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Public, trustees comment on fossil fuel divestment, UNTF negotiations at BOT

Maddy Warren

April 22, 2022

The MSU Board of Trustees held its last meeting of the semester Friday, April 22 in the boardroom of the Hannah Administration Building, during which members of the MSU community addressed their concerns during public comments. Topics included fossil fuel divestments, Union of Nontenure-Track Faculty, or UNTF, contract negotiations and the reinstatement of MSU’s swimming and diving team.  

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Board of Trustees authorizes athletic improvements, speakers address swim and dive

Morgan Womack

April 22, 2022

The MSU Board of Trustees approved authorizations to proceed with renovations to the football complex and Spartan Stadium upgrades at its final meeting of the spring semester on April 22. Speakers also addressed reinstatement of the swim and dive team.

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Board of Trustees meeting covered updates on academics, campus life

Morgan Womack

April 22, 2022

The MSU Board of Trustees held its final meeting of the semester April 22. The meeting contained various updates on campus life and academics, including on-campus construction and updated housing and dining rates.

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RISE and MSU Student Organic Farm co-host Earth Day event

Madison Rose

April 21, 2022

Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment, or RISE, and Michigan State University Student Organic Farm are co-sponsoring an Earth Day celebration tomorrow, Friday, April 22.

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Thirteen survivors file claims against FBI, attorney Jamie White expands on details

Morgan Womack

April 21, 2022

Thirteen survivors of sexual abuse by ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar filed claims against the FBI on April 20. These claims total $130 million in damages for the FBI’s negligent failure to investigate Nassar’s sexual abuse allegations. Jamie White of White Law expands on the details of these claims.

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MSU names first VP of human resources

Maddy Warren

April 21, 2022

Christina K. Brogdon will become the first vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer on June 1, replacing Richard Fanning as head of MSU Human Resources, according to a press release from the university.  

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Michigan leaders discuss future of autonomous mobility at roundtable event

Maddy Warren

April 21, 2022

A roundtable discussion, consisting of business and governmental leaders and students, met to talk about electric vehicles and autonomous mobility strategies in the state of Michigan on Wednesday, April 20, in the atrium of the Engineering Building.  

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Jordan Kovach elected 2022-2023 student body president

Lily Guiney

April 20, 2022

The social relations and policy junior and former Vice President for Internal Administration won in a 32 vote Wednesday night. 

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School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation

Drew Goretzka

April 20, 2022

Hosting the event was School of Packaging Director Matthew Daum, who was appointed in 2020. In that time Daum has pushed for change throughout the school, with the renovations being the first of three phases to initiate that change.

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Black Students' Alliance holds vigil honoring Patrick Lyoya, supporting solidarity

Morgan Womack

April 20, 2022

The MSU Black Students’ Alliance, or BSA, organized a candlelight vigil on April 19 in front of The Rock to honor the life of Patrick Lyoya. Student groups and administration came to support the cause.

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Impact 89FM wins 18th MAB College Radio Station of the Year Award since 2000

Drew Goretzka

April 19, 2022

In addition to the station-wide award, 10 individual or team awards were presented to various staff members. First place finishers include Sophie Scheuerle for Promotional Announcement, Zach Surdenik and Bobby Zeffero for Sports Announcing Team and Isaiah Johns, George Pham, Henry Menigoz and Josh Hornstein for Use of Multimedia.

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Board of Trustees to hold last meeting of semester this Friday

Maddy Warren

April 19, 2022

The Michigan State Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet for the last time this semester, on Friday, April 22 at 8 a.m. in the Hannah Administration Building, room 401.  

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McLaren board member Rick Wendorf campaigning for Board of Trustees

Morgan Womack

April 19, 2022

Vice Chair of the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation Rick Wendorf is campaigning for a Republican spot on the Board of Trustees. His campaign issues include lowering the cost of education and increasing safety measures on campus.

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Prosecutor's office looking into criminal charges related to death of MSU student at frat party, ELPD confirms

Wajeeha Kamal

April 18, 2022

The preliminary autopsy of Michigan State University student Phat Nguyen, who died last November, showed alcohol to be the leading factor of his death.  

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MSU researcher says light therapy may improve sleep quality for cancer survivors

Madison Rose

April 18, 2022

The study is still ongoing, but preliminary analysis and College of Nursing Associate Professor Horng-Shiuann Wu’s previous studies have found that light therapy light likely improved sleep quality and depression symptoms in patients. 

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Newly elected NPHC executive board seeks Greek unity this upcoming year

Janelle James

April 18, 2022

President Samara Zinnerman said she decided to run because she has a huge passion for Greek leadership and unity between the Divine 9 organizations.u00a0

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Black Students' Alliance hopes to build community following release of Lyoya footage

Morgan Womack

April 15, 2022

The MSU Black Students' Alliance responded to the release of video footage of Patrick Lyoya's death. They published a statement on their Instagram and will be holding a vigil on Tuesday, April 19 at 8:30 p.m. at The Rock on Farm Lane.

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ICHD and MSU to hold vaccine clinics at Breslin

Madison Rose

April 15, 2022

Ingham County Health Department, or ICHD, and Michigan State University are once again holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the MSU and greater East Lansing community at the Breslin Center on Monday, April 18 and Monday, April 25.

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Michigan State to host monthlong Science Festival

Selma Cogo

April 15, 2022

The 2022 MSU Science Festival will take place from April 1 to April 30 with both in-person and virtual events taking place on MSU's campus and at locations across the state.

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MSU to drop mask mandate May 16, updates COVID-19 directives for coming semesters

Morgan Womack

April 15, 2022

The vaccine and booster mandate will remain in place for the summer, fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters. Starting May 16, the mask mandate will be lifted from academic settings and PCR testing will end May 13.