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Former Spartans look to shine in NBA playoffs
The 2018 NBA playoffs are underway, and a couple of former Spartans will look to help lead their team to the championship in June.
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Student election results: New ASMSU reps, tax referendums pass
During MSU's Student Election Week, students had the opportunity to vote on four tax referendums, constitutional proposals from the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, and the MSU Resident Halls Association, or RHA, and ASMSU student representatives. Here are the results.
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Residence, termination and more details of John Engler's contract
Here are six takeaways from Interim President John Engler’s contract. The State News obtained the contract through a Freedom of Information Act request.
ICE HOCKEY
Three former ice hockey players represent MSU in the NHL playoffs
The NHL playoffs kicked off last Wednesday and three former Spartan hockey players will look to help their team advance to the second round.
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Decision to give Simon office in Wills House made during resignation
The decision to have former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon's office located at Willis House was made as she resigned, according to MSU's spokesperson. Simon will do research following her presidency.
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Books, Bites and Bids draws large crowd in support of mobile library
The seventh annual Books, Bites and Bids fundraiser for the East Lansing Public Library drew library lovers out in support of a new "library on wheels."
SPORTS
Men's golf finishes fourth in Hawkeye Invitational Tournament
This past weekend, men's golf participated in the Hawkeye Invitational Tournament, while the women's team was invited to the Lady Buckeye Invitational.
BASEBALL
Baseball splits doubleheader against Valparaiso
With two outs to go in what seemed like an endless game, sophomore Justin Antoncic stepped up to the plate and would not disappoint by bringing home freshman Ryan King off the game winning hit to secure the win.
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Amid protests, trustees discuss resolutions, receive backlash
The last Board of Trustees meeting of the year was met with protests from Reclaim MSU, survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and survivors' parents. The meeting included changes regarding safety and prevention on campus, proposals that were voted on, Interim President John Engler's interactions with protesters in the board room and more.
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Trustees raise room, board rates for 2018-19, university apartments unchanged
The MSU Board of Trustees voted to approve a resolution raising room and board rates for the 2018-19 academic year at their Friday meeting.
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Survivor parents use phones when denied signs during trustee meeting
As MSU's Board of Trustees meeting started, parents of survivors of Nassar's sexual assault were downstairs waiting for seats in the board room to open up since the room was at capacity. Parents were denied signs, so instead of bringing their signs in, they held photos of their daughters on phones and iPads.
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Survivor accuses Engler of trying to settle lawsuit without attorney present
At Friday's MSU Board of Trustees meeting, survivor of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse Kaylee Lorincz used her public comment time to detail an informal meeting she had with Interim President John Engler, in which she accused him of trying to coerce her into settling her civil suit against the university without her attorney present.
MICHIGAN
MSU Police: Pair of criminal sexual conducts still under investigation
Two criminal sexual conducts were reported to MSU Police Department at the end of March.
FEATURES
Firewater Apparel Co. to hold event in coordination with #MeTooMSU
Firewater Apparel Co., founded by MSU alumnus Austin Pabian, is hosting an event in coordination with #MeTooMSU to support survivors of abuse from ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The event will be held at The Rock off Farm Lane from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on April 27.
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Campus climate, desire to make change draws in new ASMSU representatives
Newly elected college representatives for ASMSU had their first meeting of the 55th session. This session's general assembly will include 20 student representatives. Of those 20, 15 were newly elected.
COMMENTARY
Letter: MSU should respond to campus racism
" I wouldn't object to that; honestly, I just want to see some effort at accountability and doling out of disciplinary action on the part of the university, some sort of practical consequence to truly send the message that this will not be tolerated on our campus, something other than a blasé, 'Well, people talk, nothing we can do about it.'"
ICE HOCKEY
Former Spartan Mason Appleton named as AHL outstanding rookie
Former Spartan and current Manitoba Moose forward Mason Appleton was named as the Dudley (Red) Garrett Award winner as the AHL's outstanding rookie.
MICHIGAN
Nassar survivors, AG candidate Miles speak out against Nessel comments
In the midst of a contentious Democratic Attorney General race, Pat Miles and two survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse attacked fellow candidate Dana Nessel for her comments on a sexual assault bill package.
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Attorneys refute MSU's statement regarding alleged rape from 2015
The alleged victim's attorney's in the federal lawsuit filed against MSU, Karen Truskowski and Julie A. Jacot, said in a statement Thursday afternoon Jane's Does "fears were proved true when she read the university's statement in response to her complaint."
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National Grilled Cheese Day showcases MSU Dairy Store sandwiches
On National Grilled Cheese Day — and every day — the MSU Dairy Store makes dozens of grilled cheese sandwiches for Spartans.