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Interim President John Engler releases update to Spartan community
MSU interim President John Engler released an update to the campus community Friday.
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MSU's top legal officer to step down
Amid reports that MSU knew about allegations against William Strampel as early as 2005, but did not act upon them, one of MSU’s top legal officers has resigned.
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Trustee Mosallam calls for internal review, reform in proposal
In an eight-page proposal released Tuesday, MSU Board of Trustees member Brian Mosallam called for the implementation of new and updated policies that would work toward forming a more open university administration in the coming months.
FEATURES
Doctoral student to boycott Engler, Board of Trustees at commencement
On Friday, graduating MSU students will enter the Breslin Student Events Center, receive their respective diplomas and approach the university president for a congratulatory handshake. However, one doctoral student plans to skip that last part of the graduation routine.
FOOTBALL
Prior allegations to be considered in ex-MSU football player's criminal trial
During a motion hearing on May 2, an Ingham County judge approved the admittance of past unlawful incidents as evidence in the trial of Auston Robertson.
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"Project TIME" finds majority of MSU students think ASMSU is effective
A study done by the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU, found that the majority of MSU undergraduate students find ASMSU to be “responsive” and “effective.”
SOFTBALL
Softball sweeps three-game series against Rutgers
MSU softball swept the final match of its three-game weekend series against Rutgers with a 2-0 victory at Secchia Stadium Sunday afternoon.
FOOTBALL
Linebacker Chris Frey Jr. signed by Carolina Panthers as free agent
Former MSU linebacker Chris Frey Jr. is set to join the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.
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Investigation finds MSU professor not in violation of MSU policy
An investigation conducted by MSU's Office of Institutional Equity, or OIE, concluded that journalism professor and ex-MSU Faculty Athletic Representative Sue Carter did not violate university policy while she was engaged in a sexual relationship with a student.
FOOTBALL
Brian Allen selected by Los Angeles Rams in NFL draft
MSU offensive linemen Brian Allen was selected by the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Saturday.
MICHIGAN
Gunshots reported in East Lansing early Saturday
The East Lansing Police Department and MSU Police are investigating reports of gunshots fired in East Lansing early Saturday morning, according to an MSU Alert sent at 3:37 a.m.
MICHIGAN
Albert Avenue, between Abbot and Grove, to be closed for 6 weeks
Both lanes of Albert Avenue, from Abbot Road to Grove Street, will be closed for infrastructure work starting May 7.
MICHIGAN
MSUPD collected nearly $2 million in parking tickets this school year
MSU Police wrote 99,491 parking tickets from Aug. 27, 2017, to April 4, according to information obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request by The State News.
MICHIGAN
15-year-old Alex Hosey sparks community discussion on racism
Alex Hosey's essay on why he sat for the national anthem has sparked a region-wide discussion on race, racism and justice.
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Aquilina did not call for resignations, supports survivors
Despite reports that Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has called for the resignations of MSU's trustees and interim president, Aquilina said she has not called for these resignations, but rather is simply supporting the survivors.
MICHIGAN
New sex misconduct allegation added in former dean Strampel's case
More evidence could be admitted to the case against former College of Osteopathic Medicine Dean William Strampel for alleged sexual misconduct.
MICHIGAN
MSU professor Chris Smith running for U.S. House of Reps
The 2016 presidential election made Chris Smith examine himself to see what more he could for his country, he said.
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Report by Roosevelt Institute finds MSU investments harm students
A report by the Roosevelt Institute at MSU found MSU's decision to invest in hedge funds, decrease its annual endowment and spend high amounts on interest rate swaps have harmed students and have cost the university millions.
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MSU Communications changes with increase in media requests
Throughout the sexual abuse cases against ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, former President Lou Anna K. Simon’s resignation, protests from the MSU community and other occurrences on campus, MSU’s Communications and Brand Strategy office, or CABS, has received a high volume of media requests.
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ASMSU President Santavicca reflects on 2 'whirlwind' years
International relations senior Lorenzo Santavicca was MSU's undergraduate student body president for two years, the only student ever to serve back-to-back terms in the undergraduate student government's history. As he prepares to graduate, he looks back on his time as a student — and a leader.