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Blindness Awareness Month: blindness on a spectrum, not a hindrance

Ashley Zhou

October 12, 2022

“It’s really helpful when people kind of understand your situation a little bit … to help you to be more connected and empowered in the community,” RCPD Director Michael Hudson said. “I didn’t walk in thinking I was going to be blind someday, but it can happen to any of us. Life happens and being able to realize that there is a path forward under almost every tough situation.” 

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Faculty senate declares no confidence in the Board of Trustees

Amalia Medina

October 11, 2022

"The board is saying it can do whatever it wants regarding personnel matters if they're in the interest of the university according to the board," Senator Jack Lipton said. "If they are able to dig down into the university and talk to individual faculty members or find anything to be a 'matter of concern,' then all of us are in danger."

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'These reviews will benefit the entire university community': board defends external reviews

Vivian Barrett

October 11, 2022

The board’s statement says that Quinn Emanuel has been hired for two investigations. The first is an assessment of the Title IX office and the second is around the circumstances of Gupta’s departure.

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Spartans bring the magic: Meet the 2022 homecoming court

Noah Edgar

October 11, 2022

These 12 students have been selected to represent MSU as members of this year's homecoming court, an achievement considered to be of one of the highest honors for seniors. 

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MSU Museum hosts free, themed celebrations

Noah Edgar

October 11, 2022

"Our First Fridays program provides students with unique and just outright fun ways to explore the museum outside of our normal hours," MSU Museum Graduate Assistant Berkley Sorrells said in a press release. "From dancing with the dinosaurs to carnival games, it has been very exciting to help develop engaging events to welcome MSU students into the museum."

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The 1909: Interview with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, midterm election updates

The State News Podcast Network

October 10, 2022

Host Lily Guiney and temporary host Griffin Wiles recap the midterm election, MSU 2022 Security and Fire Safety Report and "March For Our Lives" gun violence advocacy group rally at the State Capitol. Finally, Guiney talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin to discuss her perspective on the upcoming midterm election. 

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Reduce, reuse, recycle...redefine? MSU students use campus waste for atypical fashion design

Kayla Nelsen

October 10, 2022

Once-donated items to the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center are now being used by MSU Arts and Humanities students to construct costumes for the homecoming parade on Oct. 14.

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MSU joins other universities in attempt to stifle abuse survivors' Title IX suits

Amalia Medina

October 7, 2022

“I felt insult and disgust,” Rocky Ratliff, an attorney for the survivors said. “It's like they just spit in our face, like they don't really care — and not just my face, (but also) the face of about every other survivor, including those that have fought very valiantly and hard in their cases.”

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ASMSU declares no confidence in the Board of Trustees

Kayla Nelsen

October 7, 2022

“Nothing is gained from a vote of no confidence. However, it sends a powerful message that we, the undergraduate community, are strongly in opposition to the current conduct of this board.” ASMSU voices its opposition to the Board of Trustees' actions and calls on members to resign.

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MSU's Iranian community channels anger into protests over morality police

Ashley Zhou

October 6, 2022

"I spend most of my days just … just looking at all these horrible, violent videos that coming out of Iran," Art History and Design Assistant Professor Parisa Ghaderi said. "It’s just there’s so much violence on the streets, and it’s just the emotional burden that it has on all the Iranian community here who still have close ties to Iran.” 

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Board actions are 'doing harm to campus, reputation of MSU,' provost says

Vivian Barrett

October 5, 2022

In letters to the board, the president and provost called out the outside legal counsel investigating former business dean Sanjay Gupta's departure. The counsel reached out to at least seven members of MSU faculty, executive administrators and internal legal counsel for help in its investigation.

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Support systems available at MSU during Domestic Violence Awareness month

Alex Harding

October 5, 2022

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In support, MSU's Center for Survivors is hosting a series of workshops throughout the month to educate the community on supporting survivors, cyber security and more.

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Motor vehicle theft the highest on-campus crime in 2021, report says

Vivian Barrett

October 4, 2022

The annual Security and Fire Safety report describes on-campus crimes in 2021. Burglary and rape are second highest, each with 19 reported incidents.

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'The Netflix for news': ASMSU brings readership program to a mobile app

Kayla Nelsen

October 4, 2022

Over 200 news publications are now free for MSU students through ASMSU's partnership with the news app, Spotlight.

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MSU hosts fall events through October

Bella Johnson

October 3, 2022

From stargazing with cider and donuts to meeting Zeke, check out some of the autumn-themed events MSU is hosting this October.

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The 1909: Turning Point MSU meeting, Pi Alpha Phi update, health status of Red Cedar River

The State News Podcast Network

October 3, 2022

Host Lily Guiney discusses the update of an ongoing case of Phat Nguyen and Pi Alpha Phi, a Turning Point USA meeting and a new ASMSU bill. Guiney and environmental reporter Alex Walters also discuss the cleanup event of the Red Cedar River.

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The battle that never ends: STEM pressure and the different ways it manifests

Wajeeha Kamal

October 3, 2022

Months after Bevill told her parents her decision to change her career track, her mom would continue sending her resource links meant for pre-med students.

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‘These are our narratives we’re talking about’: The Black mental health experience at MSU

Jada Vasser

September 30, 2022

“The lack of representation for Black mental health makes me feel like the school doesn’t really want to help us,” Hughes said in an email. “I definitely feel like it is making others like me feel unheard because of how the school says that they want to help but not really doing anything to actually help.” 

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Often overlooked, MSU physics and astronomy offer plenty to undergraduates

Maggie George

September 30, 2022

MSU's astronomy department is an exciting source of developing research. Their resources such as the campus observatory and SOAR telescope in Chile make them stand out as a program. Above all else, their desire to understand the universe before them connects and motivates them.

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Inconsistent messaging led to Title IX compliance failure at heart of issue with Stanley, board

Wendy Guzman

September 30, 2022

Members of the Board of Trustees have reviewed the relevant Title IX reports for the fiscal year 2021, allowing Stanley to re-certify the contested report to the state. Here's what went wrong in the process.