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Whitmer endorses MSU Trustees Scott and Tebay for re-election
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Michigan State University trustees Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay for reelection.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU faces Wisconsin with Frozen Four berth at stake
No. 1-seeded Michigan State hockey will face Wisconsin, the No. 3 regional seed. Puck drop is set for 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. The game will be streamed on ESPN. The Spartans (26-8-2) advanced to the regional final after defeating UConn 2-1, and the Badgers (22-12-2) upset Dartmouth 5-1.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
REVIEW: Live, laugh and definitely question RA choices
MSU Theatre Department's "Recorded in Front of a Life Studio Audience: R A-Holes" runs from Mar. 25-29 in WKAR's Studio A.
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Free travel, occasional seats to MSU sports a perk for unpaid trustees
MSU trustees, though unpaid, receive access to sporting events with university-funded travel. Records show thousands spent on travel for attending athletics.
LIFE
MSU seniors share bucket list items to achieve before graduation
For underclassmen, the end of the spring semester usually signals the start of summer break and time away from their studies. However, for current seniors, the end of the spring semester means graduation and the close of their undergraduate career. With graduation just around the corner, some seniors choose to create a bucket list, compiling a multitude of must-do items before May.
NEWS
Union of Tenure-System Faculty claims MSU violated labor law
The Michigan State University Union of Tenure-System Faculty, who are currently in negotiations with the university, are alleging that the administration has violated the proper negotiating procedure between the two parties. Those violations, according to the UTSF President, have resulted in faculty grievances going unaddressed and adjustments to the process for salary increases — the latter of which has caused the union to shift their negotiation timeline to focus on this sole issue, rather than a complete contract.
ICE HOCKEY
Grit and goaltending carry MSU hockey past UConn
Michigan State hockey was backed by an excellent goaltending performance from Trey Augustine, paired resiliency to take a 2-1 win over UConn. MSU took five penalties throughout the game, but responded with successful kills and executed goals. The Spartans advance to the final round of regionals in the NCAA Tournament and will face Wisconsin for a chance at advancing to the Frozen Four.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey advances to NCAA regional final with 2-1 win over UConn
MSU will play for a spot in the Frozen Four after defeating UConn 2-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Jewish student group 'deeply troubled' by upcoming campus visit by Hasan Piker
The local pushback follows a wave of scrutiny on U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign by centrist Democrats after the campaign announced Tuesday that Piker, a "known antisemite," would be a speaker on his college campus tour in April.
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MSU committees are an effective way to get your voice heard, members say. So why aren’t students joining?
Student representation in academic governance is at a low this year, with nearly half of the seats reserved on MSU committees for undergraduates empty.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU vs. UConn by the numbers, a Sweet 16 toss-up
Between two historic programs, the numbers show it'll be a coin flip in MSU's Sweet 16 matchup against UConn on Friday.
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Student advocates call on MSU to make evening parking free
Four MSU graduate students, as part of their social work class, have begun advocating for increased free parking options on campus in the evenings. Their work has extended beyond the classroom into a fully fledged campaign where they proposed three recommendations to an MSU traffic and transportation advisory committee.
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Paulina Ayala Rivas represented MSU on the culinary stage. She doesn’t plan to stop there
Chef Paulina Ayala Rivas' journey from Mexico to the US, and the life experiences she has had along the way gave her a unique perspective ahead of a regional culinary competition.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU prepares for veteran UConn team in Sweet 16 matchup
For Michigan State Men's Basketball to advance to the Elite Eight, ot must get through Connecticut. To do this, the Spartans must rely on depth and executing at a high level to defend a veteran Husky squad.
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Ahead of men’s basketball and hockey tilts, students embrace ‘UConn Hate Week’
Ahead of this week's matchups between MSU's men's basketball and hockey teams against UConn, energized students are rallying around “UConn Hate Week.”
ICE HOCKEY
By the Numbers: Breaking down MSU hockey vs. UConn
While numbers will never fully encompass a team or player, they can still provide insight into Michigan State hockey’s upcoming contest against UConn. MSU holds a better scoring offense and defense compared to the Huskies, with its top line generating more goals and points. However, UConn blocks far more shots than the Spartans with a tight defensive zone. The goaltenders are neck and neck, with Trey Augustine holding a narrow edge statistically. The No. 1-seeded Spartans are set to face the No. 4 Huskies in the Worcester Regional, the first rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Puck drop is set for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at DCU Arena.
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U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker to visit Michigan State in April
U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will hold a rally on Michigan State's campus Tuesday, April 7, that aims to re-energize student voters on issues of student debt relief, economic justice and workers' rights ahead of the August primary.
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As acceptance rates rise, MSU’s capacity to support students’ needs is tested
As Michigan State University gradually welcomes larger incoming class sizes every year, attention is turning to how campus resources and student services are adapting to accommodate a growing student population.
LIFE
Songwriters in East Lansing receive chance to perform in citywide competition
East Lansing gives creatives in the city the chance to perform an original song live in a songwriting competition and win a paid prize.
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Student advocates working with MSU to establish 'substance-free zone' on campus
Michigan State University students are advocating to establish a green space on campus that prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages and other drugs year-round. Advocates in student government and other organizations committed to students in recovery are seeking to establish this “substance-free” zone in the courtyard between Mason and Abbott Halls, an area they argue surrounds frequent traffic during MSU home-game tailgates.