from speakers regarding sustainability and discussions of over 10 bills.
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Student group uses pride flags, humor in response to demonstrators on campus
A religious preacher began shouting at passing students on Michigan State University's campus, outside Wells Hall on Wednesday afternoon.
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'We should not be settling': MSU faculty respond to Trustee’s president search ideas
MSU’s Faculty Senate passed a non-binding resolution detailing their requests for the presidential search committee and process. The resolution states the president should have an academic background and be supported by the students and faculty on the search committee.
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MSU coach Tucker says grounds to fire him are ‘flimsy’
Michigan State University Head Football Coach Mel Tucker formally responded to the university’s intent to fire him amid sexual harassment allegations Monday, arguing that the university has no right to sever his $95 million contract.
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A shooting happened early Sunday in East Lansing: Here's why you didn't get an MSU alert
The East Lansing Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 near Coolidge Road and Saginaw Street. Michigan State University Chief of Police Chris Rozman said a university alert was not sent out to students because police did not have credible information that the shooting unfolded near campus.
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MSU Black Students' Alliance calls for university support, accountability amid racial slur incident
After an incident where racial slurs were posted outside the Student Services Building on June 8 of this year, the Michigan State University Black Students' Alliance, or BSA, released a statement calling for support and accountability from the university. In the statement, BSA addressed MSU's administration and explained the significance of what happened, what it is like to be a Black student at a predominantly white institution, or PWI, and action they hope to see regarding improving safety.
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Report: Mel Tucker misled Title IX investigator in sexual misconduct case
Head football coach Mel Tucker misled the Title IX investigator in his sexual misconduct case, according to a USA Today article. The phone call in question occurred during an MSU-sponsored trip, not from Tucker's home in East Lansing like he first told investigators.
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Feds probing MSU for mishandling, retaliating in Title IX case
The accuser alleges that after reporting sexual harassment by an MSU employee, she was discriminated against because of her disability and retaliated against for reporting.
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An MSU alumnus watched every sunrise for nearly five years — then his alarm didn't go off
It was Sept. 15, 8:03 a.m. When Sailor woke up to sunlight streaming through his window blinds, he didn’t immediately realize that something was wrong. Then he checked the time.
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MSU Museum hosts monthly First Friday events to engage with students
The MSU Museum is bringing back its themed events open to students on the first Friday of each month. Each event provides students with the opportunity to explore the MSU Museum and participate in various activities with free food and the chance to win prizes.
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How professors remember your name: the strategy and science behind memorization
Professors spend days memorizing the names of their students. How do they do it? Professors and a memory researcher weigh in on the strategy behind remembering a name.
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MSU swim club holds “Marathon for MSU” in campaign to reinstate swim and dive team
On Sept. 19, members of the MSU swim club collectively swam 26.2 miles during "Marathon for MSU" to raise awareness for the reinstatement of MSU's swim and dive team.
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Homecoming Grand Marshal Molly Brennan: MSU will always be home
After being named homecoming grand marshal in this year's parade, class of 1982 alumnus Molly Brennan reflects on the role MSU has played in her life and what it means to be a Spartan.
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Meet the 2023 homecoming court
There are 12 seniors on this year's homecoming court, all from diverse fields and backgrounds.