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ASMSU 2021 student landlord survey shows experiences with off-campus housing

Ashley Zhou

December 6, 2021

In fall 2020, the Associated Students of Michigan State University’s, or ASMSU, Governmental Affairs office conducted a survey to receive a better understanding of MSU students off-campus living experience. The survey reached over 2,300 students and included 34 questions. The questions ranged from landlord satisfaction, property conditions and distance from campus.

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Michigan State Hillel, Chabad light up the night at MSU Union

Morgan Womack

December 3, 2021

MSU Hillel and Chabad celebrated the fourth day of Hanukkah on Dec. 1. They celebrated outside the Union by lighting a menorah.

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MSU forest carbon and climate program a central partner in new USDA grant

Madison Rose

December 3, 2021

The grant focuses on the afforestation and reforestation of over 16,400 acres in 27 counties in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan through the planting of hardwoods and conifers.

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MSU leadership offer condolences, resources in wake of Oxford shooting

Drew Goretzka

December 1, 2021

The shooting, which occurred approximately 80 miles from Michigan State University's East Lansing campus, ended with a 15-year-old gunman killing four students.

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MSU Museum receives substantial grant, hopes to expand apparel and textiles education

Madison Rose

December 1, 2021

The collection mainly includes clothing pieces from women in Michigan, with pieces dating back from 1810 to the early 1990s. The historical clothing represents what women wore at home, in school, at work and in leisure activities. 

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Oakland County PD conducts boat searches on Red Cedar River in Brendan Santo investigation

Maddy Warren

November 30, 2021

MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said the search on Nov. 30 did not include any divers and was solely a boat search operation, but a dive operation will take place Thursday, Dec. 2.

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Phat Nguyen remembered at candlelight vigil outside Minskoff Pavilion

Drew Goretzka

November 29, 2021

The event brought in speakers from various student organizations, including the Vietnamese Student Association, Chinese-American Student Coalition and Asian Pacific American Student Organization.

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Federal order requiring MSU staff to show vaccination proof

Maddy Warren

November 29, 2021

MSU spokesperson Dan Olsen said neither the federal government or the university are requiring COVID-19 boosters, at this time, to be considered fully vaccinated. 

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Pi Alpha Phi fraternity suspended following student's off-campus death

Ashley Zhou

November 24, 2021

The Pi Alpha Phi national organization and Michigan State University have suspended the university's fraternity chapter following the death of a student early Saturday morning.

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Michigan State graduate works dream job helping children with disabilities

Madison Rose

November 24, 2021

Although Bay Cliff Health Camp operates year-round, its primary program is a seven-week summer therapy camp session for children with disabilities. During these seven weeks, children work towards goals of increased independence and leading a fuller life. 

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Stanley updates MSU community on university achievements, campus safety in Nov. email

Madison Rose

November 23, 2021

President Stanley noted the seven-year upward trend of MSU’s graduation rate, in addition to vaccination rates and other university advances.

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Community music school in Detroit names new director: Detroit native Kristopher Johnson

Maddy Warren

November 23, 2021

Kristopher Johnson — is a Detroit native, Michigan State University alumnus, educator and Grammy-nominated composer, arranger and trumpeter.

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Local residents demand W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest be fully reopened

Drew Goretzka

November 23, 2021

Claims from Patterson and other forest fans are varied, but all include a more strict and restrictive environment in an area that was essentially free-reign for walkers, bicyclists and horsemen. 

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Granger Construction Company offers hands-on experience to student organizations

Nick Lundberg

November 22, 2021

The event was held for the members of the Professional Women Builders and the Student Builders and Contractors.

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ASMSU hosts first generation panel featuring MSU staff and alumni

Ashley Zhou

November 22, 2021

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2021, Associated Student of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, partnered with TRIO Student Support Services, or SSS, hosted a First Generation Panel featuring MSU staff, graduate students and alumni that identify as first-generation or allies.

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Michigan State says fall break will be permanent part of academic calendar

Drew Goretzka

November 22, 2021

Following a pilot fall break from Oct. 25-26 during fall semester 2021, Michigan State University announced today that the break will become a permanent fixture in the academic calendar going forward.

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MSU Faculty Senate members call for retroactive restoration of salary, benefit cuts

Drew Goretzka

November 22, 2021

These benefits were originally cut in September 2020 following a university estimation that predicted approximately $300 million in losses for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

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MSU Police and Public Safety announce advisory committee, SafeMSU mobile app

Drew Goretzka

November 19, 2021

The initiatives include the Police and Public Safety Advisory Committee, which will develop a new “strategic outlook” for the department to address the specific safety needs of MSU’s campus and the SafeMSU application.                

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Karey Krohnfeldt takes Civil Rights, Title IX acting associate vice president role

Morgan Womack  and  Maddy Warren

November 18, 2021

Tanya Jachimiak previously held two positions, the title IX coordinator and the associate vice president. Her role as coordinator was replaced temporarily by Nicole Schmidtke Oct. 1 until Krohnfelt took over the associate vice president role in early November.

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A look into autonomous vehicles on Michigan State's campus

Madison Rose

November 17, 2021

Researchers spanning a wide range of disciplines have been working together to transform MSU’s campus into a live, connected network ideal for studying all areas of autonomous mobility. The most recent addition to MSU’s growing autonomous ecosystem is an electric autonomous bus.