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CIA hosting 'CIA Day' at Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center

Alex Kurrie
November 17, 2015

Throughout the day, the CIA is holding its “CIA day” in Kellogg Center for the first time ever in the state of Michigan. The conference will last the entire day and students interested in a career in the field will be given exclusive information from CIA recruiters as well as a “glimpse at how the Agency works,” stated the press release. In addition, leaders from the local community will also be provided “insight” at how the Agency addresses matters of national security. However, the workshop is “specifically designed for students” and will showcase the basic logistics on how the Agency directorates function as well as how data on foreign intelligence is collected, analyzed, and relayed to US government officials for appropriate policy-making.

FEATURES

Winner of Miss Black and Gold pageant looks to inspire women of color on campus

Kateria Hines
November 16, 2015

On Friday, Nov. 13, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted their 14th annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant. The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant is designed to recognize outstanding women in the MSU community. The theme for this year's pageant was focused around the 1920s women's liberation movement. Six contestants were able to showcase their background stories and talents for the audience.  Contestants were able to win awards for categories such as Miss Black, Miss Gold, Miss Congeniality, Miss Talent and the overall winner, Miss Black and Gold. Communications junior Makaila Marshall stole the hearts of the audience members with her story and was crowned the overall winner. From being bullied in the past, to her battle with depression and the love for her older brother with autism, audience members were able to get a glimpse of her life. After winning, Marshall said she wants her story to inspire other women of color on campus. “I believe that as black women, we need to share our story,” Marshall said.

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MSU group unites queer people of color

Deja Green
November 15, 2015

“You look at the things that make life hard for someone in America like you’re black, you’re female, you add gay on to that’s another layer of what’s going to be difficult for you,” Catherine Washington, neuroscience junior said.

FOOTBALL

Tyler O'Connor shows potential in replacement of Connor Cook

Ryan Kryska
November 15, 2015

Junior quarterback Tyler O’Connor saw his first sufficient game of playing time in a 24-7 victory over Maryland. The Spartans first drive of the game on Saturday was an eight yard run by fifth-year senior quarterback Connor Cook. And although Cook did not appear to be injured on the play, his backup O’Connor was subbed in on the Spartans’ second drive of the game.