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MSU suffers data breach, exposing about 400,000 university records

MSU suffered a data breach exposing a database with about 400,000 records on Nov. 13, the university has confirmed. An unauthorized party accessed a university server which contains "sensitive data," according to the press release. Database contained about 400,000 records, including names, social security numbers and MSU identification numbers of some current and former students and employees.

FOOTBALL

PREVIEW: Senior day at MSU hopes to spark Spartans against No. 2 Ohio State

State News football beat writer Nathaniel Bott (Twitter: @Nathaniel_Bott) breaks down what to expect from MSU-Ohio State, gives an injury report and offers his prediction for the contest. The Spartans play host on senior day to the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, who since their lone blemish on the road to No. 8 Penn State have outscored their next three opponents 148-26, winning all three contests.

FEATURES

Annual Israel Fest celebrates blooming the desert, Israeli culture and food

Immersing in different cultures and witnessing how that culture operates offers students a chance to learn about other cultures, norms, beliefs and attitudes besides their own. The Middle Eastern country Israel became the center of attention and spotlight on Nov. 16 with Israel Fest. The sights and sounds of the country were on display for MSU students and community members to partake in.

FEATURES

MSU student takes on advertising trip to China

Advertising senior Eric Schwartz lives and breathes all things media. Schwartz studies advertising with a specialization in design and a focus in art direction, graphic design and photography. Schwartz’s name is becoming a common one around campus. He is the editor-in-chief of MSU’s yearbook — The Red Cedar Log — he is involved with The One Club and he is a member of the Media Sandbox.