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MSU police social worker Maria Valayil discusses her role after mass shooting

Maggie George

March 30, 2023

When Maria Valayil was hired by the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety as their police social worker in the fall of 2022, she said she had a good picture of what the job would ask of her on a day-to-day basis.Having graduated two times from MSU and working as a victim advocate in the prosecutor’s office, Valayil said she knew what her role would look like and where she would fit in the community. Despite this, however, Valayil said that no one could have expected a mass shooting would take place on the campus on a fateful February night and the impact it would have.

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Student journalists detail 'nerve-wracking' experiences with social anxiety

Shakyra Mabone

March 30, 2023

Social anxiety disorder impacts much of the population, making simple tasks such as asking for directions a burden. But within this group of adults are a subset of people who aren't usually in the conversation of social anxiety: student journalists.

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How student couples push through dorm limitations in dating life

Nick Lundberg  and  Kyle O'Connor

March 30, 2023

College is often cited as the place where people meet their significant other. The crowded nature of dorms allows many relationships to spark — though the living situation is not known for catering to romantic dates or situations.

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MSU Science Festival to open April 1 with over 100 campus activities

Vivian Barrett

March 29, 2023

From creating custom bath bombs to building your own battery, the MSU Science Festival will celebrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics starting on April 1.

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Three national leaders to address spring graduates

Siya Modi

March 29, 2023

The commencement speakers include Dr. Anthony Fauci, Jill Hruby and Lisa D. Cook.

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MSU Union to reopen April 3, Berkey to remain closed through fall 2023

Alex Walters

March 29, 2023

The university has updated its decision regarding reopening the sites of last month’s mass shooting

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New national gambling rules threaten MSU-Caesars Sportsbook $9 million partnership

Alex Walters

March 28, 2023

The American Gaming Association adopted new rules challenge MSU Athletics’ multi-million dollar deal with Caesars Sportsbook

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MSU Blood Drive Showdown to take place April 5

Selma Cogo

March 28, 2023

MSU to host second annual blood drive in a showdown against U of M.

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Astrophysicist encourages listeners to reach for the stars

Selma Cogo

March 28, 2023

“You think about impacting people’s lives through making discoveries, developing technology, but really, for me, it’s bridging that gap," Hakeem Oluysei said. "I feel like we self-edit. People think oh, I can’t do that, I thought I was dumb until I saw you.”

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From East Lansing to Birmingham, Alabama: NABJ gears up for the 2023 National Black Journalism convention

Shakyra Mabone  and  Jada Vasser

March 27, 2023

“NABJ isn’t just another RSO on campus, it's a family," NABJ President Lily Cross said. "We like to call each other 'NABJ Fam' and at the end of the day it's NABJ Fam all the way until August and past August and after you cross the stage at the Breslin. We welcome one and all.”

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911 calls depict students desperately trying to barricade in unlocked classrooms during shooting

SaMya Overall  and  Miranda Dunlap

March 25, 2023

The audio files obtained by The State News depict callers hearing gunshots from nearby rooms, students inside the terrorized classroom attempting to aid victims and students trying to navigate doors that don’t lock to keep themselves barricaded. 

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MSU shooting survivor Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez shares her story

Dina Kaur

March 24, 2023

“I remember the sound of the first bullet shot,” Huapilla-Perez wrote “I remember calling my mom — afraid, so afraid that that would be the last time I talked to her. For her, a call she never expected but always feared receiving.”

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Inside MSU's diversity, equity, inclusion report

Maddie Dallas

March 24, 2023

One change listed in the report is the diversity, equity and inclusion online training being revamped for fall 2023 to be more reflective of the MSU community. 

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Spartan Spirit Shop temporarily suspends in-person graduate gear sales

Siya Modi

March 24, 2023

According to the website, pick-up has been temporarily suspended. Alternative locations for bachelor’s and master’s graduation gear will be at the Kellogg Center from April 5 to 7 and April 17 to 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. In the meantime, gear is available for shipment. 

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'Confusing' secure-in-place alert had campus wondering what to do

Alex Walters

March 24, 2023

A vague email from MSUPD Wednesday left students and staff without clear guidance

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Muslim students share opinions, hopes for Ramadan on campus

Julius Patto

March 24, 2023

For students living on campus, MSU provides Ramadan dining hall options. For breakfast, the dining hall provides two pre-packaged breakfast options that will be available for pickup each day during dinner service at Brody Square, South Pointe at Case, The Vista at Shaw and The Edge at Akers. 

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Remembering MSU student Matthew O'Daniel

Amalia Medina

March 24, 2023

O'Daniel “unfailingly brightened the lives of all he met, put the needs of others before his own, and was always willing to help,” his family said.

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MSU Center for Survivors, Sexual Assault Intervention host spring semester events

Siya Modi

March 23, 2023

Michigan State University’s Center for Survivors and companion organization Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention, or SACI, will be hosting a number of events throughout the remainder of the spring semester, including an eco-therapy series and a sexual assault awareness event. 

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Farm Lane bridge construction to begin April 3

Amalia Medina

March 23, 2023

During this time, the bridge will not be closed, but there will be pedestrian detours. Traffic on and around the Farm Lane Bridge will be affected for a year as the bridge is demolished and rebuilt.

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How MSU police prepare for Sweet 16 celebrations

Selma Cogo

March 23, 2023

While MSU police is responsible for on-campus happenings and the East Lansing Police Department is responsible for off-campus, Department of Police and Public Safety spokesperson Dana Whyte said they work together on nights that are expected to be busier.