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A fourth MSU shooting victim has been upgraded to ‘serious but stable’ condition, Sparrow Hospital confirms

Maggie George

February 22, 2023

One victim who was critically injured after last week’s mass shooting at Michigan State University was upgraded to ‘serious but stable’ condition this morning, Sparrow Hospital Media Relations Director John Foren confirmed.“Right now, we have one in fair (condition), three in serious but stable (condition) and one in critical, which means one of the students had been in critical and he’s been upgraded to serious but stable,” Foren said. 

LIFE

'We’re trying to bring the Black excellence together': Students discuss Black love in media, on campus

Jada Vasser

February 22, 2023

February is a time for love. Following the Feb. 13 mass shooting, February has become a time to show how much Spartans mean to each other and themselves. This includes Black love — Allen wants to see media that exhibits Black love as strong, healthy and beautiful to help paint the correct picture. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Tyson Walker ignites offense, Michigan State doesn’t look back against No. 17 Indiana

Alex Faber

February 22, 2023

Following the 8-0 MSU run kicked off by Walker’s jumper, Indiana never came within more than eight points of Michigan State. The Spartans had proven that, on the right night, they could still take over down the stretch - thanks in large part to the stellar play of Walker. 

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Fans enjoy sense of comfort in Michigan State mens' basketball's first home game since shooting

Jacob Smith

February 22, 2023

A basketball game may have been what some fans needed as a distraction from the tragic events that struck the East Lansing campus last week. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Preview: MSU women's basketball looks for senior night win over Minnesota

Bella Johnson

February 22, 2023

The Spartans are looking to bounce back Wednesday night as they take on Minnesota in their last home game of the season.

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MSU men's basketball fends off No. 17 Indiana 80-65

Melanie Soverinsky

February 21, 2023

Michigan State leaned on a two-way performance to overcome Indiana on Tuesday night in the team's first game back at the Breslin Center since last week's shooting.

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Students lead second vigil to mourn classmates as classes resume

Alex Walters

February 21, 2023

MSU students gathered at The Rock Tuesday evening to mourn classmates killed in a mass shooting last week and support each other as the university resumes classes and activities.

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MSU cracks down on 'Spartan Strong' scams

Alex Walters

February 21, 2023

The university is currently reaching out to unverified merchandisers, and while some are malicious scams, MSU has also encountered well-intentioned sellers who can go through the licensing process to confirm their contributions to the fund.

LIFE

After shooting, dorm RAs grapple with loss, uncertainty in their position

Jaden Beard

February 21, 2023

“I am the proud resident assistant to 87 students. After the events on Monday night, I am an RA to 86.” 

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MSU Libraries to host community events, therapy dogs

Vivian Barrett

February 21, 2023

As students return to classes, MSU Libraries hopes to create a supportive, welcoming environment with therapy dogs and arts and crafts.

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Non-tenured faculty looks for flexibility in return to classes

Jaden Beard

February 21, 2023

As students return to class, members of the Union of Non-Tenured Faculty said received concrete guidance from the administration on how to teach after the shooting, but nothing is mandatory. This leaves faculty to decide what they should be doing for each individual class.

MICHIGAN

Students sit down at 'Skip Class, Stand Up' protest

Liz Nass

February 20, 2023

"Putting a timeline on someone's grief isn't appropriate at all." Students gathered at the Capitol to protest gun violence as well as heading back into classes one week after the MSU shooting.

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March for Our Lives activist David Hogg visits Lansing, calls for gun control reform

Lily Guiney

February 20, 2023

Student activists, lawmakers and Lansing community leaders joined national gun-violence prevention leader David Hogg at the steps of the state Department of Education to discuss the mass shooting at MSU and what can be done to prevent future mass shootings.

LIFE

Hair stylist hopes to give MSU students 'serenity' by offering free services

Hannah Holycross

February 20, 2023

Following the recent mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus, Jordynn Greeson, a hair stylist at Capellini Salon in Okemos, stepped in to comfort students the best way she knows how – by doing hair. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Izzo talks Tuesday showdown with No. 14 Indiana, containing Trayce Jackson-Davis

Thomas Cobb

February 20, 2023

Michigan State basketball looks to bounce back from a rivalry loss Saturday and find an answer for Trayce Jackson-Davis and the Indiana Hoosiers.

LIFE

Unable to go home, some international students feel unsafe after MSU shooting

Wajeeha Kamal

February 20, 2023

International students at Michigan State University could not go home following the Feb. 13 mass shooting on campus. Some, housed by their friends and roommates, were able to escape elsewhere.

MICHIGAN

Condition of student hospitalized after MSU shooting upgraded; two remain in critical condition

Kelsey Dantuma

February 20, 2023

Of the five students originally in critical condition in Sparrow Hospital after the shooting on Michigan State University's campus on Monday, Feb. 13 three students' conditions have improved and two remain in critical condition. 

LIFE

MSU alumna discusses emotions on returning to campus to cover mass shooting

Hannah Holycross

February 20, 2023

Broaddus, a CNN correspondent based in Chicago, came back to the place she calls home at 2 a.m. on Tuesday to report on the mass shooting on MSU's campus shooting. The task, she said, has been incredibly difficult. 

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'It makes me proud to go here': Spartans support Spartans in 'Spartan Sunday' event

Chloe Trofatter

February 19, 2023

“It's nice to see a community come together after something so tragic,” Bonczynski said. “To know that there is this presence here — good times, bad times, anytime — it's encouraging and it does provide a lot of hope that we can heal in the future.”

LIFE

'With us forever': Hundreds line up for tattoos benefitting MSU mass shooting victims' families

Liz Nass

February 19, 2023

Ink Therapy offered pre-selected tattoo options centered around MSU. Each tattoo was $40 and half of the proceeds went to the victims’ families to help cover their expenses. 500 people had lined up by the time the shop opened and the line wrapped around the block.