FOOTBALL
Meet Harlon Barnett, MSU football's acting head coach amid Mel Tucker suspension
Who is Harlon Barnett? Get to know MSU football's acting head coach and former Spartan defensive back.
MICHIGAN
The 'small impact' one MSU professor has on Michigan economics
MSU economics professor Ronald Fisher works to retain young people in Michigan as a newly appointed member of the Growing Michigan Together Council.
FOOTBALL
Harlon Barnett introduced as MSU Football acting head coach during Tuesday press conference
MSU Football secondary coach Harlon Barnett was introduced as the acting head coach at weekly press conferences on Tuesday. Barnett will look to put the distractions aside and accept his role in leading the team as the Spartans are set to face number eight-ranked Washington on Saturday.
STUDENTS
International students discuss workplace culture shocks
Across the globe, many countries have different workplace customs and expectations that dictate how employees can balance their work and social lives. For many international students at Michigan State University, American workplace expectations can often require an adjustment.
MICHIGAN
The Reproductive Health Act: Student groups react to bill seeking to make abortion accessible
In her ‘What’s Next’ address last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said one of her top legislative priorities is the passage of the Reproductive Health Act. The bill, if passed, would expand access to abortion care across Michigan.
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Broad Art Museum showcases new exhibits at fall opening party
MSU's Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum kicked off the year with its fall opening party on Friday. The event introduced the museum's four new unique exhibits to the public.
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Claimant Brenda Tracy responds to Tucker's statement, accuses him of attempting to impede investigation
Brenda Tracy, the survivor and advocate who filed a sexual harassment report that led to the suspension of MSU football coach Mel Tucker, refuted Tucker's statement about the ongoing investigation. "This is just more of the same DARVO, deflection, victim blaming and lies that I’ve been dealing with now for months," she wrote on social media.
MICHIGAN
Michigan government leaders respond to Tucker's suspension, ask for answers from MSU
Michigan democratic leaders, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, released statements Monday night in response to the news of Mel Tucker’s suspension and Title IX Investigation. In the report, she asks for answers from Michigan State about the timeline of the investigation.
COMMUNITY
The hidden gems of the Greater Lansing area
The start of a new academic year calls for mastering the art of navigating CATA buses. What better way to do so than by uncovering the hidden treasures of Greater Lansing?
MSU
MSU coach Tucker responds to harassment claims, calls allegations 'character assassination'
Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker has released a statement responding to allegations of sexual harassment.
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'Confidentiality does not mean that steps were not taken': MSU Interim President shares statement following Tucker controversy
In an email to the MSU community Monday afternoon, Interim President Teresa Woodruff addressed concerns regarding MSU's process to suspend football coach Mel Tucker. Woodruff wrote that "confidentiality does not mean that steps were not taken."
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
'Its impact is with us': City of Lansing hosts 9/11 memorial service
Today, the City of Lansing hosted a memorial service to honor the lives lost and the bravery of not only first responders, but the citizens of the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. Key members at the memorial included Lansing mayor Andy Schor and first responders from across the city.
VOLLEYBALL
Michigan State volleyball holds off North Carolina with 3-1 victory
Freshman outside hitter Taylah Holdem recorded a high of 21 kills which tied for the most by an MSU freshman since 2000 Sunday afternoon, when Michigan State’s volleyball defeated North Carolina with a 3-1 victory.
FOOTBALL
Noah Kim earns Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors
Quarterback Noah Kim has been named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Richmond on Saturday afternoon. Kim completed 18 passes on 22 attempts for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Spartans' 45-14 win.
PODCASTS
Sports Round Table: Welcome back to the show with new hosts
In today’s episode, host Anthony Brinson III with sports reporters DeShawn Johnson and Thomas Cobb introduce themselves, discuss MSU college sports and recent buzz in mainstream sports media.
MSU
W.J. Beal Botanical Garden to celebrate 150th anniversary with ‘people, plants, and place’
MSU's W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, the nation’s oldest maintained botanical garden on a university campus, celebrates its 150th anniversary this Wednesday, Sept. 13. To celebrate the sesquicentennial, there will be a public celebration at the garden with music, food and activities from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MSU Women's Soccer unable to capitalize on late leads, draws 2-2 with Dayton
Michigan State Women's Soccer drew 2-2 with Dayton Sunday despite possessing multiple second-half leads. The Spartans move to 5-2-1 entering Big Ten play.
FOOTBALL
Harlon Barnett and Mark Dantonio to step in for Mel Tucker during suspension
After the suspension of Michigan State football Head Coach Mel Tucker, Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff and Athletic Director Alan Haller announced during their Sunday afternoon press conference that Secondary Coach Harlon Barnett will take over as head coach while Tucker is away from the team.
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MSU football coach Tucker suspended amid sexual harassment investigation
Michigan State's head football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended without pay after a report revealed he is under investigation for sexual harassment.
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MSU interim president and athletic director set to address media at 5 p.m. amid Tucker Title IX scandal
MSU’s interim president and athletic director will hold a press conference Sunday at 5 p.m., hours after news broke that MSU is investigating head football coach Mel Tucker for sexually harassing a rape survivor and advocate who was advising his team.