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PODCASTS

Reeling It In: Welcome to the screening

Jack Williams and Kyra Mabone kick off Reeling it In, the brand new film critique and discussion podcast for The State News Podcast Network, with discussing about their personal film tastes and their thoughts on Oscar betting and nominations.

MSU

Federal funding freeze won’t affect financial aid, MSU says

A memo released by the White House's budget office late Monday night calls for freezing all federal grants and loans implicated by President Trump's recent executive orders and directives. Financial aid for students appears to be exempt from the funding freeze, and MSU is telling researchers to continue work unless directed otherwise.

COMMUNITY

Public art provides a sense of place, community

The East Lansing Public Arts Commission and the Public Art on Campus Committee work to ensure that public art installations are a part of construction or development projects in East Lansing and on MSU's campus. These groups aim to incorporate public art in order to provide a sense of community, provoke thought and elicit emotions.

ENVIRONMENT

Weir on MSU’s campus faces possible removal

MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities is seeking a grant from the DNR to remove the weir, a low-rise barrier built across the Red Cedar River to control the flow of water. The weir no longer serves a purpose, and is increasing flood risks.